Semi-shade - Plant Encyclopedia Results

Calophyllum inophyllum is a large evergreen tree, it has firm, dark green oval shiny leaves and produces small white flowers with a yellow center, that have a sweet aroma, reminiscent of lime. The fruit is apricot sized, yellow, and apple-flavored covering a large, thick-shelled nut with a pale yellow kernel. This nut, when freshly harvested, seems to have no oil. Once dried for about a month, it turns dark, chocolate-brown and develops a sticky rich oil.

The tree can grow inland, but favors the coastal areas. In fact, Polynesian natives prefer coastal Tamanu for therapeutic uses.

The oil is analgesic and is used for sciatica, shingles, neuritis, leprous neuritis and rheumatism. The pulverized seeds have been used to cure ulcers and bad wounds. Bark also has medicinal uses as an infusion or in other herbal remedies.

It tolerates varied kinds of soil, coastal sand, clay or even degraded soil.

Rare multi-trunked tropical tree to 18 feet, small pink flowers line the stems at leaf joints.

Similar to Samyda pubescens.

Pavonia bahamensis (Bahama Marsh-Bush) is a large deciduous shrub, it typically grows 5-10 feet tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly for best results and to establish a deep, extensive root system.

Every spring, Pavonia bahamensis is adorned with large, golden, yellow and orange colored blooms, making it a beautiful addition to your yard. The bright flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, creating a lively atmosphere in your outdoor living space. It is native to the West Indies, and is grown in USDA zones 8-10. The mature plant is cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time, making it a great choice for gardeners in colder climates.

Successfully growing this magnificent plant requires well-drained, acidic soil and some regular care. Pavonia bahamensis grows best in full sun, but will thrive in partial shade. The soil should be moist, but not soggy, as too much water can lead to issues with root rot. During the hottest months of the year, give your Pavonia bahamensis a bit more water than usual to stay hydrated. If you live in a colder climate, consider planting in a large pot and transferring the container indoors when temperatures drop to the 30s F. To ensure healthy growth, use a well-balanced fertilizer. Then sit back and enjoy the beauty of Pavonia bahamensis in your garden!

Indoors, Calathea is tolerant of lower light conditions making it a fine houseplant. Your soil for Calathea should be highly organic and well drained. Use plenty of coarse material in the soil mix to help water flow through. Never allow roots to be soaked with standing water but they do enjoy continuous availability of water in their soil. Keep your Calathea roseopicta on a pebble tray to increase the humidity level near your plant, but do not allow your plant to sit in water. Calathea's prefer a warm location, away from cold drafts. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. If the water in your area is extremely hard, or of poor quality, water your plants with bottled water. Hard water will cause leaf spotting. If you're fortunate enough to have soft water, let the water sit out over night before watering your plants. If you have an aquarium, your can recycle the tank water, for watering your plants. In USDA zones below 11, grow as a houseplant or seasonal container specimen.

Rhus is a genus of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and shrubby trees of temperate and subtropical North America, South Africa, eastern Asia and northeastern Australia. Plants in the genus Rhus are widely distributed, growing on hillsides, bogs, thickets, woodlands, and dry sites. They are grown primarily for their pinnate or palmate leaves, which provide texture and a kaleidoscope of color in autumn. Suckering species may become invasive.

Species:

Rhus batophylla

Rhus copallina

Rhus dentata

Rhus glabra

Rhus glauca

Rhus integrifolia

Rhus ovata

Rhus taitensis

Rhus typhina

Rhus undulata

Pluchea can grow as an annual or perennial, depending on winter temperatures and the amount of summer water. It inhabits wetlands and other coastal habitats and moist inland areas, often in saline substrates. Pluchea odorata odorata tolerates alkaline soil, salt and seasonal flooding. The entire plant is dotted with glands that emit a wonderful herbal-fruity scent when touched, even dry winter leaves that persist until spring - hence its common name.One of the best features of Sweetscent is its colors. The foliage is a pale green pastel. Contrast this with the pink-purple flowers.

Pilea cadierei is a compact tropical foliage plant native to Vietnam, best known for its distinctive metallic silver markings that appear splashed or brushed across deep green leaves. The oval, slightly quilted leaves are arranged oppositely along upright stems, giving the plant a neat, symmetrical look and strong visual contrast. Its common name, Aluminum Plant, refers to the reflective silver patches that catch the light and make the foliage stand out even in shaded interiors. Flowers are small and insignificant, and the plant is grown almost entirely for its decorative leaves.

Pilea cadierei prefers bright, indirect light, which maintains sharp leaf patterning without scorching the foliage. It grows best in a loose, well drained but moisture retentive substrate and appreciates regular watering, with the soil allowed to dry slightly between waterings but never fully dry out. Warm temperatures and moderate humidity support healthy growth, while pinching helps keep the plant compact and bushy. USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 10-12, with a minimum temperature of about 40-45F; it is not frost tolerant and is typically grown as a houseplant or protected container plant outside tropical climates.

Zebra Plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is a beautiful ornamental foliage native to mountains in Central America and South America. Its small shrub - 2-5ft high - and groundcover varieties - low growing 2ft - feature large green leaves with white stripes, making it stand out in the garden. Zebra Plant has yellow and orange flowers and is grown in the USDA Zone 9-11. This plant needs semi-shade, regular water and bright light, but no direct sunlight. In colder regions, it can be grown in pots! High humidity is ideal for this plant, as it can survive at average home humidity. When watering it, soil should be dry to the touch, but not bone dry. In winter, water it less than in other periods. Zebra Plant needs a well lit area in order to be forced into bloom. Also, a winter rest period is necessary for the plant to flourish.

If you take good care of your Zebra Plant and provide it with correct light, water and humidity, you'll have this beautiful decorative plant in your garden for many years to come!