Cargo Report

Vol 13 No 1 - March, 2003

Asarum splendens A decorative woodland plant that is sometimes referred to as Chinese Wild Ginger, though it is a member of the Aristolochiaceae, or Dutchman’s Pipe family. The plants have Cyclamen-like foliage that is very fragrant when crushed, rather heart-shaped, dark green, with abundant silvery mottling. The flowers are large and unusual, purple with white and greenish mottling. A rhizomatous species that appreciates good drainage, never-the-less makes a good terrarium plant because it tolerates low light levels. Nice young plant in 3in pots,
$3.50 #5642

Geogenanthus Excellent terrarium foliage or hanging pot plant. The same two species offered last time; ‘Inca’ and undatus, at $6 and $7.50 respectively, but as large size liners out of cell trays. One of each, only
$4.50 #C54

Guzmania lingulata ‘Mini’ Just as though it was tailor made for terrariums, a beautiful miniature. These little plants are very, very leafy and reach maturity at only 4 to 5in tall, and fit comfortably in a 2in pot! The foliage is bright green, and the inflorescence is a scape with a star shaped cluster of orange bracts. Ideal for a moist terrarium. Mature plants, in bud, $5.00 #5044

Nepenthes tobaica One of the tropical insectivorous plants. A beauty from northern Sumatra with yellow to red, slender, curving pitchers. This smaller species is a fast-growing vine that produces many pitchers. Can be grown in a hanging basket or on a trellis. Thrives in the terrarium environment, enjoying high humidity. Nice young plants with 8 to 12in spread.
$12.50 #6898

Peperomia prostrata A neat little creeping species with little round shirt-button-sized leaves of deep green, with a pattern of silver blotches and clear ‘windows’. The inflorescences are toothpick-sized spikes of reddish-brown. A very graceful species that will cover any rough surface, it’s great for a hanging basket, a plaque or driftwood mount or for use in a terrarium. Nice plants established on cork mounts. Rare.
$15.00 #4547

Scilla (Ledebouria) socialis This is a complex of fascinating little bulbous plants from South Africa, with very decorative foliage and cute blooms. Suited to dry shaded conditions, it can stand severe neglect and still reward you with showy foliage and blooms. There are more of these little plants around than there are names to go with them, and many variations (and perhaps species) exist in cultivation. Unfortunately, many are unidentified. We have three nice ones: Scilla socialis, with leopard spotted green leaves. Scilla socialis violacea, with mottled, discolor leaves, purple on the underside, and another, slightly smaller, with more delicate markings, probably a different species. Sold as a collection of three, full 4in pots. (see photo) All three, only
$10.50 #C60

Spathiphyllum ‘Gale’s Green’ A variegated leaf, small-growing form that is suitable for terrarium use. The leaves are variegated with creamy-white and yellowish swirls or marbling. Produces nice white ‘flowers’. Likes moist to wet conditions. Large liners out of cell trays,
$2.50 #5894

Spathiphyllum ‘White Lightning’ A miniature spath with deep green leaves and bright white petioles. Very unusual and decorative. First release. Great terrarium plant! Large liners out of cell trays,
$2.50 #6943

Vriesea ‘Julie’ This cute novelty is a small grower, only 4 or 5in across, with an oversized, multiple-branched inflorescence, bright red with yellow flowers, from a neat green rosette. Beautiful plant for small spaces, great for terrariums! Rooted offsets in 4in pots, only
$3.50 #1859

Alocasia Assortments
This harder than normal winter in Florida had forced a delay in transplanting our new Alocasia crop out of cell trays for the spring season. This is good news for our terrarium enthusiast customers!
Because of the delay, we are offering a nice selection of large liners out of cells, that is, 4 to 10in tall plants with an inch or so ball of roots, perfect for potting or planting directly in a terrarium. There are about ten varieties and we will offer them as follows, in all-labeled, grower’s choice assortments:
Three different Alocasias, valued at up to $15, only $8.50 #C4
Six different Alocasias, valued at up to $30, only $15.00 #C13

Terrarium Moss (One of our biggest sellers!)

Our high grade moss has proven to be hardy and well suited to terrarium use. This moss is in varying size pieces, usually 6 or more inches square, and is also of variable thickness, a half inch to two inches thick. It is, however, short and dense, with a velvety feel and nice green color. Sold in random pieces, dry but fresh, packed as follows, same great low price:
One square foot - $7.50 #TM
One cubic foot box (about 5+ sq ft) - $20.00 #TM1
Two cubic foot box (about 10+ sq ft) - $35.00 #TM2

= Plants well suited for use in terrariums

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