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The firewheel tree takes its name from the configuration and color of the inflorescences in which the small flowers have a wheel-like arrangement. It is one of Australia's most spectacular trees. S.sinuatus occurs in nature as a large tree but it is usually smaller in cultivation, particularly in cooler areas. The dark, glossy green leaves may be entire or lobed and up to 1.5 ft long. The conspicuous flower clusters are seen in summer through to autumn.
Despite its sub-tropical to tropical origin, S.sinuatus is adaptable to a range of climates and will even succeed in dry climates if additional water is available. It prefers fairly rich, loamy soils but is tolerant of most well drained soils. It may be grown in a sunny or partly shaded location.
Stenocereus is a genus of columnar or tree-like cacti.
Stenocereus are often used as ornamental plants in hot and arid regions, and as noted above, some species can double as a fruit crop.
African climbing fern is a large fern with a straggling and climbing rhizome that can be up to 20 metres long and 15mm in diameter; it can growing high up into the surrounding trees.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine. Young fronds, known as croziers or fiddleheads, are eaten.
A very adaptable plant, able to grow in full sun even though deep to moderate shade are its normal habitat.
An excellent ground cover for positions that are too wet and shaded for other plants, able to quickly cover large areas. The plant was introduced to Florida, where it is now considered to be a weed.
Very unusual caudex plant, with a stem swollen like a round ball. Sprouts in spring in a nice fine vine with round leaves and yellowish flowers. Prefers moderate water and filtered light. Can be grown as a unique bonsai plant on your desktop or window sill. Foliage dies back in winter, when the watering should be reduced or stopped.
Under dry cool conditions, it can be deciduous in the winter although when grown in warm temperatures, it remains evergreen.
Known as the Hawaiian Wedding flower, Which is traditionally used in bridal bouquets and haku's. Tubular waxy creamy white flowers are 3" long and emit an intoxicating, unforgettable sweet fragrance. Plants can be trained as a climbing bush or vine and flowers many times a year with an established watering and fertilizing program. Full to partial sun. Controllable vine.
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