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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, dont 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 dont see what your 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 it's 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. 3" pot $9.50 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. 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 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 $12.00 Golden Plumeria Full round golden yellow flowers with prue 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
Miniture Anthurium These Anthuriums are of the mini variety. Currently, a Miniture Red Anthurium (Mickey Mouse) and Miniture 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 area 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 and 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 Alocasia plumbea This variety of the alocasia family have a dark purple stem and dark green leaves that have a glossy finish and purple-grey underside. These elephant ear shaped leaves get about 2 feet long and point straight up on mature 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 it's 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
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 it's medicinal properties. It is on it's way to become one of Hawaii's new crops, and it is sought after by people all over the world. Besides it's 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)Atender 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. Tri Color Stromanthe A colorful member of the arrowroot family but not quite as tender as most with contrasting shades of green white and red in the leaves. Easy to grow and does well in containers in filtered light. Grows to about 2 feet in height. 6 inch pots for $16.00 Furcraea gigantea "Variegata" From South and Central America. This striking plant can grow leaves up to 8 feet long. The bloom can send out an inflorescences up to 40 feet high with strongly scented white flowers followed by many plantlets. Large in 3" pot $16.00 Calathea Green Ice A plant with rippled leaves about a foot wide and a couple feet long. This easy grower sports a green beehive flower. Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) A medium size 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. Agave filifera Outstanding small Agave with slender tightly spaced leaves and white margins that produce many long white fibers. Mature plants form a nice compact dome shape about 3ft. in diameter. These do not trunk and are great for pot culture. Sun loving. Nicely rooted in 6" pots ready to move up $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 loose 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 wiskers. 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 5 inch pots near 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...
Fagraea berteriana (Puakenikeni) This particular Puakenikeni is the "Giant Puakenikeni", and has flowers twice the size of the traditional Puakenikeni. This rare variety has been said to have orignated on the island of Maui. A native tree of the South Pacific islands, this plant is well known for its fragrant bell-shaped orange flowers. 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, trees and more along with a large selection of heliconia and gingers all ready to plant in your yard. · See What's Blooming in our greenhouse. |
