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6258 Vanilla dilloniana - Leafless Vanilla Orchid

Per pack: 6 large seeds

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$7.00

Vanilla dilloniana - Leafless Vanilla Orchid

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Vine or creeper Shade Semi-shade Epiphyte Moderate water White/off-white flowers Spice or herb Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Very rare, collectible and extinct species! This plant propagated at TopTropicals nursery from Robert Riefer's unique specimen, the biggest potted specimen in the World grown in 100 gal pot, originated in 1927, awarded in 2011 with CHM certificate of Horticultural Merit by American Orchid Society. Leafless Vanilla Orchid is amazing exotic vanilla that forms a multi-branched, leafless vine reaching lengths up to 15 ft. The light green flowers are similar to Vanilla barbellata but the petals and sepals are longer and the fluted lip is a deep reddish-purple with a yellow crest. Vanilla dilloniana is distributed throughout the West Indies and had been reported on the banks of the Miami River in South Florida.
Vanilla dilloniana is a very rare species and considered vulnerable, endangered across its range. Pieces of plants from the original colony have been shared and may be found in local collections.
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Grown in 4-6" pot

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Vanilla planifolia - Bourbon Vanilla Bean, 4" pot

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2835 Vanilla planifolia - Bourbon Vanilla Bean, 4" pot

Vine or creeper Semi-shade Regular water Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Spice or herb Edible

Bourbon Vanilla Bean, 4" pot. Fast growing, providing right conditions for orchids. Bright filtered light, high humidity.
Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean, French Vanilla, Vanilla Orchid. Make your own vanilla!

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Vanilla planifolia - Bourbon Vanilla Bean, 6" pot

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2050 Vanilla planifolia - Bourbon Vanilla Bean, 6" pot

Vine or creeper Semi-shade Regular water Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Spice or herb Edible

Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean, French Vanilla, Vanilla Orchid. Make your own vanilla! Fast growing, providing right conditions for orchids. Bright filtered light, high humidity.

5647 Vernonia fulta - Tropical Aster, Ironweed, Bitterleaf

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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

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Vernonia fulta - Tropical Aster, Ironweed, Bitterleaf

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Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water Blue/lavender/purple flowers Spice or herb Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Tropical Aster, Ironweed, Bitterleaf. Vernonia is known for having intense purple flowers. The genus is named for the English botanist William Vernon. Common names include bitterleaf, ewuro, ndole and onugbu. They are common in most West African and Central African countries. They are one of the most widely consumed leaf vegetables of Cameroon, where they are a key ingredient of Ndolé. The leaves have a sweet and bitter taste. They are sold fresh or dried, and are a typical ingredient in egusi soup.
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Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster

4799 Viburnum odoratissimum - Sweet viburnum

Grown in 6"/ 1 gal pot

3 plants in stock

$27.00

Viburnum odoratissimum - Sweet viburnum

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Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water White/off-white flowers Fragrant

Viburnum odoratissimum is native to Asia. Tiny white flowers are held in great panicles in spring and are pleasingly fragrant. Berries are drupes that turn from red to black and are attractive to birds. Full sun to light. Tolerates moderate shade, but may become scraggly under low light conditions. It is one of the most gratifying shrubs to use as a hedge, because of its fast rate of growth and the beautiful springtime fragrance. It's beautiful, versatile and rarely bothered by pests or disease.
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Pink N Good Daily Plant Food - Flower Booster
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4177 Vigna caracalla (Phaseolus caracalla) - Fragrant Snail vine

Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

3 plants in stock

$27.00

Vigna caracalla (Phaseolus caracalla) - Fragrant Snail vine

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Vine or creeper Full sun Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Fragrant variety of Snail vine. Fragrance is very strong, jasmine like!
An outstanding and exotic looking, fast growing vine that produces masses of fragrant, curious shape, snail-like looking flowers carried in bold clusters.
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5849 Vigna speciosa - Snail Vine

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

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Vigna speciosa - Snail Vine

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Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Snail Vine. An outstanding and exotic looking, fast growing vine that produces masses of fragrant flowers carried in bold clusters around strong 6" - 8" stems. The large, spiraling flowers are extremely attractive and create an on-going display all summer long. The flowers show up especially well set against the handsome mid-green foliage. This rare and unusual vine is ideal grown over a fence, trellis or arbor and can be used over lattice work to create shade for a deck or patio. It can even be grown in containers over a support. The most out-standing and floriferous member of this family. The flowers are quite fragrant and are mostly pollinated by ants - if you have no ants, you'll have no pods and therefore no seeds. Also called "Phaseolus giganteus" (a horticultural name)
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4314 Virgilia divaricata - seeds

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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

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Virgilia divaricata - seeds

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Can be used for bonsai Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Pink flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Blossom tree, Cape Lilac. Virgilia divaricata and V. oroboides are very similar and are often confused with each other. V. divaricata has 5-9 pairs of leaflets plus a terminal one, whereas V. oroboides has 6-12 pairs of leaflets plus the terminal leaflet.

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4211 Virgilia oroboides - seeds

Per pack: 6 seeds

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$6.00

Virgilia oroboides - seeds

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Can be used for bonsai Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers Fragrant

Blossom tree, Cape Lilac. A beautiful tree from S. Africa, suitable for both the domestic garden and big landscapes. It is fast-growing, beautiful in flower and has an attractive growth form. The flowers are rich in nectar and attract many insects and birds.
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RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-S - Seeds and cuttings booster
Myco Mix - pro-mix with Mycorrhiza
Baby-Plant Food - Seedlings and Cuttings Booster

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6081 Vitex agnus castus - Chaste Shoal Creek

Per pack: 6 seeds

2 Packs in stock

$7.00

Vitex agnus castus - Chaste Shoal Creek

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Can be used for bonsai Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water White/off-white flowers Blue/lavender/purple flowers Fragrant Spice or herb Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Chaste tree carries several sacred names, which more or less directly refer to its reputation as an aphrodisiac. In ancient Greece, the tree was called hagnos chaste, which apparently the early Christians confused with Latin agnus lamb, the Christian symbol of purity. Under the name agnus castus chaste lamb, the plants was often used among Christian monks as a help against the evils of the more fleshy desires. The chaste tree is a beautiful little deciduous tree or large shrub with a showy summertime flower display. When it's blooming, due to the similarity of the flowers, the chaste tree is sometimes mistaken for Butterfly Bush (Buddleja). The chaste tree is a sprawling plant that grows 10-20 ft and about as wide. Branched flower clusters are produced on new wood in late spring and early summer in a great flush that makes the tree look like a hazy purple cloud. Flowers are followed by a fleshy fruit that contains four seeds that are sometimes used as seasoning, similar to black pepper. Easy to grow in almost any soil that has good drainage! Even tolerant of salt drift.
It has high medicinal value in herbal remedies for female health.
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Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster