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What flower is perfect for coastal gardens

Iris Neomarica caerulea

🏖 What flower is perfect for coastal gardens
  • 💙 Neomarica caerulea - Iris is a graceful gem with a royal twist!
  • 💙 The variety Regina, discovered in Brazil lounging by the ocean, was introduced by plant enthusiast Sid Gardino, who named it after his wife, Regina - talk about romance!
  • 💙 This beauty thrives in shady spots and sandy soil, making it perfect for gardens near the coast, thanks to its salt tolerance.
  • 💙 With its elegant blue-violet blooms and sword-like leaves, Iris Regina adds a splash of tropical charm to your garden, all while asking for very little in return. It's the kind of plant that makes your garden look fabulous without breaking a sweat!


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Ponytail Palm - The Quirky Plant with a Big Personality!

Beaucarnea recurvata, Ponytail Palm, Elephant-Foot Tree, or Nolina

🦄 Ponytail Palm - The Quirky Plant with a Big Personality!
  • 🌴 Beaucarnea recurvata, also known as the Ponytail Palm, Elephant-Foot Tree, or Nolina, is the ultimate low-maintenance showstopper!
  • 🌴 With its swollen, bottle-like base (for storing water) and long, flowing, ribbon-like leaves, it looks like a palm but behaves like a succulent.
  • 🌴 This adorable plant thrives on neglect, tolerating drought and even a bit of frost - making it a carefree plant.
  • 🌴 Cute or quirky, it can be grown in a pot as a showy bonsai with a large caudex.


Put ❤️ for cute and 🔥 for quirky!

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Spooktacular Halloween Sale!

Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant

Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant

😮 Spooktacular Halloween Sale!
  • 😀 Halloween is creeping in, and it's time to treat your garden to some tropical magic! No tricks - just bold, exotic beauties ready to boo-st your outdoor space. Our plants have flourished all summer, growing large and vibrant, and are now ready to keep your garden bursting with life year-round.
  • 😀 Don't let these deals disappear into the night - offer ends November 1! To save 10% on your order, use code:

  • 💸 Halloween24 💸


    • Min order $100, excluding S/H. Exp. 11-1-24


📸 Clinacanthus nutans - Snake plant 🐍

Celebrate Halloween with this exotic Thai plant that marries beauty and folklore!
Its striking blooms resemble the open mouths of snakes, adding a mysterious allure to your garden. Traditionally used in Thailand for snake bite relief, this captivating specimen not only enhances your space but also sparks conversation among guests. Don't miss the chance to impress with this enchanting plant during the spooky season!

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The King of all Anthuriums

King Anthurium - Anthurium veitchii

👑 The King of all Anthuriums
  • 👑 Anthurium veitchii isn't called the "King" for nothing! This majestic houseplant shows off long, rippling leaves that can stretch up to 3 feet, starting with a heart-shaped base -because even royalty has a soft side!
  • 👑 Its glossy, textured foliage gives your space instant jungle vibes, making it a standout in any room. Low-maintenance and full of personality, the King Anthurium brings a regal flair to your plant collection.
  • 👑 Just give it bright, indirect light, and watch this leafy monarch rule your home with elegance!


🛒 Get your own King Anthurium

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How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!

Iresine, Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard

Iresine, Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard

How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!
🍀 How to make perfect ground cover: this colorful house plant thrives outdoors!
  • ✳️ Did you know that there is a showy houseplant that makes an excellent ground cover in southern gardens?
  • ✳️ The Iresine, also known as Beefsteak Plant or Chicken Gizzard, is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall. It showcases bright mauve, or variegated puckered foliage that adds a pop of color to any space.
  • ✳️ Perfect for both indoor gardening and warm climate gardens, it thrives in both shady or full sun areas and requires regular water when actively growing, with moderate watering afterward.
  • ✳️ Its striking "Blood Leaf" features purplish-red, oval-shaped leaves with notched tips on vibrant red-maroon stems, forming dense, bushy clumps. It grows fast and spreads fast, making a perfect ground cover.
  • ✳️ You'll find delightful varieties: the traditional Iresine herbstii Acuminata, with its sharply pointed blood-red leaves, and Iresine Aureo-Reticulata, or "Chicken Gizzard Plant," boasting bright yellow-veined, apple-green rounded leaves. And don't miss the Confetti variety, with its leaves sprinkled in green, red, and yellow!
  • ✳️ Whether used indoors or as a ground cover outdoors, Iresine is a colorful choice that deserves a spot in every garden!


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Ever tried Balsam Busy Lizzie?

Impatiens repens â€" Balsam, Busy Lizzie

💡 Ever tried Balsam Busy Lizzie?
  • 💛 Impatiens repens – Balsam, Busy Lizzie, is the cheerful little cousin of the well-known Impatiens! What sets this one apart?
  • 💛 Its showy yellow flowers, very small leaves, and compact, dwarf growth habit make it perfect for hanging baskets or as a delightful houseplant.
  • 💛 If you're a fan of Impatiens, you'll love how this unique species brightens up any space with its charming, sunny blooms. It's small, it's bold, and it's a must-have for plant lovers!


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What is the prettiest flower for shade?

Spathoglottis Tropical Punch - Sorbet Ground Orchid

⚜️ What is the prettiest flower for shade?

❗️ Ground orchids grow in regular garden soil instead of in the air on tree branches, come in many colors and shapes, bloom in sun or shade and are very easy to grow!

🎥 Spathoglottis Tropical Punch - Sorbet Ground Orchid

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📱 Watch YouTube video: Ground Orchids

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When does Champaka tree start blooming?

Joy Perfume tree (Magnolia champaca) flowers

☀️ When does Champaka tree start blooming?
  • 🏵 Champaka, or Joy Perfume tree (Magnolia champaca) blooms in and off year around. This year it's the third time we see our trees with flowers.
  • 🏵 The flowers are used to make the world's most expensive perfume 'Joy' and smell like fruity bubble gum... you can't stop sticking your nose in this flower!


🎥 Yellow Champaka in bloom. This tree is 3 years old.

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🛒 Shop Champaka - Joy Perfume Tree

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Does it really taste like Lemon drops?

Garcinia edulis - Lemon Drop Mangosteen, Madrono

Garcinia edulis - Lemon Drop Mangosteen, Madrono

🍋 Does it really taste like Lemon drops?
  • 🟡 Looking for a fun, tropical addition to your small garden or patio? Garcinia edulis - Lemon Drop Mangosteen, Madrono - might just be the perfect fit!
  • 🟡 Lemon Drop Mangosteen is a small, very slow growing tree that brings both beauty and deliciousness to your rare fruit collection.
  • 🟡 The tree is a compact, evergreen gem with glossy green leaves that look great year-round.
  • 🟡 Its small, bright yellow-orange fruits are about the size of a golf ball, with translucent white pulp inside. The taste? A refreshing burst of sweet and sour - like a lemony tropical candy!
  • 🟡 These little fruits are not only great for snacking fresh but also make awesome juices, jams, or desserts.
  • 🟡 The tree is pretty low-maintenance - just give it some sun and water, and it's happy. Great for containers.


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How to add a splash of tropical flair to your plant collection

Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Spike

Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Spike

Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Spike

Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Spike

😍 How to add a splash of tropical flair to your plant collection
  • 🟠 Medinilla scortechinii - Orange Spike! Not everyone knows about this rare exotic Medinilla that comes in a vibrant orange, making it a rare gem for your garden or home!
  • 🟠 This little shrub grows only 1 to 2 feet, with a charming, low-spreading growth habit. Its dark green, leathery leaves provide a stunning backdrop for the eye-catching bright orange stalks and panicles that bloom like tropical coral branches. Talk about a showstopper!
  • 🟠 Perfect as a semi-terrestrial or epiphytic shrub, the Orange Spike thrives in moist, semi-shaded conditions - think bright filtered light or light shade. Just remember to keep the soil well-drained and slightly moist; nobody likes soggy roots.
  • 🟠 Whether you're looking for a potted plant or a new indoor companion, Medinilla scortechinii makes for an excellent houseplant or decorative piece. Bring home this tropical wonder and watch it brighten your space with its dazzling orange blooms!


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