Australia’s
COLLECTOR PLANT SPECIALISTS 🌱
Your living space deserves something rare.
At Melty Plants, we believe the right plant can shift the energy of a stale room — and a selective collection says something about who you are. That's why we grow and curate only the most exceptional Hoyas, Anthuriums, Cacti and collector finds, each one chosen for its rarity, character, and lasting beauty.
Sydney-based and community-rooted, we've been part of the rare plant world before the collector market soared in popularity. Over six years of Melty growth and hundreds of happy returning collectors across Australia.
That's the Melty Standard.
Verified 5-Star Rated
‘Melty Grown’ in Sydney
Express Shipped; Packed like a Gift
Collector Ready
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QUICK FACTS
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Grown with intention. Released with care.
Every plant in our store is home-grown in small batches right here in Sydney. We don't mass source or rush releases — each plant is nurtured until it's truly ready, then shipped express to your door in protective, thoughtful packaging. Our boutique drops are limited by design, because quality always comes before quantity. -
Real photos. Honest descriptions. No surprises.
Every listing on the Melty Plants store features real photography of the actual plant you're buying — no ai or stock images, no guesswork. We include accurate variety names, honest condition notes, and measurements where relevant. What you see is exactly what arrives at your door. -
Behind the brand is a passionate collector.
Melty Plants was founded by Annette, a dedicated plant collector whose obsession with rare houseplants grew from a personal hobby into one of Australia's most trusted boutique plant stores. That same passion — for quality, authenticity, and the plants themselves — is reflected in every single release. -
Flexible payment, your way.
Melty Plants offers PayPal, Afterpay, and Klarna at checkout — so you can bring home that rare find without the wait. All transactions are in AUD and processed securely.
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Verified 5-star rated
6+ years of trusted online selling
“My plant arrived safely today. It was packed absolutely beautiful. I felt like I was getting a present. My Hoya was exactly as described. Highly recommended seller great value.”
— Joanne
Purchase: Hoya Polyneura -Inner Variegated“Super fast post, beautiful healthy hoya, exceptionally packed and as described, arrived on my birthday.. thank you”
— Catharine
Purchase: Hoya Tanggamus“Always the best, everything is amazing. I think definitely the best packaging, it’s like opening a nice present every time. Very fast postage, always as described. Communication excellent. Just a pleasure to do business again. I think the best when it comes to hoyas. I’ll definitely buy again…🌿🍃🌱🌵”
— Anthony
Purchase: Hoya Elliptica“Lovely healthy plant arrived well wrapped and in perfect condition. Very happy 😊 Many thanks!”
— Debbie
Purchase: Hoya Sunrise“Love the plant, very healthy and it is probably the best packaged plant I have received after buying from several online plant shops. Highly recommended!”
— Loo
Purchase: Anthurium Forgotten Phoenix“Perfect seller! Item arrived safely and as pictured. It was packaged expertly and very nicely so there was no damage to the plant. Highly recommend this seller!”
— Thai
Purchase: Anthurium ForgetiiTRENDY RARE HOYA
“Every Hoya we release has been grown right here in Sydney — patient, intentional, and ready. We only let them go when we’d be confident keeping them ourselves.”
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Pushing new vines with foliage + Peduncle!
Pushing new vines + Ready for an up-pot!
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VARIEGATED ANTHURIUM + SEEDS
“Our Anthuriums aren’t bred for speed — they’re bred for beauty. Each hybrid is chosen for lasting character, stable variegation, and the kind of presence that stops people mid-sentence.”
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MELTY GROWN ANTHURIUM
Recently up-potted to a medium pot in leca topped with spaghnum moss.
Colours become more prominent in good lighting, nutrient uptake and good care.
Note* For your reference; last plant in photo gallery is my mother plant.
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COVETABLE CACTI
“Cacti at this level aren’t impulse buys — they’re considered additions. Each specimen we release has been grown for the kind of form and character that serious collectors spend time searching for.”
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#003 - Ready for an up-pot + Pushing Multi-Pups!
Measurements:
• Medium Square Pot
• Base of cacti to tip: 3 inches
• Width of cacti: 1.5-2 inches
Pictured + Measured: 21/05/2026
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#004 - Mature Double headed specimen
Pictured: 27/05/2026
1st Release + Ready for an up-pot
Measurements:
• Small Square Pot
• Base of cacti to tip: 3.5-4 inches
• Width of cacti: 1.5-2 inches
Pictured: 07/09/2026
Measured: 21/05/2026
White Farina + Red Spines!
Gallery: For your reference; last plant pictured is my mother plant.
// FURTHER READING
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