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Echinodorus palaefolius has round leaves with a horizontal leaf base. Under water the leaves are narrower and longer. The next leaves will then become shorter and the plant will remain under water. Common as aquarium plants, they grow even larger as emersed pond plants.

This is a genus of about 35 species of evergreen Australian shrubs mostly occuring as understory plants in forests in dappled shade.

They have proved extremely adaptable as long as good drainage is assured. The small, often aromatic leaves can almost disappear beneath the waxy pink or white blooms. They are marginally frost hardy to frost tender. Plant in neutral to acid, well-drained soil.

Burbidgea stenantha is a dwarf ginger that is hard to find, but well worth it. Intermittently throughout the year, bright golden-orange cones will appear above the glossy dark green, maroon-backed leaves. Individual flowers will open and last for a period of about two weeks during each bloom cycle. Has a very upright growth habit.

Wedelia (Wedelia trilobata), native to Central America and Mexico, is an excellent ground cover, perfect for warm climates. It can tolerate full sun to partial shade, and requires regular water. It also has colorful flowers - bright yellow and orange - making it an ideal choice for adding some cheer to a garden.

Wedelia has a fast growth rate and can become quite invasive. If you live in USDA Zone 8-11 and don't have a very large garden or green space, it's best to grow it in a pot. In winter, when the climate is cold, the plant will need some protection from frost. Make sure to also keep it in a spot that receives some sunlight and lots of moisture.

Wedelia does not require a lot of pruning or deadheading. In fact, it is best left to its own devices and pruned only if it starts to encroach on other plants.

Overall, Wedelia is a great choice for adding some vibrant color to a garden. It's a low-maintenance plant and won't require a lot of upkeep. Just make sure to give it enough sunlight, water regularly and provide good drainage. If you live in a colder climate, you may need to be more vigilant to protect it from frost, but with the right care and attention, it can thrive.

Phaleria macrocarpa is a dense evergreen tree, growing well in tropical climates. For Indonesia, fruits and leaves of Phaleria macrocarpa has been used to cure various health problems, including empirical treatment for cancer.

Carica papaya Dwarf Group includes a number of compact papaya cultivars selected for their reduced height and suitability for small gardens and container growing. Unlike standard papayas, which commonly reach 15-30 feet, dwarf selections typically remain 5-8 feet tall while retaining the characteristic single trunk and crown of large, deeply lobed leaves. Most begin flowering and producing fruit at a relatively young age, making them especially attractive for home gardeners.

Although individual cultivars differ in fruit size, shape, flesh color, and growth habit, all share the advantages of a more manageable size and earlier fruit production. The sweet, aromatic fruits are usually eaten fresh but are also used in smoothies, desserts, salads, and other tropical dishes. Like standard papayas, dwarf cultivars grow best in full sun, fertile, well-drained soil, and consistently warm temperatures. Regular watering promotes rapid growth, although the plants are sensitive to waterlogged soil and prolonged cold. Suitable for USDA Zones 10-12, or as container plants that can be protected from frost, dwarf papayas offer an excellent way to enjoy fresh homegrown fruit in limited spaces. Many cultivars are self-fertile or produce hermaphroditic flowers, while others require both male and female plants for reliable fruit production, depending on the selection.Learn more: How to grow a Papaya Tree: Practical Guide

With its fragrant white flowers of a beautiful shape and very dark green waxy leaves, elongated and pointed, this plant is an amazing addition to a rare fragrant plant collection.

Slow growing, and low growing bush which makes it very valuable for landscape understory. It can be trimmed and maintained in small size 3-4 ft; however if you let it go it will grow into very attractive, dense and bushy specimen up to 5-6 ft tall. Great specimen, accent plant, and container plant.

This rare species of Tabernaemontana is often confused with T. divaricata (commonly known as Pinwheel Jasmine) and T. orientalis (Banana Bush). However this Australian relative of Pinwheen Jasmine has its own distinctive features, and flowers look more like T. africana, although smaller size (1" in diameter).

Learn more: How to establish Tabernaemontana and get more fragrant blooms

Also known as Devil's Potato, this evergreen vine or creeper, belonging to the Apocynaceae family, is native to Central America.

Its stems are clothed in fleshy leaves and small white or off-white flowers. Being a fast-growing vine, it is important to regularly prune it to keep it from taking over. Additionally, it is poisonous or toxic and therefore must be handled with care.

When growing in a pot, Echites umbellatus should be planted in good quality soil and placed in a full sun environment. It prefers consistent watering and good drainage. However in cold climates and regions, it is recommended to bring the pot indoors during winter and place it in a bright and well ventilated spot in the house.

Echites umbellatus can be grown outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11. For the best results, soil should be evenly moist but not waterlogged. They should be watered deeply but infrequently, which is typically once every week or two in the summer and once a month in winter.

Although no fertilization is necessary in ideal soil, a supplemental fertilization program in spring and summer with an organic or slow releasing fertilizer is suggested to for stronger and healthy growth when growing these plants in a pot. Pruning should also be done in late winter to keep the Echites umbellatus from taking over.

Ixora - from the name of an Indian deity - is a genus with about 400 species, some of which rival Hibiscus as garden shrubs. I.javanica, one of the most often used, is a sizeable shrub with largish, pointed leaves and red-orange or pure red flowers that appear in rounded clusters of as many as sixty at the tips of the branches. I.cocdnea is smaller, with glossy, more ovate leaves; usually red, but there are white, pink, yellow, and orange varieties, and a dwarf often used as a low hedge. I.jinlaysoniana, a native of Thailand, can become a small tree and has large, fragrant, pure white flowers. In full sun or light shade, Ixora flowers almost continuously needing little pruning except for a more formal shape. When grown as a house plant, it needs high humidity, warm temperatures, and exposure to strong light. Propagation is easiest by air-layering.