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Brillantaisia guianensis, Leucorhaphis lamium, Brillantaisia nitens

Tropical Giant Salvia, Fiddle Leaf
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Central and West Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?

Brillantaisia guianensis (Tropical Giant Salvia) is a large shrub that is native to Central and West Africa, growing up to 5-10ft tall. Its dense and lush fiddle-shaped leaves are a definite eye-catcher, while its white, off-white and light blue to lavender and purple flowers add a further decorative element. The shrub is best kept in semi-shade and soil kept moist and well drained. The plant is cold hardy and can tolerate temperatures at least down to 30s F but it may have to be brought indoors if living in a cold region. Brillantaisia guianensis grows best in USDA zone 9-11. If you are growing the plant in a pot in a cold region you will need to bring the plant indoors during cold periods, as the roots can be damaged by frost. The plant can be propagated by using seeds, or by rooting from stem fragment cuttings. Brillantaisia guianensis is a great addition to any garden and its ornamental foliage is sure to turn heads.

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2299 Brillantaisia owariensis - Fiddle-Leaf Giant Salvia

Brillantaisia - rare herbaceous shrub with unusual purple flowers and huge remarkable leaves.
Tropical Giant Salvia. Outstanding herbaceous shrub with large, up to 1 ft, fiddle-shaped lush leaves. Very unusual specimen plant, great for shade gardens, where it will grow the biggest leaves. The shrub can grow up to 8-9ft. Very pretty purple flowers. The stems are hairy and square in cross-section. Fiddle-shaped large leaves are in opposite pairs along the stems. Grows in moist tropical areas, both in full sun or shade. Forms dense, monospecific stands.

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Browneopsis ucayalina

New Guinea Ghost Tree, Maroon Handkerchief
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: South America

This plant is an amazing collectible that is sought after and yet so hard to find! Related to Maniltoas and Browneas, this small tree has leaves with attractive camouflage - maroon and light green pattern. New growth is pendant and slowly becomes erect as it matures. Leaves mature to dark green. Prefers warm humid conditions and slightly acidic soil high in organic matter. Does not tolerate wind and drought. Keep moist.

See Article about Ghost Trees.

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Bruguiera gymnorrhiza

Burma Mangrove, Black Mangrove
Family: Rhizophoraceae

Ethnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically submerged by tides. Great for aquariums and ponds.

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Bruguiera sp.

Mangrove
Family: Rhizophoraceae
Origin: East Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Australia, Melanesia and Polynesia

Mangroves are tropical plants that are adapted to loose, wet soils, salt water, and being periodically submerged by tides. Great for aquariums and ponds.

Bruguiera sexangula

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Brunfelsia isola

Hybrid Brunfelsia, Purple Lady of the Night
Family: Solanaceae
Origin: Horticultural hybrid
USDA Zone: 10-11?

This is a new cultivar created as a cross between B. americana and B. grandiflora. It has advantages of fragrant cream-colored brunfelsias and light purple color of flowers that change sometimes to cream-yellowing, remaining purple margins. Very slow-growing.

See article about Brunfelsias: Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil.

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3699 Brunfelsia isola - Lavender Lady of the Night

If you enjoy fragrant flowers, do not miss this variety of Brunfelsia - Lavender Lady of the Night. It is a well known fact that most nocturnum flowers (fragrant at night) are mostly white or off-white.
This one is a new cultivar created as a cross between B. americana and B. grandiflora. It has benefits of fragrant cream-colored brunfelsias and light purple color of flowers that change sometimes to cream-yellowing, remaining purple margins. Lavender to off-white flowers have very strong night fragrance. Very rare, collectible plant.
See article about Brunfelsias: Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil.

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