Tropical Plants Plants For Sale In Lakewood

Large deep olive green to a rich deep green foliage has velvety pubescence. May reach 9-12'H in frost free climates. It is suggested that the hairs growing on the leaves and stems of this plant may cause some discomfort when pruning or handling.

Hybrid Orchid Cactus typically open at night but often last well through the next day. Epiphyllums are great for hanging baskets. If pollinated the flowers can mature into deliciously edible fruit.

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...

One of our favorite yellows and a great performer in the garden or containers. 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...

An unusual heat loving tropical. Hanging racemes of large deep yellow flowers, that are similar in form to a parrot's beak, are borne from mid-spring to fall on this large arching shrub.

Summer Skies Agapanthus makes a low maintenance clump forming perennial for the garden, landscape, and container gardens. **In hot summer climates Agapanthus seem to do best where they receive midday shade but in cooler summer climates they tolerate full...

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.Remember that these are truly tropical plants and will...

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

In the northern portions of its range like zone 8B and 9 provide a deep mulch during winter. Provide Plumbago with a well-drained acid soil in a full to partial sun location for best results.

Native to the lowland jungles of Ecuador, it creeps along the forest floor as a small leaved vine until it runs into a tree and then begins to climb where the leaves increase in size up to a foot an a half in length.

Thoroughly water to moisten the entire root-ball each time you water. Fort Myers Yellow is also often seen grown as a 4-6' high tree standard or braid. For more on how to successfully grow Tropical Hibiscus in portions of zones 9 and 10 see the following...

This trouble-free plant is a welcome addition to any indoor plant collection. Its roots are adaptable to most standard potting mixes and it tolerates varying degrees of soil moisture with ease.

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.

They are frequently found in atriums indoors as they pair well with many different plants and add a vertical element to mixed containers. Forms an impressive clump that will climb if given support.

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.

Flowers arrive in spring, which are followed by medium sized oranges that ripen in late winter. Like other cultivars of Sweet Orange, its growth rate is moderate making it perfect for containers.

For more on how to successfully grow Tropical Hibiscus in portions of zones 9 and 10 see the following publication from Texas A&M's AgriLife Extension service titled " Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) For Galveston County and the Texas Upper...

These plants can withstand droughts and fluorescent light without a second thought. Snake Plant or Mother in Law's Tongue is a simple, elegant houseplant that is extremely low maintenance.

The HibisQs Multi-Tropic Hibiscus produce wave after wave of flowers that last about 2 days on densely branching compact plants that produce more buds and blooms per plant and are perfectly suited to containers or in the ground where reliably hardy.

Move it outside in the warm summer months. When placed on either side of a door entry or walkway, Bottle Palms add grace and majesty. This slow grower makes a wonderful indoor container plant for those in northern zones.

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.

Soaking the dry soil in a small dish or saucer can be a useful way to solve this problem. Limelight Dracaena likes to stay slightly moist, not too wet or too dry. Unlike other plants, Dracaena has a tendency to thicken a secondary meristem, and produces...

The Rootbeer Tree is a vigorous upright perennial that spreads by underground runners. Can be used fresh or dried to flavor soups, eggs, drinks and is an essential ingredient in Mole Verde.

This unusual banana produces 2 large heads of fruit in its second cycle of fruiting. ‘Double Mahoi' is a mutation of Musa Dwarf Cavendish so they have similar growth requirements.

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.

This cultivar has an upright habit and never stops flowering even during the darkest days of winter. Pink Powder Puff (Calliandra emarginata) Fill the growing area with a year-round splash of color.

King's Mantle makes a beautiful and rewarding container specimen that flowers throughout the warmer months of the year. An unusual selection of King's Mantle, Fairy Moon is an exotic and easily grown tropical shrub-like perennial with deep dark glossy...