TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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   A colorful Bromeliad needs identifying

   December 22, 2010 by Al in Kona

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   I got this Brom from a friend as a small plant about a year ago and this is what it looks like today - very colorful at this stage. I had it growing in a partial shaded area but when I saw it developing some color I moved it out into a little more light. I hope it pups so I can propagate a few more plants from it. Anyone here can identify it or give any information about it? It measures 35 to 40cm wide (14 to 16").

   

   Last reply by aussiearoids, December 22, 2010

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   Browneopsis ucayalina

   April 12, 2013 by Cindy Adair

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   This is the first of the ones I started from seed to flush new leaves while I was on our farm to see them. I have 3 small ones and one larger one including one in a prime location near the house since it's a favorite. When in the future I'm less physically mobile, at least I can sit on the porch and see one. The one in this photo was deliberately planted in a location a bit hard to get to. I know I'll make the effort if I have a "destination plant" that I always enjoy such as a favorite palm or orchid. Then I plant more things along the way and eventually make a path of sorts along the easiest route. We all know that new paths invite more plants tucked in here and…

   

   Last reply by ariscott, April 12, 2013

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   Two pathetic little seedlings I planted

   March 26, 2014 by _Keith

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   Can you guess their identity? Note - The fact that they are alive after a year with me is a miracle. The fact that they survived this particular winter in my care is an even greater miracle. Tonight,their toes sit in real earth.

   

   Last reply by The Silent Seed, March 27, 2014
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   Golden Showers in Chandler

   June 23, 2016 by Silas_Sancona

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   Having been here in Chandler roughly 3, going on 4 months now, it is always interesting driving around town and stumbling upon some very unexpected surprises growing on here in the Desert. Sometimes those surprises are across town, or, tucked away on a side street just a couple blocks away from the house. While i'd alluded to the possibility regarding the I.D. of it, i wanted to wait until i saw flowers to confirm. Still, i knew this was indeed one treasure of a find. I certainly haven't heard more than a whisper of this tree's presence here in Phoenix. Now full of flowers and seeming to laugh at the extreme 116-123F heat we have had lately, it was time to take a quick…

   

   Last reply by Las Palmas Norte, June 24, 2016

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   A. Grandiflora

   October 29, 2020 by Briank

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   After being in a 15ga bucket for a year acclimating, and growing so fast I finally found a spot to plant him out!!! lovely hard to get tree that I’m luck enough to have one in front yard and now 1 in back yard. if you ever can get your hands on one of these, do it !!! Big leaf trees that grow in sun no problem and very fast and tropical looking. I love big leaf trees, plants, palms, Alocasias whatever. And yes that slow as Brahea Dulcis is getting pulled up as we speak. Lol.

   

   Last reply by blue240z, November 1, 2020

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   Unknown Lilly

   February 7, 2009 by Walter John

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   This plant was given to us by my neighbour about 18 months ago, neither the neighbour nor I know what it is, this is it's first flowering, what a bunch. Do you know what it is ?

   

   Last reply by Jonathan, February 8, 2009
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   Ficus virens 'Snowstorm'- Spotted Fig (Variegated Fig #3)

   June 11, 2013 by Eric in Orlando

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   This is Ficus virens 'Snowstorm', Spotted Fig. F. virens is native to a wide region from India to southern China, S.E. Asia, Taiwan, the Philippines and northern Australia. This is a large tree growing 50ft or more. It was formerly known as F. lacor. 'Snowstorm' has speckled leaves that often emerge a pink color then fade to a creamy white variegation.

   

   Last reply by Eric in Orlando, June 12, 2013
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   Blue Euphorbia??

   October 25, 2018 by GDLWyverex

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   Any ideas what this bluish cactus/Euphorbia is? Thanks Richard

   

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    Plant ID

    December 15, 2011 by edric

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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

    

    Last reply by The Silent Seed, December 16, 2011
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    Vitex cymosa

    October 29, 2017 by caixeta

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    Know is Tarumã-do-alagado . Very beautiful tree in flowering . Edible fruits and much sought after birds , animals and fish . Very ornamental. Frequent occurrence in the Pantanal Mato-grossense.

    

    Last reply by Fusca, November 8, 2017

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    Dracaena germination

    November 18, 2019 by Meangreen94z

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    Has anyone dealt in the germination of various Dracaena seeds? Specifically Draco, Cinnabari, Serrulata, or Ombet? I’ve read Cinnabari typically has a less than 10% success rate, so I thought I would reach out before attempting any.

    

    Last reply by Meangreen94z, November 21, 2019
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    Brachychiton populneus Cold Hardiness

    December 21, 2021 by ahosey01

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    Curious if anyone has any real-world experience with these in the cold. They’re common all around here, but I noticed a ton in Vegas when I visited my wife’s family recently. Seems like it would be too cold up there!

    

    Last reply by richtrav, January 2, 2022

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    Succulents

    October 20, 2007 by Peter

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    Here are a few succulents growing in a garden in 1000 Oaks California: Cyphostemma currorii-not sure of the spelling : C. uter: Fouquiera purpusii:

    

    Last reply by Peter, October 20, 2007
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    Flowers in the garden

    August 29, 2023 by happypalms

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    Enjoy the extra beauty in flowers when in the garden it never ends walking into another part of the garden with colour all over the place

    

    Last reply by Silas_Sancona, August 29, 2023

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    magnolia macrophylla anyone growing this???

    August 26, 2011 by Stevetoad

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    im wondering if anyone can give me some info on magnolia macrophylla. light needs, cold/heat, ect. and if anyone is southern cali is growing it too. thanks for any info...

    

    Last reply by JasonD, October 14, 2011
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    Peltophorum dubium-Yellow Poinciana

    August 17, 2009 by Eric in Orlando

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    Some Peltophorum dubium, Yellow Poinciana are flowering now. This has been an off year for them. It seems every 2-3 years they don't flower heavily. I think they go in spells. Last years was a real good year. I spotted this specimen on the east side of town near UCF.

    

    Last reply by fastfeat, August 18, 2009
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    article on the devastating cactus moth in Florida

    December 28, 2009 by Eric in Orlando

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    This was in the local fishwrap last week http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/...,0,136962.story Monitor lizards, wild boars and armored catfish are among the foreign species that have grabbed headlines in Florida over the years as they caused trouble for residents or the environment. But in the annals of worrisome pests, few have been alternately revered and feared by experts around the world as the cactus moth, a tiny insect with a devastating appetite for a certain type of spiny plant. It's a bug whose relationship with humanity has been a bit like that of the Taliban's with the United States: an ally of convenience in one war, an intractable foe…

    

    Last reply by gyuseppe, December 28, 2009
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    Little tree I.D. needed

    June 10, 2011 by Walt

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    I ran across this small tree today and wondered what species it was. The owner told me he didn't know what species it is but did say the tree is deciduous, losing all it's leaves during the winter. As you can see in the first photo, it's not a big or tall tree, maybe 12 feet high overall. In places, the bark peels fairly easily. I'm not sure if this is natural or if this indicates a problem. I'm going to send these photos to my county extension office to see if the horticultural agent can I.D. it, but many folks here have I.D.ed trees for me that I thought I would try here first.

    

    Last reply by Walt, June 11, 2011
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    Wild Crinum blooming in Doranakanda gardens

    February 5, 2015 by doranakandawatta

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    I am sorry I can't name this Crinum, we got it from the nearby jungle.

    

    Last reply by doranakandawatta, February 8, 2015

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    Tropical Tree seed question

    August 24, 2015 by Patrick in Charlotte

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    I started a Mahogany tree about nine years ago as a house plant. I now have to prune it back to keep a "house plant" Being this one is doing so well I figured I would try Ebony or Rosewood. I am not having any luck finding seeds for these trees. Does anyone know if it is not legal to purchase seeds from these varieties? Or have any suggestions for other evergreen trees that might be worth a try as a interior plant? Thank you for any comments

    

    Last reply by Patrick in Charlotte, August 28, 2015

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    This one caught my attention to day

    September 7, 2018 by GDLWyverex

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    I just bought this one fot 3 dollars and have no idea what it could be, other than spectacular. Any ideas? Thanks Richard

    

    Last reply by GDLWyverex, September 7, 2018

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    Yet another agave

    April 9, 2019 by GDLWyverex

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    Yup, I just can seem to resist these agaves of late. Any ideas as to which this might be? It's in a 6" pot and about 7" wide Thanks Richard

    

    Last reply by GDLWyverex, April 9, 2019

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    Cold Surprises

    November 19, 2022 by ahosey01

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    I finally installed a weather station in my yard and discovered that it actually gets way colder down here in the bottom of the valley than I had anticipated. In this recent bout of unseasonably cold nighttime temperatures that we have experienced here in Arizona, we have hit 28F, 27F, 31F, 33F and 28F over the last five days in the warmest part of the yard. I think it's fair to expect that the lowest (therefore coldest) part of the yard saw as low as 25F. Thought I would share some interesting observations: 1.) Deciduous, non-desert-natives are confused and have had most of their foliage burned. Since daytime temps are still 68F-71F or so (40F-45F average sw…

    

    Last reply by ahosey01, November 21, 2022
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    sago seeds

    January 10, 2009 by cainester

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    I was wondering if i can just plant the red/orange sago seeds and if they will grow. Or is there something that is needed to be done before planting? any ideas or help...thanks...

    

    Last reply by cainester, January 13, 2009
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    Schefflera ID

    April 25, 2012 by Luisd

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    Never seen before this Schefflera, seems a dwarf actinophylla, but the flowers are very different: Flowers:

    

    Last reply by JasonD, April 30, 2012