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Anthurium vittariifolium is a rare epiphytic species from the rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador, admired for its long, ribbon-like foliage and elegant pendant inflorescences. In its natural habitat, it grows high in the canopy, with leaves cascading gracefully downward. Mature plants can produce strap-shaped leaves reaching 3 6 ft in length, deep green and leathery, creating a striking curtain-like effect. Almost inconspicuous blooms, appearing as a long slender spadix with a woven pattern in pale green and cream, are followed by striking clusters of bright scarlet and magenta berries, reminiscent of glossy beads.

This tropical plant thrives in warm, humid conditions with bright, filtered light. It prefers a very well-drained, airy substrate rich in organic matter, similar to that used for orchids. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, but avoid waterlogging. High humidity is essential to prevent leaf edge browning. Best suited for greenhouse culture or as a hanging specimen in frost-free climates (USDA Zones 10 11), it can also adapt to indoor growing if given sufficient humidity and light.

Grown in a USDA Zone of 9-11, Scutellaria costaricana (Skullcap), a native of Costa Rica, is a great choice for almost any garden. This small shrub usually grows up to 2 to 5 feet in height, with elliptic and oval-shaped leaves that are deeply veined and up to 3 to 6 inches long. It is a highly attractive and low-maintenance plant that thrives best in either partial shade or semi-shade environments. It prefers regular watering, though it does not tolerate too much moisture in the soil.

These beautiful plants produce showy racemes of orange-scarlet tubular flowers with contrasting purple-brown calyx. Blooming year-round with bright light and warm temperatures, Scutellaria costaricana is also a great addition to attract hummingbirds and butterflies and other pollinators. It can be grown as an annual in colder climates, as it prefers a warmer, tropical-like environment.

When planting Scutellaria costaricana outdoors in cold climates or areas, select a sunny spot for the best growth. Be sure to choose a soil that drains well, as this plant does not tolerate water-logging. Compost the soil with phosphorus-based fertilizer and ensure adequate drainage at the roots.

In colder regions where temperatures dip below freezing, Scutellaria costaricana can be grown in pots. Choose a container with plenty of room for root growth and using a light, well-draining potting mix. Place the pot where it can get some sun, at least 6 hours per day. Though it will not be as cold-hardy in a pot, with the right amount of protection and regular care, it has the potential to be a long-term addition to your landscape.

Scutellaria costaricana is a beautiful plant that can be an eye-catching feature in warm climates, with its red and crimson vinous flowers and contrasting yellow and orange varieties. It is the perfect choice for attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies, and is sure to add beauty and interest to any garden.

Chinese witch hazel, is a beautiful shrub that lights up the winter landscape and perfumes the air with its unmistakable sweet, spicy fragrance. Prefers full shade to full sun; soil should be moist.

Hamamelis x intermedia is a hybrid of garden origin between H. japonica and H. mollis. Hamamelis x intermedia Arnold Promise' is an unusual witch hazel, bearing bright golden flowers that curl up more than other varieties, giving it a more delicate appearance.

Outstanding herbaceous shrub with large, up to 1 ft, fiddle-shaped lush leaves.

Miniature hoya with striped tiny 1/2" leaves, dark green and white, exactly like watermelon stripes! Very unusual and eye-catching. It's an epyphite, can be grown in orchid medium or light potting mix with lots of bark conditioner. Beautiful house plant.

Farfugium japonicum grows in a loose clump about 2 ft (0.6 m) tall and wide spreading by rhizomes. Daisy-like yellow flowers, 1-2 in (2.5-5.1 cm) across, are borne in loose clusters.

Some cultivars have shiny green leaves variegated with irregular creamy white or yellow markings.

Leopard Plant has been known under many names, including Ligularia tussilaginea, L. kaempferi, L. japonica, Senecio kaempferi, Tussilago japonicum, and Farfugium grande.

Japanese hydrangea vine is a deciduous, woody-stemmed, climbing vine which is valued for its toothed, heart-shaped, deep green leaves and large, flat-topped, lace cap hydrangea-like clusters of white flowers which bloom in early summer. Foliage turns yellow in fall. Attaches to and grows up flat vertical surfaces such as masonry walls by stem-borne adhesive rootlets. Reddish-brown stems provide some interest in winter. Best grown in rich, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prune in late winter to early spring.

This perennial woodland plant likes the deep shade of moist hillsides, the home of other important medicinal plans such as goldenseal and ginseng. It has robust, three-divided leaves, with three-lobed terminal leaflets. The middle lobe of the sharply-toothed leaflets is the largest. The plant is little-noticed until it sends up its tall spikes of showy white flowers, three to eight feet tall.

The root was an important folk medicine among American Indian groups and early settlers for menstrual irregularities, as an aid in childbirth and for rheumatism. Black cohosh will become of increasing interest to women looking for an alternative to estrogen therapy in the treatment of menopausal symptoms.