TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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   huge leaf on Ficus lyrata

   February 2, 2010 by Eric in Orlando

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   I have a 15ft Ficus lyrata, Fiddleleaf Fig, in my front yard that has been shedding some leaves after the recent cold. I noticed some of them looked abnormally large. I picked out the biggest and brought it to work; 20 inches/51cm. Didn't know leaves on F. lyrata got that big !

   

   Last reply by Eric in Orlando, February 3, 2010
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   Zamia furfuracea

   February 3, 2010 by edric

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   A photo I took a couple of days ago at my Moms house, New Smyrna Beach, Island of Venezia. Anyone have any recomendations? I plan to germinate these, and the others as well, Ed

   

   Last reply by edric, February 3, 2010
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   Florida tree

   February 2, 2010 by Succulentum

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   Hi Folks Is somebody could id this tree with small green fruit and peeling bark ? the pic was made by a friend in south florida in his garden that he just buy. A ficus or something else ? and what about the Tillandsia ? thanks jean-bernard

   

   Last reply by Succulentum, February 3, 2010
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   Croton magic

   February 2, 2010 by Walter John

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   These three crotons I purchased in two dollar tubes about 4 year ago. They kept the Foxy Lady company nicely (see large palm trunk).

   

   Last reply by Walter John, February 2, 2010
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   Hippeastrum time of year here

   September 25, 2007 by Walter John

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   Love my hippies, here's my first for the season. How's yours going Daryl ? I meant to borrow some from you last year.

   

   Last reply by 8er-moni, February 2, 2010
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   Defoliating tree I.D.

   January 27, 2010 by Walt

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   I'm posting the three below photos on behalf of a person who lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He was out viewing various cold damage (as a result of this month's earlier prolonged cold event) and noticed subject tree, but wasn't sure what the genus-species was. The tree almost reminds me of some sort of ficus, but it's probably not, plus I don't see any aerial or subsidairy roots. Can anyone I.D. this tree or at least take a guess, then maybe I can google it. Thanks.

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, February 1, 2010
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   Soil preparation 1 2

   August 13, 2009 by palmcurry

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   Hi all, Just recently bought a detached home with a yard. I have just over a hundred plants(mostly palms) and want to prepare the soil in my backyard over the winter so when I plant in spring all goes well. Any advise or tips you can offer a first-time home owner/gardener?? Thank you in advance.

   

   Last reply by BS Man about Palms, February 1, 2010

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   Tree I.D.

   January 29, 2010 by Walt

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   This small tree is growing in Ft. Lauderdale, and appears to have escaped freeze damage. Can someone I.D. it for me? Thanks.

   

   Last reply by Walt, January 30, 2010

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    What's this shrub??

    January 29, 2010 by Gbarce

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    Calling all tree experts, whats this tree or shrub??

    

    Last reply by Jerry@TreeZoo, January 30, 2010
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    Ferns for 9a

    January 27, 2010 by Kailua_Krish

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    Anyone have any suggestions for tropical looking ferns (I really liked the look of the ostrich fern) that will survive/thrive in the south-east? I live in zone 9a Florida (at least 99.9% of the time ) -Krishna

    

    Last reply by Kailua_Krish, January 29, 2010

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    Cold Damage at The Fruit & Spice Park

    January 24, 2010 by chris78

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    Here is a link to photos taken by the owner of the Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead, Florida... Does anyone know how cold it got there this winter?

    

    Last reply by BeerPlant, January 29, 2010
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    If you like Encephalartos

    January 15, 2010 by yachtingone

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    http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Stuff-for-...QAdIdZ178907473

    

    Last reply by Dave H, January 29, 2010
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    Need ID

    January 28, 2010 by bubba

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    Nice tree doing some blooms: Any ideas?

    

    Last reply by fastfeat, January 29, 2010
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    Macrozamia communis

    January 23, 2010 by Lauriek

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    Does anyone know where I get one of these in Melbourne? Thanks.

    

    Last reply by Lauriek, January 26, 2010
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    Huntington Botanic Gardens 1 2

    December 30, 2009 by Peter

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    Went up to the Huntington today in the drizzle. The succulent garden is just coming into it's best season.

    

    Last reply by Kris, January 25, 2010
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    coolest cycad vidio!

    January 18, 2010 by yachtingone

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    http://video.pbs.org/video/1372139957/ I like the mix of plants used!

    

    Last reply by tinman10101, January 22, 2010
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    Who wants pine trees?

    January 16, 2010 by Creekside

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    I have about 80 slash pines, of which more than half quite large, and I would like to remove almost all of them. Since this would obviously be a huge expense, I was hoping there might be someone who would cut them down in exchange for the timber. Am I dreaming? Can anyone offer information or a contact person, if you think this is a possibility?

    

    Last reply by jayfro6, January 20, 2010
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    Bougainvillea

    January 10, 2010 by _Keith

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    What is the absolute best soil mix for a 25g potted Bougainvillea.

    

    Last reply by LauraAnu, January 20, 2010
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    Tree ID Help

    January 14, 2010 by Derekjp

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    I saw this tree while visiting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina last year. I've been wondering what it is. It appears to be an evergreen. Does anyone know? Thanks!

    

    Last reply by Derekjp, January 20, 2010
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    Acers - Fall Colors in Winter

    January 16, 2010 by rozpalm

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    These two trees really don't go with my landscape but when they turn colors in January (Florida Autumn) they redeem themselves and make me glad I have them. I have a red (Acer rubrum) and silver (Acer saccharinum) maple. Anyone else have maples?

    

    Last reply by rozpalm, January 19, 2010
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    jaw dropping photo..............

    January 8, 2010 by trioderob

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    Last reply by simona, January 19, 2010
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    Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition trade show Ft. Lauderdale

    January 15, 2010 by Eric in Orlando

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    I was at the Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) show yesterday down in Ft. Lauderdale. I didn't get as many photos this year as I was helping with the judging.By the time we were finished I was too tired to walk around again. But there is always some interesting tropical plants and new varieties. Outside the entrance to the convention center. Nice planting of bromeliads and tall coconut palms Alocasia 'Loco' Anthurium 'White Heart'-these were good size flowers several inches across Colocasia esculenta 'Mojito'

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, January 18, 2010
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    Fast growing canopy tree for zone 9b or colder

    January 14, 2010 by Zeeth

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    I would like a tree that would grow super fast to give me some quick canopy to place a coconut palm seedling under (for protection from frost and so that it leans out to get to the sun) Something that would have good enough canopy, enough so that frost doesn't form under it, in as little time as possible. When the coconut under it has about 5 feet of trunk, I want to remove the tree. Any suggestions on what to use?

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, January 18, 2010

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    If the Banana survives then so does the Bougainvillea

    January 15, 2010 by bubba

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    If Bananas live thru cold: So will the Bougainvillea: Look hard for the Papaya:

    

    Last reply by bubba, January 17, 2010
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    Schizolobium parahyba - Base trunk size

    January 16, 2010 by Palm Hound

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    How wide do these tree trunks get? I have a planter that is only 10 inches wide by 6 feet long. Would this be too small? I am in Southern California where they may stay thinner. Thanks for the help David

    

    Last reply by Hilo Jason, January 17, 2010