Tropical Desert Plants

The India Rubbervine, Cryptostegia grandiflora, is considered to be highly invasive in Hawaii and so we no longer offer to ship this species to that state. One thing to note about the India Rubber Vine is that seedling grown plants typically do not flower...

This is the smaller version, showing more white as compared to Breynia disticha or Japanese Snowbush, which is larger and darker colored. Compact grower. Rarely offered in the trade.

Large deep olive green to a rich deep green foliage has velvety pubescence. In zones 8 and 9 where the Lemon-Yellow Hibiscus may be grown as a perennial it should be established in the garden in spring once all danger of frost has past and the ground...

An easily grown indoor or tropical plant that is sure to make a statement. This is a slow growing vine-like philodendron which can be trained to a support or allowed to trail. The black to deep burgundy, glossy, heart-shaped tropical foliage is splashed...

This is a member of the Rubiaceae or Gardenia/Madder/Coffee family and will enjoy conditions similar to Gardenia and Ixora. Provide the Red Velvet Mussaenda or Ashanti Blood with an a moderately rich, acidic to neutral, moist but sharp draining, preferably...

Golden Plume is very similar to most Justicias in form and habit. The wide dark green foliage makes a nice foil for the spikes of yellow flowers. 3-4" high fuzzy yellow spikes of tubular flowers are borne throughout the year on this easily grown tropical.

Sure to be a conversation piece! Unusual icy bluish-green tubular Crossandra-like flowers emerge from a cone-like spike nearly throughout the year on this rare and unusual tropical.

Loads of large, light pumpkin orange single flowers are held above the uniquely shaped, interestingly lobed, fishtail-like, rich green foliage. A somewhat compact, dense growing and free-flowering Hibiscus that lends itself to medium to medium-large containers...

8" long golden trumpets with purple veins are borne in late winter and early spring on this scrambling tropical climber with cream and green variegated foliage.

Elegant, pure white, 3" wide hibiscus flowers seemingly glow against the foil of exceptionally dark green tropical foliage. The larger growing varieties are easily trained into tree standards or can be grown as large shrubs or shaped into hedges.

In frost free areas this heat and sun loving vine is evergreen and can flower throughout the year. The Blue Sky Vine makes an easy and rewarding container plant where not hardy. Like many root hardy tropical plants, the Blue Sky Vine is best planted in...

The more intense light it receives the deeper the colors become. The wide foliage of this easy to grow Bromeliad is edged in broad streaks of creamy white to rich pink. The Eoz Variegated Fireball Bromeliad makes an easy and low maintenance hanging basket...

The dark green glossy Angel-Wing shaped foliage of this Begonia add elegance and poise. It has a low compact and spreading habit making this a choice plant for hanging baskets and containers in shaded locations.

Early morning sun as well as shifting shade are generally quite suitable. An easy container plant or garden gem where hardy. Clumps may be divided in late winter and early spring if desired.

**In hot summer climates Agapanthus seem to do best where they receive midday shade but in cooler summer climates they tolerate full sun quite well. Summer Skies Agapanthus makes a low maintenance clump forming perennial for the garden, landscape, and...

This tiny trailing Hoya or Waxflower creates a dense mat of foliage that is perfect for spilling from larger containers where it can be used as a groundcover for larger tropicals, as a spiller for mixed containers, or as a dainty hanging basket specimen.

Its Flowers attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, When grown in low-humidity environments like the desert southwest or indoors, set the plant container on top of a saucer of gravel filled with water to provide extra humidity OR mist periodically...

An easy to grow tropical adaptable to sun or light shade.This is the taller, more spreading, and darker version, as compared to Breynia nivosa or Hawaiian Snowbush. The green and burgundy foliage is spotted with white, giving the plant the appearance...

Note:If an otherwise seemingly healthy Hibiscus isn't flowering, is dropping yellow immature buds and lower yellow leaves it may be getting too dry between waterings. Never keep the soil soggy.

Note:If an otherwise seemingly healthy Hibiscus isn't flowering, is dropping yellow immature buds and lower yellow leaves it may be getting too dry between waterings. Never keep the soil soggy.

**In hot summer climates Agapanthus seem to do best where they receive midday shade but in cooler summer climates they tolerate full sun quite well. Blue Yonder Agapanthus makes a low maintenance clump forming perennial for the garden, landscape, and...

For an excellent article on growing gingers as container plants from LSU Agcenter produced by Maria del Pilar Paz and Jeff Keuhny click here or the "More Info from Universities..." link below.

If pollinated the flowers can mature into deliciously edible fruit. Epiphyllums are great for hanging baskets. Epiphyllums are one of the few true jungle Cacti where they are often found growing with the orchids and bromeliads far removed from the forest...

Micrantha, (1/2" long pure white flowers with purple spot on lower lips) is considered to be much more of an aggressive and invasive pest problem than A. It is typically recommended to give the Variegated Ganges Primrose some shade in hot southern climates...

If pollinated the flowers can mature into deliciously edible fruit. Probably the most prolific flowering Epiphyllum that currently offer. Epiphyllums are one of the few true jungle Cacti where they are often found growing with the orchids and bromeliads...

Foliage color is often most intense where they get at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. A beautiful addition to the landscape or containers. The Copper Plant's beautifully colored foliage lends itself to tropical landscapes while it's heat and sun...

Tropical Hibiscus are sun and heat loving, medium to large, tropical shrubs with excellent flower power and even some salt tolerance making them popular choices for warm inland as well as coastal climates.