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This species is often named in horticulture as Pteris cretica Albolineata.

Called pikake in Hawaii, this is the plant used to flavor the jasmine tea and making perfumes. Perfect houseplant, takes both sun or shade, Jasminum Sambac is a beautiful fragrant everbloomer for your home and garden.

The Belle of India is a vining shrub, pretty fast growing, that requires constant pruning to keep compact shape. If you let it go - the plant will grow as a large vine. Leaves are light green, sometimes yellowish-pale-green, not the best looking part of the plant; the flowers are! Flowers are double (smaller size than Grand Duke) and heavily scented. Blooms profusely provided full sun. The most reliable bloomer of all sambacs. Will tolerate some shade with less blooming.

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Read more about Jasminum Sambac varieties and see more pictures: Jasminum Sambac Page.

If you always wanted to own THE Red Jade Vine, here is your chance! This amazing eye-catcher is closely related to Red Jade Vine, however, it is much hardier than the ultra-tropical Mucuna benettii! It is a spectacular fast-growing vine from Brazil with long pendulous chains of fiery bright red flowers. Heavy vine, it needs large trellis or pagoda. An arbor is ideal so that the brilliant flowering racemes can hang down from the ceiling. Blooms in fall and winter. Prune heavily in spring after flowering. Give full or partial sun with adequate moisture and fertilizer. It is very easy to grow, can tolerate some drought and light frost.

Sometimes miss-identified as a Mucuna species. Close related to Mucuna benetti. however it is much more cold hardier.

Read article about Camptosema grandiflorum.

Dorstenia contrajeva is an interesting plant with strange looking receptacles.

Provides visual interest throughout the growing season with its bold foliage.

The flowers of Ludisia discolor are borne both singly and in clusters of two or three, and are generally pink, white, or off-white in color. Each flower is characterized by its bell shape and a yellow center. It is a low-growing groundcover, often reaching no greater than 2ft in height, which makes it a great choice to plant in containers or underneath trees and shrubs. Its foliage is also a great ornamental feature, boasting eye-catching metallic stripes and a shiny, almost glass-like surface.

When it comes to growing Ludisia discolor, the plant does best in warm temperatures and in areas with moderate moisture levels. It can also grow in semi-shade as long as it is not exposed to direct sunlight. However, in colder regions, where temperatures can dip as low as 30s F, the plant must be grown in a pot, preferably in the porch or any other sheltered area. In these conditions, the soil should be kept moist in winter, but not overly wet, and care should be taken to consistently apply a balanced liquid fertilizer.

In conclusion, Ludisia discolor is an attractive and low-maintenance plant that's great for a wide range of climates. Its bright, fragrant flowers and ornamental foliage add a touch of elegance to any garden.

A very attractive flowering vine, that is mostly used in hanging pots. Water freely durning spring to fall, but keep the soil a little drier in the winter. The trailing stems can be 2ft long, so they may need pruning after flowering has finished. The plant tolerates most house temperatures. Ideal temperatures are 60 degrees at night but 10 to 15 degrees higher during the day. A. pulcher is one of the classic lipstick plants, and is similar to A. lobbianus -- except for the tan colored calyx.

Chorizema cordatum is a bushy, evergreen shrub. The attractive and noticeable flowers are orange and red, 10 to 12 mm in diameter. The heart shaped (or narrower) leaves are 3 to 5 cm long with somewhat wavy edges. Different forms of the species are available, including a yellow-flowered form. Chorizema cordatum is best grown as an under storey plant where its thin, weak branches can be supported by other plants.

Areca novohibernica (Kugumaru Palm) is a small palm native to the Solomon Islands. It grows to be 10-20 ft tall and prefers shade or semi-shade areas where it can receive regular water and care. The crown of this palm is made of broad, finely tipped leaflets. It has a slim trunk with robust aerial roots that develop as stilts at the base.

Areca novohibernica is able to tolerate a wide range of climates, ranging from USDA Zones 9-11. This species of palm has a very elegant habit and is typically planted isolated or in groups underneath bigger trees. This is due to its small size. For the best growth, it should be planted in a soil that is rich in organic materials, draining, and kept constantly moist.

For those who live in colder regions and would like to grow Areca novohibernica in a pot, there are a few steps that should be taken to ensure proper care. The pot should be placed in a sheltered area, such as close to a wall or in a greenhouse. The soil should be a well-draining potting soil that has been enriched with organic matter. During the winter, the pot should be moved inside to prevent the roots from experiencing frost. The palm should be watered regularly, but the soil should never be left soggy. During the winter months, the pot should be monitored for signs of drying out and watered whenever the soil begins to dry.