Tropical Plant Evergreen Plant For Sale In Elgin

Tropical Hibiscus flower on new growth and so need to have ample nutrients, regular moisture, as well as moderate amounts of sunlight available to maintain adequate growth and flower production.

Loads of large, light pumpkin orange single flowers are held above the uniquely shaped, interestingly lobed, fishtail-like, rich green foliage. Thoroughly water to moisten the entire root-ball each time you water.

This is usually mid to late April or May for us here in mid zone 8B, for example. If you need a plant that says Wow! in a hot summer garden or on the patio this the one. Copper plants are easy to grow sun to shade tolerant, heat loving tropicals that...

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, at least 3-4 hours of direct sunlight or bright filtered sunlight, for the best flower production.

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.

Hybrid Orchid Cactus typically open at night but often last well through the next day. 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 floor.

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...

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.

* It occurs within a rainfalls regime mostly in summer. From 26° to 15° north latitude, from Sinaloa , Mexico to Honduras . It has been introduced in New Zealand near sea level and has done well.

Tropical Hibiscus make for showy, free-flowering container plants where not hardy. Deep red-orange single flowers seem to cover up this vigorous and free flowering Hibiscus even as very young plants.

* The active compound is 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine or mescaline which was reported at a concentration of 1.2% in the dried cactus. * Peruvian Torch ( Trichocereus peruvianus ) is found high in the Andean mountain deserts of Peru and Ecuador and is...

Common names include Strelitzia , Crane Flower or Bird of Paradise , though these names are also collectively applied to other species in the genus Strelitzia . Its scientific name commemorates Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz , queen consort of King...

Consider repotting every 2-3 years or if growth and health seems reduced. Like many other plants with large foliage this is naturally an understory plant and it will prefer filtered sunlight with little direct sun especially during the hottest portion...

* The tree is endemic to Norfolk Island , a small island in the Pacific Ocean between Australia , New Zealand and New Caledonia. * In the wild, it may grow to as much as 200' tall.

Tropical Hibiscus make for showy, free-flowering container plants where not hardy. Deep pumpkin orange single flowers with long elegant staminal columns and recurving petals. Allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings approximately to a depth...

The branches are robust, red brown from the second year, the branchlets horizontal to drooping. * Khasi pine usually grows in pure stands or mixed with broad-leaved trees, but does not form open pine forests.

Avoid using lime around this plant. This free blooming plant also attracts butterflies. In the northern portions of its range like zone 8B and 9 provide a deep mulch during winter.

Use Copper Plants as a summer shrub, container plant, or anywhere low maintenance, season long color is desired. Reportedly, the leaves are used in some cultures for sores...1.The decoction of leaves is used to rub small pox and chicken pox.

The long funnel-shaped sometimes-fragrant yellow (less commonly apricot, sometimes white) flowers are in few-flowered terminal clusters. * The plant's toxins have tested in experiments for uses in biological pest control.

Black goji is a shrub that reaches 4-6' tall. Black Goji fruit contains vitamins A, C and E, and includes some essential fatty acids which are unusual in fruits. The round fruit starts green and matures to purple and black when fully ripe.

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 50-80' tall and 40' wide. Asymmetrical shape lends itself to landscape use also. Color is a lighter green than most other evergreens. Well-known for its extremely soft needles.

This fast growing evergreen develops naturally in the ''rocket'' shape without any pruning or staking and reaches about 15' at maturity. The dusty blue-green coloring remains all year without browning or fading away.

8-10" long double or triple purple and white trumpets are borne throughout the warmest months. Also known as Devil's Trumpet, due to the poisonous properties of this member of the Nightshade family.

The leaves are up to 4 centimeters (11?2 inches) long—broader than those of most other yews—and often end in a very small, sharp point. The tree is up to 14 m (46 ft) tall and wide and bushy when cultivated.

A must have for any Hibiscus lover! Deep glossy green foliage on an upright to spreading, vigorous shrub that could easily be trained into small tree standards. As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting...

Images courtesy of AG3, Inc. The foliage of Agapanthus may freeze back in the northern portions of their range. A protective breathable mulch will help to ensure winter survival in cold climates.