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Other Exotic Plants
Gingers, Heliconias, Anthuriums, Lava Rock Bonsais, and other unusual exotics that are hard to find. Of all the pages of plants we offer, this page changes the most. We are always coming across new things for the plant collector to try. Our inventory changes often so if you see it on the list and want it, don't hesitate. We are always in the process of adding more plants that we think are cold tolerant or easy to grow indoors so you too can give your home that tropical look. And please, if you don't see what you're after, let us know and we might have it or know where to find it. Don't forget to click on the plant name to see its photo. Someday we will try to get the list in alphabetical order. Until then, scroll away. |
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Gingers and Heliconia
Tahitian Ginger Huge blooms of red bracts that can get the size of basketballs. The photo on our "About the Garden" page shows a bit of the scale. Very striking. Like a red ginger on steroids. The culture is the same as the red ginger, good light and protection from cold. 4" pot $12.00 Red Ginger One of the most favorite ginger plants. Like other gingers they are easy to grow in pots if kept from cold and given good light. 3" pot $8.50 Pink Ginger A tropical classic and a favorite cut flower of florists. A tropical plant, but can do well in pots if kept from cold and given good light. 3" pot $8.50 Giant Shampoo Ginger A large-flowered version of the classic and very aromatic ginger. The clear liquid within its cone-like flower can be used as a natural hair conditioner. This is a very spectacular plant when in bloom and displays its larger flowers more distinctly than the regular shampoo ginger. It is very easy to grow in containers and needs only filtered light to bloom. Can be grown outdoors in mild climates as it will go dormant in winter. 3" pot $10.00 Heliconia Splash (Champneiana) Like most Heliconia, it is extremely versatile, growing comfortably in full to partial sunlight. This Heliconia has a large yellow flower with red spots that may reach 3 feet long. 3" pot $9.50 Red Caribaea Heliconia Another extremely versatile Heliconia, growing comfortably in full to partial sunlight. This Heliconia has a large red flower. 3" pot $9.50 Heliconia colinsiana A large heliconia plant with beautiful long orange pendant (hanging) blooms. Very striking and a great cut flower. Likes sun and warmth. Fast and easy growing plant 4" pot $10.00 Golden Plumeria Full round golden yellow flowers with pure white edges of the petals. The classic plumeria. As with any plumeria they are fast and easy growing as long as they get plenty of sun and are kept from cold air. Great for container growing which means they can be moved indoors in the winter when they go dormant to help protect them from cold 3" pot $12.00 |
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Aroids
Miniature Anthurium These Anthuriums are of the mini variety. Currently, a Miniature Red Anthurium (Mickey Mouse) and Miniature Pink Anthurium are available. Also, we have the 'Archs Hawaii' anthurium, which is a Purple Anthurium that has a light purple tear-shaped flower. Like majority of Anthuriums, they will grow well in areas were there is indirect light and good water drainage. Alocasia macrorrhiza (Giant Ape) A giant Alocasia that if given space will produce leaves 3+ feet long on trunks that can grow to eight feet. Tropical plant but very easy to grow if protected from extremes and fed often. Sun or shade. 3-inch pots for $14.00 Amorphophallus titanum The plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world. We have a very limited amount of these for export. If you are not familiar with this unusual monster just Google it. The smaller ones are sold in pot while the larger are bare root. Due to their growth habit they may be dormant at the time of shipment but are healthy and very well established. If shipped during dormant stage you may not see growth for a matter of weeks or even months. Please keep in mind - We cannot extend our shipping guarantee for dormant plants. Alocasia "Black Mask" This variety of the alocasia has a dark green velvet-like leaves with bold white colored veins. The leaves are elephant ear shaped and reach 2-3 feet in length. Alocasia zebrina This is the true zebrina with contrasting black stripes on the stems. A bit slower growing than most. A tropical plant that needs protection from cold. Filtered light is best Typhonodorum lindleyanum An aquatic aroid from Madagascar that is perfect for warmer water gardens. It can get to 12 feet high in its native environment but can be kept smaller in pots for smaller water gardens. Shipped bare root in bundles of 3 seedlings. |
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More wild things
Lava Rock Bonsai Plant A dwarf form of Schefflera tree growing on a lava rock. Very easy to grow indoors. Lasts for years and gets better with age. "Care instructions on our "Growing Instruction" page. Makes a great gift too. $20.00 Awa Also known as Kava outside of Hawaii. This is one of the strong dark varieties called Awa Mo'i. The stems are darker in color and the plant is full but shorter in size than others. It is one of the stonger medicinal varieties that was and is grown by the Hawaiians 3" pot $16.00 Iao Sunset Plumeria A beautiful full pink flower with a touch of golden yellow in the center. As with any plumeria they are fast and easy growing as long as they get plenty of sun and are kept from cold air. Great for container growing which means they can be moved indoors in the winter when they go dormant to help protect them from cold 3" pot $14.00 Chico Tree Also called Sapodilla, this is a small tropical fruit tree from Central America. The tree produces a gummy latex called chicle that is one of the main ingredients in some chewing gums. The fruit is about the size of a guava and is very sweet with the texture of a pear and the taste of caramel. It begins to produce once it gets about 4 ft tall and can be trimmed to keep small. Being tropical it will not tolerate a freeze at all but is a good candidate for tub growing. Tahitian Gardenia This gardenia has very large pure white blooms that are a striking contrast to the large glossy deep green leaves. As with all gardenias it has a sweet fragrance when in bloom. Must be kept from cold and needs full sun to bloom best. Kula Gardenia An outstanding gardenia from Thailand. Rich creamy white single flowers that turn bright orange as they age. A great bloomer that is in full display twice a year in Hawaii. Very nice fragrance. Must be kept from cold and needs full sun to bloom best. Gardenia veitchi This gardenia has fragrant fluffy white flowers that are about 2 inches in diameter. A good winter bloomer and very popular for making leis. A bit more cool tolerant than others but still must be kept from cold and needs full sun to bloom best. Noni Morinda citrifolia has been grown throughout the Pacific for generations because of its medicinal properties. It is on its way to become one of Hawaii's new crops, and it is sought after by people all over the world. Besides its medicinal promises, it is also an attractive shrub and small tree. Grows well in pots but needs protection from cold temps. Sun or partial shade. The roots are also an excellent source of yellow dye. Red Rhipsalis A fantastic plant that produces bright flaming red succulent leaves when grown in a sunny spot. It is an epiphytic cactus that grows along rock cliff faces or tree crotches in nature. It is perfect for a hanging baskets, where the branches will droop over the sides creating a very colorful display. For a couple months during the year, the edges of the leaves are covered with small white balls (inedible fruits) that add a wild contrast. 3-inch pots for $14.00 Tapeinochilos ananassae (Indonesian Wax Ginger) A shady growing plant that reaches 5 or more feet tall with a large red flower often described as an upside down pineapple. The plant has branching stems with spiraling dark green leaves. This plant should not be let to dry out between watering. Calathea insignis (Rattlesnake plant)A tender understory plant that can grow to around 4ft. tall It produces tall yellow blooms that are a favorite of florists. This plant should not be let to dry out between watering. Very easy to grow but it needs protection from cold and bright sun. Zebra Costus This is a beautiful and easy plant to grow. It is like growing a ginger plant and does very well in containers. The plant sends out slender canes 2 to 4 feet long that are striped black and white creating a striking contrast. When it blooms it sends out brilliant orange cone-shaped inflorescence about 2 feet high from the base of the plant. 3-inch pots for $12.00 Pisonia grandis Instant year-round color. A great small tree for the landscape. The bright yellow green leaves provide brilliant contrast to other plants. For more color, grow in full sun. Very easy to grow and will do well as a container plant. 3-inch pots for $10.00 Ensete superbum subsp. Thailand Also called the Rock Banana. A very rare Banana like plant from the North of India and Thailand. This Ensete should be very cold tolerant and able to handle a mild freeze. Young plants go dormant in winter months and reemerge quickly in the Spring. The midrib has a red blush on the underside of the leaves. A spectacular foliage with a short trunk and huge leaves like a giant Birds Nest Fern. Check out the Specials page for discounts on two or more. Freycinetia cumingiana A climbing shrub from the Pandanus family that blooms with many long-lasting soft orange pink flowers mainly in the spring. It grows well in pots and looks best in bright filtered light. It is a favorite of florists since the blooms last very well after they are cut. If left untrimmed, it will grow 3 to 5 ft. tall. Must be kept from cold but grows easily indoors. Formerly called Freycinetia multiflora. $16.00 Persian Shield (Strobilanthes Dyerianus) This striking foliage plant comes from Burma (Myanmar) not Persia. It grows as a small shrub with brilliant metallic purple and green leaves. It is a fast and easy grower but needs protection from cold temps. It grows very well in pots and likes bright filtered light to bring out the brilliant color. Prunes very easily, which adds fullness to the shape. A terrific landscape plant for warm climates, providing instant year-round color. The Pisonia grandis makes a great companion plant for contrast. 4" pots $10.00 Red Jade Vine (Mucuna Bennetti) A spectacular vine from New Guinea that produces masses of brilliant red flowers in 4-foot bunches that hang down under the foliage. It needs a lot of room or a large trellis to grow and show well. It likes warmth and really only does well in tropical or semitropical climates. Warm greenhouses are fine as long as there is room to grow and definitely worth the try. 9" root tubes $20.00 Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) A medium-sized tropical tree.The Ylang Ylang is a good grower in full or partial sunlight. It is well-known for its fragrant greenish yellow flower, which has been said to have been used in a few well-known high quality perfumes. Queens Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia speciosa) The Queens Crape Myrtle tree can grow 60 feet or more, but is very versatile and can grown as a shrub. Branches of purple flowers often decorate this tree. Variegated Vanilla planifolia Yes, Vanilla is an orchid. It is native to Central & South America and is grown in all parts of the tropical world. It needs support to grow since it is has a vine-like habit. The flowers are a green color and somewhat resemble a cattleya flower. Once pollinated, the seed pod becomes the "Vanilla bean" It is a very easy orchid to grow and does best in strong filtered light. This variety has beautiful variegated leaves. large 1 ft.+ plants in 5-inch pots. We also sell Cacao trees... Cocoa tree A great companion for your Vanilla plant. Cocoa comes from the Amazon Rainforest. It is an understory tree and needs protection from strong sun at least while young. They need a good deal of humidity and warmth to do well. The fruit or "bean" grows right out of the trunk and branches. It is also edible as a fruit. The cocoa seed in the fruit is what chocolate is made from. Not the easiest to grow outside of warm climates but for a severe chocoholic it may be worth a shot and you can brag that you grow your own. Fragraea berteriana (Giant Puakenikeni) The 10-cent flower famous for it's sweet fragrance and beautiful leis This particular Puakenikeni is the "Giant Puakenikeni", and has flowers twice the size of the traditional Puakenikeni. A native of the South Pacific, it can grow into a small tree and blooms often when mature. Needs protection from cold and does best in strong filtered light. Can grow and flower in large containers easily. $16.00 Adansonia rubrostipa The Baobab Tree. This tree comes from west coast of Madagascar and is normally a smaller species of the Baobab family but it still has the unique swollen bottle-shaped trunk. They are drought-tolerant once established and need very little care. These are very popular specimens for growing as bonsai plants for people with limited space. Needs a lot of sun. Please note that these will go dormant and lose their leaves from November through June. 6-inch root tube $12.00 Bat Flower (Tacca chantrieri) A rain forest understory plant that will grow to about 2 feet tall with lush tropical foliage. The flowers rise above the leaves and are a velvety black color with long whiskers. Very exotic looking. They are easy to grow but need protections from extremes. Best in partial shade and like a rich well-draining media. Nice size plants in 4 inch pots, blooming size. Ti Plants
Green Ti plant cuttings One of Hawaii's most useful and beautiful plants. It is also a symbol of good luck. These can be grown easily in full or partial sun. Bundle of 5 cuttings $8.00. Purple Kahili Ti plant cuttings Deep purple mini ti leafs tightly spaced and stay on the stalks for 3 or more feet. An excellent Ti for pot culture. Grow in full sun for the most color, but does very well in filtered light too. Bundle of 5 cuttings $8.00. Mahi Pink Ti plant cuttings A beautiful pink ti with very light almost white emerging leaves turning brilliant pink and green. The underside are a darker smokey pink. Excellent contrast. Grows best in bright filtered light but will tolerate bot full sun and shady conditions.Bundle of 5 cuttings $9.50. Aunty Lue Ti plant cuttings Bright red ti leaf of medium size. Grow in full sun for the most color. Bundle of 5 cuttings $8.00. Soon to Come...
Amherstia nobilis The most beautiful flowering tree in the tropics. For our local customers that want to visit our retail nursery in Iao Valley we also have a large selection of plants in 1, 3 and 5-gallon pots, including a wide variety of: colorful crotons, hibiscus giant aroids Ylang Ylang Red Jade Vine Colorful Ti's Gardenia ornamental trees Fox Tail Palms along with a large selection of heliconia and gingers all ready to plant in your yard. · See What's Blooming in our greenhouse. |
