Tropical Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Inglewood

Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering. Vibrant red, single, tropical Hibiscus flowers bring elegance and poise to the chaos of color brought on by the brilliantly variegated foliage which is randomly splashed...

Grow it as a specimen or in the back of a border as a perennial in mild winter areas. The huge tropical velvety foliage is very unique and is topped by spikes of royal purple flowers in summer.

8-10" long double or triple yellow, night fragrant, cornucopia like trumpets are borne throughout the warmer months of the year or nearly year round when grown in a greenhouse or conservatory.

* Its seeds are found on east and southern African beaches, having grown on river and estuary banks and in swamp forest. * The species is employed in African traditional medicine to induce vivid dreams, enabling communication with the spirit world.

Image courtesy of Agristarts. 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.

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. For more on how to successfully grow Tropical Hibiscus in portions of zones 9 and 10 see the following...

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. If pollinated the flowers can mature into deliciously edible fruit.

The unusually colored flowers are subtended by medium sized, dark green, tropical foliage that is typically, but not always, deeply serrated. Their pollen and nectar rich flowers attract a host of pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

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. For more on how to successfully grow Tropical Hibiscus in portions of zones 9 and 10 see the following...

* The wood is extremely tough and durable. The bark is employed in astringent baths and poultices. The leaves are apparently effective in the treatment of toothache if they are chewed without swallowing the juice.

The magnificent flowers are well worth the effort. Special Note: ‘Night Runner' flowers that have bloomed for us in CT look similar to the photo above with the colors slightly more muted but still beautiful.

Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering. Large dark mauve starry flowers with a deep eggplant center are born freely on this vigorous and large growing, and much sought after, rare Hibiscus.

Considered hardy into zone 9B. Pure white tubular flowers emerge from between the spikes of bright yellow, long lasting, showy bracts nearly throughout the year where kept from cool temperatures.

Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering. The multitude of bright golden-yellow petals create a rounded, 3-4'', peony-like bloom that seems to glow in the against the rich green foliage.

The fruits look like flat, long and thin green beans. * Sesbania grandiflora (syn. In Sri Lanka, agati leaves, known as Katura murunga in Sinhala language, are sometimes added to sudhu hodhi or white curry, a widely eaten, thin coconut gravy and is believed...

The flowers are clear pink, thick and waxy and appear prolifically when given bright, direct light and kept moist. It is normal for Anthurium Tickled Pink and other epiphytes to produce thick, rounded roots above ground that absorb moisture from the air.

These plants perform well in terrariums, as they can handle staying constantly moist in a container that doesn't drain. Another option is using a potting mix designed for African Violets, such as Native to Latin America, Arrowhead Plant does well as a...

* The roselle ( Hibiscus sabdariffa ) is a species of Hibiscus native to the Old World tropics, used for the production of bast fibre and as an infusion . It is an annual or perennial herb or woody-based subshrub , growing to 2–2.5 m (7–8 ft) tall.

* It grows to a height of 3 metres and has whorls of striking lipped flowers, that are most commonly orange, but can vary to red, white, and purple. It has very soft serrated leaves that can grow up to 4 inches wide.

The unripe green fruit can be eaten cooked, usually in curries, salads, and stews. * Originally from southern Mexico (particularly Chiapas and Veracruz), Central America, and northern South America, the papaya is now cultivated in most tropical countries.

Provide it with a well drained, moderately fertile growing medium. Queen's Wreath can be enjoyed as a container plant where not hardy but will need periodic pruning to be kept in bounds and a bright to sunny window for winter.

The leaves, tender pods and seeds are edible, but they must be previously boiled and the water discarded. It is often used as shade tree in cocoa, coffee and tea plantations. * It is a medium-size, evergreen tree growing up to 18 m with beautiful yellow...

The habit is upright and vigorous with a blooming season that stretches from spring to fall. Yellow Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides ‘Aurea') A different twist to this famous plant, ‘Aurea' has highly fragrant flowers that turn a deep golden-yellow...

An excellent choice for large trellises and arbors or as an espalier. A very unusual and easily grown specimen plant that is quite tolerant of seaside conditions. 8" long fragrant golden trumpets with purple veins are borne from winter through spring...

* The specific epithet honors Tecun Uman, a Mayan chief who defended his homeland against the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th Century (Dvorak et al. Hondurensis when planted at mid-elevations.

Oleanders are extremely durable and reliable evergreen shrubs in mild winter climates and are especially well adapted to the mild coastal regions of the US. They are salt tolerant, drought resistant, deer resistant and adaptable to a variety of soil types...

Also known as Devil's Trumpet, due to the poisonous properties of this member of the Nightshade family. The uniquely colored cornucopia-like blooms and nearly black foliage create a striking contrast.