Tropical Plants Plants For Sale In Independence

In the northern portions of its range like zone 8B and 9 provide a deep mulch during winter. This free blooming plant also attracts butterflies. Imperial Blue Plumbago produces large clusters of deep sky blue flowers from early summer until fall.

They are salt tolerant, drought resistant, deer resistant and adaptable to a variety of soil types although they do appreciate good drainage and seem to prefer a mineral soil over humus based soils.

Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering. Thoroughly water to moisten the entire root-ball each time you water. Tropical Hibiscus make for showy, free-flowering container plants where not hardy.

The curved butterfly pollinated flowers are produced on a woody twining vine with large rounded deep green foliage. The Flaming Glory Bower Vine is also known as the Bleeding Heart Vine although this one, unlike Clerodendrum x thompsoniae or the White...

As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting along with appropriate root and top pruning. Allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings approximately to a depth of between 1/2" deep for small containers...

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.

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.

The green and burgundy foliage is spotted with white, giving the plant the appearance of having been snowed upon. 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...

The Eoz Variegated Fireball Bromeliad makes an easy and low maintenance hanging basket with a tropical look. The wide foliage of this easy to grow Bromeliad is edged in broad streaks of creamy white to rich pink.

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!

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

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 temperature has begun to warm.

Pollinated flowers can produce short stubby inedible banana-like fruit as shown in the last image in the series. The Chinese Yellow Banana was at one time considered to be nearly extinct in its native habitat.

The brilliant yellow flowers contrast nicely with the rich green glossy foliage of this upright to spreading naturally evergreen shrub. Never keep the soil soggy. Where not hardy, this Hibiscus is as pretty in a pot as it is in a tropical garden or landscape.

A naturally evergreen clump forming perennial, Blue Heaven is considered hardy into zone 7. All rights reserved. Agapanthus are reliable and generally pest free making these durable perennials a staple of gardens with mild winter climates whether in the...

Keep water in the cups formed by the rosettes of foliage. Cool morning sunlight and bright indirect light bring out the most intense colors. The striped foliage of Zoe boasts colors that range from cream, thru pinks, and into rosy reds.

Deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant. The foliage of Agapanthus may freeze back in the northern portions of their range. Large rounded clusters of grape juice purple buds open to display deep purple flowers with lighter throats, while each of the...

Grown in a warm climate or warm indoor temperatures this tropical beauty may be found in flower almost any time of year. Prune it back in early spring just before growth begins to keep size in check if so desired.

We often have oranges hanging on our tree well into summer that still keep good eating quality. A gourmet citrus, the fruit has a distinctive flavor that's sweet. Like other cultivars of Sweet Orange, its growth rate is moderate making it perfect for...

Its temperature needs fluctuate between 19 to 10°C on average a year. * This species provides one of the most important and sought-after softwoods of Mexico. Those great stands have been largely depleted now, especially in southern Mexico and Mesoamerica...

Simply pinch and prune as it matures and the shape will hold. When young, you can train Tree Ivy into shapes such as columns. Its upright habit and ability to grow under low light makes it a perfect houseplant to brighten up darker rooms.

Many have hypothesized why some plants do this, but there is not a consensus. Rattlesnake Plant is a pretty, pet friendly plant that does well indoors with minimal light and care. With Rattlesnake Plants, it can be useful to dilute your regular fertilizer...

* 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

If pollinated the flowers can mature into deliciously edible fruit. Hybrid Orchid Cactus typically open at night but often last well through the next day. A beautiful and very free flowering Orchid Cactus that produces a multitude of 6-8" pink flowers...

The Copper Plant's beautifully colored foliage lends itself to tropical landscapes while it's heat and sun tolerance make it suitable for even some of the most difficult areas so long as it's basic requirements are met.

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

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.