TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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   Pineapple flowers

   July 24, 2009 by edric

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   Just some more photos, of my Pineapple plants, Ed

   

   Last reply by JEFF IN MODESTO, March 6, 2015
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   Tillandsia fasciculata var. densispica

   July 24, 2009 by edric

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   Some of the larger ones, approaching six inches across, I hear they can get big, Ed

   

   Last reply by edric, July 25, 2009
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   Cactus I.D. wanted (out of curiosity)

   July 22, 2009 by Walt

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   I know this isn't a tropical plant, but I will post my question anyway. This small cactus was given to me many years ago. If i recall, it was in a pot with other plants and cacti -- and I separated them into individual pots. This cactus (along with some old assorted plants and palm seedlings, etc.) resided in my semi-dilapidated greenhouse (no doors, no heat) for three years, so I know the cactus was subjected to at least mid 20'sF temperatures). To my surprise, on July 13th I went into my greenhouse to water the plants and I saw that the cactus in question had opened a flower. I carried the cactus up to the house to show my wife and to see if she knew what the ge…

   

   Last reply by BigFrond, July 26, 2009
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   Dioscorea elephantipes

   July 22, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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   Last winter I bought two large Dioscorea elephantipes caudices from a little Spanish lady at the fleamarket. I potted them up and waited. I few months ago one, then the second sprouted a sturdy vine. I set them on the shady side of the trellis we built and trained their vines upward. Now they are winning a survival battle with the morning glories. They are supposed to go dormant at some point; I just do not know when. But their large heart-shaped leaves are cool. I really love these plants.

   

   Last reply by xerophyte_nyc, July 23, 2009
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   Southern California Ti Society Meeting Aug. 1

   July 22, 2009 by Tropicalken

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   Southern California Ti Plant Meeting The next meeting will be held on Sat. Aug. 1 at 9:00 A.M. The address is 1415 Indiana Ave. South Pasadena 91030 . Phone - 323 257-7878 If you have any extra tropical plants of any kind that you want to find a home for, bring them and we will have a drawing for them. If you bring a plant, you'll get an extra ticket for each one you bring. I also have some plants to add to the table. It might be a good way to get something you don't have. Some people have trouble when they climb the hill near my home. When you get to the top of the hill on Indiana, bear to the right and then stay to the left. At that intersection Indiana d…

   

   Last reply by Tropicalken, July 22, 2009
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   Aechmea fasciata

   July 21, 2009 by PalmatierMeg

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   This last weekend I found this flowering Aechmea fasciata for 1/2 price at a local big box store. It looked okay but had only a few roots and appeared that a harried employee had just jammed it into a 6" pot of soggy peat before sticking it on the clearance shelf with the wilted begonias. When I got home I planted it in a 3 gallon pot of my own potting mix. Does anyone have further suggestions on upkeep for this bromeliad? I know it is common as dirt yet pricey anyway. I see no signs of pups yet but hopefully will get some before the mother plant withers away.

   

   Last reply by Jose Maria, July 27, 2009
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   Desmos chinensis-Ylang Ylang Shrub

   July 20, 2009 by Eric in Orlando

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   Demos chinensis, Ylang Ylang Shrub is flowering. The flowers looks very similar to the Ylang Ylang Tree, Canaga odorata and smell similar but are weakly scented. I think they might be more fragrant in the evening. This is a small shrub only growing 3-5ft tall and it has tolerated low 30sF with no damage. Not to be confused with the Dwarf Ylang Ylang Tree, Cananga odorata var. fruticosa

   

   Last reply by Eric in Orlando, July 21, 2009
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   Friend Gave Me a Tree NEED ID

   July 20, 2009 by palmaddict

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   A friend gave me this tree and they lost the tag but stated it was a Brachychiton but I have doubts. I have B. discolor and rupestris already. First up a shot of the leaf form. Thanks Patrick

   

   Last reply by Wai`anae Steve, July 20, 2009
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    Local Garden Color 1 2

    July 20, 2009 by Jeff in St Pete

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    I was invited out to the country for lunch today at a local family's home. They have a nice colorful garden - enjoy the photos! First we stopped for directions at a little grocery store and (no suprise) they gave us exact directions. This is a small town and everyone knows everyone At the side of the grocery store - I stepped out of an air-conditioned car and my camera lens immediately fogged over. We had no problems finding the property. This Croton caught my eye when we first arrived. It's in a pot on their porch. I like the large oak like leaves. The leaves were over a foot long.

    

    Last reply by palmmermaid, July 22, 2009
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    Pineapple

    July 19, 2009 by edric

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    One of my Pineapple plants, flowering, just thought I'd take a photo, Ed

    

    Last reply by Kris, July 20, 2009
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    Michelia X Alba Question

    July 19, 2009 by epicure3

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    I have a large 20' specimen that is currently flowering. As a matter of fact, I have never seen that many flowers on the tree before. That's the good news. The bad news is that it is shedding an enormous amount of leaves almost on a daily basis. I have to beleive that it is stressed in some way. It gets a lot of water, but no more than it has any other summer it has been there. Any idea as to what is happening? The inner layers of the tree seem to be the most impacted. You can see up into the tree now, where you couldn't before. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thx

    

    Last reply by epicure3, July 19, 2009
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    need ID

    July 18, 2009 by Viking

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    This plant i is from the canari islands anyoe know what it is ?

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, July 24, 2009
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    Cycads in containers: big or small?

    July 18, 2009 by daxin

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    I have read and heard many advices of growing cycads in larger than normal containers for optimal growth, but then I saw these Dioons in really small containers and yet they seem to be still quite healthy. I'd like to ask our experts here if this is a possible long term arrangement. FYI, the fronds are about 5' long and the containers are about 1' wide.

    

    Last reply by Kris, July 22, 2009
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    ID

    July 18, 2009 by Viking

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    Hi! I grabbed some seeds from this tree when I was on Tenerife, now i wonder what it is.

    

    Last reply by fastfeat, July 26, 2009
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    Need Help

    July 16, 2009 by bubba

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    Not so much color here in Summer but I ran into this but have no idea. Can anyone help?

    

    Last reply by gcyao, July 26, 2009
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    Florida sea grape

    July 16, 2009 by Zeeth

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    I've seen some wonderful sea grape trees at the beach and a friends house. I don't really like the hedge look, but I love the look of them when they are pruned into a tree. They give such great shade and are great climbing tree. Anyone else like this look?

    

    Last reply by Big Tex, July 20, 2009
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    Croton IDs Requested 1 2

    July 15, 2009 by epicure3

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    I have a bunch of crotons in the garden but have no clue what they are. I know a few, like Rick, will be able to ID a couple. Let me know if you have any ideas. Sorry about the picture quality on some.

    

    Last reply by Moose, September 23, 2009
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    How do you prefer your Ficus?

    July 15, 2009 by bubba

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    Many Ficus styles and to each his own: Box Cut: Found some more Roundies. Probably the same barber: Banyanesk:

    

    Last reply by Moose, July 17, 2009
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    Typhonodorum lindleyanum

    July 15, 2009 by Really full garden

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    I was excited to see RPS had these on their latest list. This very large aquatic aroid has been on my wish list for some time.From what I have been able to find ,the seeds will germinate in a few days in warm water and then can be potted up and grow quickly depending on pot size ,water temps and fertiliser.Any advice on germinating this spectacular aroid?

    

    Last reply by Carlo Morici, October 11, 2009
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    Eperua falcata (Bootlace tree)

    July 15, 2009 by Dr. George

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    Am looking for a source of seed or seedlings of the Bootlace tree (Eperua falcata) http://anthrome.wordpress.com/2008/12/30/f...-bootlace-tree/ Anyone know of a source? Anyone in Panama City (or other Central/South America location) willing to collect and forward seed? Thanks - gmp

    

    Last reply by DanC, April 30, 2017
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    Mouse Trap Tree

    July 13, 2009 by palmmermaid

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    I was at the AOS garen on Saturday and saw a mouse trap tree - Uncarina decaryi. Is anyone growing it? Does anyone know anything about it? And where I might be able to purchase one?

    

    Last reply by palmmermaid, July 13, 2009
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    Tropical apples

    July 12, 2009 by Zeeth

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    Which types of apples will grow and produce in SW Fl? I've heard Dorsett, Anna, and tropic sweet being Florida varieties, but from those all were 9b except dorsett, which was 10a. Should I just buy 2 dorsett trees, or should I give it a try with the others anyway? Thanks.

    

    Last reply by Moose, July 12, 2009
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    Anyone growing their own tea?

    July 12, 2009 by Tampa Scott

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    Purchased this plant on Ebay and going to try to grow my own tea. Anyone growing this? All input is welcome.

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, July 14, 2009
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    Can anyone ID this little tree?

    July 12, 2009 by Creekside

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    This baby came to me with only the description that it "may be some kind of fruit tree." The bark is very smooth with a beautiful black and white striped pattern all over it. Does anyone recognize it?

    

    Last reply by virtualpalm, July 14, 2009
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    Philodendron selloum freeze recovery

    July 11, 2009 by Walt

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    Philodendron selloum is a main staple, in terms of plants, I grow all about my property. This past January I recorded a low temperature reading of 23.5 F (-4.7 C) in my front yard, 5 feet above the ground and 15 feet out from the east side of my house. However, I'm sure the temperature was lower in other parts of my property, especially the north side that backs up to state scrub land property. My Philodendron selloums growing along the north side of my property were totally defoliated. However, on the south side of my property, where it is lightly wooded, the P. selloums weren't hurt at all. The below photo is of some of my P. selloums growing along the north bo…

    

    Last reply by Paradise Found, December 30, 2021

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