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Aframomum melegueta - Grains of Paradise, African Cardamom
5912 Aframomum melegueta - Grains of Paradise, African Cardamom
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Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSpice or herb plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Grains of Paradise, African Cardamom. Seeds of this...  more

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Alocasia Boa
6786 Alocasia Boa
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterOrnamental foliage

Boa is an exciting new upright Alocasia that features...  more

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Alocasia Frydek
6824 Alocasia Frydek
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunBog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plant

Frydek makes an outstanding potted plant for the home...  more

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Alocasia Imperial Red
6785 Alocasia Imperial Red
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterOrnamental foliage

Alocasia Imperial Red has big ruffled green leaves...  more

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Alocasia lauterbachiana Purple Sword
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5398 Alocasia lauterbachiana Purple Sword
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterOrnamental foliage

Purple Sword features dark purple sword shaped leaves...  more

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Alocasia macrorrhiza Black Stem
6825 Alocasia macrorrhiza Black Stem
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantFragrant plantFlood tolerant plant

Black stems and veins adorn this extraordinary form...  more

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Alocasia reginula - Black Velvet Jewel
6614 Alocasia reginula - Black Velvet Jewel
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Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantRegular waterOrnamental foliage

Black Velvet or Jewel Alocasia donning big, lush,...  more

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Leaves of this plant are very fragile and may be slightly damaged during transportation which does not hurt new growth. Trim as needed and more new leaves will grow.
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Alocasia Tiny Dancers
5966 Alocasia Tiny Dancers
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunBog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plant

Alocasia Tiny Dancers is an unusual aroid that only...  more

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Aloe sp. - Aloe Vera
2476 Aloe sp. - Aloe Vera
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Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange 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.

Aloe Vera. A popular medicinal plant for every household.

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$9.95
Alpinia formosana x zerumbet Variegata - Variegated Ginger
2375 Alpinia formosana x zerumbet Variegata - Variegated Ginger
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Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Variegated ginger - this species is valued for its...  more

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Alpinia galanga - Galangal, Thai Ginger
5685 Alpinia galanga - Galangal, Thai Ginger
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Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersSpice or herb plantEthnomedical 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.Fragrant plant

Galanga Root, Galangal, Thai ginger, Laos.
This plant has very high Antimicrobial / Antibacterial properties.
Galanga is an herb used in cooking, especially in Indonesian and Thai cuisines. It has long narrow leaves and reddish-white flowers. The rhizomes, known as galangal, are valued for their spicy flavor and aromatic scent. These are used throughout Asia in curries and perfumes, and were previously used widely in Europe. They are also used as an herbal remedy.

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Alpinia nutans - False Cardamom, Cinnamon Ginger
5401 Alpinia nutans - False Cardamom, Cinnamon Ginger
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterPink flowersSpice or herb plantEthnomedical 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.Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Narrow-Leaf Cinnamon Ginger. The plant is a low mounding...  more

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Alpinia x purpurata - Hot Pink Cone Ginger
6020 Alpinia x purpurata - Hot Pink Cone Ginger
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Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowers

Hot Pink Produces large clusters of pink flowers that...  more

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Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily
4793 Amorphophallus konjak - Voodoo Lily
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Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterUnusual colorEdible plantDeciduous plantEthnomedical 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.Irritating plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Amorphophallus konjac is one of the largest flowers,...  more

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Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (campanulatus) - Voodoo lily
5894 Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (campanulatus) - Voodoo lily
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Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeModerate waterRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual colorEdible plantDeciduous plantEthnomedical 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.Irritating plant

Voodoo lily, Devils tongue, Snake Palm, Corpse flower....  more

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Anchomanes (Amorphophallus) difformis var. Benin
6851 Anchomanes (Amorphophallus) difformis var. Benin
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeRegular waterDeciduous plantEthnomedical 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.Irritating plant

This is a very rare species in cultivation, and likely a one time offering.
These unusual plants grow from a thick, slowly growing tuber, often branching, which creeps horizontally just below the soil surface. Horizontal tuber can measure up to 30" long by 10" across, the plant produces one huge, much-divided leaf with a stout prickly stem. The compound leaves are up to 30 inches tall and are supported on slender spotted stems with very rose-like thorns. The fascinating leaves are an enlogated bi-lobed bat shape, often with fenestrations (window holes).
These are now mature, over 20 years old seedlings of a most unusual aroid, distantly related to Amorphophallus. These seeds were planted in 2000, originated from an ethnobotanist in the jungles of Benin, along the west coast of Africa. The indigenous people there use the species for a variety of medicinal properties.


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Aphelandra hartwegiana - Yellow Aphelandra
5143 Aphelandra hartwegiana - Yellow Aphelandra
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Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowers

Yellow Aphelandra. Yellow flowers emerge out of long...  more

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Aphelandra scabra (panamensis) - Pink Candy
5380 Aphelandra scabra (panamensis) - Pink Candy
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Aphelandra scabra (panamensis). This is a new introduction,...  more

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Aspidistra vietnamensis Ginga - Milky Way, Cast Iron Plant
5375 Aspidistra vietnamensis Ginga - Milky Way, Cast Iron Plant
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Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeModerate waterOrnamental foliage

A unique FULL SHADE plant! Rugged houseplant for shady...  more

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Banana Dwarf Cavendish, Musa
4076 Banana Dwarf Cavendish, Musa
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Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Produces wonderful tasting fruit as does the others...  more

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Banana Gran Nain, Musa
5904 Banana Gran Nain, Musa
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Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Gran Nain is the true Chiquita banana, the main product...  more

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Banana Lakatan, Musa
5905 Banana Lakatan, Musa
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Small tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Banana Lakatan (also spelled Lacatan, Lactan) is one...  more

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Banana Red Abyssinian, Musa
4424 Banana Red Abyssinian, Musa
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Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliage

Red banana, Abyssinian banana, Ethiopian banana. Super...  more

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Barleria cristata - Philippine violet
3194 Barleria cristata - Philippine violet
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Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Philippine violet. Grows into a shapely shrub with...  more

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Barringtonia racemosa - Fish-killer Tree
5533 Barringtonia racemosa - Fish-killer Tree
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Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPoisonous or toxicPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical 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.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Evergreen tree, medium size. This small tree likes...  more

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Shade garden Q&A

How to finding plants for the shade garden?

What are the best plants for shade you might ask? Well there are so many, it is hard to pick just a few. It really depends on your space and your own personal tastes. If you are just looking for a nice ground cover for your shade space, consider one of the most colorful shade plants, Alternanthera dentata also known as Red Thread Burgundy. It is a beautiful burgundy color and will spread to form a low mound of color. It is pretty friendly to other plants and when planted around evergreen shade plants it makes a wonderful contrast.

Are there any tropical trees that do better in shade?

The Chocolate tree, Theobrama Cacao is a wonderful tree. It is an evergreen that loves shade, but it does require temperatures that stay above 50° F. If you have other tall trees to provide a good shade and you are in a tropical area, it is one to consider. Grow it and harvest the beans to make your own hot chocolate or better yet some chocolate syrup for your ice cream. If you like coffee, consider growing your own coffee tree in the shade. If you don’t like coffee, you should grow it and just enjoy the beautiful red coffee beans.

Are there any colorful flowering bushes or plants for shade?

You would be surprised at the number of flowers that love the shade. Here you will find many flowers and several flowering shrubs for shade. Many of these plants will tolerate a mix of sun and shade, so read the descriptions to pick those that best fit your area.

Where to buy tropical plants for shade area?

Many of tropical plants for shade garden are available for purchase in our online store. We ship all across the USA. If you are in the Southwest Florida, Ft. Myers area, the best way to find the perfect tropical plant is to visit our Garden Center located at 13890 Orange River Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33905. Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff will help you select the best plants for your personal situation.