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| AFRICAN TULIP TREE SPATHODEA CAMPANULATA MEDIUM TO LARGE FLOWEING TREE ORANGE OR RARE YELLOW BLOSSOMS Country or area of origin: Arid areas of Africa Mature height: 20-75 feet, full canopy Sun Requirements: Full sun most areas Water Requirements: Moderate Rate of Growth: Medium to fast Sizes Available: Usually 5g and 15g Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g $175 Size shown: 15g Comments: Florid color, long lasting blossoms. Also have rare yellow blossoming form on occasion. |
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AGAVE OCTOPUS AGAVE AGAVE VILMORINIANA Country or area of origin: Northern Mexico Mature height: 4 feet Sun Requirements: Full sun most areas Cold Tolerance: To about 20 degrees F. Water Requirements: Light Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: Usually 5g and 15g Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g $175 Size shown: 5g and 15g Comments: Shorter, xerophytic type plant that tolerates hot sun. Leaves curved and shaped like Octopus. Leaves thick and fleshy. |
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| AGAVE AGAVE ATTENUATA DR. SUESS PLANT OR WHAT? NEVER OVER 6 TO 7 FEET TALL BLUE LEAVES, THIN TRUNK ASSORTMENT OF SIZES Country or area of origin: Mexico Mature height: 6 feet Sun Requirements: Full sun most areas Cold Tolerance: To about 25 degrees F. Water Requirements: Light Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: Usually 5g, 15g sometimes old specimens as shown Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g $175, 20g $275-$350 Size shown: 5g, old and tall 15g and 20g Comments: Shorter, xerophytic type plant that tolerates hot sun. Leaves are thick and fleshy and take on a blue color, even in part sun. Over many years slowly form trunks as shown here. Almost a "cartoon -like, Dr. Seuss" plant. Old trunk specimens are occasionally available. |
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| AIR PLANTS TILLANDSIA SPECIES MOUNT ON TREE TRUNKS, POLES OR ALMOST ANYTHING! OLD CLUSTERS OF PLANTS BLOSSOM EVERY YEAR DIFFERENT COLORS DEPENDING ON SPECIES Country or area of origin: Mexico down through Central America Mature height: not applicable - epiphytic plants Sun Requirements: Full or part sun most areas Cold Tolerance: To about 20 - 25 degrees F. Water Requirements: Occasional spray Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: Sold as clusters of four or more plants typically. Some are free standing clusters, others mounted to wood (cost a bit more) Regular Prices: Small clusters $45 Bigger clusters $65 Size shown: Both sizes Comments: Usually mounted with fishing line tied to galvanized nails. A spray every week or ten days is adequate unless super hot. Occasional spray with liquid fertilizer. Very reliable plants. Various species offered over time. |
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| ALOCASIA "CAL - ODORA" UNUSUAL HYBRID DWARF - TYPE OF "ELEPHANT EAR PLANT" TROPICAL LOOKING BUT SMALL! ALOCASIA NEVER OVER FOUR FEET TALL Country or area of origin: Is a variety or hybrid type of plant Mature height: 3 to 4 feet tall - suckers, forms small clumps. Sun Requirements: Right on coast - full sun. Far inland filtered light. Cold Tolerance: To about low to mid 20's F. Water Requirements: Appreciate adequate water Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 5g and 15g, both shown here. Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g $150 Size shown: 5g and 15g Comments: Easy to grow if one gives them enough water. This hybrid is very short, much shorter than A. calidora below. Too much sun or lack of water browns leaves. |
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| ALOCASIA CALIDORA LARGE SIZE - BIG LEAVES MATURE HEIGHT TO 8 FEET LEAVES 4 FEET LONG OR MORE SOME PREFER HYBRID ABOVE FOR SMALLER SIZE Country or area of origin: Is a variety or hybrid type of plant Mature height: 8 feet - suckers, forms clumps. Sun Requirements: Right on coast - can take full sun. Far inland filtered light. Cold Tolerance: To about low to mid 20's F. Water Requirements: Appreciate adequate water Rate of Growth: Medium to fast Sizes Available: 5g and 15g, both shown here. Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g $150 Size shown: 5g and 15g Comments: Easy to grow if one gives them enough water. This hybrid is bigger than one above. If you have room, very lush and attractive. Too much sun or lack of water browns leaves. |
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| ALOCASIA PORTORA BIG LEAF SPECIES BUT NOT OVERLY TALL STRIKINGLY BEAUTIFUL COMPANION PLANT Country or area of origin: This Elephant Ear is also a hybrid with no native home. Mature height: 5 - 7 feet, forms clumps. Sun Requirements: Most areas along coast a little sun - Inland filtered light Cold Tolerance: To about mid 20's F. Water Requirements: Appreciate adequate water Rate of Growth: Medium to fast Sizes Available: 15g, both shown here. Regular Prices: 15g $175 Size shown: 5g and 15g Comments: Easy to grow if one gives them enough water. This hybrid has a scalloped leaf with wavy leaf edges. It's more attractive than hybrid above and, in filtered light, a darker green. It's one of our favorites. |
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| ALOCASIA WENTI A TYPE OF ELEPHANT EAR ALOCASIA FRONT OF LEAF GREEN BACK OF LEAF DARK PURPLE SUPER COLD HARDY Country or area of origin: New Guinea Mature height: 3 to 4feet Sun Requirements: Filtered light Cold Tolerance: Mid-twenties F. and probably lower Water Requirements: Moderate Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 1 and 5 gallon Regular Prices: 1g $30, 5g $55 Size shown: 1g and 5g Comments: Easy to grow Alocasia that has purple backs to the leaves. It's probably one of the more cold hardy of any Alocasia. It suckers freely and makes small, contained clumps of plants. Also, super attractive in the garden. |
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| ALOE BLUE ELF SMALL SUCCULENT IN FLOWER NICE 2G PLANTS SMALL, COMPACT - FULL SUN Country or area of origin: Hybrid with no native home Mature height: 18 inches, blossom rising above Sun Requirements: Most areas full sun Cold Tolerance: To about mid 20's F. Water Requirements: Water conserving Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: 2g shown here. Regular Prices: 2g $35 Size shown: 2g Comments: Easy to grow. Likes heat and sun. Blossoms orange and 2 to 3 feet tall. Foliage is blue color. Not a big plant but nice. |
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| ANGELS TRUMPET TREE BRUGMANSIA MOST HAVE PENDANT COLORFUL & FRAGRANT FLOWERS BRAZILIAN CLOAK IS DIFFERENT STUNNING UPRIGHT RED FLOWERS IN PRODUCTION NOW! Country or area of origin: South America Mature height: Ten to twenty feet or more. Smaller in containers. Sun Requirements: Strong filtered light to full sun Cold Tolerance: Many will tolerate a freeze or lower. Water Requirements: Average water Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: Coming soon Regular Prices: To be determined Size shown: Garden shots only Comments: Brugsmania is a group of plants that have a florid show of hanging, trumpet shaped blossoms. And, they are fragrant. The first two pictures show such plants. But, there's one from Brazil that has upright red flowers. See the last two pictures. This is the rarest of the group and is stunning! This is one we're hoping to have available this year. Of course, we're working on the other types as well. |
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| ANTHURIUM, FLOWERING
ANTHURIUM KNOWN FOR THEIR FLOWERS NEVER VERY BIT PLANTS SOME COLD RISK RED, PINK, WHITE AND OTHERS Country or area of origin: Many species and hybrids. Native from Mexico down into northern South America Mature height: Epiphytic plants in nature, usually under 2 feet tall. Domestically grown in pots. Sun Requirements: Filtered light for most Cold Tolerance: To upper 20's F. Water Requirements: Average water Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: 6" and 8" pots shown here Regular Prices: $35 to $45, depending on species/variety/size Size shown: 6 and 8 inch pots Comments: These plants like proper care for continual blossoming. Blossoms are red, white, pink with some black-red flowers. We've never had yellow. They prefer filtered light, good humidity and occasional fertilizer. They give instant color to the garden or patio. Easy to grow in a greenhouse. |
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ANTHURIUM
BIRDSNEST ANTHURIUM
ANTHURIUM HOOKERI
EXOTIC WIDE WRINKLED LEAVES
NEVER GET TOO BIG
Country or area of
origin: Ecuador and Columbia in South
America where it typically grows epiphytically
Mature height: Epiphytic plants in
nature, usually under 6 feet tall. Domestically grown in pots and
about the same mature height.
Sun Requirements: Filtered
light for most people
Cold Tolerance: Mid to upper
20's F.
Water Requirements: Average water
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: Some 5g, 7g and 20g
Regular Prices: 5g size $65, 7g
$125, 15g $185 to $225, 20g inquire
Size shown: 5g, 7g and 20g
Comments:
These are one of the most
cool companion plants you can add to the garden. Leaves are
wide and long with a thick wrinkled texture and scalloped edges.
Leaves can get an impressive five feet long! Plants will flower
producing red seeds. Very easy to grow.
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ANTHURIUM, EXOTIC SPECIES
ALL NATIVE TO THE AMERICAS
SOME TERRESTRIAL - OTHERS EPIPHYTIC IN TREES
ALL VERY BEAUTIFUL AND COLLECTIBLE
MANY GROW THEM AS INTERIOR PLANTS - BUT GREAT GARDEN COMPANION SPECIMENS
Country or area of
origin: The Americas (New World)
Mature height: Anywhere from one foot
to over eight feet
Sun Requirements: Most like
filtered light
Cold Tolerance: Variable -
Figure most don't want to see a freeze
Water Requirements: Average water
Rate of Growth: Slow to medium
Sizes Available: 1g to 25g
Regular Prices: Variable
depending on size and rarity
Size shown: 1g to 25 gallon
Comments:
Shown here are an
assortment of exotic Anthurium we've had at the nursery in the
past few months. Often we just get one of a species. Then we
try to get others. Most are from private collectors. You'll
likely find none of these at regular nurseries. All are super
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AMOPHOPHALLUS
TUBERS WITH AMAZING BLOSSOMS!
AMORPHOPHALLUS TITANUM:
LARGEST INFLORESCENCE IN WORLD!
YES, WE OFFER THEM FOR SALE FROM TIME TO TIME
Country or area of
origin: Asia, Africa, Australia and some
Pacific Islands
Mature height: There are about 200
species in this genus. Most don't get that tall. I'd
estimate mature heights ranging from a few feet up to eight feet (not
counting blossom)
Sun Requirements: Most like
filtered light
Cold Tolerance: I think a safe
rule is that none really tolerate a freeze.
Water Requirements: Average water
Rate of Growth: Slow to medium
Sizes Available: 3 to 5g
Regular Prices: Variable
depending on size and rarity
Size shown: When
available, usually 1 to 5g size
Comments:
Amorphophallus are a very
different and unique genus of plants. Amorphophallus
titanum is known for having the largest flower of any plant in the
world. (see photo below) All have different stems/foliage and
flowers. Note the interesting spots on the stems here. If
you are in a frost free area, these are fun to try. The two I have
right now are an unknown type. As a group, these are known as the
"Voodo Plants".
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Amorphophallus species
Amorphophallus titanum c/o
Wikipedia
AURICARIA ANGUSITFOLIA
A CONIFEROUS EVERGREEN
NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND
THIS SPECIES NATIVE TO SOUTH AMERICA
MAKE LARGE MATURE TREES
VERY DIFFERENT!
Country or area of
origin: Brazil
Mature height: Over 100 feet and, in
habitat, up to 200 feet tall
Sun Requirements: Full sun most
areas
Cold Tolerance: Uncertain -
rare - But felt to probably be low 20's F.
Water Requirements: Average water
Rate of Growth: Slow to medium
Sizes Available: 15 gallon and 20
gallon
Regular Prices: 15g $195 to
$225, 20g $275
Size shown: 15 and 20g
Comments:
Primitive tree with genus
having habitats around the world. Is related to a Pine Tree.
This species gets very tall with a thick trunk. Leaflets are
bunched and prickly. Super rare and super striking!
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BAMBOO
BAMBUSA MULTIPLEX 'ALPHONSE KARR'
COLD HARDY CLUMPING BAMBOO
GREEN STRIPES ON GOLD CANES
MATURE HEIGHT 15 TO 30 FEET
Country or area of
origin: Eastern Asia and Himalayas
Mature height: to 25 feet but can be
maintained at 10 to 12 feet with pruning
Sun Requirements: Sun in
coastal areas
Cold Tolerance: To lower 20's
at coldest
Water Requirements: Ample water
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: 15g size only
Regular Prices: $185
Size shown: 15 gallon
Comments:
This is described as a
clumping type of Bamboo. It has 1.5 inch stems that are yellow
with thin green stripes. It is a fairly quick grower.
Remember, all Bamboo like water.
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BAMBOO - MEXICAN WEEPING BAMBOO
OTATEA ACUMINATA
THIN LEAFLETS, HANGING LEAVES
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED
SUPER POPULAR
Country or area of
origin: Mexico
Mature height: Containerized, 6 to 8
feet. In ground to 20 feet.
Sun Requirements: Sun in
coastal areas
Cold Tolerance: To lower 20's
at coldest
Water Requirements: Ample water but,
once established, water can be cut back.
Rate of Growth: Average
Sizes Available: 15g size only
Regular Prices: $185
Size shown: 15 gallon
Comments:
This is a clumping bamboo. Anticipate it's
planting girth to double in three to five years. It responds to
water, especially if not doing well. You can maintain height
through pruning and also grow it in nice pot.
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| BIRD OF PARADISE, GIANT BIRD OF PARADISE STRELITZIA NICOLAI SUCKERING LARGE PLANT LOOKS LIKE A BANANA Country or area of origin: South Africa Mature height: In ground, typically 25 feet tall, 15 feet wide or more Sun Requirements: Sun in coastal areas Cold Tolerance: To lower 20's at coldest. Will not take into the teens. Water Requirements: Ample water but, once established, water can be cut back. Rate of Growth: Moderate to fast. Tend to "take over" an area. Sizes Available: 5g and 15g size on request Regular Prices: $55 for 5g. Size shown: 5 gallon Comments: This is an aggressive plant. We are not too fond of them but feel obligated to mention them here because so many people think "they have to have one". They are a high maintenance plant. Without good care and pruning, they get very scrappy looking. Be aware they can lift decking and foundations. Many nurserymen consider them to be "Junk Plants" |
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| BIRD OF PARADISE STRELITZIA REGINAE THE SMALL BIRD OF PARADISE COLORFUL BLOSSOMS NEVER OVER ABOUT 4 TO 5 FEET TALL ALSO SHOWING S. JUNCEA AND "SPOONER" FORM Country or area of origin: South Africa Mature height: In ground, typically 4 feet tall Sun Requirements: Sun in coastal areas Cold Tolerance: To lower 20's at coldest. Will not take into the teens. Water Requirements: Average water Rate of Growth: Moderate, but never getting too tall. Sizes Available: 15g size Regular Prices: $15g $135 Size shown: 15 gallon Comments: This plant is nothing like the Giant Bird of Paradise. It stays small and is much more attractive. It never "takes over" an area. The blossom is gold with red and blue highlights. These are easy to grow. The two other forms are just as easy to grow but the blossoms are a bit different. |
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BANANA DWARF CAVENDISH FRUITING BANANA NEVER OVER 6 FEET, COLD HARDY ONLY FRUITING BANANA THAT DOES GREAT IN SOUTHERN CA Country or area of origin: Is cultivar so no native home per se Mature height: In ground, typically 6 feet tall Sun Requirements: Sun in coastal areas Cold Tolerance: To lower 20's at coldest. Will not take into the teens. Water Requirements: Ample water Rate of Growth: Moderate, but never getting too tall. Sizes Available: 5g size Regular Prices: $1g $45 Size shown: 5 gallon Comments: This is the most popular fruiting banana for Southern CA. It never gets tall and it's not hard to set fruit |
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BANANA, VARIEGATED
REG AND GREEN, BLACK AND GREEN
MUSA ZEBRINA
MUSA SUMATRANA
Country or area of
origin: Indonesia
Mature height: In ground, typically
15 feet or more
Sun Requirements: Sun in
coastal areas
Cold Tolerance: Upper 20's F.,
perhaps colder
Water Requirements: Ample water
Rate of Growth: Fast growing in ground
Sizes Available: 15g size as shown when
available
Regular Prices: 15g $175
Size shown: 15 gallon
Comments:
This is a suckering species of Banana that gives
edible fruit - I can't vouch for how it tastes. The leaves are
variegated with a purple brown on a green leaf. They like sun or
at least part sun along the coast. Inland areas may require
filtered light.
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BANANA - YELLOW FLOWERING
ENSETE LASIOCARPUM
CHINESE YELLOW BANANA
FLOWER HUGE - TOO BIG FOR PLANT!
Country or area of
origin: China, high elevation
Mature height: In ground, typically
3 to 5 feet
Sun Requirements: Sun in
coastal areas
Cold Tolerance: To low 20's F.
or even colder
Water Requirements: Ample water
Rate of Growth: Fast growing in ground
Sizes Available: 5g size, sometimes bigger
Regular Prices: $5g size $55
Size shown: 5 gallon
Comments:
This dwarf species does not bear fruit and never gets over your head.
The prominent yellow blossom is peculiar as it's almost too big for the
plant. See photo.
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BEGONIA
ALL SORTS OF TYPES
SOME KNOW FOR FLOWERS
OTHERS FOR DIFFERENT FOLIAGE
Country or area of
origin: Arica, Asia, Central America
Mature height: Hundreds of
species/types. Heights 1 foot to 12 feet
Sun Requirements: Most want
filtered light but there are a few that will take coastal sun
Cold Tolerance: Many are frost
tolerant and go into the mid-twenties F. But, some tropical types
don't take a freeze.
Water Requirements: Average
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: When available, usually 1g
or 2g. Rarely have larger
Regular Prices: 1g $20 to $25,
5g $55 to $65
Size shown: 1 and 2 gallon
Comments:
This diverse group of plants are a great addition
to any garden. Assume they want filtered light unless you know
otherwise. You'll add some to add bold color. Others have
very peculiar, different and yet attractive foliate.
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The first 2 rows of pictures show flowering
types of Begonia
BLACK ROSE
AEONIUM ARBOREUM
BLACK-RED COMPANION PLANT
SMALL AND EASY TO GROW
Country or area of
origin: Canary Islands
Mature height: In ground, typically
2 to 3 feet
Sun Requirements: Sun in
coastal areas
Cold Tolerance: To mid-20's F.
Water Requirements: Water conserving
Rate of Growth: Fast growing in ground
Sizes Available: 1g, 2g and 5g
Regular Prices: 1g, $20, 2g
$35, 5g $45
Size shown: 1 & 5 gallon
Comments: This dwarf succulent
is best known for it's almost black leaves. It loves sun and is
easy to grow. Over time plants will have forking trunks with tons
of leaves. It's easy color for the garden without getting too big.
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AEONIUMS
OTHER SPECIES
MULTIPLE TYPES
Country or area of
origin: Canary Islands, Madeira, Morocco,
East Africa
Mature height: 26 species, variable
heights, most not over six feet. Some form small bushes.
Sun Requirements: Sun in
coastal areas
Cold Tolerance: Many to mid-20's F.
Water Requirements: Water conserving
Rate of Growth: Fast growing in ground
Sizes Available: 1g, 2g and 5g
Regular Prices: 1g, $20, 2g
$35, 5g $45
Size shown: 1 & 5 gallon
Comments:
As you can see from the photos here, we have
four or five varieties/species that are different from the Black Rose.
All are cool, all are xerophytic and take sun and none get very large.
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BOTTLE TREE
BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS
FAT
SNAKESKIN TRUNK
MAKES LARGER TREE, THIN LEAF
KNOWN FOR ITS TRUNK AND FOLIAGE
Country or area of
origin: Queensland, Australia
Mature height: Over 50 feet with a
massive trunk. Reports of trunks with an eleven foot diameter!
Sun Requirements: Sun in
coastal areas
Cold Tolerance: Low to medium
Water Requirements: Water conserving
Rate of Growth: Fast growing in ground
Sizes Available: 5g and 15g
Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g
$150
Size shown: 15g
Comments: This larger garden
tree is actually easy to grow. It has a cold tolerance to the low
20's F. It is known for a smooth and wide trunk. It's a
snakeskin type of trunk surface. The tree bulges towards its base
giving it a very different appearance. The leaflets are narrow,
letting in nice filtered light.
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| BRAZILIAN CANDLES
TREE PAVONIA MULTIFLORA RED BLOSSOMS IN SHADE! SEMI-DWARF - NOT OVER SIX TO SEVEN FEET RARE AND GORGEOUS Country or area of origin: Brazil Mature height: Six to seven feet Sun Requirements: Filtered light or some sun - not a full, hot sun tree Cold Tolerance: Uncertain but probably mid-twenties F. Water Requirements: Moderate Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: 15g & some 20g Regular Prices: 15g $175, 20g $250 Size shown: 15 and 20g Comments: This rare dwarf tropical tree give color in filtered light. The blossoms are a dark red as shown. Tree height is short, rarely over six to seven feet. And, it flowers all year long - even during the Holidays! Blossom size is about three inches. These are quite rare and super difficult to find. |
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| BRAZILIAN PLUME
TREE FLAMINGO PLANT JACOBINIA CARNEA (JUSTICA C.) PRETTY, PINK AND DWARF FABULOUS SPRING SHOW OF COLOR RARE, HARD TO FIND, ALMOST LOST TO THE NURSERY TRADE Country or area of origin: Brazil Mature height: About four feet, rarely taller Sun Requirements: Sun in coastal areas Cold Tolerance: Mid to upper twenties, F. Water Requirements: Moderate Rate of Growth: Slow growing Sizes Available: 7 gallon size Regular Prices: 7g $150 Size shown: 7g Comments: This delightful small bush puts out a tremendous show of large pink blossoms in the spring. It's really spectacular, especially given the volume of blossoms for the plants overall size. If it gets to tall, pruning can keep it short. We have super limited supplies of this and our sources are running out of this species. |
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| BROMELIADS ALL TYPES AND SIZES ALL COLORS OF THE RAINBOW WE OFFER A GREAT SELECTION! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Country or area of origin: New World, the Americas Mature height: Variable, typically 1 foot to four feet tall Sun Requirements: Some want sun, others want filtered light Cold Tolerance: Variable with species but typically mid to upper 20's F.. Water Requirements: Water conserving Rate of Growth: Slow but dependable Sizes Available: 1g, 2g and 5g Regular Prices: Depends on rarity and size - inquire as we have dozens of species Size shown: 1, 2 & 5 gallon Comments: This group of plants is one of our favorites and customers just can't get enough of them. Almost all are colorful and remain rather small. Some take sun, others shade. But, all are very attractive and colorful! |
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CALENDIVA
RELATED TO KALENCHOE
LARGE FLOWERS IN RED, PINK AND WHITE
FABULOUS PLANTS BUT OFTEN OUT OF STOCK
Country or area of
origin: A cultivar, man made
Mature height: Variable, typically 1
foot, sometimes more
Sun Requirements: Filtered
light
Cold Tolerance: Best to keep
away from a freeze
Water Requirements: Average
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: smaller, typically 1g
Regular Prices: When available,
typically $25 to $30
Size shown: 1gallon
Comments: This group of
colorful plants was developed as a hybrid/cultivar from colorful
Kalanchoe plants. They have intensely bright colors with
large blooms.
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| CALOCASIA SMALLER BUT SUPER TROPICAL COMPANION PLANTS TYPICALLY FLAT, HEART SHAPE LEAVES SHOWING TWO SPECIES HERE COLD SENSITIVITY ISSUES Country or area of origin: As a group from Asia and India. Mature height: Variable depending on variety or species. Typically 3 to 5 feet. Not overly big. Some varieties like Taro get taller. Sun Requirements: Filtered light or a bit of sun Cold Tolerance: The biggest problem. They cannot take a freeze. In fact, any temperature in the 30's F. is hard on them. Water Requirements: Average Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: When in stock, 5g size Regular Prices: When available, 5g are $55 Size shown: 5 gallon Comments: This is an interesting group these are very cool plants. But, I'd say they are difficult to grow in the garden because of cold issues. If you live in a tropical area, they are easy. But, here they seem to go downhill over the years. Note that there are many hybrids and cultivars and some may be more cold hardy than others. The ones we've tried, as a group, have been difficult. |
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| CANNA LILY NICE 5G NOW AVAILABLE DARK PURPLE LEAVES ORANGE BLOSSOM TEN DAY SPECIAL 5G SIZE Country or area of origin: From all areas of the Americas - US to South America Mature height: Typically four to eight feet Sun Requirements: Most want sun along the coast but can do with part sun Cold Tolerance: Variable - most don't due well with cold weather or a freeze. But, they often come back in summer. Water Requirements: Water average usage Rate of Growth: Slow but dependable Sizes Available: 5g Regular Prices: 5g are typically $40 to rare ones at $50 Size shown: 5 gallon Comments: I've been impressed that most Canna's look a bit scrappy in winter and then emerge in summer absolutely beautiful as shown here. This variety has dark leaves and orange blossoms. We get several types in during summer - see below. When in the garden, keep them under control and they can spread. |
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CANNA
TROPICANNA
EXOTIC FOLIAGE, GOLD
FLOWER
GREAT UNDERSTORY PLANT
GORGEOUS YELLOW FLOWERS!
Country or area of
origin: New World, the Americas
Mature height: Variable, typically 4
to 6 feet tall
Sun Requirements: Want full sun
most areas
Cold Tolerance: Are hurt by
freezes - come back in summer usually.
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Slow but dependable
Sizes Available: 5g
Regular Prices: 5g $50
Size shown: 5 gallon
Comments: This popular plants are
known for both their vibrant yellow flowers but also their
multicolored leaves with red, green, yellow and other hues.
We typically only have limited numbers in summer.
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ORANGE CLIVIA
SHOWER OF SPRING BLOSSOMS
TWO COLORS: ORANGE AND YELLOW
Country or area of
origin: South Africa
Mature height: Variable, but
typically 18 to 30 inches maximum they do slowly clump over time
Sun Requirements: Most areas
filtered light or a little sun. Santa Ana conditions will burn
them in hot sun.
Cold Tolerance: Low 20's F.
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Slow but dependable
Sizes Available: 5g
Regular Prices: 5g $50
Size shown: 5 gallon
Comments: This popular plant is used
for early spring color. They through up long lasting clusters of
blossoms. Orange is the one you usually see around. But, the
yellow is very nice and super rare. These are a super dependable
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THE COFFEE TREE
COFFEA ARABICA
YES, THE COFFEE YOU DRINK
GREAT GARDEN OR HOUSE PLANT
WHEN RIPE, RED FRUIT BERRIES
Country or area of
origin: Originated in Ethiopa. Now
found in many tropical areas
Mature height: Mature trees on farms
average ten to twenty feet although much taller in wild
Sun Requirements: If adequate
humidity, can take full sun. In Southern California partial sun is
better.
Cold Tolerance: Temperatures
above a freeze
Water Requirements:
Moderate or more
Rate of Growth: Fairly quick growing.
Well grown will fruit in seven years
Sizes Available: 5g and 15g
Regular Prices: (when
available) 3-5g $55, 15g $175
Size shown: 5 & 15g gallon
Comments: There is no question that
Coffea can be grown in the right Southern California gardens.
Mine produced coffee fruit for years and was in part day sun in San
Diego. Leaves are a glossy green and these plants make a wonderful
houseplant.
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COLEUS PLANTS
LOTS
OF COLORS
LARGE, FULL PLANTS
DO NEED SOME MAINTENANCE
Country or area of
origin: Southeast Asia
Mature height: Variable, typically 2
to 5 feet depending on pruning
Sun Requirements: Want filtered
light
Cold Tolerance: Are hurt by
freezes. Temperatures in the mid-twenties F. will kill
them.
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Fairly quick growing
Sizes Available: 5g
Regular Prices: 5g $55
Size shown: 5 gallon
Comments: There are quite a few
species in this genus. They vary in terms of leaf color and
design, leaf size and shape and overall height. But, there's
usually one for everyone. Their availability is sporadic so best
to contact us if you are interested in these plants. Cutting back
lanky stems is essentially to keep them shaped and flowering stems tend
to go bad. So, most trim off blossoms.
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CORDYLINE AUSTRALIS
RED HYBRID FORM
FULL SUN - TEN FEET HEIGHT
THIN TRUNK MATURE
Country or area of
origin: New Zealand, Australia and Western
Pacific
Mature height: Will, over time, get
to a height of about 8 to 10 feet
Sun Requirements: Want full sun
most coastal areas
Cold Tolerance: They are
damaged by the combination of cold and wet. So, keep them dryer in
winter. Cold tolerance mid-twenties F.
Water Requirements:
Average or a bit less
Rate of Growth: Slow but dependable
Sizes Available: 5g and rarely larger
Regular Prices: 5g $50
Size shown: 5 gallon
Comments:
There are multiple cultivars with
different colors. Shown here is the "Red Star" in the first 2
pictures with some multi-colored plants afterwards. People
sometimes called these "Ti Plants" (Below - which are also a type of
Cordyline) but these have more narrow leaves and are more cold
hardy. They also take direct sun along the coast.
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CRINUM AMABILE PURPLE
LARGE CRINUM TYPE LILY
AKA "QUEEN EMMA LILY"
OVERHEAD WITH STRIKING FLOWERS
PURPLE-GREEN LEAVES
VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
Country or area of
origin: Asia, Australia and Africa
Mature height: Average mature height
six to seven feet
Sun Requirements: Can tolerate
full coastal sun although part day sun is better. Far inland would
be filtered light.
Cold Tolerance: Estimated into
the mid-twenties F.
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Slow but dependable
Sizes Available: 20 - 25g
Regular Prices: Request quote
Size shown: 20-25 gallon
Comments: This near impossible to
find Crinum is unusual because of its size. Leaves can
get up to six feet long. They sucker forming a clump as shown.
Their availability is very limited. We're investigated propagation
and hopefully will offer small plant soon. Flowers are large and
purple and white in color.
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CROTON PLANTS
MANY VARIETIES
LOTS OF COLORS MIXED TOGETHER
DIFFICULTY IS COLD WEATHER
BUT,
GREAT COLOR FOR THE GARDEN
Country or area of
origin: Asia, India and Western Pacific
Mature height: Depends on species but
anywhere from four feet to ten feet or taller
Sun Requirements: In tropical
areas, full sun. Here in So Cal, perhaps some sun but filtered
light in warm winter inland areas.
Cold Tolerance: No species
really tolerate a freeze. Winter protection needed.
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: 5g and smaller and
sometimes 15g
Regular Prices: 5g $50, smaller
sizes typically $35 to $40
Size shown: 5 & 15gallon
Comments:
The main issue with Crotons is
cold. They just don't take it too well. The thin leaf varieties
are more cold hardy. There are probably a hundred different
species or types of Croton. Some are smaller, some make
"trees". You just have to find a species that grows well in your
area.
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DESERT ROSE
ADENIUM OBESUM
RED FLOWERING PLANT
CALLED "THE DESERT ROSE"
MINIATURE PLANT, USED FOR BONSAI
YES, AN ASSORTMENT OF BLOSSOM COLORS
Country or area of
origin: Africa, south of Sahara Desert
Mature height: About 2 to 4 feet
Sun Requirements: Filtered
light most areas
Cold Tolerance: No varieties tolerate a freeze. Winter protection needed.
Water Requirements:
Light, especially in winter
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 4 inch starter plants and
2g which we sometimes have.
Regular Prices: 4 inch $20, 1g
$35. Larger sizes on request
Size shown: 4 inch and
2g
Comments:
These
are miniature succulent type trees. They have an assortment of
blossom colors including pink and red. They are not tolerant of
severe cold and essentially want little water when it is cold.
Otherwise, they rot out.
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DRAGON TREE
DRACENA DRACO
UNUSUAL LARGE TREE
FAIRLY UNCOMMON TO SEE
REMEMBER: GIVE IT ROOM TO GROW
Country or area of
origin: Canary Islands, Cape Verde and
western Morocco
Mature height: Mature, 30 feet or
much more with lots of branching of limbs and width to the crown
Sun Requirements: Full sun
almost all areas
Cold Tolerance: Estimated to be
mid to low 20's F.
Water Requirements:
Light to moderate - can tolerate some drought
Rate of Growth: Slow to medium
Sizes Available: Typically 5g, 15g 20g and
25g. Sometimes smaller plants
Regular Prices: 5g, $55, 15g
$175 to $200, 20g $275+, 25g and boxes on request
Size shown: All sizes
above
Comments:
This
interesting tree is commonly sought after by people who want something
different in their garden. When young, it tends to have a single
trunk. However, with age, it branches. It's best to have
this branching occur above head height. The trunk and limbs are
thick and "sausage appearing". Leaf color is gray. WE have
or can get any size needed. But, be aware that large, branching
trees are very difficult to transport because limbs can snap off easily.
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DRACENA PLANTS
OTHER SPECIES
CAN BE USED IN THE GARDEN OR HOUSE
MANY VARIETIES AVAILABLE
AN "OLD TIME" FAVORITE
Country or area of
origin: Madagascar, Mauritius, and other
localities
Mature height: Depends on degrees of
maturity and species. Figure younger plant several feet, mature
over ten feet on most of the available species. Note some plants
will branch, especially if top-pruned.
Sun Requirements: Full sun
for some along the coast. Or, safer, is filtered light.
Cold Tolerance: Above a frost
more most but some take temperatures into the 20's F. .
Water Requirements:
Light to moderate
Rate of Growth: Slow to medium
Sizes Available: Typically 5g and sometimes
larger
Regular Prices: Depends on
size, species and height. A general rule is a 5g is $45 to $85 -
interior quality cost more
Size shown: 5 and 15g
Comments:
These
plants are totally different than the Dragon Tree. They have much
smaller canes/trunks and don't have the crown width as seen with the
Dragon. Most can be used as houseplants and stay under ceiling
height. But, in the garden many just do fine if you don't freeze.
The popular "Lucky Bamboo" is actually a type of Dracena. If
we don't have what you want, we can usually get it.
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DUDLEYA BRITTONII
GIANT DWARF CHALK DUDLEYA
ALMOST WHITE IN COLOR
BEAUTIFUL MATURE PLANTS AVAILABLE
Country or area of
origin: Baja, Mexico
Mature height: About 18 inches
maximum. Are about as wide (or more) than they are tall.
Sun Requirements: Full sun.
Cold Tolerance: Lower 20's F.
Water Requirements:
Low
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: 4 inch, 1g, and sometimes
3g as shown here
Regular Prices: 4 inch $20, 1g
$35, 3g $55
Size shown: 5 & 15gallon
Comments:
This attractive succulent is super
white in color. During winter and with more water it gets a blue
color. It is a dwarf plant usually about as wide as tall.
The white is a waxy substance that rubs off the leaflets - so don't pet
the leaves. It wants little water when cold in winter. Of
note taxonomists now consider Dudleya to be a type of
Echeveria.
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DURANTA ERECTA
- VARIEGATED
THE SAPHIRE SHOWER TREE
CLUSTERS OF PURPLE-BLUE FLOWERS
BLOSSOMS IN SUMMER
Country or area of
origin: Mexico, South America and the
Caribbean
Mature height: Twenty feet, almost as
wide
Sun Requirements: Full sun.
Cold Tolerance: Lower 20's F.
Water Requirements:
Medium
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 5g and 15g
Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g
$150
Size shown: 5 & 15gallon
Comments:
This medium sized mature tree has florid clusters
of purple-blue flowers in summer. It's a good grower and has
variegated foliage.
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DYCKIA SPECIES
A SOUTH AMERICAN BROMELIAD
LOVES ARID, DRY LOCATIONS
SUPER RED IN SUN
Country or area of
origin: Brazil and central South
America - high altitude
Mature height: 1-2 feet
Sun Requirements: Full sun.
Cold Tolerance: Lower 20's F.
Water Requirements:
Light
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: one size, 8 inch 2
gallon
Regular Prices: 21g $55, rare
Size shown: 2g
Comments:
Interesting and rare species of
suckering, terrestrial bromeliad that likes heat and sun. In
shade, it'll turn green. In sun, beautiful red. Spiny
leaves. Easy to grow.
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ECHEVERIA "RED
RUFFLES"
DWARF SUCCULENT WITH GOOD COLOR
NATIVE TO MEXICO
Country or area of
origin: Mexico
Mature height: 1-2 feet
Sun Requirements: Full sun.
Cold Tolerance: Protect from
freeze
Water Requirements:
Light
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 6 inch - one gallon
Regular Prices: This size $25
Size shown: 5
inch/1gallon
Comments: Interesting red
succulent with cute ruffled leaves that takes full sun on the coast.
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EUPHORBIA CONTINIFOLIA
CARIBBEAN COPPER PLANT
SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZED BUSH OR TREE
PURPLE TO COPER COLORED LEAVES
Country or area of
origin: Caribbean
Mature height: Variable,
depending on pruning. Can get over ten feet tall
Sun Requirements: Full sun.
Cold Tolerance: Mid to low 30's
F. Can go deciduous if gets colder.
Water Requirements:
Light
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 5g and 15g
Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g
$150
Size shown: 5g
Comments: As the last picture shows, you can shape
this plant into anything you'd like. It gets great color.
Left alone, it'll get way overhead.
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FERNS
FERN
THE AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN
CYATHEA COOPERI
TALL, OVERHEAD TREE FERN
FILTERED LIGHT OR PART SUN
Country or area of
origin: Australia
Mature height: In habitat to 50
feet with an 8 to 12 inch thick trunk. Domestically more common to
see 20 foot mature trees.
Sun Requirements: On coast, sun
or part sun. Far inland, morning sun (little bit) or filtered
light
Cold Tolerance: Mid-twenties F.
But, cold damage may resolve with new growth in the spring.
Water Requirements:
Medium, if very hot heavy watering for a while
Rate of Growth: Medium to fast
Sizes Available: 1g, commonly 5g,
sometimes 15g or larger
Regular Prices: 1g $25, 5g $55,
15g $175 or more, depending on size
Size shown: 5g, 25g
Comments:
This is the classic "Tree Fern" species
that is used in parks, commercial plantings and private gardens.
They are an easy fern to grow given enough water and rich well-draining
soil. They have long leaves, often 8 feet long or more. We
usually have nice 5g available.
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FERN
THE AUTUMN FERN
DRYOPTERIS ERYTHOSA
JAPANESE SHIELD FERN
COPPER RED LEAVES
SMALL COMPANION PLANT
Country or area of
origin: Eastern Asia
Mature height: 2 feet or less
Sun Requirements: Filtered
light
Cold Tolerance: Into the teens
F.
Water Requirements:
Medium to heavy
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 1g
Regular Prices: 1g $20
Size shown: 1 gallon
Comments: This species of fern
is definitely a dwarf with heights of 1 to 2 feet. New leaves, at
certain times of the year, emerge a copper color. It slowly
spreads but is not invasive. It's also very cold hardy.
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FERN
BIRDS NEST FERN
ASPLENIUM NIDUS
MEDIUM SIZED - GETS TO FOUR FEET
KEEP THE SNAILS AWAY
Country or area of
origin: Asia, Australia and multiple
Pacific Islands
Mature height: 6 feet or more
Sun Requirements: Filtered
light
Cold Tolerance: Mid-20's F.
Water Requirements:
Medium to heavy
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 1g, 2g, 5g and larger
on occasion
Regular Prices: 1g $20, 2g $30,
5g $55
Size shown: all of
above
Comments: This popular fern is gorgeous when grown
well. It likes filtered light. Over maybe five to ten years
you can get a huge specimen. Snails enjoy them as well. We
have a varied selection that changes over time.
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FERN THE BLECHNUM GIBBUM MINIATURE TREE FERN THE SILVER LADY FERN NEVER OVER FIVE TO SIX FEET SUPER "CUTE" Country or area of origin: islands of the South Pacific including New Caledonia, Hawaii and others Mature height: 4 - 5 feet Sun Requirements: Filtered light Cold Tolerance: Mid to low 20's F. Water Requirements: Medium to heavy Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 1g and 5g (never big enough for 15g pot) Regular Prices: 1g $25, 2g $50 (typically large) Size shown: 1g and 5g Comments: This fern is one of our favorites. It resembles a cycad in a way. The stem is only two inches thick, leaves are two feet long and it never gets overhead. There are many types of "Blechnum" ferns. This one is unique. They are a good grower and everyone who gets one loves it. |
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FERN
BLUE STAR FERN
PHLEBODIUM AUREUM
THE GOLDEN SERPENT FERN
LEAVES WITH A DEFINITE BLUE COLOR
Country or area of
origin: The Americas, but only on the
eastern coast. Extends from the gulf states through Mexico into
Central and South America - Also seen in the Caribbean
Mature height: Averages 2 to 3
feet
Sun Requirements: Filtered
light
Cold Tolerance: Mid to low 20's F.
Water Requirements:
Medium to heavy
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 1g
Regular Prices: 1g $20
Size shown: 1g
Comments: This fern is very commonly seen as an
epiphytic fern in trees in the above areas. But, it can be grown
in the ground. Leaves are blue green. It slowly creeps along
the ground and spreads. It's never very tall and would make a good
ground cover that's different.
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| FERN BRAKE FERN, VARIEGATED ALSO CALLED SILVER LACE FERN PTERIS ENSIFORMIS EVERGEMIENSIS SMALL FERN WITH VARIEGATED LEAVES Country or area of origin: China, SE Asia and Polynesia Mature height: Averages 2 feet with green and white leaves striped longitudinally Sun Requirements: Filtered light or shade. Not good for full hot sun. Cold Tolerance: Mid 20's F. Water Requirements: Medium to heavy. Do not let it go dry. Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 1g Regular Prices: 1g $20 Size shown: 1g Comments: This fern is desirable because of the variegated foliage. Leaves are actually more white than green. They slowly clump as they grow and never get tall. This fern is fairly rare and hard to find. |
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| FERN LACE FERN MICROLEPIA STRIGOSA SOFT FERN, FULL LOOK TWO TO THREE FEET TALL MATURE Country or area of origin: Asia and Hawaii Mature height: Averages 2 to 3 feet Sun Requirements: Filtered light Cold Tolerance: Low 20's F. Water Requirements: Medium Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 1g, sometimes large 5g Regular Prices: 1g $20, 5g large $50 Size shown: 1g and 5g Comments: This fern is is quite full and lush. It is typically about 3 feet tall and in clumps. It spreads by making rhizomes. It's fluffy and soft. It makes a good filler plant for the garden floor between large overhead trees. |
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FERN
LEATHER FERN
RUMORHRA ADIANTIFORMIS
DWARF EVERYGREEN FERN
SUPER DURABLE
TAKES COASTAL SUN
Country or area of
origin: The Americas, but only on the
eastern coast.
Mature height: Averages 1 - 2
feet
Sun Requirements: Can take full
coastal sun or any area filtered light
Cold Tolerance: Mid to low 20's F.
Water Requirements:
Medium, better than many ferns
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 1g and 5g
Regular Prices: 1g $20, 5g $50
Size shown: 1g and
5g
Comments: This fern is amazing because of it's
ability to take full coastal sun and still look good. It's not a
big fern. We planted several outside the nursery parking
area and they are doing great with one watering a week. Their
height is 18 inches, super full and thriving.
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| FERN MAIDENHAIR FERN GENUS ADIANTUM SSP OVER 200 SPECIES/VARIETIES CLASSIC INTERIOR OR PATIO FERN U.S. "CLASSIC" MAIDENHAIR FERN SHOWN HERE Country or area of origin: Almost world wide including the Americas, Asia and other countries coast. Mature height: Variable, but usually under two feet Sun Requirements: Perhaps bright filtered light but no direct sun in most areas Cold Tolerance: Above freezing Water Requirements: Somewhat tricky. Don't want to dry out but also don't want to be kept mucky wet. Never let it go dry! Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 1g and occasionally 5g Regular Prices: 1g $20, 5g $50 Size shown: 1g Comments: Maidenhair ferns are very pretty and ten to be small plants. They are great for the window seal or patio. The trick is watering. Never let them go dry or you'll have to slower resurrect the plant. Never put in full sun! |
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| FERN SQUIRREL'S FOOT FERN DAVALLIA MARIESII FURRY RHIZOMES CRAWLS ON GROUND OR EPIPHYTIC IN TREES Country or area of origin: Japan and eastern Asia Mature height: Averages 1 foot Sun Requirements: A small bit of sun or filtered light Cold Tolerance: Low 20's F. Can go deciduous with colder weather but can come back. Water Requirements: Medium Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 1g Regular Prices: 1g $20 Size shown: 1g Comments: This fern can actually grow and survive on tree branches if humidity is high enough. It's a very low profile fern with small, long triangular shaped leaves and fur covered "feet" (rhizomes) that crawl along. Because of how it grows, it is also a candidate for a low profile ground cover. Or, use it to make a basket fern. |
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| FERN TASMANIAN TREE FERN DICKSONIA ANTARCTICA FAIRLY COLD HARDY, THINNER TRUNK Country or area of origin: Queensland, southeastern Australia and Tasmania Mature height: Much larger reported in habitat, but domestically usually about 15 feet. Overall stature is smaller than the Australian Tree Fern with shorter leaves. Sun Requirements: Part day sun along the coast. Some grow it in full sun. Far inland, filtered light needed. Cold Tolerance: Low 20's F. Water Requirements: Medium Rate of Growth: Medium, slower than Australian Tree Fern Sizes Available: 1g, often 5g, sometimes larger Regular Prices: 1g $25, 5g $55 Size shown: 1g and 5g Comments: This is a more cold hardy tree fern species. It grows well in the SF Bay area. The spread of the crown of leaves is usually 8 to 10 feet. When watering, it's ok to water the trunk but avoid spraying the crown as this may promote diseases. |
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FERN
TASSEL FERN
POLYSTICHUM POLYBLEPHARUM
HEIGHT TO TWO FEET
SHINY LEAVES
Country or area of
origin: Japan, South Korea
Mature height: Averages 1.5 - 2
feet
Sun Requirements: A small bit
of sun or filtered light
Cold Tolerance: Mid to low 20's F.
Water Requirements:
Medium
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 1g
Regular Prices: 1g $20
Size shown: 1g
Comments: This fern is has emergent upright leaves
that then arch over with age. Leaves are shiny and dark green.
Leaves are bipinnate as shown here.
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| FERN THE TONGUE FERN ASPLENIUM SIMPLE LEAF FERN OVER 700 SPECIES OF ASPLENIUM Country or area of origin: Europe and the U.S. Mature height: 14 to 16 inches. Leaves simple-undivided Sun Requirements: Part day sun along the coast. Far inland, filtered light needed. Cold Tolerance: Low 20's F. Water Requirements: Medium Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 1g, often 5g, sometimes larger Regular Prices: Rare: 2g $40, 5g $55 Size shown: 2g and 5g Comments: This low profile fern has simple, undivided leaves that look like the tongue of a deer. Easy to grow and rare, fairly unusual appearing fern. Availability variable as it's hard to find these ferns. |
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FIDDLE LEAF FIG FICUS LYRATA LEAVES SHAPED LIKE "FIDDLES" MAKES BIG TREE WHEN MATURE EASY TO GROW IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Country or area of origin: Western Africa Mature height: To forty feet, usually smaller. Can maintain lower height with pruning. Sun Requirements: Full sun along the coast although part sun is ok as well. Cold Tolerance: Mid to upper 20's F. Water Requirements: Medium Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: Usually 5g, rarely have larger Regular Prices: Rare: large 5g $55 - $75, depending on size. Interior quality may cost more. Size shown: 5g Comments: If you could go back forty years, the Fiddle Leaf Fig was a very popular houseplant. Then it fell out of popularity. In the past few years it's surged back and suppliers can't keep them in stock. So, it's used as an overhead houseplant. But, it's easy to grow outdoors if you don't get too cold. Remember, it's a Ficus so it can get big! |
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| FICUS OTHER SPECIES ALL MAKE BIG TEEES COMMON TO RARE Country or area of origin: Many parts of the world Mature height: Anticipate a minimum of ten to twenty feet on the smaller types and up to 80 feet on the larger. Sun Requirements: Full sun most areas Cold Tolerance: Mid to upper 20's F. Water Requirements: Medium Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 5g and 15g Regular Prices: Rare: large 5g $55 - $75, 15g $150 to $175 Size shown: 15g Comments: Shown here first is Ficus benjamina, a common species often used as a houseplant. But, it and others, when in the garden can get very large. The Ficus roxburghii is super rare and has a large round leaf. The last two photos show how big Ficus can get and the buttress roots they form. Soon we will be offering other rare species like Ficus religiousa. For another super rare species read about F. dammaropsis below. |
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| FICUS DAMMAROPSIS HIGHLAND BREADFRUIT DINNER PLATE FIG LARGEST LEAFED FICUS SPORADICALLY AVAILABLE STUNNINGLY ATTRACTIVE Country or area of origin: New Guinea Mature height: Variable, ten to thirty feet Sun Requirements: Full sun along the coast although does well in part sun. Far inland perhaps filtered light if not freeze. Cold Tolerance: Down to about a freeze Water Requirements: Medium Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: When available, 5g and 15g Regular Prices: Out of stock right now. Please inquire. Size shown: 5g and 15g Comments: This is a fantastic plant for the garden if you have a non-freezing environment. The leaves can get up to three feet long and almost two feet across. They are pleated with red veins in the leaves. New leaves can emerge a somewhat red color. You can grow it as an overhead tree or prune it to be a more low-profile bush. These plants are super rare, almost impossible to propagate and never inexpensive. I have two of these trees in my garden in San Diego. |
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| FLAX- RED DWARF PLANT, COLD HARDY TYPE OF PHORMIUM A NEW ZEALNAD RED FLAX FAIRLY DROUGH TOLERANT & COLD HARDY! Country or area of origin: Cultivar, so no native habitat Mature height: To three feet Sun Requirements: Full sun Cold Tolerance: To about 20 degrees F. Water Requirements: Low once established Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: Usually 5g Regular Prices: 5g $45 Size shown: 5g Comments: This drought tolerant and dwarf companion plant gets red in the hot sun and never gets over about 3 feet tall. It's becoming super popular with water restrictions. The plants at the nursery will get more red in bright sun. |
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| FRUIT TREES |
| FRUIT TREE POMEGRANATE TREE PUNICA GRANATUM BRIGHT RED FLOWERS! AND, YOU GET FRUIT LATER Country or area of origin: Middle East and eastern Mediterranean area Mature height: Can prune to preferred height. Left alone can get over 20 feet tall. Sun Requirements: Full sun Cold Tolerance: Cold tolerant to low teens F. Water Requirements: Low once established Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: Usually 15g Regular Prices: 5g $150 Size shown: 15g Comments: I mention this fruit tree for two reasons. First, it has very attractive red blossoms. But, it can be maintained as a smaller tree and easily bears fruit as shown here. |
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| FRUIT TREE LOQUAT FRUIT TREE ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA FRUITS IN LATE WINTER YELLOW FRUITS WITH TROPICAL TASTE Country or area of origin: Probably China Mature height: Typically about 15 feet Sun Requirements: Full sun Cold Tolerance: Cold tolerant to at least the upper teens F. Water Requirements: Average Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 5g and 15g Regular Prices: 5g $45, 15g $140 Size shown: 5g and 15g Comments: This fruit tree has been cultivated for a thousand years in Japan. It is evergreen in most areas, not dropping its foliage. If you haven't tried it, you must. The taste is exotic and different. They have large central seeds. |
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| FRUIT PAPAYA TREE THE MANGO TREE MEXICAN TYPE BEST FOR MOST PEOPLE IN FREEZE-FREE AREAS, WILL PRODUCE FRUIT Country or area of origin: Felt to have originated in Mexico and Central America - Now grown many tropical areas and here in San Diego Mature height: Typically about 15 feet Sun Requirements: Full sun Cold Tolerance: Cold tolerant to about a freeze Water Requirements: Average Rate of Growth: Medium to fast Sizes Available: 5g and 15g Regular Prices: 5g $65, 15g $175 (note, availability changes over time) Size shown: 5g and 15g Comments: This fruit tree produces large amounts of fruit in not too many years. From a growth and cold tolerance point of view, try to get the Mexican variety as opposed to a plant from Hawaiian varieties. The latter are dioecious and you need both males and females. Not so with the Mexican types. One tree will give you fruit. Papaya don't like to see a freeze. The last row of pictures show a 15g Mango tree. This fruit is native to countries in Asia and can be grown in better areas in So Cal and produce fruit. |
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| FURCREA MACDOUGALII MEDIUM SIZED GRAY-BLUE PLANT STIFF, UPRIGHT LEAVES VERY DROUGHT TOLERANT Country or area of origin: Mexico Mature height: Typically 12 to 20 feet Sun Requirements: Full sun Cold Tolerance: 20 to 25 degrees F. Water Requirements: Low Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 5g and 15g Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g $150 Size shown: 15g Comments: The plants we have were all grown from bubils collected about five years ago from a friend of the nursery. They've slowly grown over these years and are now starting to kick in. Some are making nice 15g plants. They seem indestructible. If you can't tell, there's a definite blue to the leaves. |
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VARIEGATED SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE MATURE SUPER RARE / HARD TO FIND Country or area of origin: Uncertain Mature height: Typically about five feet Sun Requirements: Full sun Cold Tolerance: Uncertain, maybe upper twenties F. Water Requirements: Low Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: Very limited. Right now 10g Regular Prices: 10G $175 Size shown: 10g Comments: Over the years I've literally gotten in two or three of these plants. I can't say much except they are a dwarf Furcrea and quite rare. I've got ours in part sun. It is slowly growing. |
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| GINGER BLUE GINGER DICHORISANDRA THYRIFLORA HARD TO FIND YES, BLUE BLOSSOMS! NOT AS COLD HARDY AS OTHER GINGERS - BUT SHORTER Country or area of origin: all areas of the Americas including the U.S. Mature height: Typically 4 to 6 feet Sun Requirements: Filtered light most areas Cold Tolerance: Plants do not tolerate a freeze. They may come back from cold damage but foliage is burnt by 32 degrees or lower. Water Requirements: Average although they can take extra water Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: Typically 5g, rarely larger Regular Prices: 5g $75 Size shown: 5g Comments: This type of Ginger is known for it's royal blue blossoms with yellow centers. It is really striking to see a plant in blossom. With this type of Ginger you just have to be patient and give it good care. Over time, you will be rewarded if you don't get too cold. |
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| GINGER DWARF GINGER - VARIEGATED DIFFICULT TO FIND, EVEN FOR US SUPER ATTRACTIVE AND SHORT Country or area of origin: Is manmade cultivar, no natural habitat Mature height: Typically 2 feet Sun Requirements: Filtered light most areas Cold Tolerance: Plants need temperatures no lower than 40 degrees F. Thus, they are only for the warmest of areas. Water Requirements: Average - moderate Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: Typically 8 inch Regular Prices: 8 inch $40 when available Size shown: 8 inch Comments: This type of Ginger is quite cute and very small. They are rarely above your knee. The main problem is they just don't possess cold hardiness. So, winter protect them. |
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| GINGER KAHILI GINGER THE HAWAIAAN GINGER A TYPE OF HEDYCHIUM GINGER HEDYCHIUM GARNERIANUM FRAGRANT UPRIGHT BLOSSOMS GREAT PLANT FOR GARDEN Country or area of origin: Assorted Asian countries including the Himalayas, India, Nepal and others Mature height: Typically 4 to maximum 8 feet Sun Requirements: Full sun in near coastal areas, part day sun or filtered light inland Cold Tolerance: Plants tolerate a freeze. Their probably low is in the mid to a bit lower 20's F. Water Requirements: Average although they can take extra water Rate of Growth: Medium to fast Sizes Available: Typically 5g and 15g Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g $150 Size shown: 5g & 15g Comments: This type of Ginger is one of my favorites because of the huge and super fragrant colorful blossoms - shown below. These also don't get overly large. Over time, these plants do sucker forming clumps of stems. Six feet height is the average mature height. Blossoms are short lived, but with age and lots of vertical stems, you'll have a fabulous show of color. Blossoms are yellow and red. |
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GINGER
PINSTRIPE GINGER
PROTOTYPE ALIPINA FORMOSANA
DWARF SPECIES NOT OVER FOUR FEET TALL
THIN WHITE STRIPES ON GREEN LEAVES
LIGHT
RED AND WHITE UPRIGHT BLOSSOMS
Country or area of
origin: Uncertain
Mature height: Three to four
feet
Sun Requirements: Coastal sun
or part sun - far inland filtered light
Cold Tolerance: Mid to upper
twenties F.
Water Requirements:
Medium
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: Usually 5g and 15g
Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g
$150 (limited supply)
Size shown: 5g and 15g
Comments:
At the nursery this is one of our favorites.
This is because it's a dwarf species and that the leaves are very cool.
They like our part day sun or filtered light although some say to give
them full sun. Blossoms are upright as shown here. We run
out of these all the time. So, get one if you want one.
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| SHELL GINGER ALPINIA ZERUMBET VARIAGATED FORM GREEN LEAF FORM HANGING, LONG LASTING RED AND WHITE FLOWERS EASY TO GROW Country or area of origin: East Asian Mature height: Typically 6 to maximum 10 feet, generally taller than the Kahili Ginger. There are dwarf cultivars. Sun Requirements: Full sun in near coastal areas, part day sun or filtered light inland Cold Tolerance: Plants tolerate a freeze and do well into the mid-twenties F. Water Requirements: Average although they can take extra water Rate of Growth: Medium to fast Sizes Available: Typically 5g and 15g Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g $150 Size shown: 5g & 15g Comments: This type of Ginger has the green leaf form and the variegated leaf form as shown. These are quick growing plants that do sucker and form clumps. Flowers are long lasting whereas Kahili Ginger are short living. Blossoms hang downwards. Individual flowers look like small shells. They are not fragrant. These plants are an easy way to "create that Hawaii look". |
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| GERANIUM PLANTS GENUS PELAGRONIUM 200 SPECIES OR CULTIVARS BASIC RED AND HYBRIDS WITH OTHER COLORS DURABLE PLANTS TAKE FULL SUN Country or area of origin: All over the world including Australia and South Africa Mature height: Typically 2 to 3 feet Sun Requirements: Full sun Cold Tolerance: Cold tolerant to at least the upper teens F. Water Requirements: Average Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: Typically 1g, some 5g Regular Prices: 1g $20 Size shown: 5g Comments: Durable sun color that even your mom used to grow. But, nowadays there's tons of cultivars with exciting blossoms. We try to bring these in from time to time. |
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HELICONIA PLANTS
HELICONIA SCHIEDIANA & LATISPATHA
SOMETIMES OTHER SPECIES
TROPICAL PLANTS THAT DON'T GET OVERLY TALL
GORGEOUS BLOSSOMS
Country or area of
origin: Tropical Americas and a few
Pacific Islands
Mature height: Although some
Heliconia get up to 15 feet tall, H. schiediana is
usually only 6 feet tall with H. latispatha getting a bit
taller.
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Cold Tolerance: Cold tolerant
to mid-twenties F. Plants damaged from cold often come back the
following spring from underground rhizomes.
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Medium to fast
Sizes Available: Typically 5g and
sometimes 15g
Regular Prices: 5g $65, 15g
$175
Size shown: 5g & 15g
Comments:
The key to growing Heliconia
is to
pick species that do well in your area. This means that they
produce leaves but also flower. We've found the best species for
cold to be H. schiediana.
H. latispatha is also workable
if you don't get too cold. These plants sucker over time to form
clumps. They propagate with easy from divisions. All
the photos here are of H. schiediana.
We do, on occasion, get about five other types of
Heliconia at the nursery which you can grow here in So Cal.
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| HAWORTHIA ZEBRINA HAWWORTHIA LIMIFOLIA CUTE MINIATURE SUCCULENT ZEBRA STRIPING Country or area of origin: Africa Mature height: I've been told they shouldn't get over a foot or two tall - always smaller Sun Requirements: Full sun but can tolerate part sun Cold Tolerance: Cold tolerant uncertain but probably into the mid-twenties F. or lower Water Requirements: Low, keep minimally damp during cold season Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: Typically 8 inch pot as shown Regular Prices: 8 inch $22.50 Size shown: 8 inch Comments: I'm showing this small succulent because it has cool zebra striping on the leaves. I think it'd make a nice small plant for next to a walkway for sun or part sun. Note how the blossoms shoot way above the plant. |
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| HIBISCUS PLANTS BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS SUBJECT TO WHITE FLY We stopped growing them about a decade ago because of their tremendous problem with white fly. This seems to have backed off in recent years so we may start up again. I can certainly get them for customers. But, we wanted to protect our other nursery stock. Let me know if they interest you. |
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ICE CREAM BEAN TREE
INGE EDULIS
SOUTH AMERICAN TROPICAL TREE
PULP TASTES LIKE VANILLA ICE CREAM
Country or area of
origin: Various countries in South
America
Mature height: Up to 75 feet
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Cold Tolerance: Cold tolerant
somewhere below a freeze but not into the low 20's.
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: Typically 1g or 5g -
sometimes out of stock
Regular Prices: 1g $25g, 5g $55
Size shown: 5g
Comments:
I'm mentioning this tree
here because it is an attractive tree and the pulp inside the seed pod
tastes like vanilla ice cream. Availability of this species is
sporadic.
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JACARANDA MIMOSIFOLIA
PURPLE-BLUE BLOSSOMS
IN SAN DIEGO, BLOOM IN MAY
GREAT GARDEN TREE OR FOR STREET PARKWAYS
LONG BLOOMING SEASON
Country or area of
origin: Bolivia & Argentina
Mature height: Thirty feet or
more
Sun Requirements: Full sun.
Cold Tolerance: Temperatures
down to mid-twenties F.
Water Requirements:
Light to Moderate
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: On request
Regular Prices: On request
Size shown: Garden and
street-side plantings
Comments: This colorful
flowering tree is very popular in Southern California. Unless it
is a cool year, they always bloom in May here. The blue blossoms
last for about a month. The streets are gorgeous with them.
On request, I can obtain plants for customers and quote a price at that
time.
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JASMINE SPECIES
WHITE FRAGRANT BLOSSOMS IN CLUSTERS
ALSO LARGE WHITE FLOWERS WITH ROSE COLORED CENTER
TWO DIFFERENT UNUSUAL TYPES
Country or area of
origin: Australia
Mature height: Climbing vine,
so depends on structure/tree holding it up
Sun Requirements: Full sun.
Cold Tolerance: Temperatures
possibly down to 20 degrees F.
Water Requirements:
Moderate
Rate of Growth: Fast
Sizes Available: 5g
Regular Prices: 5g $55
Size shown: 5g, two
species
Comments: Here I am showing two
different types of climbing Jasmine. The first one has smaller
blossoms, but they are super fragrant. The second one has minimal
fragrance with big white flowers with red centers. Sometimes this
latter type has a pink color to the petals. Both are quick growing
and take full sun. We occasionally have a third type (not shown
here) that has fragrant, smaller pink blossoms.
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White Jasmine, this
and next two pictures
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PANDOREA JASMINOIDES "ROSEA"
KALANCHOEE
ASSORTED TYPES - SMALL PLANTS
MANY COLORS OF THE RAINBOW
120 TYPES
THICK GREEN LEAVES
Country or area of
origin: Americas, Africa and
Madagascar
Mature height: Most plants like
those shown here get to about 2 feet tall. But, in the wild, some
types can get to 15 feet.
Sun Requirements: Filtered
light
Cold Tolerance: Not below a
freeze
Water Requirements:
Moderate
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 1g and 2g
Regular Prices: 1g $20, 2g $35
Size shown: 25g,
several types
Comments: These colorful little
gems come in all colors of the rainbow. They do need careful care
and are good for instant, low profile color.
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KALANCHOE BAHARENSIS
THE VELVET ELEPHANT EAR PLANT
EXAMPLE OF A LARGER KALANCHOE
NATIVE TO MADAGASCAR
SORT OF BIZARRE APPEARING
Country or area of
origin: Americas, Africa and
Madagascar
Mature height: Typically six to
ten feet, maybe more
Sun Requirements: Full or
partial sun
Cold Tolerance: Perhaps upper
20's F.
Water Requirements:
Light - let it dry out between waterings
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 5g
Regular Prices: 5g $45
Size shown: 5g
Comments: Different looking
gray colored plant with fuzzy leaves and a vertical stem.
Overwater, even in the growing season, can kill them. This is a
zerophytic species.
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LADY PALM
YES, THIS IS A PALM - RHAPIS
BUT, MANY PEOPLE CONSIDER IT A COMPANION PLANT
GREEN VARIETIES AND
VARIEGATED ZUIKONISHIKI
Country or area of
origin: Asia, China, Laos, Thailand
and Laos
Mature height: Variable, three
to twenty feet depending on species.
Sun Requirements: Filtered
light on most types
Cold Tolerance: Low 20's F. on
most. Some take into the upper teens.
Water Requirements:
Moderate
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: 5g, 15g, 25g
Regular Prices: Inquire
Size shown: 5g & 15g
Comments: I've included a
desirable type of palm here because so many consider the Lady Palm to be
a companion or house plant. I've shown a rare Japanese variegated
Rhapis, Rhapis multifida, excela and the tall Rhapis
humilus. All can be easily grown inside or outside in most
gardens in this area.
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Rhapis humilus by Frank Macdonough LAA
LYCHNIS CORONARIA
LOW PROFILE, SUN LOVING
WATER CONSERVING SUCCULENT
BRIGHT PURPLE SUMMER FLOWERS
BLUE FOLIAGE
Country or area of
origin: Southeastern Europe
Mature height: Two feet not
counting flowers
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Cold Tolerance: Low 20's F.
or possibly colder
Water Requirements:
Low to medium. Not super xerophytic
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: 1g
Regular Prices: 1g $20
Size shown: 1g
Comments: I like this plant for
two reasons. First, it has thick and wide blue colored leaves that
are very fleshy. Secondly, the flowers are a very impressive
purple color. They are an inch wide.
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LIGULARIA TUSSILANGINEA
LILY-LIKE, FLAT GREEN LEAVES
YELLOW BLOSSOMS IN FALL
TAKES SUN - LIKES WATER
SOMETIMES CALLED THE GREEN LEOPARD PLANT
Country or area of
origin: Japan
Mature height: Two feet tall
not counting flowers
Sun Requirements: Full sun
along the coast, part sun or filtered light. Far inland one would
put in filtered light.
Cold Tolerance: Mid-20's F.
or possibly colder
Water Requirements:
Medium. If this plant doesn't get enough water, it will become
limp and lay down on the ground. If you note this soon enough,
just water it and it bounces back by morning. For this reason I
call it a "water indicator plant" for the garden. It's the first
plant to show the garden is too dry.
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 1g and 5g
Regular Prices: 1g $20, 5g $45
Size shown: 1g * 5g
Comments: As mentioned above,
it's an interesting plant indicating moisture in the garden.
Leaves get to about ten inches across and are a dark shiny green.
Flowers are Daisy-like and yellow. These are reliable, easy to
grow and easy to propagate. There are other types of Ligularia
and we often have some of them. From time to time we also
offer other types like the ruffled leaf and also a variety with yellow
polka dot spots.
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LILY TURF PLANT
LIRIOPE SPECIES
PURPLE FLOWERS
DWARF FOLIAGE PLANT
Country or area of
origin: Japan, Taiwan and China
Mature height: Two feet tall
not counting flowers
Sun Requirements: Full sun
along the coast, part sun or filtered light. Far inland one would
put in filtered light.
Cold Tolerance: Upper teens F.
Water Requirements:
Medium
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 5g
Regular Prices: 5g $45
Size shown: 5g
Comments: This is a dwarf and
flowering shrub that possesses good cold tolerance, takes full sun,
doesn't get over about two feet tall (foliage) and has attractive purple
blossoms. I do not have a species name for you but it is in the genus Liriope. These plants are native to Japan,
Taiwan and China. They are sturdy, easy to grow and do not run. Leaves
are grass-like. They form easy to care for small clumps. Blossoms appear in August and September.
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MADAGASCAR PALM
PACHYPODIUM LAMERI
SPINY TRUNK
DON'T OVERWATER WHEN COLD!
NEVER TOO TALL
NOT A PALM AT ALL!
Country or area of
origin: Madagascar
Mature height: In a container,
typically not over ten feet. In the ground, up to twenty feet
Sun Requirements: Full sun
in all localities. Prolonged growth in shade may kill them.
In a home, put next to a very bright window.
Cold Tolerance: Lower limit
mid-thirties. Below a freeze will probably kill this species.
Remember, when cold, do not water them.
Water Requirements:
Low
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: 5g, sometimes smaller
Regular Prices: 5g with some
trunk, $85
Size shown: 5g
Comments: This spiny trunk
succulent has green foliage that is free of spines. They make
white flowers when mature. They are an interesting and sought
after container plant for a sunny patio. Occasionally the trunk
will branch or get swollen in areas. They can also sucker.
They do not like to be watered when cold and never over-water.
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MERYTA BALANSAE
A SEMI-DWARF TROPICAL TREE
SUPER
RARE NEW INTRODUCTION
NATIVE TO NEW CALEDONIA
MALE AND FEMALE FLOWERS
Country or area of
origin: New Caledonia
Mature height: Eight to ten
feet
Sun Requirements: On the coast,
part sun or perhaps more. Usually I recommend filtered light.
Far inland filtered light only.
Cold Tolerance: Uncertain but
probably low 30's F. Try to protect from a freeze.
Water Requirements:
Medium
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: Sporadic
availability. When we have them, 5g and 15g.
Regular Prices: 5g $85, 15g
$195
Size shown: 15g in
flower
Comments: This
is a dioecious plant, so you need males and females to set seeds.
It has long, wide green leaves that resemble an Anthurium
plant.
The trunk is narrow. Pictures here show both sexes.
This is a very cool, rare and unusual companion plant for the garden.
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THE MEXICAN GRASS PLANT
DASYLIRION LONGISSIMUM
DASYLIRION WHEELERI
MEDIUM SIZED UNUSUAL SUN PLANT
DROUGHT TOLERANT
LONG LEAVES LIKE KNITTING NEEDLES
Country or area of
origin: D. longissimum is
from Mexico. D. wheeleri is from Mexico and also certain
areas of the SW United States.
Mature height: Typical garden
height when old is six to seven feet, ground to top of the leaves.
In habitat, one can find six feet of trunk putting the plant to an
overall height of ten feet or a bit more.
Sun Requirements: Full sun
in almost all localities.
Cold Tolerance: Upper teens F.
Water Requirements:
Low
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: 5g & 15g.
Sometimes 25g.
Regular Prices: 5g $45, large
and old 15g $200-$250, 25g on request
Size shown: 5g & 15g
Comments: This interesting drought tolerant
plant is very drought tolerant and loves hot sun. The crown of needle like leaves
is about eight feet across. Each leaf is about the size of a knitting
needle and four to six feet long. They come to a point but are not very
dangerous except perhaps to one's eye. The plant looks like a "Pom Pom
on a Trunk". Leaf color is blue to blue green. The last
row of pictures is of a different D. wheeleri. This species is
more blue, larger, has flat leaves that have small spines. It is
much more rare and hard to find.
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D. wheeleri
MONDO GRASS
AKA "MONKEY GRASS"
THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OFFERED
BLACK, SILVER (VARIEGATED) AND GREEN
ALL DWARF GROUND COVERS
Country or area of
origin: Asia
Mature height: Dwarf height
usually not over 18 inches and often less.
Sun Requirements: Full sun
in almost all localities.
Cold Tolerance: Upper teens F.
Water Requirements:
Low
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: 1g.
Regular Prices: 1g $17.50 - $25
Size shown: 1g
Comments:
These dwarf and stem-less grasses come from
Asia. They are members of the Ophiopogon genus. The primary
reason people seek them out is that they are a very easy to use ground
cover. They can be used on a garden perimeter, next to a walk way,
between stepping stones or on top of a pot's soil where another plant is
growing. They are never over a foot
tall. We are lucky enough to offer three different types: green,
white/silver and black. The black form is the slowest growing. They do
eventually fill in an area but don't run.
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MOTHER IN LAW'S
TONGUE
SANSEVERIA
SPECIES
OVER 70 KNOWN SPECIES
LOW PROFILE - WATER CONSERVING
OVER TIME, ASSORTMENT OF AVAILABILITY
Country or area of
origin:
Africa, Madagascar and southern Asia
Mature height: For genus,
assortment of mature heights. But, for most, figure under three
feet tall.
Sun Requirements: Right on the
coast, possibly full sun. But, figure strong filtered light to be
best.
Cold Tolerance: Lower 20's F.
on an average. Some species more tender.
Water Requirements:
Low once established
Rate of Growth: Slow to medium
Sizes Available: Assorted sizes
Regular Prices: For most
species, these tend to be affordable and are easy to ship.
Size shown: Assorted
Comments: Sanseveria are a durable smaller dwarf type of
plant that have thick leaves and are largely unarmed. They grow in
a rosette with stiff, upright leaves. They tolerate sun
or partial sun and are fairly cold hardy. I am showing several
species. I have a friend who only grows these plants so I may be
able to get any species you want. These are easy to ship.
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ORCHID
EPIDENDRON ORCHID
ORANGE BLOSSOM
REEDSTEM TYPE TERESTRIAL ORCHID
Country or area of
origin: The Americas
Mature height: Domestically,
typically not over three to four feet.
Sun Requirements: Full sun
along the coast but do fine in filtered light as well.
Cold Tolerance: Mid to upper
twenties F.
Water Requirements:
Moderate - like humidity
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: 5g.
Regular Prices: 5g $55
Size shown: 5g
Comments:
The family of Epidendron Orchids are
loaded with species/varieties of lots of different colors. These
include pink, red, white and yellow. But, one of the most vibrant is
the orange. This is the color we usually have in stock. These plants have tons of
reed-like stems, most of which will blossom this summer. Leaves are thick and small and plants can be divided in the future
to easily add to other areas of the garden. You
can plant these right in the soil. They are cold tolerant into the
mid-twenties F.
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ORCHIDS
DIFFERENT TYPES
PHALAENOPSIS
CATLEYA
VANDA
OTHERS
OTHERS
FUN TO GROW EPIPHYTICALLY IN TREES
ASSORTMENT OF COLORS
Country or area of
origin: The Americas, Asia, Africa,
Madagascar and others
Mature height: Grow usually
epiphytically in trees so tend to be smaller, usually under several feet
Sun Requirements: Filtered
light or sun depending on species
Cold Tolerance: Often above a
freeze but there are cold hardy orchids
Water Requirements:
Light ot moderate
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: 1g, sometimes 2 or
5g.
Regular Prices: Variable,
depending on size/species. Figure they start at about $25 each
Size shown: 1-2g
Comments:
There are over 28,000 species of orchids and the
list is continually changing. They come from all parts of the
world. These plants can be grown in a pot, on a table as a
"collection". But, consider mounting them in a tree. It is
easy and you'll get fabulous results if you follow basic and simple
culture. Shown here are a few types we have for sale or can get
for you.
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OX TONGUE PLANT
GASTERIA
SUCCULENT
BIG ORANGE BRANCHING FLOWERS IN SHADE
Country or area of
origin: South Africa
Mature height: Plant shown
under 3 feet. There are lots of different Gasteria
species.
Sun Requirements: Part sun or
filtered light - and they give super blossoms in filtered light!0part Full sun
along the coast but do fine in filtered l
Cold Tolerance: Probably
mid-twenties F.
Water Requirements:
Light
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: 8 inch
Regular Prices: 8 inch $35,
large
Size shown: 8 inch
Comments: I
began offering this succulent because it can produce large, branching flowers in
shady conditions. The blossoms are a
red-orange in color. This is a type of Gasteria known as Ox
Tongue. The flowers go up two feet above the plants and branch. The leaves
are thick and have striped silver on green variegation as shown. They
can take some sun if needed.
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PANAMA HAT PALM
CARLUDOVICA PALMATE
OTHER
CARLUDOVICA
MARGINAL IN OUR AREA
NOT REALLY A PALM
Country or area of
origin: Central America to South
America
Mature height: About six feet with
palmate leaves. But, doesn't form a woody trunk.
Sun Requirements: Filtered
light
Cold Tolerance: Probably
not below a freeze
Water Requirements:
Moderate to heavy
Rate of Growth: Slow
Sizes Available: Variable availability
Regular Prices: 8 inch $35,
large
Size shown: 15g
Comments: I
am showing a species that is a
Cardulovia, but not the classic "Panama
Hat Plant". But, it's very similar. We've sold out of the
Panama Hats. On the one shown, we've been able to keep it alive in
the greenhouse for years and it has seen a freeze. But, these
plants are marginal at best. I mention them here because people
ask about them.
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PHILODENDRON
PHILODENDRON CANNIFOLIUM
AKA PHILODENDRON MARTIANUM
BIG FLESHY, WIDE LEAVES
THICK LEAF STEMS
GREAT LUSH PLANT FOR GARDEN
Country or area of
origin: Southern Mexico
Mature height: To six feet from
the ground
Sun Requirements: Filtered light.
Cold Tolerance: Mid-twenties F.
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 5g, 7g and 15g
Regular Prices: 5g $75, 7g
$150, 15g $200
Size shown: 5g, 7g and
15g
Comments: This
is a very desirable and super tropical, rain forests appearing companion
plant that never gets overhead and has fleshy, thick leaves with fat
leaf stems. It's a rare species you'll have trouble finding.
It prefers filtered light but can take a little sun. Availability
can change.
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PHILODENDRON
MONSTERA DELICIOSA
"SPLIT LEAF PHILODENDRON"
DEFINITELY A CLIMBER
Country or area of
origin: Southern Mexico
Mature height: Plant height
depends on what it's growing on. Plants have been recorder going
up a hundred feet into overhead canopy.
Sun Requirements: Partial sun
or
filtered light.
Cold Tolerance: Mid-twenties F.
or lower
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 1g and 5g
Regular Prices: 1g $25, 5g $55
(large)
Size shown: 1g
Comments: Monstera deliciosa
is a climbing tropical plant native to areas from
southern Mexico down through Latin America. It climbs up tree trunks
and can get up to 100 feet into the canopy. It has green leaves with
horizontal splits/openings. The trunks are about an inch thick. Leaves
can be much larger than shown here when mature. It is super easy to
grow. Just plant it next to almost anything.
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PHILODENDRON
PHILODENDRON RED CONGO
AKA "CONGO ROJO"
ATTRACTIVE COMPANION PLANT DARK LEAVES, RED STEMS/BACKS OF LEAVES
Country or area of
origin: Hybrid cultivar, o native
origin
Mature height: Three to five
feet
Sun Requirements: Filtered light.
Cold Tolerance: Down to a
freeze
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Medium
Sizes Available: 6 inch, 8 inch and 7g
Regular Prices: 6 inch $25, 8
inch $45, sometimes larger sizes available
Size shown: 6 and 8
inch
Comments: This popular hybrid Philodendron never
gets very large. It doesn't climb much. It's more of a rosette form of
companion plant. It might crawl along the ground a little. People
prefer this hybrid because, in shade, it has dark green leaves with a
red tint to the back of the leaves and prominent red stems. It is a
filtered light companion plant. It is not for full sun. Cold hardiness
is down to about a freeze or a bit colder.
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PHILODENDRON
PHILODENDRON SELLEUM
LARGE PHILODENDRON WITH SPLIT LEAVES
PLANT IN THE GROUND
OR, LET IT CLIMB UP A TRUNK
EASY TO GROW AND HARDY
Country or area of
origin: Brazil
Mature height: Six to ten feet
from ground
Sun Requirements: Partial sun
or
filtered light.
Cold Tolerance: 210 to 25
degrees F.
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Slow to medium
Sizes Available: 5g & 15g (large)
Regular Prices: 5g $55,
15g, $185
Size shown: 5g and 15g
Comments: Philodendron
selleum
for the enthusiast can be grown in two ways:
in the garden, in the ground - or next to a tree trunk allowing this
plant to slowly climb up the trunk. Leaves are large. They
are prominently divided. Trunks are four to five inches with large
roots for attachment. Of note, this climbing species will not hurt
the tree supporting it. Given good care, this species add an
instant tropical look to the garden.
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PHILODENDRON
PHILODENDRON "XANADU"
SMALL LEAF CULTIVAR
POPULAR BECAUSE OF SMALL SIZE
MASS PRODUCED SO DESIGNERS KNOW & CALL FOR IT
READ BELOW HOW IT CAME ABOUT
Country or area of
origin: Brazil - But plants come from
one variant single sprouting plant from a group of another species.
Reportedly the world's supply came from this one different seedling.
Mature height: Three feet tall
- wider than tall
Sun Requirements: Most areas
filtered light.
Cold Tolerance: 25
degrees F.
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Slow to medium
Sizes Available: 5g & 15g (large)
Regular Prices: 5g $45
15g $175 (large)
Size shown: 5g and 15g
Comments: Philodendron
xanadu is one of the most called for Philodendron by landscape
architects and designers. This is because it has been produced in
volume by tissue culture labs and everyone knows it. It does have
its merits even though it is nothing rare. It has a small size and
is easy to grow. It takes up little room and is fairly cold hardy.
We typically have 3/5 g size and 15g size available, although recently
I've heard availability is markedly diminishing.
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PHILODENDRON
OTHER RARE AND EXOTIC SPECIES
ALL SUPER DIFFERNT AND HARD TO FIND
MANY CRAZY WILD LOOKING
HUGE ASSORTMENT TO VIEW
Country or area of
origin: Various localities, mostly New
World.
Mature height: Variable, some
terrestrial and many climbers which go way up a tree in habitat.
Note that most here are un-named species from habitat. There are a
few cultivars shown.
Sun Requirements: Most areas
filtered light.
Cold Tolerance: Variable.
Figure protect from a freeze on many of these.
Water Requirements:
Average
Rate of Growth: Slow to medium
Sizes Available: various sizes
Regular Prices: Various
Size shown: Various
Comments: What
I'm showing here are pictures of unusual species of Philodendron
that we've had over the past few years. Some could have sold out,
but we have most. The real colorful ones are usually manmade
cultivars and tend not to be real cold hardy. Many of these will
climb up trunks. Most of these will be near impossible for you to
find at nurseries. I apologize that I didn't name each species but
many have no species name and are from the wild. Contact us any
particular ones you like.
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| PLUMERIA PLANTS AKA FRANGIPANI ASSORTMENT OF SIZES AND FLOWER COLORS SUMMER BLOOMERS 5G AND 15G AVAILABLE Country or area of origin: Mexico south through Central America, the Caribbean and South America Mature height: Form trees up to 20 feet or more Sun Requirements: Sun in most areas Cold Tolerance: Above a freeze Water Requirements: Average Rate of Growth: Slow to medium Sizes Available: 5g & 15g (large) Regular Prices: 5g $75, 15g, $195 Size shown: 5g and 15g Comments: Plumeria are grown throughout the world. The main issue is winter cold. They can usually recover from freeze damage the next year. But, significant cold kills them. There are probably a hundred different hybrids made to show off an assortment of color combinations. We are not a nursery doing such work. But, we get in very nice, outdoor grown and well rooted plants with pink, red, yellow, and other colors. Remember, these are slow to grow and never cheap plants. Plants with branches are difficult to ship. |
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| PONY TAIL PALM AKA ELEPHANT FOOT PALM BECAURNIA RECURVATA SUPER FAT BASE - STRAP LEAVES RUGGED AND NEAR INDESTRUCTIBLE Country or area of origin: Mexico Mature height: I've seen plant to 20 feet but normal domestically is under ten feet in many decades. Sun Requirements: Sun. Cold Tolerance: Upper teens F. Water Requirements: Light to average Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: 5g & 15g, rarely 20g Regular Prices: 5g $55, 15g, $185 larger on requests Size shown: 5g and 15g Comments: This plants is actually not a palm at all. But, that's what people think. Native to Mexico, this plant typically gets ten to fifteen feet tall with a peculiar, expanded caudex at the base and a crown of strap like leaves. These emerge upward and than hang down in a fountain fashion. As shown here, sometimes new leaves show a red tint. The most amazing thing about this species is the bizarre forms it can take on. It can have multiple heads of leaves, multiple emerging trunks from the caudex base and the size of the base can get massive. I've seen photos of small cars parked on top of the base of this species. |
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| PURPLE HEART TRADESCANTIA PALLIDA PURPUREA A GREAT PURPLE GROUND COVER AND HAS CUTE FLOWERS Country or area of origin: North and South America including parts of the Caribbean Mature height: Figure 12 to 18 inches Sun Requirements: Sun or part sun, depending on area Cold Tolerance: At least into the mid-twenties F. - Possibly lower Water Requirements: average Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: 1g Regular Prices: 1g $15 Size shown: 1g Comments: Similar to a "Wander Jew" plant, this different ground cover adds a very nice purple color to the garden. It's very low profile and fairly easy to grow. We offer affordable 1g plants. |
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| RANDOM ASSORTED TROPICAL PLANTS ONE GALL/SIX INCH POT SIZE LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM Country or area of origin: Various locations Mature height: Various Sun Requirements: Typically filtered light Cold Tolerance: Figure on most above a freeze Water Requirements: Average Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: Smaller pots Regular Prices: Assorted prices Size shown: Smaller sizes Comments: We continually get in odd and ends type of interesting tropical plants. These are not flowering plants but rather green, understory companion type plants. In our area, almost everyone can grow these. I'd anticipate none will take direct hot and full sun. Filtered light would be better. If you're looking for something different to add to the garden, these might fit the bill. None are expensive. |
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| SAGO PALM CYCAS REVOLUTA COMMON BUT AFFORDABLE PLANTS OF ALL SIZES AVAILABLE Country or area of origin: Southern Japan including the Ryukyu Islands. Mature height: Century old plants can fork above the ground and get over 15 feet. This is very unusual to see. Normally in a few decades one gets a plant with three to five feet of trunk. Sun Requirements: Full or part sun along the coast. In desrt areas, filtered light best as summer's heat and sun will burn the leaves. Cold Tolerance: Upper teens F. or a bit colder Water Requirements: Low once established Rate of Growth: Very slow Sizes Available: Assorted sizes Regular Prices: Variable but figure 5g $65 to $75, 15g $200 to $250 and larger on request Size shown: Assorted as noted Comments: The Sago Palm, Cycas revoluta, is the most common landscape cycad in the world. It doesn't thrill enthusiasts or collectors but is just perfect for the casual gardener. In most areas they like sun, are very cold hardy and reliable. Do give them adequate room as they grow over time. |
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| SCREW PINE PANDANUS UTILUS BIZARRE TREE WITH SPIRALING LEAVES SHINY SNAKESKIN TRUNK STILT ROOT FORMATION Country or area of origin: Native to Madagascar, the Mauritius Islands and some surrounding areas. Mature height: Average domestic or garden height estimated at ten to twenty feet. They can get taller. Sun Requirements: Full or part sun along the coast. I suspect part day sun far inland. Cold Tolerance: Mid-twenties F. Water Requirements: Low to medium Rate of Growth: Medium Sizes Available: Only 5g presently (limited) Regular Prices: 5g $75 (six years old) Size shown: 5g Comments: Pandanus utilus is called the Screw Pine but is not a pine at all. It's actually a monocot (similar to palms). It gets it's name by the arrangement of leaves which come off the trunk in spiraling fashion, always the same direction. Thus, the leaves spin off at different angles in a swirl. Leaves are rather thin and have spines along the margins. The trunk on this species is quite amazing. It forms aerial roots (sausage like) that come to the ground for stability. Trunks fork and form multiple heads of leaves. Trunks can also be quite smooth, almost snakeskin-like. It has large fruit clusters that are bigger than grenades. Leaf color is green with a sheen of blue. |
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| SPANISH MOSS TILLANDSIA USNEOIDES HANGS DOWN FROM TREE LIMBS CAN BE GROWN IN SOUTHERN CA AVAILABLE FROM OUR NURSERY Country or area of origin: It is known to grow naturally in Maryland, throughout the southwest United States, Central and South America and has become naturalized in Australia. Mature height: This is a hanging species and plants will hang down up to about six feet from a limb. Sun Requirements: Full or part sun Cold Tolerance: Estimate low twenties F. Water Requirements: Low Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: by the clump, either mounted of free hanging Regular Prices: Clump $20, mounted $35 - We can offer oversized clumps Size shown: Clumps. Also shown are extra large clumpts Comments: I am including here a type of epiphytic Bromeliad that has a vast distribution throughout the world. It is a wispy flowering species that hangs on branches, phone lines or posts. Over time the gray colored clumps get wider and longer. If you want to grow it in your garden, you just throw it over something and let it hang in the air. Or, attach it to a palm trunk. Water it from time to time and occasionally spray it with a liquid fertilizer. |
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| STAGHORN FERN PLATYCERIUM BIFURCATA EPIPHYTIC FERN THAT LIVES IN TREES ANTLER TYPE LEAVES MOUNTED PLANTS AVAILABLE Country or area of origin: South America, Africa, southern Asia, Australia and PNG Mature height: Form epiphytic clumping plants that in many decades can reach several meters width Sun Requirements: Part sun or filtered light Cold Tolerance: Low 20's F. by estimate Water Requirements: Low Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: Mounted on wood as shown Regular Prices: Wood mounted $35 Size shown: Mounted on wood Comments: This species grows in trees. Often all you see when you look up in the rainforest, all you see is a large clump of leaves with their brown shields. We sell them mounted on wood (sort of epiphytic) where you'd hang them on a branch or a nail in a fence. Or, you can remove the wood and apply them right on a trunk as shown below. Give them part sun. Spray them about ever week or two with water and fertilize them every few months with liquid fertilizer. They are reliable performers. |
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| STAR BROMELIAD CRYPTHANTHUS BROMELIADS EARTH STAR BROMELIAD SMALL, CUTE & COLORFUL LOTS OF PINK AND RED! Country or area of origin: Eastern Brazil Mature height: Perhaps a foot tall with a width of six inches to three feet. These are flat plants with little vertical height. Sun Requirements: Part sun or filtered light Cold Tolerance: Estimate mid-20's F. Water Requirements: Low Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: In small pots as shown Regular Prices: Typically $20 to $30 Size shown: Small pots Comments: These smaller Bromeliads are known for the fact that they are a terrestrial type of Bromliad and do well planted right into the ground. Contrast this to the epiphytic types that live on branches of trees above your head. Small roots anchor these plants into the ground and do little in terms of absorbing nutrition. A mature plant is usually no bigger than a dinner plate. They take strong filtered light or a bit of sun. These plants are in 4 inch pots. We only occasionally have them for sale. They are a fairly rare Bromeliad to find. We have two or three species. All have pink and red with some brown colors. Also, mail order is a piece of cake. |
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STICKS OF FIRE EUPHORBIA TIRUCALLI SEMI-DWARF CLUMPS BRIGHT RED SPRING TO SUMMER Country or area of origin: Africa and Middle East Mature height: Domestically, most plants don't get over six feet Sun Requirements: Full sun Cold Tolerance: Estimate mid-20's F. Water Requirements: Low Rate of Growth: Slow Sizes Available: 5g pots Regular Prices: 5g $45 Size shown: 5g Comments: Sticks of Fire is a type of Euphorbia that doesn't get too tall but can make a large bush. In bright sun, leaves can take on a very red color. It survives in harsh climates and is drought resistant. Plants shown here are in 5g pots and, in bright sun, will turn red over time. It does exude a white, toxic sap that should not make contact with the eyes. Leaves are tubular and narrow. Color can be impressive. |
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| SUCCULENTS MANY TYPES AND SPECIES As I'm showing you so many types of succulents here, I cannot comment on culture or origin of each. Rather, I just want to remind you that many succulents work nicely in combination with tropical plants. And, many shown here remain small plants. |
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| TI PLANTS THE "HAWAIIAN TI PLANT" DWARF OR SEIM-DWARF COLOR RED, PINK, GREEN, PASTELS AND BLACK QUICK COLOR FOR FILTERED LIGHT SOME ACCLIMATE TO SUN Country or area of origin: Southeastern Asia, Australia, PNG, Polynesia Mature height: This type of tropical Ti plants are rarely over six to eight feet tall. Sun Requirements: Along the coast, it's best to grow them in a bit of sun or filtered light. Over time they can be acclimated to full sun. In inland areas, one must grow them in filtered light. Cold Tolerance: Temperatures above a freeze are idea although a few varieties can take into the upper 20's F. Water Requirements: Moderate Rate of Growth: Moderate growing Sizes Available: 10g and 25g - Sometimes we have 2 or 5g plants. Regular Prices: 3 and 5 gallon, rarely larger Size shown: 5g and rarely large 15g Comments: These colorful Ti's are propagated in tropical areas and shipped to California. Most come from HI and FL. People like them because they add great color to the garden. Shown here are some nice cultivars we've had in the past few years. Availability is changing every month. We've found the darker the colors, the easier they are to grow. |
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| TRAVELER PALM RAVANALA MADAGASCARENSIS SUPER POPULAR AND SOUGHT AFTER ALL LEAVES IN ONE PLANE WON'T TAKE A FREEZE Country or area of origin: Madagascar Mature height: Mature trees in habitat can get thirty to forty feet. Most domestic plants are 20 feet or less in California. Sun Requirements: Along the coast, it's best to grow them in full sun. Far inland areas would grow in a few hours sun or filtered light. Cold Tolerance: Temperatures below a freeze will kill these plants. Water Requirements: Moderate Rate of Growth: Fairly quick growing. Sizes Available: 10g and 25g - Sometimes we have 2 or 5g plants. Regular Prices: 10g $175 as shown. 25g $450 but often on sale Size shown: 10g and 25g. Comments: This is a very tropical species that one can grow if you don't freeze. Along the coast, full sun is best for long term growth. Strong winds can tear leaves. Note, all the leaves are in one plane - this is called a "distichous" plant. |
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| SCHEFFLERA ARBORICOLA & ACTINOPHYLLA AKA TUPIDANTHUS AND A DWARF FORM CAN GET BIG! EASY TO GROW Country or area of origin: Australia and New Guinea Mature height: Easily to twenty feet, can get to forty feet Sun Requirements: Along the coast, it's best to grow them in full sun. Far inland areas would grow in a few hours sun or filtered light. Cold Tolerance: Temperatures into the mid-twenties F. but not for severe cold Water Requirements: Moderate Rate of Growth: Fairly quick growing. Sizes Available: 5g and 15g Regular Prices: 5g (large) $55, 15g (large) $145 Size shown: 5g Comments: There are several species of Schefflera and they, for the most part, look quite similar. The dwarf form has much smaller leaves and doesn't get much over ten feet tall. They are quick. If you get the large form, you'll find pruning is needed to keep it under control. |
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| YUCCA ROSTRATA SUPER BLUE FOLIAGE SEMI-DWARF SUN PLANT TOLERATES VERY COLD WEATHER Country or area of origin: Southwestern U.S. down into Mexico Mature height: Mature trees in decades 12 to 16 feet and 6 to 8 feet wide Sun Requirements: Full sun all areas Cold Tolerance: Temperatures down to almost zero degrees F.. Water Requirements: Low - xerophytic Rate of Growth: Slow. Sizes Available: Squat 15g as shown. Larger plants available on request Sometimes we have 2 or 5g plants. Regular Prices: As shown, $200 Size shown: Squat 15g Comments: This small to medium sized, drought tolerant plant is usually a single trunk mature plant but can fork above the ground. Most notable is the silver-blue foliage as shown here. It is very slow growing. Over time it forms a trunk about eight or ten inches thick. Foliage is about 2 feet long and not "pokey" or sharp. It demands full sun and is very cold hardy. Gardeners like this species because it's not very big and gives nice color to a sunny garden. |
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| PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Utilizing any of the species shown above, including the tropical trees, companion plants and epiphytic species - and remember the color you can create a magical and beautiful tropical garden in almost any area of Southern California. Remember, the floor of the garden is critical. You fill it with lots of these "companion plants" and it will seem complete. We help customers all the time in doing this - helping pick the right species that give the perfect look. Feel free to contact us for assistance. The photos below will show you what you can create in your garden. |
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| MARCH, 2025 - NEW NURSERY LOCATION BELOW |
Phil Bergman
Owner, Jungle Music Palms and Cycads
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New
Nursery Location: |
1111 Urania Ave., Encinitas, CA 92024 |
| Nursery Phone: | 619 291 4605 |
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Monday - Saturday, 9AM - 4PM |
| Directions to Nursery: |
Freeway Close. Take Freeway 5 to Encinitas (10 minutes south of Oceanside, 30 minutes north of San Diego) Travel East on Leucadia Ave. off Freeway 5 In about 1/4 mile turn left on Urania Ave. We're about 1/4 of a mile down on your right - or, about 100 feet past the first red stop sign. We are on your right down the driveway. |
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