Tropical Plants Plants For Sale In Joliet

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. Provide it with a well drained, moderately fertile growing medium.

A great patio plant. Unusual spatula shaped, shiny, deep green foliage on an upright plant. The Plumeria is an easily grown, summer flowering, heat and sun loving small tropical tree that makes a great addition to tropical gardens or containers.

Alterantheras have been known to survive mild winters into zone 9 if given a protected site, an appropriate organic mulch, and excellent winter drainage. These plants are amenable to light to moderate pruning and will reward you with denser fuller growth.

As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting along with appropriate root and top pruning. They are commonly successfully used as landscape shrubs in the warmer parts of zone 9 and throughout much of zone...

Tropical Hibiscus make for showy, free-flowering container plants where not hardy. They are commonly successfully used as landscape shrubs in the warmer parts of zone 9 and throughout much of zone 10.

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.

Provide your Copper Plants with average water in an average to well-draining, moderately rich soil for best results. Plant Copperleaf Plants in the ground in the garden or landscape once all danger of frost has past and soil temperatures have begun to...

Considered hardy into zone 9B. Provide a well drained, average moist, moderately fertile soil for the best results. The flowers attract hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators.

A native tree to SE Asia, Michelia champaca is a fast grower that reaches 20' tall when grown in tropical regions. These delightful flowers are the floral scent used for “Joy” perfume.

As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting along with appropriate root and top pruning. They are commonly successfully used as landscape shrubs in the warmer parts of zone 9 and throughout much of zone...

Compared to their larger growing siblings that may reach 20'+ these are the dwarfs of the clan. 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...

Provide Plumbago with a well-drained acid soil in a full to partial sun location for best results. This free blooming plant also attracts butterflies. Avoid using lime around this plant.

As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting along with appropriate root and top pruning. Tropical Hibiscus are sun and heat loving, medium to large, tropical shrubs with excellent flower power and even some...

Because it's in the cactus and succulent family, it can handle little to no water. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Moonshine' is the Latin name for Snake Plant. There are several different colors and varieties, so there's a snake plant that appeals to everyone.

It lends itself well to pot culture with a compact stature. It is well known there is little to rival the fragrance of gardenias, and this plant is no exception. As new growth emerges, buds appear and then unfold into pristine white flowers that have...

This cultivar has an upright habit and never stops flowering even during the darkest days of winter. These pink flowers bear a resemblance to exploding fireworks and yet they display a "powder puff" delicacy.

They take well to drying out between watering, and don't need to be fed often. Outdoors, these plants prefer not to go into clay soil, as it holds moisture and compacts. Aspidistra elatior is the Latin name for Cast Iron Plant.

The India Rubbervine, Cryptostegia grandiflora, is considered to be highly invasive in Hawaii and so we no longer offer to ship this species to that state. Please plant responsibly as well as consider removing and disposing of the large seed pods.

This intergeneric hybrid between Fatsia japonica and Hedera helix begs for a bit of dryness between waterings to keep the roots healthy. Its upright habit and ability to grow under low light makes it a perfect houseplant to brighten up darker rooms.

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.

Thoroughly water to moisten the entire root-ball each time you water. Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering. The larger growing varieties are easily trained into tree standards or can be grown as large shrubs...

As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting along with appropriate root and top pruning. They are commonly successfully used as landscape shrubs in the warmer parts of zone 9 and throughout much of zone...

Black goji is a shrub that reaches 4-6' tall. The leaves are light gray to greenish and fleshy; the branches have thorns. Black Goji (Lycium ruthenicum) The rare Black Goji, or Black Wolfberry, originates in the Himalayan Mountains in Central Asia where...

Deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant. Images courtesy of AG3, Inc. A repeat flowering Lily of the Nile, Blue Heaven produces large rounded clusters of bell-shaped trumpets in shades of brilliant blue beginning in summer and lasting into fall on...

8" long golden trumpets with purple veins are borne in late winter and early spring on this scrambling tropical climber with cream and green variegated foliage.

It will grow well in full or partial sun but it has the best foliage color in southern regions where it gets some afternoon or midday shade. This is a member of the Rubiaceae or Gardenia/Madder/Coffee family and will enjoy conditions similar to Gardenia...

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.