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Solanum laxum (White Potato Vine) is a beautiful vine or creeper that is native to Brazil, Ecuador and Paraguay. This vigorous climber grows quickly and easily, reaching up to 15 feet or more in height. It has a showy display of white flowers that bloom for much of the year, sometimes with a pleasant mild fragrance. Solanum laxum does best in full sun or semi-shade and prefers low to moderate water once established.

The flowers come in shades of white and off-white, as well as lavender, blue and even purple hues. It is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, as these insects love its fragrance.

When grown outdoors, Solanum laxum is a good choice for USDA zones 8-10. In cooler areas, it can grown in pots and brought inside during the winter. When grown in a container, make sure to use a potting mix that has good drainage, and fertilize during the growing season. Provide good air circulation to reduce the risk of fungal diseases, and give it plenty of sun for best results.

Clerodendrum quadriloculare (Winter Starburst) is a native to the Philippines and is prized for its magnificent beauty. It grows to a height of between five to ten feet when in the form of a large shrub and up to twenty feet as a small tree. Winter Starburst is a perfect choice for those looking for a plant to create excitement and interest in their garden. It can be grown in full sun, shade, or semi-shade and require moderate water.

The beauty of Winter Starburst is truly mesmerizing. In late winter and early spring, it produces a flurry of pink to white, off-white colored flowers that burst into bloom. The explosion of blooms is truly stunning, with each flower head being 8-12 inches in diameter and made up of dozens of smaller 3-4 inch long flowers. The foliage is ornamental in shape, with a green top and strong purple underside.

Though Winter Starburst is usually grown outdoors in USDA Zones 8-10, it can also be grown in colder climates as a container or pot plant. If keeping this plant indoors, it's important to be aware of its needs and to provide it with the right conditions. The pot should be deep enough to allow for adequate root growth and should provide good drainage. The soil should remain consistently moist, so make sure not to let it get too dry. Sunlight for an indoor plant should be brightly filtered and the temperature should be kept between 60-70°F. Applying a slow-release fertilizer once a month will also help to encourage bloom and growth.

Philodendron erubescens is a vine or creeper plant native to Southern Brazil. It has a lush and graceful canopy of glossy leaves. Its beautiful pink flowers add a natural charm to any room or garden. The plant grows best in semi-shade or partial shade and needs regular watering. The soil should be kept consistently moist and watered when the top starts to feel dry. Do not let the soil dry out between waterings.

The Blushing Philodendron can be grown outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11 as long as it is protected from direct sunlight and has good soil drainage. Make sure to provide some support for the vine, such as a trellis, fence or arbor. In colder climates, this plant can be grown in a pot indoors and brought out onto the patio or balcony during the warmer months. When growing outdoors in cooler climates, ensure that the plant is protected from any drops in temperature and bring it inside to a warm spot before temperatures drop in autumn.

When caring for any Philodendron, regular fertilization is important to keep them vigorous. Use a diluted liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. In the winter, when growth is slower and the plant is not in a growing cycle, fertilizer can be applied every four weeks or so.

When growing this plant in pot, make sure the pot has good drainage and place it in a place that receives indirect sunlight. Avoid exposing the plant to direct sunlight as this can scorch the leaves and damage the plant. Water when the top of the soil feels dry to the touch, but keep the soil consistently moist. In a colder climate, allow the soil to dry out a bit more between waterings.

The Blushing Philodendron is a showstopper of a plant. With its glossy foliage and pink flowers, it is sure to make any room or garden feel vibrant and inviting. By following the proper care instructions, this plant can thrive indoors or outdoors, in warm or cold climates. All it needs is regular watering, fertilization and protection from strong sunlight.

This special cactus grows in tropical rainforests and has large wide meaty leaves. The flower is huge, white, fragrant, and nocturnal. Blooms at night hours, hence the name. One of the most exotic indoor plants. The plant is common around Veracruz, Mexico, a coastal area that borders the Gulf of Mexico. In this area, the weather is extremely humid, and the temperatures vary quite broadly, from 60 to 120 F, with a rainy season that lasts from May to October.

Queen of the Night is a very popular and yet mysterious plant. The flowers open once a year after sunset for one night. However the flowering period can last a month or two during the warm season. So each flower lasts only one night, but there will be more flowers to come! In the Nature, Queen of the Night grows on trees in the jungles of Central and South America. It is very easy to grow as an indoor plant in colder climates. In tropical and subtropical areas, grown outside in hanging baskets.

If grown from cutting, it may take 2-3 years until the plant starts blooming.

Propagation Methods: by dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets); leaf cuttings, herbaceous stem cuttings.

Synonyms: Epiphyllum latifrons, Phyllocactus acuminatus, Epiphyllum acuminatum, Epiphyllum grande, Phyllocactus latifrons, Cereus latifrons, Phyllocactus oxypetalus, Cereus oxypetalus, Phyllocactus grandis.

Taxus baccata, commonly known as English Yew, is a small tree that can be used for bonsai and can grow up to 10 to 20 feet tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and needs regular water for optimum health. It can also survive moderate water, however, it is not drought tolerant. The mature plant is cold hardy and can withstand temperatures up to 30 degrees Fahrenheit for short periods of time. Taxus baccata typically grows in USDA Zone 5 - 7.

This plant is excellent for use in ornamental horticulture because of its dense dark green foliage, and its ability to adapt to severe pruning. It is remarkable for its formal hedges and topiary and can develop shapes that are very complicated.

When growing Taxus baccata in pots, make sure to use high-quality potting soil, and ensure that the potted plant is given ample amount of water and is kept from extreme weather conditions. Watering schedules should be adjusted according to the season. Potted plants in cooler regions should be moved indoors during winter to protect them from extreme cold.

Taxus baccata is toxic, so care should be taken in handling and pruning.

Unusual zinger-looking perennial with dark green foliage with arching stems. Heads of dark electric-blue flowers top tall, jointed stems with glossy heavy leaves faintly banded silver and toned purplish-blue beneath. It blooms continually with clusters of sky blue flowers that droop in a pendant fashion from each stem. Rare color for tropics! This plant is well suited for partially shaded landscapes to provide an exotic tropical look and as a patio pot plant.

An attractive species with slender leaves and a graceful semi-pendant spike of vivid red berries. Slender, deep green leather leaves form a loose upright rosette about 18in tall. An interesting species that in nature has a close relationship with ants. According to Benzing, the seeds resemble the pupae of ants, and are collected by arboreal ant species and placed in the nest where they germinate. Self pollinating, and fruits regularly. Beautiful strings of red seeds hang from the plant most of the year. Grows in shade.

Spires of pure white flowers rise above the dark green foliage with periods of heavy bloom that almost engulf the plant. The 1" flowers are comprised of a pure white calyx and a protruding white bloom. Each inflorescence can reach 4" or more and last for a week. Hardy Zone 10 and higher. Partial sun to shade, grows to 3' in container, minimum temperature 55°, everbloomer. Perfect houseplant!