TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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   Euphorbia stenoclada

   January 18, 2008 by Eric in Orlando

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   I was at the TPIE show in Ft. Lauderdale yesterday and saw a cool plant I never seen before, Euphorbia stenoclada. It is very spiny and silvery colored. It makes a small tree and is native to Madagascar. And then today I was driving on the expressway near downtown. It has recently been expanded and they had just landscaped the median with lots of xeric plants. I couldn't believe it, about a dozen of these are planed in there. Anyone else familiar or growing this?

   

   Last reply by Palmarum, January 21, 2008
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   An unusual Calliandra

   January 18, 2008 by Carlo Morici

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   Carlos Simón planted this some 10 years ago, in the Palmetum in Tenerife. What is it?

   

   Last reply by Carlo Morici, January 20, 2008
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   What do I have here?

   January 18, 2008 by _Keith

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   This plant has been in a common area of my building for over a year slowly fading away. And of course, the worse it looked, the more and more a well meaning person came along, noted its sad condition, and thought, more water. It was slowly being watered to death. I finally found the original owner, who realizing too, it was on its death bed, deeded it over to me. I brought it home, aerated the potting mix and am allowing it to dry out, as well as giving it a bit more quality indirect light. What I don't know is what is it? Can you identify please?

   

   Last reply by Jeff Searle, January 20, 2008
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   Sayers Strelitzia Nursery (Australia)

   January 19, 2008 by cagary

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   This nursery has a great selection of unusual Strelitzia varieties, (seeds and plants). I'm wondering if any one has ever ordered from or been to the nursery. Its in Billinudgel, NSW, Australia. I'm thinking of ordering some seeds for my yard here in California. Thanks!

   

   Last reply by cagary, January 19, 2008
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   what Aloe is this?

   January 18, 2008 by Eric in Orlando

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   Anyone know what Aloe this is? It appears to be a tree-type. They just planted a bunch of these in a local expressway median.

   

   Last reply by ron@springhammock, January 19, 2008
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   Travelers Palm

   January 18, 2008 by Wai`anae Steve

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   Can you believe this price?? Kind of HIGH I think. For Sale

   

   Last reply by Gonzer, January 19, 2008
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   Hedychium longicornutum

   January 17, 2008 by Texeltropics

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   Hi, Soon I do have a hedychium long. plant. Does enyone have experience with this hedychium. It must be not that easy as other gingersspecies if i have to believe some people. Does enyone have this beautifull rare ginger?

   

   Last reply by aussiearoids, January 18, 2008
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   Beating the winter doldrums

   January 17, 2008 by _Keith

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   January here is still in the throws of winter, but it also the time to start seedlings for spring gardens. So, to have something to do other than curse the cold and damp, I started the seedling operation. Put in some Purple Castor Beans (we grow them as annuals here), and trying some new stuff like Perique Tobacco. Of course I planted a some palm seeds like Butia and Sabal too. In the next couple of weeks I will start over 400 seedlings of various things. What are you doing to beat the winter doldrums?

   

   Last reply by oppalm, January 18, 2008
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    Brachychiton rupestris

    January 13, 2008 by swamptreenelly

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    http://i207.photobucket.com/albums....ree.jpg

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, January 17, 2008
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    stinging trees

    December 31, 2007 by philinsydney

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    An interesting article about these notorious trees: http://www.abc.net.au/science/k2/moments/s243639.htm

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, January 16, 2008
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    Cananga odorata

    January 8, 2008 by metalfan

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    This is my Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) tree. It's growing in a space by the stream. Its almost 12 ft tall. It hasn;t bloomed yet. When can I expect flowers??? I can't wait for that heavenly fragrance!

    

    Last reply by palmmermaid, January 14, 2008
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    Alocasia Cuprea

    December 15, 2007 by Gbarce

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    Before going off for vacation the leaves of this plant had already wrinkled up and most of the body was a bit mushy. I have not really seen a well grown specimen here in Manila and most others who have tried this plant have not had much luck either. Since it was a tempermental plant to begin with I just concluded that its probably a goner already. I just set the pot in a corner and forgot about it. The other day though I found this. I will not get my hopes up for it though.

    

    Last reply by Gbarce, January 14, 2008
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    FIRST BROMELIADS

    January 12, 2008 by BigFrond

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    I bought my first Bromeliads today. Thanks to all the bro nuts in here. There's no name on the pots, but I got them for $8.99. Please help me identify them.

    

    Last reply by edleigh7, January 14, 2008
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    Need to replace my greenhouse, bad

    January 11, 2008 by _Keith

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    Thanks to Hurricane Rita my greenhouse is history. I have the slab poured. What do you think about this one? Anyone have any experience with this. I could fit 2 of them on the slab. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=93358

    

    Last reply by metalfan, January 13, 2008
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    Tree ID

    January 10, 2008 by ruskinPalms

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    I think this is a fairly interesting looking tree. It seems to be holding its canopy even through this last freeze. Any ideas?

    

    Last reply by ruskinPalms, January 11, 2008
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    Croton Ids Please

    January 11, 2008 by Really full garden

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    I love crotons and we have many varieties here.They are all known as just "crotos"and I have always wanted to know their real names.These are growing well at the beach .

    

    Last reply by SubTropicRay, January 11, 2008
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    Crotons outdoors in SoCal??

    August 24, 2006 by AS in SA

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    Are there any crotons that can handle our winters? I live in Santa Ana, CA - Orange County (zone 10ish). The pictures under the topic "Crotons Crotons Crotons" are gorgeous - I'd love to plant some of these but am afraid they might be toast come winter time. Are there any extra cold-hardy strains available? Allen... Santa Ana, CA.

    

    Last reply by Tropicalken, January 10, 2008
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    Revamping a planter...

    January 4, 2008 by AS in SA

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    I'm planning on revamping one of my current planters and am looking for ideas. It's currently about 20' long by about 4' deep and is separated from the lawn by bend-a-board. It's filled with cannas that are growing out of control. I've already started pulling the cannas and will likely use this planter for putting some of my potted palms that are in need of getting into the ground. I'm planning on bringing the border out a bit as well - from 4' to 6 or 7". I'd like to replace the bend-a-board with something a bit more attractive as well as possibly offering a slight raise in the planter, but am not sure what. I also don't want to break the bank on it - keeping t…

    

    Last reply by MattyB, January 10, 2008
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    Pothos vine

    January 7, 2008 by JeffreyApolloBeach

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    I have seen many pothos going up Live Oaks around town in Tampa Bay. Does the pothos vine take nutrients off the tree, therefore probably hurting the tree in the long run? Thanks. Jeffrey

    

    Last reply by JeffreyApolloBeach, January 10, 2008
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    tall Schizolobium parahyba, Fern Tree

    January 9, 2008 by Eric in Orlando

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    This Fern Tree, Schizolobium parahyba, was germinated in March 2004 and planted in May 2004 from a 1 gal. pot, about 2ft. tall. It is now almost 40ft tall, the green house in the background is appx. 15ft tall. They often grow 30ft before they branch, this one branched last summer. We have a couple others and they have had their foliage yellow and shed after last weeks 31F low. This one has remained green. Hopefully it will flower this year.

    

    Last reply by fastfeat, January 10, 2008
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    To remove or not to remove dead foliage

    January 9, 2008 by Trópico

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    I am debating whether to remove dead leaves of my bananas. If I do, I may take away some added protection for another freeze which can still happen this time of the year. If I don't, I may risk fungus, rot, etc working its way in from the dead and decaying but not yet dry foliage. After the freeze, do you immediately remove any dead foliage or leave it alone?

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, January 9, 2008
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    Ape or Kalo?

    January 4, 2008 by Wai`anae Steve

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    How do you tell the difference between them Ape (Alucasia) and Kalo (Colocasia)? I read somewhere that Ape leaves always point up while Kalo leaves point down. If that is true then in the back country of O`ahu you can find this Giant Kolo. The leaves were over 2' in length.

    

    Last reply by aussiearoids, January 9, 2008
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    Every Christmas....

    January 8, 2008 by metalfan

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    A small growing reliable bloomer that I love This plant is about 8 years old. I used to have it in a container. It is one of the only heliconia I saved when I discontinued most of my collection, and the ONLY one I left in the ground in the greenhouse (because its very well behaved)

    

    Last reply by metalfan, January 9, 2008
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    Ficus pseudopalma

    January 1, 2008 by Hollywood Palms

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    Hi All, In the book, Tropical and Subtropical Trees, An Encyclopedia, , there is a mention and picture of the Ficus pseudopalma or the Dracaena or Palm-leaf Fig. Anyone grow these in SoCal? Anyone have any sources? The pic in the books is from Homestead, Florida. Thanks! David

    

    Last reply by Scott Cohen, January 9, 2008
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    Voluntary Plants - just came up

    January 5, 2008 by Walter John

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    We all get voluntary plants once in a while, birds eat seeds etc etc. next minute a plant rises in your garden which you never planted, nature in it's purest form, a wonderful thing, or is it ? Here's three voluntary plants in my patch I have kept so far. One is a tree fern, another is what I call a golden rain tree and another I have seen many times but not sure of it's name and this is where you come in, can you name it for me please and do you think I should keep it growing. Firstly here's the unknown, do you know what it is please ?

    

    Last reply by palmmermaid, January 8, 2008