Tropical Plant Evergreen Plant For Sale In Fort Wayne

The Chinese Yellow Banana was at one time considered to be nearly extinct in its native habitat. 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 with a deep...

Miss Julie Begonia is a small growing and compact cane-type or Angel Wing begonia that produces a near continuous display of bright pink flowers in large, dense rounded clusters. The dark green glossy Angel-Wing shaped foliage of this Begonia add elegance...

As container plants, Tropical Hibiscus will benefit from an annual re-potting or up-potting along with appropriate root and top pruning. Thoroughly water to moisten the entire root-ball each time you water.

Doctorbush is an excellent nectar source for larger butterflies and is a caterpillar host to the Cassius Blue butterfly. Use this durable native en mass as a groundcover or informal hedge for the best effect.

3-4" high fuzzy yellow spikes of tubular flowers are borne throughout the year on this easily grown tropical. 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.

Also known as Devil's Trumpet, due to the poisonous properties of this member of the Nightshade family. The Double Yellow Angel's Trumpet is often grown as an annual or short-lived shrub-like perennial and it is easy enough to save a few seed from the...

Tropical Hibiscus are sun and heat loving, usually medium to large, tropical shrubs with excellent flower power and even some salt tolerance making them popular choices for warm inland as well as coastal climates.

* The human use of the cactus dates back thousands of years to the northern coast of Peru and the monks of a pre-Inca culture known as Chavin . They prepared a brew called "achuma" , "huachuma" or "cimora" which was used during ritualistic ceremonies...

Images courtesy of AG3, Inc. A protective breathable mulch will help to ensure winter survival in cold climates. The Lily of the Nile is a long living clump forming perennial best suited to well-drained soils with average moisture and fertility.

Provide Plumbago with a well-drained acid soil in a full to partial sun location for best results. In the northern portions of its range like zone 8B and 9 provide a deep mulch during winter.

One thing to note about the India Rubber Vine is that seedling grown plants typically do not flower until the base of the plant is between 1/2-3/4" in diameter as per the Australian invasive plant guide Weeds of National Significance - Rubber Vine .

The Malaysian Orchid or Malaysian Grapes is naturally an epiphytic plant and will benefit from having a considerable amount (about 1/3 to 2/3 good quality potting soil) of orchid bark mixed into its soil to help benefit with drainage and aeration.

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.

Narrower white streaks often randomly dive into the green center of the leaves. The bright foliage is a standout in shaded gardens or patios. The brightly contrasting foliage is excellent for mixed containers and can be used as cut foliage in flower arrangements.

Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering. Allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings approximately to a depth of between 1/2" deep for small containers to 1" deep for large containers.

For an excellent article on growing gingers as container plants from LSU Agcenter produced by Maria del Pilar Paz and Jeff Keuhny click here or the "More Info from Universities..." link below.

A loosely double Tropical Hibiscus with large pumpkin orange flowers that are borne in abundance throughout much of the where kept warm and provided with ample sunlight. Note:If an otherwise seemingly healthy Hibiscus isn't flowering, is dropping yellow...

* Starchy and delicious, it has the texture of a waxy boiled potato with the flavour of chestnuts. * It is native to south-east Queensland with two small disjunct populations in northern Queensland's World Heritage listed Wet Tropics.

* It is easily identifiable with beautiful feather palm pinnate leaves that arch inwards towards a thick stout trunk. * The seed contains up to 45% of an edible oil, it is used mainly for margarines.

The multitude of bright golden-yellow petals create a rounded, 3-4'', peony-like bloom that seems to glow in the against the rich green foliage. Note:If an otherwise seemingly healthy Hibiscus isn't flowering, is dropping yellow immature buds and lower...

* Native Hawaiians made pou (house posts), laʻau melomelo (fishing lures), and ʻoʻo (digging sticks) from ʻaʻaliʻiwood and a red dye from the fruit. * The wood is extremely tough and durable.

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.

Images courtesy of AG3, Inc. A protective breathable mulch will help to ensure winter survival in cold climates. The Lily of the Nile is a long living clump forming perennial best suited to well-drained soils with average moisture and fertility.

Brilliant orange fading to pink and finally red and burgundy in the eye. Note:If an otherwise seemingly healthy Hibiscus isn't flowering, is dropping yellow immature buds and lower yellow leaves it may be getting too dry between waterings.

* The plant is burnt as an incense. The leaves are used. * Cupressus torulosa , known as the Himalayan cypress , is a species of cypress . Used for general construction. Wood - moderately hard, very durable.

Evergreen, deer resistant, good for cutting. Delightful evergreen plants with lush, glossy deep green leaves, and brilliant red berries that attract birds now with a sturdy hardiness insuring their thriving, even under rugged Northern conditions.

Gardenia ‘Four Seasons' (Gardenia jasminoides) The name tells it all: this is an everblooming gardenia. As new growth emerges, buds appear and then unfold into pristine white flowers that have a loose, double form.