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Pewter Bush
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

We have to say thank you to Meg Green at the University of Georgia for sharing a start of this plant with us! Like its purple cousin, Persian Shield, it seems to prefer more shade than sun and even then it should be cool sunlight like filtered sun or...
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Grows To: 2-4'H x 2-3'W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,(9B?)
  • Native To / Origin: India
  • Outdoor Light: Part sun, Part shade, AM sun
Louisiana
Merryville
Selected Weird Succulents- Xerosicyos danguyi
There are a lot of unusual or "weird" succulents available in cultivation, all which attract my attention. Early 'box-like' unopened flowers (left) flowers starting to open up on my own vine (right)Vines growing over surrounding vegetation in these two...
California
El Segundo
--ancient food of Incan civilization is packed with protein and a delicious, modern choice
It is not a grain. Quinoa savory or Quinoa sweet? Quinoa has a different ratio of protein to fat to carbohydates than do typical starchy staple foods like ordinary pasta, bread, rice, corn or bulgur wheat.
California
El Segundo
Queen\'s Tears: the Beginning of Beautiful Billbergia
These are the friendship parts of the plant. Pups can be separated from mature plants when the pups are a third to about half the size of the mother rosette. Another trick to induce flowering is to place an apple next to any Bromeliad, and loosely cover...
California
El Segundo
Unusual and Bizarre Plants - Fasciation Fascination
The beauty of our everyday plants is one reason why we garden and keep plants in our environments. Read on to learn more about a most unusual phenomenon . All in all, the phenomenon of fasciation adds more interest to our enjoyment of plants, and can...
California
El Segundo
Begonia ‘Martha Stewart\' (Begonia rhizomatous hybrid)
Prices start at : 14.95 USD / 2.5" Pot Size

This new begonia hybrid is a strong grower that does well under normal house conditions. The crowning feature of Begonia ‘Martha Stewart' is its deeply spiraled leaves in soft tones of tan, chartreuse and bronze with small chocolate markings at the...
  • Sun Requirement: Partial Sun
  • Bloom Season: Winter
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 60
Connecticut
Danielson
Variegated Arrowhead Vine (Syngonium podophyllum albo-variegatum)
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

Order early since our supply is limited. This vining plant grows vigorously in the summer and can be planted in a hanging basket or grown in a pot with a trellis. Variegated plants are in high demand now.
  • Grows to: 2-5'
  • Sun Requirement: Partial Sun, Shade
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 40
Connecticut
Danielson
Black Goji (Lycium ruthenicum)
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

Black Goji (Lycium ruthenicum) The rare Black Goji, or Black Wolfberry, originates in the Himalayan Mountains in Central Asia where it is revered for its health benefits. The leaves are light gray to greenish and fleshy; the branches have thorns.
  • Grows to: 4-6'
  • Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
  • Plant Type: Hardy Garden Plant
Connecticut
Danielson
Hibiscus ‘Night Runner\' (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis hybrid)
Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

Special Note: ‘Night Runner' flowers that have bloomed for us in CT look similar to the photo above with the colors slightly more muted but still beautiful. The bush has a more lateral growth habit but it can be trained to grow upright with staking...
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 60
  • Hardiness Zone: 10
  • Bloom Season: Everbloomer
Connecticut
Danielson
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao)
Prices start at : 39.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

Each pod contains 20-40 seeds. The cocoa beans must ferment for about one week and then are dried to create the unique chocolate flavor. The pink and white flowers grow straight out of the tree trunk and main branches, followed by the cocoa pods.
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 60
  • Bloom Season: Intermittent
  • Grows to: 5-6'
Connecticut
Danielson
Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis)
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

Move it outside in the warm summer months. Native to Round Island, Mauritius near Madagascar, this palm likes warm temperatures and full to partial sun locations. Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) This dwarf palm tree, known as the Bottle Palm, has...
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 50
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun
  • Grows to: 5-7'
Connecticut
Danielson
Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia champaca)
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

Michelias are small trees related to Magnolias that produce some of the most fragrant flowers in the world. A native tree to SE Asia, Michelia champaca is a fast grower that reaches 20' tall when grown in tropical regions.
  • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 50
  • Grows to: 20'
  • Sun Requirement: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 10
Connecticut
Danielson
Black Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor)
★★★★★
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 4" Pot Size

This trouble-free plant is a welcome addition to any indoor plant collection. Its roots are adaptable to most standard potting mixes and it tolerates varying degrees of soil moisture with ease.
  • Sun Requirement: Partial Sun, Shade
  • Plant Type: Easy Grower
  • Hardiness Zone: 10
  • Grows to: 4-7"
Connecticut
Danielson
Unusual and Bizarre Plants - The World\'s Tallest Trees
Some smaller trees, shrubs and plants will germinate and grow in pockets high up in these mammoths. As I learned more about these gargantuan specimens, I was struck by the fact that none of them are tropical trees.
California
El Segundo
Hydroponic Factory in great condition
Price : CALL

Flood tables with stands and reservoirs, pumps, analog timers, digital timers, two 20lb co2 tanks, co2 controller, high density 8 foot fluorescent banks, 2 foot fluorescent bank, ...
Johnson
Cleburne
Iris missouriensis
★★★★★
Prices start at : 14.95 USD / 1 Ounce Package

Wild Blue Iris Seeds do take a little extra care to get started, and we recommend scarification prior to planting in the fall. Wild Blue Iris Seeds Easy to grow and adaptable, this little gem was once thought a weed! Known commonly as Rocky Mountain Iris...
  • ✓ Prefers full sun exposure.
  • ✓ Perennial; Grows 12-24 Inches.
  • Name: Wild Blue Iris
  • Bloom Season: Summer
  • Botanical Name: Iris missouriensis
  • Sowing Method: Direct Sow
North Carolina
Arden
Osage Earth Care
Company

We grow herbs and sustainable forage and wildcraft. We are also in the scrap and waste management business.
  • Type: Broker,Farmer,Grower
Missouri
Linn
Dolichos lablab
Prices start at : 9.50 USD / 1 Ounce Package

Truly a show stopper! As if the blooms weren't enough, the stems and pods of the Hyacinth Vine are a deep, ruby-purple. Hyacinth Bean Seeds - Hyacinth Vine The epitome of ornamental! This lovely, fast growing vine will climb anything in its path and cover...
  • Sowing Method: Direct Sow
  • Ships: Year Around
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun
  • Color: Purple/Pink
  • Height: Climbing Vines
  • Seeds per Pound: Approx 1,600
North Carolina
Arden
Sagar Trading Company
Company

Here at Sagar Trading Company, we work to provide you with consistent success in supplying and buying for your business.
  • Type: Broker,Dealer,Exporter
  • Slogan: Bringing Together Buyers and Suppliers
Ontario
Brampton
Jujube Tree
★★★★★
Prices start at : 89.95 USD / 1 pcs

Sometimes called Chinese Dates, the crimson-brown fruit hangs in clusters, bringing out more rich color to complement the leaves. As winter's grip sheds the Jujube of its leaves, the unique bark and weeping branches give it an ancient character that few...
  • Spacing: 10-15 ft.
  • Year to Bear: 2-3 years
  • Fruit Color: Yellow green
  • Drought Tolerance: Good
  • Harvest Time: October
South Carolina
Fort Mill
Smyrna Quince Tree
Prices start at : 99.95 USD / 1 pcs

Enormous, soft white petals seem to blush with muted hints of lavenders and pinks. When they ripen in September, you can follow the lead of some of the greatest chefs in Europe, who commonly use Quinces in cooking and baking.
  • Fruit Color: Yellow
  • Spacing: 12-16 ft.
  • Drought Tolerance: Good
  • Harvest Time: September
  • Year to Bear: 0-1 years
South Carolina
Fort Mill
Goji Berry
★★★★★
Prices start at : 19.95 USD / 1 pcs

We don't know of any other fruit plant that has this incredible of a payback. Eat them fresh, juice them, freeze them or dry them on newspaper. When planting outside, place your Gojis every 4 ft.
  • Mature Height: 8-10 ft.
  • Harvest Time: May - June
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Mature Width: 4-6 ft.
  • Fruit Color: Red
South Carolina
Fort Mill
Paw Paw Tree
★★★★★
Prices start at : 199.95 USD / 1 pcs

So, why haven't you heard of it before? The secret is, the Paw Paw is an easy to grow tree that produces fruit with an out of this world flavor you won't be able to get enough of. In fact, the Paw Paw grows wildly all over the East, South and Midwest...

15-25 ft.

    • Year to Bear: 3-5 years
    • Harvest Time: October
    • Mature Height: 15-25 ft.
    • Spacing: 15-25 ft.
    • Fruit Color: Yellow-Green
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Mother of Thousands, Kalanchoe daigremontiana: Controlling the Population Explosion!
    These little plantlets are genetically identical progeny, since there is no cross-pollination with other plants involved.As a child, I was particularly fascinated with these tiny plantlets.
    California
    El Segundo
    American Paw Paw Tree
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 99.95 USD / 1 pcs

    And just because it looks as though it belongs below the equator, don't let the challenges of winter scare you away from the Paw Paw. It looks like what you'd get if you crossed a banana with a mango, but tastes like something altogether different.
    • Fruit Color: Yellowish Green
    • Harvest Time: August-October
    • Mature Height: 15-30 ft.
    • Growth Rate: Moderate
    • Year to Bear: 4-5 years
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Sweet Lifeberry Goji Berry
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 24.95 USD / 1 pcs

    Your Goji Berry bush will continue to fruit from the late summer until the first frost . This Goji Berry variety is great for eating fresh off the bush, or for drying to snack on later.
    • Fruit Color: Red
    • Growth Rate: Moderate
    • Spacing: 8-10 ft.
    • Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    • Mature Width: 5-9 ft.
    South Carolina
    Fort Mill
    Magnolia denudata tree seeds
    Price : CALL

    It is the official city flower of Shanghai. The leaves are ovate, bright green, 15 cm long and 8 cm wide. This plant is used as an ornamental tree in gardens. Bark is a coarse dark gray.
    Beijing
    Beijing
    Agricultural market place, farms, farmers, land