Tropical Plant Medicinal Plant For Sale In Brownsville

*As with other tropical and tender perennials, establishment in zone 9 during the spring or summer is optimal so that it can develop a good root system with which to return in spring in the event of a hard winter.

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...

A protective breathable mulch will help to ensure winter survival in cold climates. All rights reserved. Images courtesy of AG3, Inc. Summer Skies Agapanthus makes a low maintenance clump forming perennial for the garden, landscape, and container gardens.

It is suggested that the hairs growing on the leaves and stems of this plant may cause some discomfort when pruning or handling. Can be grown in full sun but most sources suggest that it should be given afternoon shade and may need good drainage in acid...

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 large capsules once they split open to grow new ones for next year.

* The species is employed in African traditional medicine to induce vivid dreams, enabling communication with the spirit world. * Its seeds are found on east and southern African beaches, having grown on river and estuary banks and in swamp forest.

An easily grown and enjoyable indoor plant. Swiss Cheese Plant will readily cling to a support or it can be allowed to spill from containers, and in hanging baskets. A popular heirloom indoor plant with large dark green tropical foliage that is full of...

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. Tropical Hibiscus flower on new growth and so need to have ample nutrients, regular...

The Lily of the Nile is a long living clump forming perennial best suited to well-drained soils with average moisture and fertility. Royal Velvet Agapanthus is a naturally evergreen tropical, clump forming lily that is grown as a die-back perennial throughout...

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 Copper Plant's beautifully colored foliage lends itself to tropical landscapes while it's heat and sun tolerance make it suitable for even some of the most difficult areas so long as it's basic requirements are met.

The leaves are deeply three- to five-lobed, 8–15 cm (3–6 in) long, arranged alternately on the stems. It is an annual or perennial herb or woody-based subshrub , growing to 2–2.5 m (7–8 ft) tall.

Oleanders are extremely durable and reliable evergreen shrubs for mild winter climates and are especially well adapted to the mild coastal regions of the US. One petal of each flower is often streaked with a bright contrasting white.

Even in light shade we prefer to give it a few hours of direct sunlight whenever possible for the best growth and health. A naturally upright growing tropical shrub that is close kin to the Copper Plant, the Giant Chenille will grow and flower in full...

Its leaves are attached to the stalk by petioles (many other Nicotiana species have sessile leaves), and its leaves and stems are neither pubescent nor sticky like Nicotiana tabacum.

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. Tropical Hibiscus flower on new growth and so need to have ample nutrients, regular...

* Sandalwood oil has been widely used in folk medicine for treatment of common colds, bronchitis Album has been the primary source of sandalwood and the derived oil. Album in India is noted in literature for over two thousand years.

* Originally from southern Mexico (particularly Chiapas and Veracruz), Central America, and northern South America, the papaya is now cultivated in most tropical countries. The unripe green fruit can be eaten cooked, usually in curries, salads, and stews.

Black goji is a shrub that reaches 4-6' tall. 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.

Excellent for lightly shaded areas like patios and porches. Prune it back in early spring just before growth begins to keep size in check if so desired. An exceptionally free flowering and showy tropical, the Malaysian Orchid produces large pyramidal...

The more intense light it receives the deeper the colors become. The Eoz Variegated Fireball Bromeliad makes an easy and low maintenance hanging basket with a tropical look. The wide foliage of this easy to grow Bromeliad is edged in broad streaks of...

* A delicious tea is made by steeping the green or dried twigs inboiling water until they turn an amber or pink colour. * The stems of most members of this genus contain the alkaloid ephedrine and are valuable in the treatment of asthma and many other...

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...

This slow grower makes a wonderful indoor container plant for those in northern zones. Palm leaves add a tropical feel to any growing space. Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) This dwarf palm tree, known as the Bottle Palm, has a wonderful bulbous gray...

Grow it as a specimen or in the back of a border as a perennial in mild winter areas. May freeze back in winter but is reliably hardy in zones 9 and warmer. The huge tropical velvety foliage is very unique and is topped by spikes of royal purple flowers...

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...

Easily grown if provided with high humidity and a well-draining humus rich moderately moist soil. Prune it back in early spring, just before growth begins, to keep size in check if so desired.