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Amorphophallus konjac is one of the largest flowers, a perennial exotic Asian plant. It grows a single, elongated center called a corm and a single large leaf that wraps around it. The corm is the part of the plant that is used, as well as its tuber, which is commonly called the konnyaku potato. It is one of the most exotic, bizarre flowers. Can be easily grown in a pot as a house plant. The single leaf dormant in winter, then in spring the plant shoots out a fantastic flower. See picture of a flowering plant.
This plant is dormant from Fall through Winter, shipped as tuber, keep on dry side until it grows back its leaves in Spring.

BETA is the workhorse of mid-season avocados. The tree has a rounded dense canopy, and it consistently puts out 200-300 bushels per acre. Fruits are 1-1.5lbs. Season is from July - September.
See about successful growing in cold climate.

The Vivid Red Cherry Miniature Azalea is a very cold hardy, compact, evergreen beauty that brings a burst of color to your garden throughout the year. With clusters of rich, cherry-red ruffled blooms, this azalea creates a stunning display in spring and fall. It thrives in partial shade, making it perfect for planting beneath oak or pine trees, or along shady walkways and driveways. This semi-dwarf variety grows to 2-3 feet tall and wide, maintaining a neat, upright form that requires minimal trimming.
Best planted in well-drained, acidic soil with high organic matter content, it appreciates regular watering, especially in extreme heat. Fertilize on regular basis to promote healthy growth and vibrant blooms. Vivid Azalea is ideal for use as a low-growing hedge, accent, or screen, and its shallow, non-aggressive root system makes it a great choice for tight spaces. Its glossy, dark green foliage remains evergreen, offering year-round interest even when it's not in bloom.
Prune back in late spring to maintain its shape and encourage branching, leading to more blooms. This variety, sometimes known as Azalea Amagasa Vivid Red Flowering Satsuki Azalea, is one of our favorites for adding vibrant, multi-season color to any garden.

Grafted Black Sapote, Chocolate Pudding Fruit, Black/Chocolate Persimmon. One of the most exotic tropical fruit, sweet black pulp tastes like chocolate pudding. Cold tolerant to light freeze, flood tolerant. Fast growing tree, heavy producer. Grafted trees will start fruiting this year or next year.

A dwarf ginger that is hard to find, but well worth it. Intermittently throughout the year, bright golden-orange cones will appear above the glossy dark green, maroon stems. Individual flowers will open and last for a period of about two weeks during each bloom cycle. Has a very upright growth habit. An excellent indoor plant, it should be kept out of direct sunlight as this will scorch the leaves, and should be kept in a container even outdoors, as they are very cold-tender and must be brought inside in the fall. When repotting, take care that only the roots are burried in the soil or potting medium, as it is a bit of an epiphyte (air plant) and the rhyzome must remain above ground level.

Hilo Beauty is a gorgeous, ornamental, evergreen perennial plant with unique black stems with a bluish hue and lovely variegated large leaves. True to its tropical roots, Hilo Beauty is named after an island in Hawaii. It has wide, elephant ear leaves that look camouflaged. Contrasted with deep green leaves, smooth edges, and chartreuse pops of color, this stunner adds the wow factor to any collection.
You might see this plant called an Alocasia

Golden Buddha, features warm golden yellow petals with delicate touches of pink at the edges. The layered petals create a full, lush appearance, resembling the graceful curves of a lotus flower. With its rich colors and elegant structure, this flower is a serene and beautiful addition to your garden, embodying a sense of calm and tranquility.
See picture of caudex size.

Lignum Vitae, Tree of Life, Gaiac tree. This tree is sometimes referred to as the "tree of life" because of its many uses. Abundant flowers range in color from purple to blue, it is the national flower of Jamaica. Rare and slow growing small tree, hard to propagate.

NEW release! Ugly Betty - awesome mango, great sweet flavor, and fruit is real ugly! Delicious, with rich aroma of the basic essence of mango. The color is yellow, pink and red. Slightly mis-shaped at the top - hence the name. Ripening: June-July. Fruit size: 1 - 1.5 lbs.
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Ugly Betty - awesome mango, great sweet flavor, and fruit is real ugly! Delicious, with rich aroma of the basic essence of mango. The color is yellow, pink and red. Slightly mis-shaped at the top - hence the name. Ripening: June-July. Fruit size: 1 - 1.5 lbs.
See more info about Mango varieties.

Ugly Betty - awesome mango, great sweet flavor, and fruit is real ugly! Delicious, with rich aroma of the basic essence of mango. The color is yellow, pink and red. Slightly mis-shaped at the top - hence the name. Ripening: June-July. Fruit size: 1 - 1.5 lbs.
See more info about Mango varieties.

NEW release! Ugly Betty - awesome mango, great sweet flavor, and fruit is real ugly! Delicious, with rich aroma of the basic essence of mango. The color is yellow, pink and red. Slightly mis-shaped at the top - hence the name. Ripening: June-July. Fruit size: 1 - 1.5 lbs.
See more info about Mango varieties.

Amarilla (sometimes called Kirin) is a cultivated selection with bright yellow skin and juicy white flesh, bred for consistent size and sweetness, smoother than standard. Amarilla is a Spanish common name literally meaning "yellow pitahaya". It is sweet, aromatic, less tang than red/white types. Smallest dragon fruit, late to ripen, fewer but very sweet fruit. All yellow types are smaller in size than red or white dragon fruits, but they consistently win for flavor - crisp, honey-sweet, and aromatic.
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Red Pitaya, Dragon Fruit. Self-fruiting variety, red outside and red inside - the most delicious variety. Very fast-growing.
Pitaya is a highly prized, vining, fruit bearing cactus is terrestrial/epiphytic plant which is extremely unusual. It's fleshy stems reach up to 30ft. long, climbing onto walls or over trees using aerial roots. Magnificent flowers, stunningly beautiful fruit with an intense color, curious shape, and a delicious taste. The night blooming white flowers can be up to 14 inches in length.
The fruit is most often eaten chilled and cut in half so the flesh may be spooned out. The juice is used in frozen drinks and it is in a new Tropicana Twister flavor. It is a must have for any collector or gardener with the flair for the unusual.

Bloody Mary Dragon Fruit. This variety is very similar in size, color, and taste to Red Jaina. It is not quite as prolific of a producer, but it is nearly indistinguishable beyond that fact. It also needs to be cross pollinated to set fruit.

Colombiana (also referred to as Yellow Dragon) is a notable cultivar of S. megalanthus, prized for its intensely sweet flavor (Brix=21) and spiny yellow skin. Distinctive small oblong shape. Improved selection with consistent size and sweetness, improved yellow-skinned strain, sometimes overlapping with Palora. Extra sweet, juicy, tropical, often rated best flavor.
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Cosmic Charlie is an excellent self fertile fruit. Like most of the magenta fleshed varieties it has a superb grape, kiwi-like flavor. The fruit are medium to large weighing 0.75-1.25 lbs. This variety would be best chilled and eaten out of hand or used as a garnish.

This is a truly wonderful variety of a Dragon fruit, a red fleshed dwarf (very different from others) distributed as a cultivar under the name "Costa Rican Sunset", however, it is likely an unpublished species. It is very compact, grows more like a small shrub, and really doesn

Red Pitaya with white flesh. David Bowie is a slender white variety that has a sweet and tangy flavor that is somewhat lemony. The fruit are medium to large weighing up to a pound. This variety is best eaten fresh, but it would be good for juicing or garnishing as well. It is variety is self pollinating.
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Delight is a seedling selection made by the California Rare Fruit Growers. It is a medium to large fruit typically weighing 0.75-1.0 lb. The pulp is sweet with a smooth texture and unique pink hue. It is self pollinating, and it will set fruit without hand pollination.

Flavor of the magenta-fleshed fruits is very well balanced, a perfect blend of sweet and tart. Named in honor of the breeder, Edgar Valdivia. Considered by many to be the best tasting Dragonfruit in the world. Once the vine matures at 4-5' tall, it begins flowering and fruiting. Fruit ripens four to five weeks after flowering and you can expect successive harvests throughout the summer and fall season.

Eureka Red Dragon Fruit is a large self pollinating red flesh fruit, originally from Nicaragua. It is most similar to Natural Mystic

Golden Dragon is a cultivated selection with bright yellow skin and juicy white flesh, sweet, aromatic, less tang than red/white types. Selected for uniform size and sweetness. All yellow types are smaller in size than red or white dragon fruits, but they consistently win for flavor - crisp, honey-sweet, and aromatic.
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Halleys Comet is a hybrid of a white fleshed and red fleshed fruit. It is incredibly large, typically weighing 1.5-2.0 lbs. The fruit is slightly more rounded than the Physical Graffiti, and the fins are more abbreviated. In all other respects they are nearly identical.
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Hana dragon fruit is a rare and distinctive variety known for its rapid growth, unique appearance, and exceptional flavor. Originating from the island of Maui, Hawaii, specifically along the scenic Hana Highway, this variety stands out among dragon fruits.
Hana is one of the fastest-growing dragon fruit varieties, capable of growing over 6 feet per year. From cutting to fruiting, it can take as little as 14 months, making it one of the quickest to bear fruit. The plant features thinner stems adorned with long thorns, distinguishing it from other Hylocereus species.
Hana is self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit without the need for cross-pollination. Additionally, it serves as an excellent source of pollen for other dragon fruit varieties.
The flowers are unique, with a typical white fading to a soft pink base. They emit a sweet fragrance when blooming during nighttime.
The fruit is relatively small, with some weighing over a pound, pink with greenish tips. Flesh is white with black seeds. Flavor is described as a sweet melon with a floral or rosy aftertaste.
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