Archives for December 2008

Anthurium ‘Lady Jane’ – Anthuriums are know mainly for their beauty as a cut flower, but when they are gone, all that’s left with is an empty vase! An lasting alternative is a potted Anthurium plant. The shiny dark green foliage, an showy reds, pinks, lavender, and white flowers are heart shaped, and can last […]

Anthurium ‘Lady Anne’ – Anthuriums are know mainly for their beauty as a cut flower, but when they are gone, all that’s left with is an empty vase! An lasting alternative is a potted Anthurium plant. The shiny dark green foliage, an showy reds, pinks, lavender, and white flowers are heart shaped, and can last […]

Allamanda violacea ‘Chocolate’ (Allamanda violacea), “Purple Allamanda” is a tropical, tender perennial usually grown as an annual or container plant. It’s rapid growth rate and medium texture can push this vine to a height of 6-8′. Allamanda loves lots of sun where it climbs and sprawls; in fact the tropical landscape vine can be a […]

Allamanda Cathartica is a tropical, tender perennial usually grown as an annual or container plant. It’s rapid growth rate and medium texture can push this vine to a height of 6-8′. Allamanda loves lots of sun where it climbs and sprawls; in fact the tropical landscape vine can be a wonderful back drop to a […]

Aglaonema “Silver Queen” has been the most widely grown and used Aglaonema over the past 30 years. The origin of this hybrid dates back almost 40 years ago. “Silver Queen” can be used as a stand-alone specimen or as ground cover. Its biggest draw back is that during the winter months it can get some […]

Pronounced -> ass pi DIST rah Question: I have an aspidistra plant. How often should I water it, thin the plant and change the soil… and should it be warm or cool? Answer: In the early spring, large plants of aspidistra may be torn apart and planted in new soil. After being repotted the new […]

Aglaonema ‘Maria Emerald Beauty – also known as “Maria”, has been around since the 1970’s. The plant was collected in the Philippines and introduced to the trade by Tropical Ornamentals of Delray Beach, Florida. The plant is much more compact with dark green foliage followed by bands of silver-gray lying on top. It is not […]

Adonidia Merrillii palm is a small, fast growing; landscape palm no taller than 25′ often much smaller. It resembles a dwarf Royal Palm. This is a straight trunked palm with indistinct rings. The Adonidia bears clusters of bright red, drupe-like fruits and inconspicuous unisexual, white – yellow flowers. The fruits are 1¼” in diameter while […]