Semi-shade - Plant Encyclopedia Results

Plants are found growing in the cool montane forest of Colombia, Peru and Ecuador at elevations around 3000 meters.

Fragrant, bell-shaped, white flowers are borne on 4-inch to 8-inch long chains. Flowers dangle from rounded, dark green foliage in late spring, followed by small light brown fruits that usually drop by late fall.

Panicles of creamy white fragrant flowers suspended from branches in May; male flowers are more showy; dark blue fruit attracts birds. Prefers moist, well drained soil.

This interesting plant is very hard to find and rare in cultivation. Originated from Philippines, it is a showy tropical looking climbing shrub (leaves will attach to tree trunks) with unusual orange flowers and distinctive narrow leaves. A centerpiece of any tropical plant collection. Does best in bright indirect or curtain-filtered sunlight. Let the soil become moderately dry between thorough waterings. Very easy to grow, it should be used more.

Night temperatures of 65 to 70 degrees and day temperatures of 75 to 85 degrees are ideal. Propagated any season from the young shoots, or suckers that spring up from the base of the plant.

Being a member of the Screwpine family (Pandanus), it has pointed spiny leaves that can grip tree trunks and act like climbers in the jungle.

Part shade tropical plants, they need perfect drainage. Showy light orange flowers are produced terminally. Can attached to a bark or cinder. Looks great climbing a tree trunk.

Houttuynia cordata, commonly referred to as chameleon plant, is a small deciduous shrub native to Japan, South to Nepal, and the Mountains of Java. With a mature height ranging from 2-5 feet, it has become a popular ornamental foliage choice for landscape designs.

To ensure optimal growth and flower production, the chameleon plant does best when exposed to full sun to semi-shade and given moderate water. It can grow in a range of soils as long as they remain moist, however, it is not drought tolerant. The chameleon plant has oval to heart-shaped deep green leaves with a citrus fragrance when crushed. Its tiny yellow flowers are produced on a 5-inch spike and are accompanied by four white bracts. Popular cultivars include the Plena with bronzy green leaves and Chameleon with yellow, green, pale green, gray, cream and scarlet leaves.

The Houttuynia cordata plant has various ethnomedical uses. For example, it is used to treat fungal diseases, while its external use is beneficial for curing skin diseases. The whole plant can also be used as a diuretic and genito-urinary antiseptic.

Grows in SUDA Zones 5-10. In colder regions, the Houttuynia cordata can be grown in pots and brought indoors to protect it from the frost. To ensure successful winter care for the plant, make sure to provide it with plenty of light, water, and keep it away from cold drafts. It is important not to water the soil too often, as it can cause root rot. It is also recommended to fertilize the plant twice a month. With the right growing conditions, chameleon plant can be a beautiful addition to any garden.

Even though it is widely distributed in the Amazonia lowland rainforests between Colombia and Bolivia, Annona hypoglauca is a very rare species, especially in cultivation.

Exotic rare small tree that is valuable as unusual bonsai subject or specimen plant. This delicate tree grows into a bonsai almost by itself. Can be used as a potted indoor tree. It is very salt tolerant, making it a good choice for bonsai lovers by the sea. Bonsai shapes that are awesome. They have small leaves and thorns and and grow out erratically in all directions, forming diamond-like lace. The tree produces a small, black seed-capsule. In natural habitat, Black olive can grow as 40 ft tall evergreen tree with a smooth trunk holding up strong, wind-resistant branches, forming a pyramidal shape when young but developing a very dense, full, oval to rounded crown with age. Sometimes the top of the crown will flatten with age, and the tree grows horizontally. The lush, dark bluish-green, leathery leaves are two to four inches long and clustered at branch tips, sometimes mixed with the 0.5 to 1.5-inch-long spines found along the branches. The plant likes to be well-watered and frequent fertilization, which promotes vigorous growth. Pest problems seem rare. It may throw some leaves during stress (like shipping or cool weather), but will recover easily.