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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.
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Adenium Beauty is a delicate and expressive desert rose with soft, romantic coloring. The large double flower opens in creamy white and blush tones, while the outer petals are splashed with vivid pink streaks that look almost hand-painted.
The petals are heavily ruffled and layered, forming a full rosette that spirals toward the center. A warm peach tint appears deep in the throat of the bloom, adding depth and a gentle glow to the flower.
The contrast between the pale base color and the bright pink brushstrokes makes every bloom slightly different, giving the plant a lively, artistic look. Adenium Beauty is one of those varieties that naturally draws the eye, with flowers that appear almost like delicate porcelain painted with watercolor.

Talab Phet (Talab Petch). This striking flower features a crisp starburst pattern of white and pink, with deep rose-colored edges sharply outlining each petal. The tightly layered, pointed petals give the bloom a sculpted, geometric look that's both bold and elegant. Talab Petch stands out for its clean lines and vivid contrast.

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.

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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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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Tropic Beauty is a reliable low-chill peach bred for warm climates like Florida, performing well in Zones 9-10. It requires only about 150 chill hours, making it a dependable producer even after mild winters.
The fruit is medium-sized with striking purple-red skin and yellow-orange flesh inside. Flavor is excellent - sweet, juicy, and classic peach. It ripens early, typically around mid-May, giving you one of the first fresh fruits of the season.
This variety is self-pollinating, so a single tree will produce fruit. The tree is vigorous and productive, and benefits from regular pruning to maintain shape and encourage strong harvests. In spring, it also adds ornamental value with soft pink blossoms.
Grafted trees ensure earlier fruiting and consistent quality.
A great choice if you want real peaches in a subtropical garden - easy to grow, early to fruit, and very rewarding.

Low-chill Peach. Needs only 200 chill hours. Red-yellow skin with very sweet non-melting yellow flesh. Ripens mid-May. Self-pollinating.

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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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.

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.

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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Self-pollinating variety. This is a medium to large size white flesh fruit. The pulp is sweet and flavorful with fruits weighing up to a pound. The pulp is sweet and tangy. It is named for a lake in Guatemala that lies high among Central American volcanoes.

Mac Edwin is a new dragon fruit variety from Puerto Rico. It produces medium-sized fruit with a pinkish-red skin and flesh. The taste is described as mildly citrusy and not too sweet, making it ideal for those who prefer a less sugary flavor. This variety is known for its vigorous, fast-growing nature and is self-fruiting, meaning it doesn't require cross-pollination.
Pitaya, the fruit-bearing cactus, is a remarkable plant. It can grow up to 30 feet long, climbing over trees or walls with its aerial roots. The plant blooms stunning white flowers, some reaching up to 14 inches in length, and produces vibrant, uniquely shaped fruit with an intense color and delicious taste.
The fruit is typically eaten chilled, cut in half to scoop out the flesh, and is also used in frozen drinks, including a new Tropicana Twister flavor. Mac Edwin is a must-have for any collector or gardener who appreciates the unusual and beautiful.
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Makisupa is an excellent magenta fleshed fruit with a sweet yet slightly astringent taste. The fruit is attractive having short green fins spindled around the pink surface of the fruit. They are medium to large weighing up to one pound, and this variety is self pollinating.