TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms
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Encephalartos id
by Big50- 20 replies
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I have some doubts about the identity of this encephalartos. I appreciate your help
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Furcreaea mediopicta at work
by Gonzer- 4 replies
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About 7 years out of those 10" RSN color pots, same area as the purpureas. Gonna have to get some warning lights strung up for the planes out of Palomar airport.
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A gift from PEDRO65
by Tassie_Troy1971- 11 replies
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Recieved these Broms today - talk about spectacular variety . I don't know what they are called but they sure are pretty . Finally a group shot Thanks pete for a bit of colour -they will catch my eye every day !
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Cordyline manners-suttoniae
by Eric in Orlando- 2 replies
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Cordyline manners-suttoniae is native to coastal NE Queensland, Australia where it grows in rainforest and swampy habitat. It can grow 10-15 ft tall. It has grown well here. These plants our in the Bog Garden in wet, mucky soil.
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Encephalartos whitlockii
by Brad-Tampa- 5 replies
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Hello cycad growers, This the fourth or fifth year in a row that our E. whitlockii is coning. The plant is a double caudex specicem, alternating producing cones between the stems each year. It has two cones this year and today they looked like they were close to cracking. I have not tried to pollinate it yet, but it would be fun to try. Anybody have fresh pollen and want to share the seeds? Interested, send me a message. Brad
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Caesalpinia peltophoroides
by realarch- 1 follower
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Hi Peter, here are a few shots of the Caesalpinia peltophoroides progress from the seed you sent me. Actually, the largest one I gave away and is happily growing in a friends garden. I finally planted one of the seedling out in my garden and made a bonsai of the other four of them. Thanks!
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Tree ID needed
by Jeff in St Pete- 5 replies
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I'm trying to figure out if this tree is something that I planted from seed or if it just popped up in one of my pots. Can anyone id it from these photos?
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Camptosema grandiflora
by popper1- 1 reply
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Camptosema grandiflora has been blooming for a couple weeks and should continue till after the 1st of the year. Sometimes called the minature Red Jade Vine, it is not as impressive as Mucuna but its bright red flowers are nice to see at Christmas. David
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Exotic weeds?
by BS Man about Palms- 37 replies
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Well, as many of you know, I have a lot of weeds... some very different .. But few give me pause enough to snap a photo as I was trying to start weeding in earnest here soon. I noticed this one has "acne" on the leaves (or so it looks) Ever seen this? This morning I snapped a shot and it looks ready to bloom soon, I'm tempted to wait to see what it looks like.. Anyone else have ones different to show (yes, I can and probably will show some others)
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I'm contemplating planting Alludia procera and Pachypodium lamerei, rosulatum, and geayi. Anyone have experience growing these? Planting these without impaling yourself? Thanks in advance.
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Bromeliad Show/Sale at Terry Park, Ft Myers, 12-11
by PalmatierMeg- 17 replies
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I went to my third annual Bromeliad Show and Sale on 12/3/11 at Terry Park in Fort Myers. First thing, I dashed to the sale tent to scarf up plants. My current broms of choice are terrestrials like Cryptanthus, Dyckia, Hechtia et. al. After I blew my budget and loaded my scores, I headed over to the show to see the plants there. Kim requested lots of photos, so I complied. I downloaded so many I will have to post them in batches. Here are views of the outdoor sale. Lots of goodies. A couple of pictures of my purchases in the Honda Element
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Haworthia ID needed
by Palm crazy- 2 replies
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I have a few of these Hawothia that I can not ID, can anyone help me out, or suggest another garden site that could help? To me it looks like Haworthia margaritifera or Haworthia attenuata or a subspecies/ hybrid maybe? What ever it is its very hardy and the only Hawothia I can grow outside with winter protection. Thanks for looking. Roger
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Plant ID please....beautiful blossom...
by tropicalb- 8 replies
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Can anyone positively ID this beautiful plant?
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Plant ID
by edric- 3 replies
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Someone gave me this today, it develops into a lacy vine, and the tuber, or whatever the upside down tomato looking thing is called divides, I saw the tag on another one briefly for a minute, but failed to memorize it, any clues? I'll know it if I see it, thanks, Ed
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dioon edule mutation ?
by alexisamado- 6 replies
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Hello all, Sometime ago i bought a D edule the seller said it was aurea as in cycas revoluta. Price tag was high but i tried it. This summer it flushed normal leafs and i thought i was ripped off. Still, 3 months later i have seen the tips becoming brown ! maybe the mutation that happens on revolutas can happens on this specie too ! Best Alex
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Can anyone ID this flowering plant?
by Jeff in St Pete- 7 replies
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I stopped at a local place today for some chicharrones and saw this plant flowering next to the restaurant. Does anyone know what it is? I don't remember seeing this one before.
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Xanthostemon chrysanthus, Golden Pemba Tree
by Eric in Orlando- 10 replies
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Our Xanthostemon chrysanthus, Golden Pempa Tree is flowering. It is native to Queensland, Australia and is a member of the Myrtaceae Family. These trees usually grow to about 20ft in cultivation. They show promise as an excellent ornamental in south FL and the warmer parts of central FL.
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Browneopsis (?) species at Jesse Durko's
by fastfeat- 7 replies
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Saw this at Jesse's yesterday. Not sure of the species (I think it's a Browneopsis but I could be wrong...). About five years old in the ground, from Scott Cohen.
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Heliconia sharoni
by Bill Austin- 8 replies
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I really like the color of the leaf on this Helly.
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Jasminum rex
by fastfeat- 3 replies
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Jesse Durko has this beauty for sale. First time I've ever seen it. Huge (for a jasmine) flowers about 2.5"/6.5cm across, large foliage. Sadly, no fragrance, no matter how hard I tried to imagine it. Still, a classy, refined-looking vine. Not sure, but I don't think this takes any cold.
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Some Fresh Brom Shots 1 2
by Pedro 65- 63 replies
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whats the best tasting guava???
by Stevetoad- 7 replies
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i decided that i want to plant a guava tree. whats the best kind??? ive only tried guava a hand full of times and know nothing about them. do they need full sun? lots or little water? ill take any info i can get...thanks
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Fernandoa Magnifica
by Alex- 28 replies
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Ok so I just go a Fernandoa Magnifica today, Its around four feet tall. Has anyone have more information of cold hardiness with this plant. I did research a few threads here, but most of them were seedlings. I must say I am not taking any chances for now until I really find out. I live in a zone 9 with occasional frost in the winters. Any more info would be appreciated. Thanks:D
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Grevillea transplanting
by Palm crazy- 9 replies
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This summer I planted my first Grevillea, 'poorinda leane' aka 'queen'. Its only a one gallon but starting to bloom and I like to move it to a sunnier spot so it can take full advantage of the little winter sun we get. My question... It's only been in the ground four months, so would it be ok to transplant now or should I wait a few months? My coldest weather is Dec to mid Feb. The new spot is somewhat protected from cold winds. Thanks! Roger :D :D
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Colvillea racemosa
by SubTropicRay- 7 replies
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How much cold if any can Colville's Glory Tree take? Thanks, Ray