Tropical Plant Crop Plant For Sale In Lansing

Considered hardy into zone 9B. At temperatures below about 65 o F the Yellow Shrimp Plant may begin to lose foliage until temperatures become sufficiently warm. A warm protected location and an appropriate, breathable mulch will help to ensure its return.

The Sandpaper Vine is considered to be somewhat drought resistant once well-established but will have the best foliage and likely produce the most flowers under average moisture conditions.

The India Rubbervine, Cryptostegia grandiflora, is considered to be highly invasive in Hawaii and so we no longer offer to ship this species to that state. As the India Rubber Vine can be invasive in mild winter climates.

For more on how to successfully grow Tropical Hibiscus in portions of zones 9 and 10 see the following publication from Texas A&M's AgriLife Extension service titled " Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) For Galveston County and the Texas Upper...

Golden Plume is very similar to most Justicias in form and habit. The wide dark green foliage makes a nice foil for the spikes of yellow flowers. 3-4" high fuzzy yellow spikes of tubular flowers are borne throughout the year on this easily grown tropical.

Oleanders are extremely durable and reliable evergreen shrubs in mild winter climates and are especially well adapted to the mild coastal regions of the US. General Pershing Double Red Oleander boasts big beautiful double red blossoms in large bouquets...

Like many root hardy tropical plants, the Blue Sky Vine is best planted in the ground as early in the season as possible (well after the danger of frost has past and soil temperatures have begun to warm up) to allow them to develop a strong root system...

A very unusual and easily grown specimen plant that is quite tolerant of seaside conditions. An excellent choice for large trellises and arbors or as an espalier. 8" long fragrant golden trumpets with purple veins are borne from winter through spring...

Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering. As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting along with appropriate root and top pruning.

Pollinated flowers can produce short stubby inedible banana-like fruit as shown in the last image in the series. This plant is extremely cold hardy despite its tropical origins and is considered to be hardy as far north as zone 5 and 6 by some if provided...

This is usually mid to late April or May for us here in mid zone 8B, for example. Plant Copperleaf Plants in the ground in the garden or landscape once all danger of frost has past and soil temperatures have begun to warm in mid to late spring or early...

For the best Bougainvillea flower production it is typically recommended to allow the soil to become moderately dry between waterings and to use a low nitrogen and high potassium slow release non-burning fertilize.

8" long golden trumpets with purple veins are borne in late winter and early spring on this scrambling tropical climber with cream and green variegated foliage.

It starts fruiting at 5-6' tall and makes an excellent container plant. ‘Double Mahoi' is a mutation of Musa Dwarf Cavendish so they have similar growth requirements. Cut back on watering during the winter to prevent root disease.

They are commonly successfully used as landscape shrubs in the warmer parts of zone 9 and throughout much of zone 10.Remember that these are truly tropical plants and will likely suffer at least some damage from even brief freezes.

The fruit may be eaten fresh, dried or made into a tea, and just a few dried fruits added to water will turn it vivid purple. The leaves are light gray to greenish and fleshy; the branches have thorns.

*Summer Skies Agapanthus is considered hardy into zone 5 with proper siting, such as the south side of a building or other structure, and a mulch. It is tolerant of shade but will likely flower best where it gets at least 4-6 hours of sunlight.

These root hardy perennials will die completely to the ground in winter and return in late spring where hardy. Provide these heat loving hardy gingers with shade during the hottest portions of the day.

* The ripe fruit of the papaya is usually eaten raw, without skin or seeds. * In 2014, global production of papayas was 12.7 million tonnes, led by India with 44% of the world total.

Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering. As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting along with appropriate root and top pruning.

Taken with Achyranthes spp the seed is used to treat aching teeth and gums, boils etc. * A poultice of the boiled seeds has been used in the treatment of boils. * The bottle gourd, Lagenaria siceraria (synonym Lagenaria vulgaris Ser.), also known as opo...

Sweet and delicious, they can be added to cakes, biscuits, ice cream etc. Growth is optimal between temperatures of 20 - 25°c, ceasing when they fall below 10°c or rise above 30°c.

In mild winter climates, zones 9B and warmer, King's Mantle can be grown in the ground where it can be shaped into a beautiful hedge or allow it to grow into its naturally spreading to upright habit as a specimen plant.

* An annual or, in tropical areas, perennial; 4-5" yellow flowers with a brownish-red base; calyx (the leafy external bud covering) becomes large, fleshy, and bright red as the plant sets seed and is used for drink flavorings and jelly; altogether a handy...

They are commonly successfully used as landscape shrubs in the warmer parts of zone 9 and throughout much of zone 10.Remember that these are truly tropical plants and will likely suffer at least some damage from even brief freezes.

This tiny trailing Hoya or Waxflower creates a dense mat of foliage that is perfect for spilling from larger containers where it can be used as a groundcover for larger tropicals, as a spiller for mixed containers, or as a dainty hanging basket specimen.

* It occurs within a rainfalls regime mostly in summer. * Thin 8" needles; 4" cones; native to Mexico. * Smooth-bark Mexican Pine ( Pinus pseudostrobus ), ( Chamite and Pacingo ) distinctive names in Spanish, tree endemic to Mexico , 8 to 25 m tall, dense...