HAWAIIAN TI PLANTS GREAT COLOR FOR THE GARDEN ASSORTMENT OF NEW VARIETIES AT NURSERY
AVAILABILITY CHANGES WEEKLY Cordyline Hawaiian Ti plants are a great way to add color to the garden. They easily acclimate to filtered light growing conditions in our area but can be solely acclimated to coastal sun. Most don’t get much over six feet tall. They have thin trunks and can take a freeze with some damage. Severe cold […]
MUSA ZEBRINA AKA MUSA ACUMINATA ZERBRINA A NON-FRUITING ORNAMENTAL BANANA
TOP OF LEAF – RED BLOTCHES ON GREENBOTTOM OF LEAF – MAROON The plants I’m showing here are a non-edible fruiting type of ornamental Banana known as Musa zebrina in the Musa acuminata group.The name “sumatrana” is sometimes used as a reference. Like most Bananas, it does sucker. This species is used for its ornamental value – either in the garden (where it […]
BLACK ROSE, STARBURST AND OTHERS AEONIUM ARBOREUM
BLACK-RED , VARIEGATED AND GREEN VARIETIESSMALL AND EASY TO GROWTEN DAY SPECIAL 5G PLANTS Country or area of origin: Canary IslandsMature height: In ground, typically 2 to 3 feet Sun Requirements: Sun in coastal areasCold Tolerance: To mid-20’s F. Water Requirements: Water conservingRate of Growth: Fast growing in groundSizes Available: 1g, 2g and 5g – varies Regular Prices: 5 gallon size as shown $75Size shown: 5 gallon […]
THE SNOWBUSH PLANT BREYNIA DISTICHA
UNUSUAL GARDEN COMPANION PLANTSMALLER GREEN, WHITE & PINK BUSH This sought after smaller bush is native to Asia in various tropical islands. Contrary to the name, it does not survive if you live in an area where it snows. Rather, it looks like a green bush with snow on it. Leaves are green with white […]
PINSTRIPE GINGER DWARF GINGER WITH WHITE ON GREEN STRIPED LEAVES
NEVER OVER ABOUT FOUR FEET TALLPARTIAL SUN OR FILTERED LIGHT This attractive companion plant has become very popular with our customers. This is because it has striking variegation on the leaves and never gets too tall. And, it does quite well in filtered light where other thing gingers can struggle. Mature height is about four […]
LEPIDOZAMIA PEROFFSKYANA A “USER FRIENDLY” LARGE CYCAD
GREEN LEAVES – NO SPINESMEDIUM SIZED MATURE I enjoy talking about this species because it is one of my favorites. It is a large species over time. I say ‘user friendly” because this is one of the few species that has absolutely no spines; none of the leaflets, none one the stems. A leaf brushing […]
ENCEPHALARTOS MUNCHII A RARE CENTRAL AFRICAN CYCAD
BLUE – GREEN SPINY LEAFLETSSUPER DIFFICULT TO FIND Native to Mozambique, this small to medium sized cycad grows in scrub forest among rocks and boulders. It is distinguished by its blue to blue-green color and by having leaflets that are prominently spiny. In my experience, leaf color is sometimes very blue, other times blue-green. You’ll […]
ENCEPHALARTOS NUBIMONTANUS SUPER RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
MEDIUM SIZE MATURE – TOLERATES COASTAL SUN This extemely rare blue cycad is endemic to the Limpopo province, South Africa. The species is almost gone in the wild, populations are small and scattered. It is among the species located in the Transvaal region of South Africa, and is highly sought after. This is a small […]
ENCEPHALARTOS DYERIANUS EXTREMELY RARE & HARD TO FIND SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD
NATIVE TO THE TRANSVAAL DISTRICT This sought after and very rare blue to blue-green South African cycad is native to the Limpopo Province in northern RSA. There it is critically endangered with a few hundred plants remaining. It lives on granite mountain slopes at an elevation of about 2000 feet. It prefers full sun and […]
KING PALM ARCHONTOPHOENIX CUNNINGHAMIANA
MEDIUM TO TALL, FULL OR PART DAY SUN The popular King Palm is also known as the Piccabeen Palm or Bangalow palm. It is native to several areas in Australia. It can in habitat get to sixty feet tall, but in Southern California is usually not over 40 feet tall. It is crown shafted with […]
