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Beautiful small shrub, can be used as a ground cover. Bright orange to brick red tubular flowers year round are very showy.

Rheedia edulis, Lemon Drop Mangosteen, Cherry Mangosteen. Looking for a fun, tropical addition to your small garden or patio? Garcinia edulis might just be the perfect fit!
Known as Lemon Drop Mangosteen or Madrono, this small, very slow growing tree 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. Plus, the tree is pretty low-maintenance - just give it some sun and water, and it's happy.

Achacha, Achachairu. Small, prolifically-fruiting tree related to the Mangosteen. The taste is described as both bitter and sweet and is somewhat reminiscent of lemonade. The rather tough, bitter rind can be split open with a knife or with the teeth, and the edible part of the fruit sucked off the seed. The Achacha is in season from December to mid-March.
The small tree with a pyramidal canopy is prolifically-fruiting. It grows in the southern part of the Amazon basin in the central area of Bolivia. Achachas are tangy and refreshing with a delicate subtle sweetness, a fine balance between sweetness and acidity, producing an unusual taste sensation. Fruit should be picked mature as it does not ripen further on storage. In addition to having a great flavor, Achacha fruit has more flesh relative to its weight, when compared to the renowned purple mangosteen. Its rind is also palatable and easily utilized for beverages. The Bolivian name of the fruit is Achachairu and translated means honey kiss in Guarani language. Nutritionally, Achachas are valuable source of vitamin C and folate, as well as potassium, riboflaving and antioxidants.
Easy to grow in south Florida and must have for every tropical fruit lover. Grows well in a container.

Pick up only, pre-order by request. Contact us for availability. We have only a few plants in our personal collection that we can share.
The plants are well established, 10-12" tall, with several leaves. Ready to step up in next size container.
Mangosteen. This delicious fruit has a thick, dark-red skin, inside which are creamy white segments with a sweet, slightly tart flavor. Purported by many who have had the luxury of tasting it as being the best tasting fruit in the world.

Glory bush, Quaresmeira. Large shrub or small tree with branching habit and huge velvet fuzzy leaves up to 10" in diameter, nice to touch, tend to turn orange/red at the lower part of the trunk. Spikes of purple flowers. A striking plant! Can be grown in both sun or shade. In shade the leaves grow up to 1 ft in diameter.

Golden Penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus) is one of Australia's most spectacular yet hardest-to-find flowering trees. Its dazzling clusters of fragrant golden flowers resemble miniature fireworks, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds for months during the cooler season. New foliage emerges rich copper-red before maturing to glossy green, adding color even when the tree isn't in bloom. Naturally compact with an attractive upright habit, Golden Penda is perfect for containers, patios, and small gardens, and responds beautifully to pruning. Even more impressive, it can begin flowering at a very young age under warm conditions. Easy to grow in frost-free climates and surprisingly resilient once established, this rare Australian beauty is sure to become the centerpiece of your tropical garden.

Dwarf Golden Tabebuia. A sparse crowned small to medium tree with large heads of golden yellow flowers which may open over a period of a few weeks. This tabebuia is a good choice for a small garden or potting culture.

Golden Penda - outstanding small tree with golden flowers that have sweet fragrance! Blooming size. Very rare species.
Everblooming and stays evergreen! Tolerates poor soils and drought too. Provide regular water to establish quicker.

A fiery burst of color, Crocosmia is perfect for borders, flower beds, and rock gardens. This easy-to-grow perennial boasts sword-like leaves and arching spikes of vivid red, orange, and golden blooms in summer, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Resilient and long-lasting, it thrives in full sun to semi-shade and well-drained soil. Crocosmia adds drama, movement, and a tropical touch to your garden! In colder climates, grow in pots and protect corms in winter. With minimal care, this plant delivers breathtaking color and pollinator activity season after season! Drought tolerant, great for xeriscaping.

Spice Turmeric, Longevity Spice, Indian Saffron, Tumeric. Turmeric powder might well be the healthiest spice on Earth. Made by grinding the dried root of the Curcuma longa plant, this ancient superfood and key ingredient in curry powder has been used by Indian Ayurvedic healers for centuries. In recent years, also the scientific community has begun to show interest in the potential health benefits of the turmeric root. Turmeric can be consumed in its original powdered form through culinary additions to other foods.
This plant is deciduous through winter-spring.

Red Siam Tulip, rare hybrid. This plant produces an excellent cut flower last up to about 14 days. If placed in a slightly shaded position, flower on the plant can remain for up to 3 months.

A new hybrid from Thailand with Golden-and-Orange inflorescence.
This plant produces an excellent cut flower last up to about 14 days. If placed in a slightly shaded position, flower on the plant can remain for up to 3 months.

Imbe, Lowveld Mangosteen. An evergreen slow growing small tree with interesting branching pattern, oddly shaped growth habit. The fruits are produced in profusion and are edible, having a refreshing acid-sweet flesh. In Mozambique the fruit is used to prepare a pleasant alcoholic beverage.