TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms
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Alcantarea Imperialis 1 2
by doubravsky- 78 replies
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Just picked one of these up from Tropical Vibe... (thanks John). Really like the huge ones I saw at Bo's place. Anyone in SoCal with thoughts on sun exposure and cold hardiness? I put it in a spot that gets shad am, and then full sun from about 3:00 pm - 6:00 p m or so... I'll get a pic posted soon... thanks! Dave
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What are the weirdest? rarest? or most unusual plant you grow? 1 2
by Palm crazy- 3 followers
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or have seen in someones else's garden? For me is would be JBxQ, which isn't really that rare anymore, but I like to get something really cool this year that's really special. Maybe a (hardy) blue poppy that will comeback every year....More beautiful than rare in this case. Not my photo. The weirdest plant I have is are young Lancewood. Pseudopanax crassifolius Not my photo.
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MOrton Bay Fig 1 2
by JEFF from Trabuco Canyon CA- 77 replies
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Bill took me by this awsome tree today!
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Some garden pics... 1 2
by ariscott- 1 follower
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Scott, my other half, was playing Mr. Mum today due to my sick baby, so I sent him to the garden while she was sleeping... He took some good ones, so I thought I would post them. Glorious time of the year at the moment... everything is growing and the garden is so colourful... My poincianna flowers for the first time this year. I think it is only 3-4 years old from seeds... I know it is just a 'normal' red one, but it is still a beautiful tree... I have a few scattered all throughout the garden... Of course, the old faithful Lagerstroemia speciosa are always in flowers.. Enjoy.. My row of bamboos... if you remember previous pics I posted... Regards, Ar…
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Loss of an Iconic Ft Lauderdale Dragon Tree 1 2
by Jerry@TreeZoo- 2 followers
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http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-sb-lauderdale-dragon-blood-tree-20170817-story.html The large dragon tree in downtown Ft Lauderdale has, unfortunately, come to the end of its line. This tree was remarkable in size and for the fact that most "experts" would never have given it a chance to survive in rainy South Florida. I don't know what led to the fungal infection getting a toehold, but once rot starts in these, there is not much to stop it. It had to be 50-75 years old. http://gyr.fortlauderdale.gov/greener-government/natural-resources-preservation/growing-our-green-canopy/gyr-tree-directory/dragonblood-t…
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Croton Society Meeting 1 2
by TikiRick- 74 replies
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I will be hosting a Croton Society Meeting on Saturday, June 20, 2009 11am to 1pm (or longer) Ft. Lauderdale, FL View over 100 species of unusual crotons in the garden and containers. You need not be a croton society member to attend, but you will asked to become one for a very nominal annual fee. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided beneath the palms and crotons.... A large croton auction to follow garden tour. Very, very rare and unusual crotons for auction!! Please private message me if you are interested, no later than June 17, 2009. I will send you the address of the meeting/garden tour. It is a great time this group gets toge…
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Tree recommendations needed 1 2
by Chris Chance- 74 replies
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I live in a neighborhood with an HOA which is a blessing and a curse. They told me recently that I need to plant a tree in the front yard but palms don't count. Anyone have any ideas of something that looks good with palms and doesn't have invasive roots? Would have to make it in zone 9 and handle summer heat. I appreciate it everyone and look forward to hear what ideas are out there.
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Thinking about flowering trees 1 2
by Pip- 73 replies
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I've definitely decided I need another shade tree in my back yard to improve the environment for my humidity loving palms by taking some of the sting out of summer and early autumn sun. I love Jacaranda and they are so easy to find but I am torn I'd like to try a Stenocarpus sinuatus or Queensland fire wheel tree but they grow super slow to begin with, I'm not sure if it would achieve my goal fast enough. Another tree under concideration is an old fashioned Magnolia grandiflora not any of the dwarf forms. Bauhinua purpurea is a possibility too as is Ceiba speciosa. There are a few others I frequently think off but I'm interested in what other people might suggest. The tre…
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My favorite tree is the stately southern live oak(quercus virginiana), symbol of the Deep South. Other favorites include camphora officinarum longleaf pine magnolia grandiflora norfolk island pine koelreuteria bipinnata melia azedarach callistemon(many varieties) eriobotrya japonica taxodium distichum schefflera actinophylla citrus reticulata eucalyptus globulus ficus elastica ficus auriculata cassia grandis indian gooseberry casuarina equisetifolia
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Show us your Pandanus! 1 2
by Xenon- 72 replies
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There aren't any Pandanus in Houston, but heres a P. utillis on South Padre Island, Texas (sorry for the bad photo quality). Show us yours (especially the more exotic species)! Jonathan
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Codiaeum variegatum 1 2
by Moose- 72 replies
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No ID's here, just accents to the landscape ...
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Tropical/Subtropical Vines 1 2
by Hillizard- 2 followers
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First bloom ever of my in-ground variegated chalice vine (Solandra maxima variegata). It looked like a yellow balloon inflating slowly over several days before it split open. Couldn't smell any scent but maybe that only happens at night? It gets canopy shade most of the day or it'd fry in the sun here. Can be bushy but I'm training it on a trellis.
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Croton pics from Costa Rica 1 2
by Jeff in St Pete- 72 replies
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Which trichocerus am I? 1 2
by RyManUtah- 2 followers
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I was bought at a local grocery store garden center as “outdoor cactus, $8”. I need To know what I am so I can be planted in an appropriate place if I am a clumping variety.
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New Leaf Thread for non palms 1 2
by Gbarce- 72 replies
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I thought it would be interesting to showcase whatever else people are growing in their gardens-- Man does not grow by palms alone right? New leaf of Coccoloba rugosa
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rare fruit trees 1 2
by Stevetoad- 71 replies
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while visiting mattyb's house we were checking out his rainforest area and he grabed a icecream bean off one of his trees and gave me one. ive never seen one before and realized how cool it is to walk around the yard and eat random things growing around you. so now i decided that i need more edible plants arount my house. right now i have a lime, tangerine and a cherimoya. im looking to get a guava. i like the rare idea. any ideas??? how a bout pawpaw ( Asimina triloba). also i would like something that doesnt take 5-10 years to fruit...im hungry now!!!!! thanks for any ideas
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Eucalyptus deglupta - Rainbow Eucalyptus 1 2
by John in Andalucia- 1 follower
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This goes out to Matty. Here are some seedlings of Eucalyptus deglupta sown on April 10th 2010. The packets I sell reap many hundreds of seedlings, but as with all plants, the early sprouters will prove to be the most vigorous, and will make the best specimens. I recommend to customers to pot them up when they are about 2 inches tall, but at just over one inch in height it is possible. You have to observe some very strict rules. First of all, make sure your germination mix is not too heavy. A lighter mix will allow you to prick out the seedlings easily. I use a 2:1 mix of coir and fine grade vermiculite. It resembles course sand, and sand is the other option, alt…
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Soil preparation 1 2
by palmcurry- 70 replies
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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.
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Pushing the zone with Rainbow eucalyptus 1 2
by Missi- 2 followers
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Just sharing my rainbow eucalyptus that I've been growing a few years. They're super cold sensitive but I didn't realize how much so until I lost my first two the winter 2008-2009. I tried it again spring 2013 knowing I'd have to nurture the heck out of it its first spring/summer & protect it at least the first winter. It's made it through 2 winters with hard frosts. First winter I covered with refrigerator boxes. It lost its leaves & growing point was damaged but it bounced right back other than some nasty scaring. Second winter it was too big to cover so it was on its own. It was a fairly mild winter but we still got two frosty nights. It lost all its leaves and…
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Time for Ti 1 2
by joe_OC- 2 followers
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Now that I have planted most of my palms for the year, I would like to incorporate Ti plants into my yard. Does anyone know which cultivars do well in Zone 10a/b? Also, is there a good source in Orange/San Diego County? Thanks in advance, Joe
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SUM' - Flowers.. Summer / Fall flowering things 2023 Non Cycad n' Palms stuff only.. 1 2
by Silas_Sancona- 69 replies
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With Meteorological Summer underway, and Astronomical Summer closing in, ..it is Summer, and time to show off what non Palm and Cycad flowering plants are enjoying the longest days of the year in the garden, ...or out and about.. Kicking the door open, The other local Cassia fistula specimen i'd found in the area a month or so ago. Not a particularly large specimen, but looking better than my neighbor's atm.. Some early Kallstroemia grandiflora ( AZ Summer Poppy ) getting going.. This turns out be another Dud-Soon, these might be the only ones i see flowering this summer.. Early Ivy-Leaved Morning Glory.. Figured these would b…
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I Went to a Garden Party 1 2
by Moose- 1 follower
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Well - the holiday season parties started last night for me. I went to this holiday bash held in a very nice garden and behold - what did I find???
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Hibiscus delights 1 2
by Walter John- 69 replies
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Took a bunch of photos today down at the old BGs here in the sub tropical city of Brisbane. I spied their brilliant hibiscus display that was kindly donated by the hibiscus society. Took some close ups, check 'em out.
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z9 shrubs for tropical effect 1 2
by southlatropical- 68 replies
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When I hear the word shrub, I think to myself boooooooooooooooooring. But there are certainly some striking and tropical looking shrubs out there that can be grown here in zone 9. First up is Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki. I'm not crazy about viburnums, but I think this one looks great with the big glossy leaves.
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Bamboo's a Growin' 1 2
by Scott- 68 replies
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Now that the weather is turning reeeaaal nice, the bamboo (Oldhamii) is starting to get underway I know they say "The first year it sleeps, the second year it creeps, the third year it leaps". Well this stuff was planted late August last year. That year one plant put forth 3 new culms much larger than I am tall. That same plant has a new one starting to shoot. The middle plant has a culm that last week was about 1' tall, today is 3' tall! More! I want More! Plus all are putting forth new leaves.
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