Allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings approximately to a depth of between 1/2" deep for small containers to 1" deep for large containers. Never keep the soil soggy.
They are commonly successfully used as landscape shrubs in the warmer parts of zone 9 and throughout much of zone 10.Remember that these are truly tropical plants and will likely suffer at least some damage from even brief freezes.
Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11
Grows To: 4-6'H x 4-5'W
Native To / Origin: Garden Hybrid, the species is native to Tropical Asia
This will give it ample time to grow and establish a large root system and base from which to return from the following spring. Choosing a site with a well-draining soil and providing a loose breathable mulch will also help to ensure its survival.
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10,11, 8A with protection
pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
Indoor Light: Direct sunlight is preferred if overwintering indoors
Native To / Origin: Tropical Africa, Temperate Asia
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, AM sun, Part shade
Provide it with a sunny window for winter and well-draining fertile soil in containers. Once you are past the danger of frost in your area and night time temperatures remain above about 45-50 o F you can move it outdoors into a mostly sunny position,...
In mild winter climates, zones 9B and warmer, King's Mantle can be grown in the ground where it can be shaped into a beautiful hedge or allow it to grow into its naturally spreading to upright habit as a specimen plant.
Outdoor Light: Part sun, AM sun, Part shade, Light shade
They are commonly successfully used as landscape shrubs in the warmer parts of zone 9 and throughout much of zone 10.Remember that these are truly tropical plants and will likely suffer at least some damage from even brief freezes.
pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Outdoor Light: *Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part shade
Salt Tolerance: Slight
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
One thing to note about the India Rubber Vine is that seedling grown plants typically do not flower until the base of the plant is between 1/2-3/4" in diameter as per the Australian invasive plant guide Weeds of National Significance - Rubber Vine .
They are commonly successfully used as landscape shrubs in the warmer parts of zone 9 and throughout much of zone 10.Remember that these are truly tropical plants and will likely suffer at least some damage from even brief freezes.
The flowers of Queen's Wreath attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Queen's Wreath can also be trained into a tree form if given a supporting post. The Sandpaper Vine is considered to be somewhat drought resistant once well-established but will...
Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moist, moderately fertile soils. Somewhat drought resistant once well-established.
Large spidery pink flowers are borne in late spring and early summer on this tropical cactus. Hybrid Orchid Cactus typically open at night but often last well through the next day.
For more on how to successfully grow Tropical Hibiscus in portions of zones 9 and 10 see the following publication from Texas A&M's AgriLife Extension service titled " Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) For Galveston County and the Texas Upper...
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered -Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
Single dark blue blooms over a long period in summer and fall. Tropical glossy green ginger-like foliage is borne on stiff fleshy stems. More compact grower than regular Blue Ginger.
Grows To: 4'H x 2'W
Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
The more intense light it receives the deeper the colors become. Eoz can be grown in soil or on wood or cork and it is sure to multiply readily creating a colony of small colorful rosettes.
Outdoor Light: Cool AM sun, Part shade, Light shade, Filtered shade
Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils. Do not keep soggy wet.
Indoor Light: High, Cool direct sunlight (early morning or late evening)
This vigorous Hibiscus has an upright to spreading, at times even weeping growth habit and makes a beautiful specimen plant whether grown as a shrub, tree standard, or even an espalier.
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Native To / Origin: US - Florida, Norman E Reasoner, circa 1958
An unusual hybrid Amaryllis, Giraffe produces 5" wide greenish to yellowish flowers that are veined and heavily splashed with red atop sturdy 20" stems. Giraffe Amaryllis makes an easy container plant and will slowly multiply and is a reliable winter...
It can be grown as a scrambling climber but is more commonly pruned to maintain a shrub form. Mussaendas can be very rewarding tropicals that flower throughout the warmest months of the year.
Large rounded clusters of grape juice purple buds open to display deep purple flowers with lighter throats, while each of the rounded petals are striped with purple along its interior.
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Deer Resistance: Seldom Bothered
Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
Native To / Origin: South Africa
Soil & Moisture: Average moist well-drained soils.
Many others have mentioned that General Pershing is probably best left to large containers in areas north of zone 9,10, and 11 where it can grow to become a fairly large evergreen shrub or small weeping tree standard.
Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Salt Tolerance: High
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
Native To / Origin: US Gardens
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11, 8B with protection
The Double Yellow Angel's Trumpet is often grown as an annual or short-lived shrub-like perennial and it is easy enough to save a few seed from the large capsules once they split open to grow new ones for next year.
Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Grows To: 3-5'H x 3-5'W
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,(9? with protection)
The crowning feature of Begonia ‘Martha Stewart' is its deeply spiraled leaves in soft tones of tan, chartreuse and bronze with small chocolate markings at the leaf edges. Sprays of small pink flowers rise above the foliage during the winter just when...
It is a deep-rooted grass, tolerates drought, and will grow at altitudes of up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft). * It is considered a good forage grass in Africa. It spreads very quickly and will often kill local native plants such as palo verdes by taking away...
Unusual icy bluish-green tubular Crossandra-like flowers emerge from a cone-like spike nearly throughout the year on this rare and unusual tropical. Sure to be a conversation piece!
It lends itself well to pot culture with a compact stature. As new growth emerges, buds appear and then unfold into pristine white flowers that have a loose, double form. Gardenia ‘Four Seasons' (Gardenia jasminoides) The name tells it all: this is...
* It is a fast-growing tree, leaves are regular and rounded and the flowers white and red in color according to its species. * In the Thai language the flowers are called (dok khae) and are used in the Thai cuisine both cooked in curries, such as kaeng...
8" long fragrant golden trumpets with purple veins are borne from winter through spring on this large scrambling tropical climber. An excellent choice for large trellises and arbors or as an espalier.
Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11
Salt Tolerance: High tolerance of soil and spray salts
Foliage color is often most intense where they get at least 6 hours of direct sun per day, pastel shades tend to be displayed under shadier conditions. The Copper Plant's beautifully colored foliage lends itself to tropical landscapes while it's heat...
The flowers vary in color from traditional red to pink, orange, white, green, purple and black. Flamingo Flower, or Anthurium does well with bright, indirect light and high humidity.