Tropical Plant Evergreen Plant For Sale In Portland

* Peruvian Torch ( Trichocereus peruvianus ) is found high in the Andean mountain deserts of Peru and Ecuador and is similar to the San Pedro cactus ( Trichocereus pachanoi ) which is found in the same region.

Tropical glossy green ginger-like foliage is borne on stiff fleshy stems. More compact grower than regular Blue Ginger. Single dark blue blooms over a long period in summer and fall.

Considered hardy into zone 9B. The flowers attract hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators. A warm protected location and an appropriate, breathable mulch will help to ensure its return.

The larger growing varieties are easily trained into tree standards or can be grown as large shrubs or shaped into hedges. Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering.

It is suggested that the hairs growing on the leaves and stems of this plant may cause some discomfort when pruning or handling. Choosing a site with a well-draining soil and providing a loose breathable mulch will also help to ensure its survival.

It can be grown as a scrambling climber but is more commonly pruned to maintain a shrub form. The Red Velvet Mussaenda's fame has given it many names that include the following: Ashanti Blood Plant, Red Flag Bush, Tropical Dogwood, Prophet's Tears, Virgin...

8-10" long double or triple yellow, night fragrant, cornucopia like trumpets are borne throughout the warmer months of the year or nearly year round when grown in a greenhouse or conservatory.

* The soft and light timber of Pinus kesiya can be used for a wide range of applications, including boxes, paper pulp, and temporary electric poles. The branches are robust, red brown from the second year, the branchlets horizontal to drooping.

The larger growing varieties are easily trained into tree standards or can be grown as large shrubs or shaped into hedges. Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering.

Also known as Devil's Trumpet, due to the poisonous properties of this member of the Nightshade family. These are fast growing small to medium-sized, shrub-like, frost tender tropical plants that are easy and rewarding.

Giraffe Amaryllis makes an easy container plant and will slowly multiply and is a reliable winter flowering Amaryllis often producing two flower stalks per large bulb. A beautiful winter flowering bulbous somewhat tropical Amaryllis that is easy to grow...

Never keep the soil soggy. Erin Rachael's smaller stature makes it a perfect container specimen or as part of the landscape in frost free locations. The 4-5" flowers just seem to keep coming all summer long on a compact but vigorous enough tropical hibiscus.

Can be trained on a trellis or other support. May be deciduous in the cooler portions of its range. An unusual heat loving tropical. Hanging racemes of large deep yellow flowers, that are similar in form to a parrot's beak, are borne from mid-spring to...

* The tree is endemic to Norfolk Island , a small island in the Pacific Ocean between Australia , New Zealand and New Caledonia. * Grows slowly and in proper growing conditions has a long life.

The huge tropical velvety foliage is very unique and is topped by spikes of royal purple flowers in summer. Grow it as a specimen or in the back of a border as a perennial in mild winter areas.

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 larger growing varieties are easily trained into tree standards or can be grown...

It can also be planted along a fence or utilized as an edger along a property line. It is easy to grow in average garden soil, and is tolerant of heat and cold. This choice evergreen has beautiful blue-green foliage that shimmers in sunny garden areas.

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.

* Cacabela thevetia is an evergreen tropical shrub or small tree. Thevetia plant are toxic to most vertebrates as they contain cardiac glycosides. Peruviana seed oil was used to make a 'paint' with antifungal, antibacterial and anti-termite properties.

* The soft and light timber of Pinus kesiya can be used for a wide range of applications, including boxes, paper pulp, and temporary electric poles. The branches are robust, red brown from the second year, the branchlets horizontal to drooping.

This slow grower makes a wonderful indoor container plant for those in northern zones. When placed on either side of a door entry or walkway, Bottle Palms add grace and majesty. Move it outside in the warm summer months.

Sweet and starchy,it is used to make porridge or a sweet drink. * The inflorescence is a panicle that arises from the base of the growing points underneath the leaves. The root and stems are rich in fructose,the yields compare favourably with Sugar Beet...

The fruits dry and harden to brown capsules. * Bees collect nectar from its flowers to make honey. * Not only was the dye used anciently to color food, but also to dye cloth and paint the skin (which is still done today).

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 summer depending on your climate.

Even very young trees produce the beautiful big blue cones! Korean Fir is very popular for landscaping use because of its evergreen foliage, beautiful pyramidal shape, and abundance of unique blue colored cones.

It makes a superb living Christmas tree. Grows 40-50' tall and 30-40' wide in sunny areas. The lustrous needles will be a highlight in the landscape year round. This beautiful conifer has a great pyramidal form and graceful weeping branches.

This shade loving broad leaf evergreen fills the garden with sweet fragrance in late winter and early spring with its unique flowers. The rich green foliage is ornamental year round, providing a welcome addition to partially shaded to fully shaded areas...