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Wild Medlar. This is a deciduous shrub or small tree, one of South Africa popular fruits, and can be enjoyed while walking. The fruit is almost round, glossy dark green when young and changing to a light brown when ripe. This lovely little tree is considered to possess evil powers and not even the wood should be used for making fire. It is believed that it could cause cattle to bear only male offspring. Despite this, the plant is used extensively. The word infausta (Latin) means unlucky, referring to the magical properties it is believed to have. The plant is a hardy and drought resistant, can withstand moderate cold. It is rarely cultivated in the trade.

Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean, French Vanilla, Vanilla Orchid. Make your own vanilla! Fast growing, providing right conditions for orchids. Bright filtered light, high humidity.
Watch video: How to produce my own Vanilla? Secrets of Vanilla pollination.

Vanilla Tahitensis is a cross between Vanilla planifolia and Vanilla odorata. These vanilla beans are generally shorter, however they contain a much higher oil and water content than Vanilla planifolia.
Fast growing, providing right conditions for orchids. Bright filtered light, high humidity.
Vanilla Bean, French Vanilla, Vanilla Orchid. Make your own vanilla!
Watch video: How to produce my own Vanilla? Secrets of Vanilla pollination.

Very rare, collectible 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.
See the Video of the original specimen.

Blossom tree, Cape Lilac. A beautiful fast-growing tree from S. Africa, beautiful in flower and has an attractive growth form.
Virgilia oroboides is a hardy, evergreen beautiful tree with smooth, silver-grey bark. It has feathery, grey-green, Acacia-like leaves. The scented pea-like flowers are pink, and, when the tree is in full flush it is a sight to behold. The flowers are rich in nectar and attract many insects and birds. The tree is compact, fits small yards.

This is a well developed cutting that is easy to root in a well-drained soil. Keep in in bright shade and keep soil slightly moist. The cutting can be grown as regular orchid, using orchid mix, or planted in very light well-drained potting mix. Fast growing, providing right conditions for orchids. Bright filtered light, high humidity.
Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean, French Vanilla, Vanilla Orchid. Make your own vanilla!
Watch video: How to produce my own Vanilla? Secrets of Vanilla pollination.