Tropical Plant Seeds For Sale In Olathe

* Thin 8" needles; 4" cones; native to Mexico. It has been introduced in New Zealand near sea level and has done well. * Smooth-bark Mexican Pine ( Pinus pseudostrobus ), ( Chamite and Pacingo ) distinctive names in Spanish, tree endemic to Mexico , 8...

The seed can also be sown in the spring in a warm greenhouse. Trees require a sheltered position and are easily damaged by strong winds. * This species is a small tree; its leaves are simple with toothed margins and are 7 to 15 cm in length.

While you're there, from 1500-2500 m the forest is mixed with Pinus tecunumanii and Pinus pseudostrobus var. * It is an important source of commercial timber in Honduras and Central America.

Album in India is noted in literature for over two thousand years. Album has been the primary source of sandalwood and the derived oil. * The use of S. * Sandalwood oil has been widely used in folk medicine for treatment of common colds, bronchitis

* Cycas revoluta ( sago cycad ), is an attractive plant native to southern Japan . * Substances extracted from theseeds are used to inhibit the growth of malignant tumours. Though often known by the common name of king sago palm , or just sago palm ,...

* Thin 8" needles; 4" cones; native to Mexico. It has been introduced in New Zealand near sea level and has done well. * Smooth-bark Mexican Pine ( Pinus pseudostrobus ), ( Chamite and Pacingo ) distinctive names in Spanish, tree endemic to Mexico , 8...

* When jatropha seeds are crushed, the resulting jatropha oil can be processed to produce a high-quality biofuel or biodiesel that can be used in a standard diesel car or further processed into jet fuel, while the residue (press cake) can also be used...

* To get more fruits, sometimes farmers cut off the tip of the vine when it has grown 6–8 feet long. * The shoots, tendrils, and leaves of the plant may also be eaten as greens. This will force the plant to produce side branches that will produce fruit...

* The Caribbean Pine ( Pinus caribaea hondurensis) is a hard pine native to Central America. * Wildfire plays a major role limiting the range of this species, as it has been reported that this tree regenerates quickly and aggressively, replacing latifoliate...

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

* A species of Albizia , native to tropical southern Asia , and widely cultivated and naturalised in other tropical and subtropical regions. * A tropical tree with compound leaves and clustered yellow-green flowers.

The branchlets are covered with small, green, incurved, point-tipped, spirally arranged, overlapping leaves. It is a distinctive narrowly conical tree to 60 metres (200 ft) tall. The young leaves are needle-like, while the broader adult leaves are triangular...

* In the genus Caesalpinia the most popularly planted species is Caesalpinia pulcherrima . * The fruit is a pod 6-12 cm long. * Common names for this species include Poinciana , Peacock Flower , Red Bird of Paradise , Mexican Bird of Paradise , Dwarf...

* Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance. * They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods.

* Slash Pine is named after the "slashes" – swampy ground overgrown with trees and bushes – that constitute its habitat. It is fast-growing, but not very long-lived by pine standards (to 200 years), and prefers humid climates and moist soil.

* Flowers and fruit are conspicuous. * Common names in other Namibian language groups Oshiwambo Otjiherero Kavango languages Omuwombamenje Caprivi languages Setswana Afrikaans Lemoendoring Deutsch Khoekhoegowab Bushman languages Gruenhaarbaum ?Khas

* Originally from southern Mexico (particularly Chiapas and Veracruz), Central America, and northern South America, the papaya is now cultivated in most tropical countries. * The ripe fruit of the papaya is usually eaten raw, without skin or seeds.

Leaves and young shoots - cooked. The light blue flowers are also used as a colouring in foods. * This tropical legume can be grown as an annual in the north. The pods are harvested when about 15 - 20 cm long and 2cm wide.

* These saponins are also useful as insecticides, for purposes such as removing head lice off the scalp. * The soapnut contains the compound of saponin, which has natural cleansing properties, and therefore the soapnut can be used as a cleanser for hair,...

Attracts butterflies and pollinators. Covers 4,000 sq. Matures between 4-8'' tall. Will come back each year denser and thicker, but can be tilled under when you are ready to plant.

Fruits are deep green as they develop and turn brilliant red once they ripen. California Wonder sets the standard by which all stuffing peppers are judged against. Peppers measure 4'' long, 3 1/2'' wide and blocky making them perfect for stuffing.

* This small tropical tree is sometimes grown as an ornamental. It is most often grown as a living fence or interplanted with other species for use as timber. * It is quite drought tolerant as it will drop its leaves during dry periods for up to 8 months.

Kept in the husk in a cool, dry place, it can be stored well into the winter. When plants are about 2 inches high, transplant to 3 inches apart in flat or pot. These items are useful when starting seeds indoors for transplanting: Jiffy-7 Peat Pellets...

Requires low-pH, acidic soil. Self-pollinating. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Harvest your own Thanksgiving treats! Hardy, low-maintenance, evergreen shrub makes an excellent ground cover.

* The active compound is 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine or mescaline which was reported at a concentration of 1.2% in the dried cactus. * The human use of the cactus dates back thousands of years to the northern coast of Peru and the monks of a pre-Inca...

Flavor is pungent with overtones of mint. Season beans, corn, fish or enchiladas by crushing or grinding small amounts of fresh leaves.

* The germinating seed produces an underground 'earth nut' which has a coconut-like flavour. * It is native to south-east Queensland with two small disjunct populations in northern Queensland's World Heritage listed Wet Tropics.