Cargo Report

Agave angustifolia var. marginanta A popular landscape species for warm temperate regions. Maturing at about 3ft, as a container plant may keep a much smaller profile. The strap-like leaves are about 2in wide or so, bluish green and variegated with creamy white margins. Nice plants about 10in tall, in 6in pots.
$7.50 #1567

Alocasia aurora A new species reportedly from Bangkok. As Alocasias go this one is a beauty, with bright pink stems and heart-shaped leaves that emerge lime green then change to a darker tone. It has silver veining and a suckering habit that makes a very full plant in no time. Mature at about 30in.
Large plants in 6in pots, $17.50 #5564

Liners, $3.50 #5564S

Alocasia ‘Hilo High Color' A new cultivar that resembles the more familiar ’Hilo Beauty’ but has more intense coloration. A medium sized plant that more closely resembles a Caladium, and is suited best for light shade. Small plants do well in terrariums.
Liners out of plug trays, $3.00 #1987

Alocasia lauterbaachiana This gem of a new species for collectors that comes from New Guinea is different than any other cultivated Alocasia. The leaves are lanceolate or sword shaped, scalloped on the margins and deep green with a bluish tint. It can reach 5ft tall and would make a spectacular landscape plant.
Large plants in 6in pots $17.50 #6714

Liners out of plug trays, $4.50 #6714S

Alocasia macrorrhiza ‘Triangularis’ A bizarre cultivar with sharply triangular leaves held upright at the end of 3ft long petioles. The leaves are dark green with scalloped margins that curl inward. Does well as a bog plant or potted. Large liners, $4.00 #6610

Alocasia sarian A large grower, great for landscape use in zone 9 and above. The arrowhead shaped leaves point upwards and are deep green with creamy-white veining and wavy margins. The pretty stems are striped or mottled with shades of green and brown. Smaller plants make good container plants.
Nice full plants in 6in pots, $17.50 #3845

Liners, $3.50 #3845S

Alocasia wentii variegated A lovely form of a New Guinea species that is fairly hardy (to zone 7b) and easy to cultivate. A clustering medium sized species with foot long oval, bullate, discolor leaves, glossy bronze-green above, and purple below with creamy variegation.
Large liners, $5.00 #6658

Aloe spectabilis An arborescent or tree-type species of Southern Africa can grow to a massive 12ft tall and nearly as wide with crown of broad leaves and a candelabra-like inflorescence of orange and yellow. Young plants are decorative with glaucous, bluish leaves with white spots. Nice large seedlings in 4in pots,
$5.00 #2010S

Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegated Shell Ginger' A vigorous medium to large sized ginger with deep-green elongated leaves boldly variegated with creamy white to yellow and pendant clusters of white shell-like flowers. Good for pot culture and superior for landscape use below the freeze line. 3in pots ready for up-potting or planting.
$5.00 #2435

Amorphophallus obscurus The world’s smallest Amorphophallus. This miniature species reaches only 6in tall with deep-green, white-speckled leaves. A rarity only described in 2001 is sometimes confused with A. pygmaeus in the trade, but is a much rarer plant. This is the genuine article! Mature plants in 4in pots,
$25.00 each #2849

Anthurium faustinomirandae ‘Faustino’s Giant’ A Mexican species with massive leathery leaves over 3ft long and very wide, an amazing sight! Easily grown, it makes a good landscape plant in zone 9 and above.
Nice 24in plants in 6in pots $17.50 #6288
3in pots for $5.00 #6288S

Anthurium 'Mehani' A stunning new crystalinum hybrid from India has dark heart-shaped leaves of slightly glaucous green, with lime-green veining.
Nice plants in 6in pots, #3687 $17.50
Young plants in 3in pots, only $5.00 #3687S

Anthurium veitchii ‘King Anthurium’ One of the best ’collector item’ species with very attractive leaves, up to 3ft long and only 6in wide. The glossy, light green leaves have curved veins, and a bullate or quilted surface texture. Beautifully grown plants in
6in pots. $25.00 #3750

Large liners, $8.50 #3750S

Anthurium warocqueanum 'Queen Anthurium' This fantastic Colombian species has elongated, tapering leaves of deep velvety green with ivory veins. The leaves grow larger and longer with age, reaching over three feet with time. A climbing species, but slow growing and definitely not a vine. Very nice seed grown plants
6in pots. $25.00 #2860

Large liners, only $8.50 #2860S

Colocasia multiflora ‘Midnight’ A stunning variety with nearly black, deep purple foliage! May be used as a bog plant and can grow to 4 or 5ft tall. We are offering young plants about 12in tall in 4in pots, excellent for larger terrariums. Strong roots enable direct planting or potting.
$4.50 #4106

Crinum ‘Menehune’ A new dwarf hybrid recently introduced is the talk of the bulb world. Small growing, to under 24in, with 2in wide, deep burgundy-red leaves and stunning deep-pink flowers. Grow as an aquatic on pond margins or potted in ’normal’ soil. 4in pots,
$7.50 #6725

Crinum Species Thailand An as yet unidentified species found on limestone cliffs is something of a dwarf grower, to under 24in tall. The white flowers are compound, with double petals. We have bare root bulbs of variable size, all
$10.00 #6948

Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut' An amazing dwarf variety of the familiar giant papyrus of Africa, but reaching only 2 to 3ft tall! Thicker stems and a fuller crown are also characteristics of this lovely, vigorous growing novelty. Grow as an aquatic in ponds or as a pot plant in moist soil. Full sun to light shade. 4in pots,
$7.50 #7062

Dischidia nummularia variegata An attractive vining species with slender stems covered with tiny, rounded, fleshy, grayish green leaves with cream colored variegation. Great mounted, in a hanging basket or as a terrarium plant. Cork mounted
$17.50 #6090

Dischidia species Camiguin Islands, Philippines An interesting epiphytic vine with almost circular, 2-inch-wide, green, clasping, cupped, shingle-like, succulent leaves. In its natural habitat, space under the leaves provides home for specially adapted ant species which in turn feed the plant. A bit rare and slow growing. Mounted plants on cork,
$25.00 #2839

Dischidia species 'Geri' An unidentified Indian species with succulent, one-inch grayish-green leaves arranged loosely on a fairly thick stem with clusters of small, white flowers. New growth is orange-tinted. Nice cork-mounted plants,
$17.50 #3981

Euphorbia milii 'Dwarf Apache' A compact form of this shrubby Madagascan species known as ‘Crown Of Thorns’. Spiny stems have oval, somewhat glaucous green leaves and it is ever-blooming with pinkish-red flowers. Mature at 12in, it can be grown in partial to full sun. 4in pots,
$6.00 #2497

Euphorbia x lomi Thai Hybrids These beauties are the largest-flowering forms of the Euphorbia milii group. Showy plants with thick brown stems covered with stout conical spines and deep-green deciduous foliage. Huge colorful flowers, each up to an inch or more in diameter, range from yellows to reds to peach and multi-hued. In Thailand, each slight variation is given a separate name. A mix of colors will be sent whenever possible for multiple orders 5in pots,
$12.50 #5761

Goniophlebium subauriculatum 'Knightiae' A form of this beautiful fern with even more spectacular foliage. The leaf segments are deeply incised and form a denser frond than the typical form. Spectacular for hanging baskets. 4in pots, $5.00 #5636

Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Tricolor' Spectacularly colored foliage makes this tree a popular subject for gardens in zone 10 and above. Elsewhere it is sought as a container plant for its 6in rounded leaves brightly colored in green, white, pink and burgundy. We have nice plants in 4in pots,
$7.50 #6953

Hoffmania refulgens A beautiful Mexican tropical-forest dwelling shrub that has stunning velvety foliage. The leaves are obovate, with a bullate surface of satiny gold-tinted brown and silver veining, purple on the reverse. A pot plant above zone 10, prune to keep full. 4in pot,
$7.50 #4293

Lecanopteris crustacea One of the fascinating ‘Ant Ferns’ with hollow rhizomes from S. E. Asia. This species has broad, flattened rhizomes covered with brownish scales and leathery leaves. Epiphytic in nature, grow mounted with sphagnum and keep warm. Allow to dry after watering. 5-6in bare root clumps,
$35.00 #6675 (Larger available, ask)

Manihot esculenta 'Variegata' This South American native is a staple food item in many tropical lands. Sometimes called the Tapioca plant, this variegated form has showy leaves, deeply cut to a maple-leaf shape, green with a splash of bright yellow down each lobe, and bright red petioles. A showy garden plant for sun to partial shade in zone 9 and above, it also does well as a pot plant. 4in pots,
$7.50 #6098

Mimosa pudica 'Sensitive Plant'. A lovely little shrub from Brazil with spiny stems covered with tiny compound leaves and little puff-ball flowers of pink. Touch a leaf and it immediately wilts! Endlessly entertaining for children. Trim to keep compact. Bright shade to full sun. 4in pots
$7.50 #1396

Musa 'High Color Mini' A true dwarf banana with a compact habit and leaves boldly splashed with maroon-red. Mature at only 3ft, it can thrive in a pot, even indoors and produces delicious fruit. Nice sturdy plants in 4in pots,
$10.00 #6237

Musa zebrina (sumatrana 'Rojo') An stunning ornamental banana only 6 to 8ft tall with attractive deep-green leaves splashed with red on their upper sides and deep maroon below. Spectacular as a landscape or interior plant. 4in pots,
$10.00 #2029

Philodendron 'Not Quite Xanadu' Well what’s in a name? This plant is a tissue culture sport that resembles the miniature gem ‘Xanadu’ but is said to be an imperceptible 5% larger. A clumping plant with deeply cut leaves and reddish veining at maturity. Full 4in pots,
$7.50 #5651

Platycerium 'Lemoinei' A smaller hybrid with uniquely narrow, nicely divided fertile fronds that are coated with a felt-like layer of white trichomes. The shield fronds are spiky at the top. 4in potted plants ready to transfer to a plaque or basket,
$15.00 #1853S

Platycerium ridleyi This interesting S.E. Asian species is amongst the rarest in cultivation. The plants have very stiff, heavily contorted or grooved shield fronds that grow in a tight ball-like shape. The fertile fronds are erect and antler-like in form, giving real meaning to the nickname for the genus: staghorn fern. In nature this species is a myrmecophyte or ‘ant plant’, giving shelter to ant species that provide it with protection from all insect invaders. A medium sized species will rarely exceed the size of a basketball. It requires warmth in the winter and good air circulation. Not recommended for novice growers, though our plants are established and growing well on cedar driftwood limbs.
$125.00 #5277 (Few larger, inquire)

Collector’s Corner …
*Costus lateriflorus* An unusual and lovely African species that is also an epiphyte! It is a clustering plant with 30in plus, slender stems that tend to cascade. The leaves are medium green, about 4in long. Beautiful crepe-like yellow flowers are borne in clusters from each internode, making quite a show when in bloom. Cultivate mounted or in a hanging basket for best results. Large plants in 4in pots, $25.00 #5644

= Great for Terrariums