TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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   interesting bulbs in bloom

   February 28, 2010 by Gonzer

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   Ferraria crispa on top and Scadoxus puniceus. Normally Ferraria has flower color reminiscent of Stapelias and smalls bad. This green form smells different, not bad just different. Both are African bulbs which like it dry in summer.

   

   Last reply by paulgila, March 1, 2010
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   Two Little Seedlings

   February 28, 2010 by Fouquieria

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   Here's a pic of some little seedlings I started this winter. The larger one is Stereospermum kunthianum and the smaller one is Fernandoa magnifica. Out of the batch of seeds I planted, I got about nine Fernandoa and about 14 Stereospermum. The Stereospermum were much more vigorous and came up faster and are larger. I also have a two year old sapling of Fernandoa madagascariensis which did fine outside in a pot last winter and this winter. I also got a Fernandoa sp. from Peter through the Huntington which has been in the ground for about four years now. It's about six feet tall. They seem to be quite drought-tolerant and though they lose their leaves in the winter, …

   

   Last reply by ariscott, March 1, 2010
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   Hydrangea

   February 15, 2010 by Tampa Scott

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   When I lived in VA, Hydrangea was very popular garden shrub. I have not noticed them growing down here in Central FL. Is it possible to keep this plant alive down here?

   

   Last reply by sick1166, February 28, 2010
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   Ficus dammaropsis new leaf

   February 27, 2010 by yachtingone

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   The pics I took today. Ficus dammaropsis is hot. I was lucky to get the plant! I got it from Matty B last year. I'm putting it in the ground in April.

   

   Last reply by BS Man about Palms, February 28, 2010
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   Ficus destruens-Destroyer Fig

   February 12, 2010 by Eric in Orlando

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   Here is an uncommon Ficus species, F. destruens from the rainforests of NE Queensland, Australia. It typically starts out life as an epiphyte and becomes a large strangler type fig. The species name destruens means "destroyer". The leaves are fairly narrow and pointed, dark green on top and with a rusty pubescence on the undersides. From a distance it looks like Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'. Wasn't bothered by 29F this winter. Here is our young specimen;

   

   Last reply by sick1166, February 28, 2010
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   Please help ID

   February 27, 2010 by frisbee

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   Can someone please tell me what's the name of this yellow-flower plant?

   

   Last reply by fastfeat, February 27, 2010
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   Removing Cycad Offsets

   February 27, 2010 by freakypalmguy

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   A few weeks back Yachtingone and I removed some pups from one of his large Cycas circinalis, then potted it into a 24" box. We thought some of you might be interested in the pics of the process so here they are. A picture of the patient. A closer shot Here's Randy ready to make the first cut with a putty knife and hammer. Closer with the putty knife and a sharp chisel (cont.)

   

   Last reply by freakypalmguy, February 27, 2010
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   Plant Maintanence work.Yr_2009

   April 11, 2009 by Kris

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   Dear Friends Let me welcome you all,to another intreasting thread on 'Dragon Blood Tree' which is also called as Dracaena Draco.This lovely plant came to me as gift from brother M@x,Italy.And i must say it has grown considerably big for its small pot.So i thought of giving this baby a bigger home for it to flex its muscles a bit.. And to my surprise,this plant has survived without getting rot or fungus problem inspite of experiencing heavy monsoon rains for the past 2 years..Since most of our members had hinted that this plant is more suited to be grown in drier & bit cooler regions of the world.So i had my doubts wheather this palnt will make it till this day…

   

   Last reply by Kris, February 27, 2010

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    Elaeocarpus reticulatus -- pink form

    February 26, 2010 by ThunderSRQ

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    Anyone know of a source for this tree? (preferably an established one from a cutting but a seed source would be great, as well). Thanks, Tim

    

    Last reply by ThunderSRQ, February 27, 2010
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    Zamia Dressleri

    February 27, 2010 by Scott Cohen

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    Finally, 1.5 years after being hand pollinated we have some seed!

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, February 27, 2010
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    Dracanea marginata

    February 20, 2010 by Xenon

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    How hardy are D.marginatas? Thanks

    

    Last reply by Kris, February 26, 2010
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    Cleaning Out the Pond Part 2

    February 21, 2010 by Gbarce

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    Finished the project this weekend. Here's the link: http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/2010/02/cleaning-pond-part-2.html I'm contemplating what fish to put in now that it's clean and deep again. I want something that is easily seen swimming from above -- goldfish perhaps?

    

    Last reply by Gbarce, February 25, 2010
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    Coral Reefs

    February 21, 2010 by bubba

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    Southeast Florida from around Stuart through the Keys has tremendous Coral Reefs that attract many scuba folks from all over.Not long ago,there was a great deal of concern about the bleaching of a number of Coral Reefs and that was attributable initially to rising water temperatures. I have not read much about this in a number of years.The only recent developement that I am aware of is the new variety of Staghorn Coral that has suddenly appeared in numerous locations in the Keys and Palm Beach County.There are numerous efforts to support this new Coral because of the variety of different tropical fish it attracts. Does the West coast of the State of Florida in the Gulf…

    

    Last reply by sick1166, February 24, 2010
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    Hey Bill!

    February 15, 2010 by Gonzer

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    Well guess what?

    

    Last reply by Gonzer, February 22, 2010
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    Kangaroo Paws 1 2

    March 17, 2009 by osideterry

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    I picked up this tasty thing at a pottery place in Encinitas. I had never seen one before, and the owner of the place called it a Kangaroo Paw. I like the color and think it will look nice mixed in with my palms. etc. Anyone else growing these?

    

    Last reply by Tyrone, February 20, 2010
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    Plumeria

    December 31, 2009 by Walter John

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    Whilst taking some last photos ever of my bris garden, I also took a couple of frang photos, here they are for prosperity. and a fading aggy for good measure

    

    Last reply by Walter John, February 18, 2010

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    cold crotons

    January 22, 2010 by sick1166

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    they lost all their leaves on the bottom just a few on the top are the goners or do the fill back out thanks

    

    Last reply by sick1166, February 17, 2010
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    Phorium Tenax

    February 16, 2010 by nomolos

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    Nice blue tinge to the leaves

    

    Last reply by nomolos, February 16, 2010
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    Baccaurea ID

    February 13, 2010 by www.dadluvsu.com

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    Can anyone tell me the species?

    

    Last reply by www.dadluvsu.com, February 15, 2010
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    Cupressus torulosa and Pinus roxburghii

    February 12, 2010 by Eric in Orlando

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    Cupressus torulosa, Himalayan Cypress and Pinus roxburgii, Himalayan Pine, are two subtropical conifers from the Himalayan region that have grown well here. Pinus roxburgii has very soft and long droopy needles. Both seem to have excellent potential in central FL. Cupressus torulosa Pinus roxburghii

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, February 15, 2010
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    Kunzea baxteri - Scarlet Kuzea

    February 14, 2010 by 8er-moni

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    Hi! Yesterday I got a huge plant "Kunzea baxteri - Scarlet Kuzea" I read in the www, that it is easy to take cuttings - who has any experience - how and when???

    

    Last reply by 8er-moni, February 15, 2010
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    cleaning out the pond

    February 15, 2010 by Gbarce

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    Anyone in the group grow water plants? You might find this interesting: http://freakofnaturezzz.blogspot.com/2010/02/cleaning-pond-part-1.html

    

    Last reply by Gbarce, February 15, 2010
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    Sometimes I wonder why I don't plant all Proteas

    February 14, 2010 by Justin

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    These were taken today and yesterday. Things will really start looking awesome in a month or so, when the Leucospermums (pincushions) are at their peak. Proteaceae Pics

    

    Last reply by Al in Kona, February 15, 2010
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    Sophora secundiflora

    February 7, 2010 by Fouquieria

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    I got this plant about this time last year and planted it out immediately. I know this plant has a reputation for being drought tolerant but this was that way from the get-go. Anyway, this is the 'Silver Peso' form. It rained all night so the leaves are still wet and the green shows through but normally it is silvery grey because of all the fine white hairs on the leaves. This plant got fairly battered a few weeks ago with all the high winds but it still kept its little buds fine. There are about 10 or so clusters of buds on this 30-inch plant. It is supposed to be slow growing and eventually becomes a 12-18 foot tree.

    

    Last reply by Fouquieria, February 14, 2010
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    Bamboozled

    December 31, 2009 by Walter John

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    Some of my bamboos... Little China Gold Ghost with the most Timor black Java black

    

    Last reply by Justin, February 14, 2010

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