Hybrid Orchid Cactus typically open at night but often last well through the next day. Probably the most prolific flowering Epiphyllum that currently offer. A beautiful and very free flowering Orchid Cactus that produces a multitude of 6-8" pink flowers...
3-4" high fuzzy yellow spikes of tubular flowers are borne throughout the year on this easily grown tropical. The wide dark green foliage makes a nice foil for the spikes of yellow flowers.
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.
Foliage color is often most intense where they get at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. A beautiful addition to the landscape or containers. The large curly, serrated foliage of Tikitm Peach Whirl is bronze, pink, and yellow with hints of orange.
As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting along with appropriate root and top pruning. For more on how to successfully grow Tropical Hibiscus in portions of zones 9 and 10 see the following publication...
Indoor Light: Direct sunlight, High
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
Periodic selective pruning may be needed to keep these plants in the 4' range as they can get larger with age, time, and warm winters. Petite Red Oleander produces 1" deep red flowers atop a compact, cold hardy dwarf plant.
Salt Tolerance: High
Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10,11
Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, average to well-drained soils. Moderate drought resistance once well-established.
A somewhat compact, dense growing and free-flowering Hibiscus that lends itself to medium to medium-large containers and tropical gardens. They are commonly successfully used as landscape shrubs in the warmer parts of zone 9 and throughout much of zone...
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.
pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Native To / Origin: Garden Hybrid, the species is native to Tropical Asia
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. One thing to note about the India Rubber Vine is that seedling grown plants typically do not flower...
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.
pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Grows To: 6'H x 3'W
Native To / Origin: Gardens
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
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.
Indoor Light: Direct sunlight, High
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
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. The Sandpaper Vine is considered to be somewhat drought resistant once well-established but...
Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moist, moderately fertile soils. Somewhat drought resistant once well-established.
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.
These plants produce a small purple flower near the ground when grown outdoors. Outdoors, these plants prefer not to go into clay soil, as it holds moisture and compacts. Cast Iron Plants can be moved outdoors during the summer months and into fully shaded...
As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting along with appropriate root and top pruning. For more on how to successfully grow Tropical Hibiscus in portions of zones 9 and 10 see the following publication...
Black Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor) One of the easiest orchids to grow, this terrestrial species from South Asia is grown both for its richly marked foliage and spikes of pure white, yellow-throated blooms.
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.
Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Outdoor Light: Morning sun, Light shade, Part shade
Deer Resistance: Not Likely to be Bothered
Indoor Light: Cool sunlight
Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained, humus rich soils. Adding orchid bark is often suggested.
For an excellent article on growing gingers as container plants from LSU Agcenter produced by Maria del Pilar Paz and Jeff Keuhny click here . Long lasting cut flower. For growing them in the garden there is a great article by Dan Gill, also of LSU Agcenter,...
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10,11
Salt Tolerance: Moderate - most likely
Outdoor Light: Morning sun, Light shade, Part shade
Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils.
* The seed remains viable for several years. * Mirabilis jalapa (The four o'clock flower or marvel of Peru ) is the most commonly grown ornamental species of Mirabilis , and is available in a range of colours.
Like the ever popular Poinsettia it is actually the long lasting papery bracts of the Bougainvillea that provide the majority of the color that we enjoy. Deep fuchsia pink blooms are a standout among the beautiful cream and white edged foliage.
Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering. 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.
Indoor Light: Direct sunlight, High
Grows To: 6-8'H x 4-5'W
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
White Fusion Peacock Plant (Calathea hybrid) ‘White Fusion' makes a beautiful accent plant in any home, especially in bright, indirect light areas. This is one of the best foliage, air-cleaning plants to brighten up a partially sunlit window.
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. Note:If an otherwise seemingly healthy Hibiscus isn't flowering, is dropping yellow immature buds...
Grows To: 6'H x 3'W
Deer Resistance: Sometimes Bothered - Occasionally Severely
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11
Indoor Light: Direct sunlight, High
Salt Tolerance: Slight
Native To / Origin: US - Florida, Norman E Reasoner, circa 1958
Outside, Wandering Jew doesn't handle full sun very well. Indoor houseplant fertilizers fall into two groups: water soluble, liquid quick release, and granular, slow release fertilizers.
* This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. * This very symmetrical plant supports a crown of shiny, dark green leaves on a thick shaggy trunk that is typically about 20 cm (7.9 in) in diameter, sometimes wider.
Indoor houseplant fertilizers fall into two groups: water soluble, liquid quick release, and granular, slow release fertilizers. Sansevieria is named after Raimundo di Sangro, an Italian scholar from San Severo.
Their pollen and nectar rich flowers attract a host of pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Never keep the soil soggy. Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering.
