Compared to their larger growing siblings that may reach 20'+ these are the dwarfs of the clan. Their smaller stature and compact habit lends them perfectly as a tough reliable low evergreen hedge as well as wonderful choices for containers.
Grows To: (2-)3-4'H x (2-)3-4'W
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, average to well-drained soils. Moderate drought resistance once well-established.
Use this durable native en mass as a groundcover or informal hedge for the best effect. Spikes of pure white flowers that sit at the ends of long tubes are produced at the ends of the sprawling stems of this low growing sprawling native shrub or tender...
Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils. Moderately drought resistant once well-established.
Grows To: 1-2'H x 3-4'W, up to 3'H in mild winter climates
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. Fiji Island Hibiscus is a vigorous and free flowering Tropical Hibiscus producing a nearly continuous...
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. The tropical effect created by Snow Queen's foliage and flowers is sure to bring a cool fire to...
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
The sunlight and high temperatures are required to for the expression of the red pigments. Never keep the soil soggy. Tropical Hibiscus flower on new growth and so need to have ample nutrients, regular moisture, as well as moderate amounts of sunlight...
More compact grower than regular Blue Ginger. Tropical glossy green ginger-like foliage is borne on stiff fleshy stems. Single dark blue blooms over a long period in summer and fall.
Grows To: 4'H x 2'W
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
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. The 4-5" flowers just seem to keep coming all summer long on a compact but vigorous enough tropical...
Indoor Light: Direct sunlight, High
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Native To / Origin: US - Curt Sinclair, ca. 2002, Florida
Note:If an otherwise seemingly healthy Hibiscus isn't flowering, is dropping yellow immature buds and lower yellow leaves it may be getting too dry between waterings. Never keep the soil soggy.
Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, good drainage, relatively fertile soils. Somewhat drought resistant once well established.
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
A beautiful and very free flowering Orchid Cactus that produces a multitude of 6-8" pink flowers over a long period. Epiphyllums are one of the few true jungle Cacti where they are often found growing with the orchids and bromeliads far removed from the...
Note:If an otherwise seemingly healthy Hibiscus isn't flowering, is dropping yellow immature buds and lower yellow leaves it may be getting too dry between waterings. Never keep the soil soggy.
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Outdoor Light: Cool AM sun, Part shade, Light shade, Filtered shade, Part sun
In its native habitat Medinilla myriantha may reach 6'H x 6'W but in cultivation 2-4'H x 2-3'W is more typical. Full plant image courtesy of Agristarts, all rights reserved. It produces large pyramidal arching clusters of soft pink dainty flowers that...
The Double Yellow Angel's Trumpet is often grown as an annual or short-lived shrub-like perennial and it is easy enough to save a few seed from the large capsules once they split open to grow new ones for next year.
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.
There are two subspecies of Asystasia gangetica and the African form, A. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Gangetica subsp. Micrantha, (1/2" long pure white flowers with purple spot on lower lips) is considered...
The medium-green leaves are textured like sandpaper. 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.
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moist, moderately fertile soils. Somewhat drought resistant once well-established.
Also known as Devil's Trumpet, due to the poisonous properties of this member of the Nightshade family. These are fast growing small to medium-sized, shrub-like, frost tender tropical plants that are easy and rewarding.
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,(9? with protection)
The dark green glossy Angel-Wing shaped foliage of this Begonia add elegance and poise. It has a low compact and spreading habit making this a choice plant for hanging baskets and containers in shaded locations.
The Eoz Variegated Fireball Bromeliad makes an easy and low maintenance hanging basket with a tropical look. Eoz can be grown in soil or on wood or cork and it is sure to multiply readily creating a colony of small colorful rosettes.
Grows To: 6-8''H and spreads,trails
Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,12
Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils. Do not keep soggy wet.
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...
Each cap has its own 10-14'' purple twisting streamer dangling from its tip. The three-lobed glossy, olive green foliage adorns this medium sized tropical perennial twining vine. Beautiful and unusual! Deep burgundy-green, curving, tubular, dutchman's...
On the other hand, Indoor/Outdoor is an option as a granular, slow release fertilizer that can be applied while potting and planting. The other nickname for this plant, Mother in Law's Tongue, comes from the fact that the leaf tips are sharp and pointed.
Never keep the soil soggy. 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.
The rare Ecuador Philodendron does this with style! Its spectacular deep emerald-green leaves with golden ribbing make this climber a great container plant. Grown best in low-to-medium light, this easy-to-grow foliage plant brings greenery to any indoor...
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 or Hawaiian Snowbush. The green and burgundy foliage is spotted with white, giving the plant the appearance...
pH Range: Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,11
Grows To: 5-7'H x 3-5'W
Indoor Light: High
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
Its temperature needs fluctuate between 19 to 10°C on average a year. * Mexican White Pine ( Pinus ayacahuite ), the common name in Spanish is ayacahuite ; family Pinaceae ) is a species of pine native to the mountains of southern Mexico and western...
They consist of a spadix (vertical yellow part) surrounded by a bright modified leaf (spathe). Many colorful varieties can be found today as a result, including: red, orange, white, green, purple, black and bicolor.
It takes 5 months for the fruit to develop. Cocoa plants prefer some shade, especially when the trees are young. The cocoa beans must ferment for about one week and then are dried to create the unique chocolate flavor.