Hot and dry spot

Instant 5% off orders over $100 and 10% off orders over $200
Number of items: 101   
Next page
   Go to page:  2 3 4 5 

Adansonia digitata - Baobab Tree

Big tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersOrnamental foliageEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Baobab. The massive, usually squat cylindrical trunk...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster

See picture of a mature tree

Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$49.95

Alyogyne huegelii - Blue Hibiscus

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Blue Hibiscus. Bright blue to purplish flowers. Drought...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$39.95

Asclepias curassavica - Red Milkweed, Butterfly Weed

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersIrritatingAttracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Butterfly weed - great butterfly attractor! Drought...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
1 plant in stock
Last one
$29.95

Bauhinia grandidieri - Dwarf Blue Orchid Tree

Can be used for bonsaiSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterDry conditionsBlue, lavender, purple flowers

Bauhinia grandidieri, Dwarf Blue Orchid Tree - a very...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
9 plants in stock
$59.95

Bauhinia x tomentosa var. Natalie - Natal Orchid Tree

Can be used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunSemi-shadeDry conditionsWhite, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersDeciduous plant

RARE COLLECTIBLE VARIETY, the very first offering...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
2 plants in stock
$49.95

Beaucarnea recurvata - Pony Tail

CaudexCan be used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsPalm or palm-like

Ponytail palm, Pony Tail, bottle palm, nolina, elephant-foot...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Bolusanthus speciosus - Tree Wisteria

Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Tree Wisteria, Vanwykshout, Mogaba. This decorative,...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Buy together promotion:
500 ml (16 oz)
$14.95
  $9.95
Add to cart
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
8 Plants in stock
$49.95

Bombax ceiba - Red Kapok tree
price

Big tree taller than 20 ftFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersDeciduous plantAttracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Red Kapok tree. It is a lowland tree with spectacular...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$49.95
Sale $39.95

Bougainvillea arborea - Thornless Bougainvillea Tree
price

Can be used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunSemi-shadeRegular waterModerate waterPink flowersFragrant

Bougainvillea arborea is a thornless and fragrant...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$59.95

Bougainvillea Dwarf Pixie
price

Can be used for bonsaiSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterPink flowersSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Bougainvillea Sunvillea Rose (also called Dwarf Pixie)...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
7 Plants in stock
$39.95

Brachychiton acerifolium - Flame tree

Big tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterDry conditionsRed, crimson, vinous flowers

Flame tree - very showy! This spectacular Australian...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
In stock
$49.95

Bucida (Terminalia) spinosa - Spiny Black Olive

Can be used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeRegular waterThorny or spinySeaside, salt tolerant plant

Spiny Black Olive, Ming Tree. Exotic small tree that...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
2 Plants in stock
$39.95

Calliandra emarginata Nana - Dwarf Powderpuff
price

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunShadeSemi-shadeModerate waterPink flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Powderpuff - dwarf everblooming variety. Drought tolerant,...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
2 plants in stock
$39.95

Callistemon Little John - Dwarf Bottlebrush
price

Can be used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterPink flowersWhite, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Dwarf Bottlebrush, Popular plant in dwarf version....  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
6 plants in stock
$39.95

Calotropis gigantea - Giant milkweed, Arka

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunModerate waterPink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Giant milkweed, Giant Calotrope - Lilac colored flowers...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$39.95

Chrysobalanus icaco - Bahamas Cocoplum

Can be used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunRegular waterEdibleSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Cocoplum. Easy care shrub that is used often as ornamental...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Buy together promotion:
32 oz (1 qt, 946 ml)
$19.95
  $14.95
Add to cart
500 ml (16 oz)
$14.95
  $9.95
Add to cart
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
2 plants in stock
$39.95

Cissus quadrangularis - Veld grape

Groundcover and low-growing 2ftVine or creeperFull sunSemi-shadeModerate waterOrnamental foliageEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Veld grape - unusual succulent vine with tendrils,...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
6 plants in stock
$19.95

Cissus rotundifolia - Arabian Wax Leaf
price

Groundcover and low-growing 2ftVine or creeperFull sunShadeSemi-shadeModerate waterDry conditionsOrnamental foliage

Perfect neglect plant! Grow it either as house plant,...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
4 plants in stock
$19.95

Coccoloba uvifera - Sea Grape

Can be used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdibleSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Seagrape. Popular plant used as an ornamental in gardens...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Crocosmia sp. - Coppertips Grass, Falling Stars
price

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeRegular waterModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersAttracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Perfect landscape plant for boarders, flowe beds and...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster

See picture of actual plants for sale

Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$19.95
Sale $14.95

Duranta variegata - Variegated Sky Flower

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersOrnamental foliageFragrantAttracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Variegated Sky Flower is grown for its summer flowers...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
8 plants in stock
$39.95

Echinopsis sp. - Easter Lily Cactus

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunPink flowersWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinySubtropical, mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Easter Lily Cactus is native to Brazil and Argentina....  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
4-6" pot
In stock
$19.95

Enterolobium cyclocarpum - Monkey Ear

Big tree taller than 20 ftFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersDeciduous plant

Monkey Ear, Ear Pod Tree, Elephant Ear Tree. Large...  more
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
6 plants in stock
$49.95

Euphorbia decaryi var. Spirosticha

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunSemi-shadeModerate waterDry conditionsYellow, orange flowersIrritating

This is a rare cultivar from a private collection...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

Euphorbia lactea - Candelabra Plant

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunDry conditionsIrritatingEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Thorny or spiny

Candelabra Plant, Elkhorn. An easy to grow, low maintenance...  more

RECOMMENDED FERTILIZER:
SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
9 Plants in stock
$19.95

Number of items: 101   
Next page
   Go to page:  2 3 4 5 

Hopt and Dry Spot Plant Q&A

How to choose easy to care for plants for those dry spots?

Dry areas can be a problem for most plants. If you have spots in your landscape that just don’t get much water, be sure to choose plants that thrive in those conditions. There are several drought tolerant trees that you can plant for shade. If this is really a dry area, consider planting a drought tolerant ground cover for shade around those trees for a nice contrast and an easy to care for spot. If planting in an area that receives regular irrigation or rain, you should plant on a mound so that water will naturally run away from your plants. Be sure to use ground covers in this area to help with erosion.

Do I need to use different soil for these plants?

It is best to use a very well draining soil for plants that prefer to stay on the dry side. Avoid using peat as it retains water. Add some perlite to your existing soil to help increase drainage properties. If you plan on growing your plants in a container, add a layer of pebbles to the bottom of the container and be sure to use a cactus type mix such as our Desert Rose (Adenium) Soilless Mix for the best drainage. As the name implies, Adeniums love this soil and are great drought tolerant flowers. Learn what your plants like as they will need to be watered at some point. Many do well with water once per week and others require you to watch the soil and water only when dry.

Can I grow fruit trees in dry areas?

Yes, there are some fruit trees that actually do quite well in dryer areas. One drought tolerant fruit tree is the Pomegranate. They like hot and dry and then prefer a little water when it is cooler. Figs, Guavas, and Loquats are also quite drought tolerant and would prefer to be a little dryer than wet all the time. If you are looking for drought tolerant shrubs, the Euphorbia family does great with little water. There are many to chose from and they are all a bit different. They also make great container plants.

Where to buy plant for hot and dry spots?

You can find plenty of plants, which can be grown in hot and dry areas, for sale in our online store. If you are looking for high quality plants for sale near you and you are in the Southwest Florida, Ft. Myers area, please visit our Garden Center located at 13890 Orange River Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33905 and see our collection of tropical trees. Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff will help you select the best plants for your landscape and needs.