Resorting To Tropicals
Planted by Hawaiians for good luck, the colorfully variegated foliage of the ti plant (figure F) is also used in making leis and floral arranging. The leaves have also been used extensively throughout tropical ... [... more]
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Hardy Tropicals
Then there's purple pineapple. This is a common plant in the more tropical regions. We found that it was hardy. When we grew a lot of seedlings, we found one with incredible purple foliage. We named it 'Sparkling ... [... more]
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Angel's Trumpet
The huge trumpet-shaped flowers and large leaves of angel's trumpet make a dramatic statement in any garden. A tropical plant that can grow up to 10 feet in one summer, this plant is great either for containers or ... [... more]
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Twin Trumpets Not Identical After All
Formerly known as Bignonia cherere and recently reclassified as Distictis buccinatoria, it is evergreen, which makes it a far more attractive plant in the off season. In humid regions it is well known for snaking up ... [... more]
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Australian Plants
Over a propane fire, Johnson roasts the seed head. The fibers around the seed provide the kindling to get the fire going. Once heated, the seed follicle begins to swell and open. It takes about five to 10 minutes for ... [... more]
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Uncommon Plants
Most of you are probably familiar with elephant's ear, big green tropical plants that thrive in shady spots. Another variety is the black elephant's ear, and although it doesn't grow as large as its green counterpart ... [... more]
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Tropical Herbs And Spices
Curry, allspice and other exotic herbs and spices are well within your grasp as an herb gardener. With the right light and temperature, you can grow a successful tropical herb garden--inside and outside. Try some of ... [... more]
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Bromeliads
Indoor bromeliads thrive in temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees. However, to get your bromeliad to bloom, adjust the temperature to 75 degrees or above. One way to encourage your bromeliad to bloom is to place it ... [... more]
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Containers For Bromeliads
Allow the shape of the plant to dictate the size of the appropriate container. For example, plant small bromeliads in similarly sized containers, and larger plants in a proportionally sized pot. Also, consider the ... [... more]
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A Good Move
The tropical plant looks great in the store, but will it survive the trip to the car? Even a few minutes of cold temperatures can mean certain death for many houseplants. Gardener Mark Thompson explains to field ... [... more]
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Bromeliads In The Home
Professional plantscaper Jeffrey Mintz loves bromeliads--in fact so much that he uses them throughout his home. "I find that bromeliads can often add a lot of excitement and drama to a room simply because of the ... [... more]
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Balinese Pond Garden
Johnny Roxas would love a tropical terrace in his backyard. Roxas has had trouble designing the space so as a thank you for being like an uncle to him, Raymond Fernandez wants to turn this cacti-cluttered space into ... [... more]
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