Cargo Report

Vol 17 No 2 - August 2007

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Asarum splendens Chinese Wild Ginger A decorative woodland member of the Dutchman’s Pipe family. The Cyclamen-like foliage is heart-shaped, dark green, with abundant silvery mottling. The flowers are purple with white and greenish mottling. A rhizomatous species that appreciates good drainage, tolerates low light levels. Young plants out of plug trays,
$3.50 #5642

Alocasia cuprea A real beauty from Borneo, is a compact, small grower with beautiful peltate, shield-shaped, bullate, metallic coppery-green, discolor leaves. An outstanding plant that is a definite must for the collector. Nice plants out of plug trays,
$4.00 #2297

Blechnum brasilense 'Brazilian Miniature Tree Fern' A lovely and hardy fern that is well suited to landscape or interior use. The leaves, reddish when they first emerge, are somewhat ruffled in appearance, very durable and form a graceful crown on a short trunk. The trunk develops with time and may reach nearly 3ft tall and 3in in diameter with a crown spread of about 2ft. Maintain in somewhat moist conditions, but not wet. 4in pots,
$6.00 #2855

Christia obcordata ‘Butterfly Plant’ An Asian legume with unusual, very decorative butterfly shaped and patterned, light green leaves with thin red stripes. A forest plant that likes bright filtered light and moist but not wet conditions. Wire-thin stems need to be pinched to encourage branching. Large plugs,
$3.50 #7185

Nephrolepis exaltata 'Rita's Gold' This new variety is a beauty with chartreuse foliage and a more compact growth habit than a typical ‘Boston’ fern. It will outgrow a small terrarium, but it is nice size now, in 3in pots. New release, special price,
$3.50 #6664

Pilea microphylla 'Variegated' the ‘Snow Tipped Artillery Plant’ A new variety, great for terrariums, is a vigorous grower and a real beauty. Tiny succulent leaves are green with the uppermost ones bright white. Easily pinched to stay small or grows full enough for a hanging pot or a garden ground cover. 4in pots,
$4.50 #5298

Polypodium 'Green Wave' A new patented fern of the most unusual sort. An upright grower with glossy, leathery fronds growing in a twisted, cork-screw fashion. Very unusual and yet very attractive. The rhizome is green with short hairs, producing fronds at close intervals. 4in pots,
$5.00 #2458

Strobilanthes dyerianus 'Persian Shield' A herbaceous shrub from Burma with showy leaves that are iridescent, metallic purple over green with purple undersides. Great for shaded, moist areas. In terrariums will need constant pinching to stay small, plus bright light for best color. Large liners out of plug trays,
$3.00 #6751

Terrarium Suitable Bromeliads

Fosterella villosula Considered the ’best’ of the genus because of its decorative discolor foliage, green on top and deep purple below. To about 12in across, it is a terrestrial with a tall spike bearing small, white, bell-shaped flowers. 4in pots,
$7.50 #2183

Neoregelia ‘Medusa’ Formerly known as meyendorffii ‘Spineless’ and not to be confused with the clone of ’Avila’ of the same name. This is a wide leaved, completely spineless plant that grows in a compact, symmetrical rosette. Leaves are glossy, reddish and flush bright red at anthesis. 4in pots,
$7.50 #2023

Vriesea 'Mela' A smallish plant with deep-green leaves and a nicely branched, deep-red inflorescence. Nice plants in 4in pots, $7.50 #2864

Bargain Priced Carnivorous Plants Out Of Plug Trays

Dionaea muscipula 'Dente' A tissue culture mutation of the common ‘Venus Fly Trap’ that has thicker, more triangular teeth. Traps grow to over one inch and turn red in sunlight. Likes moist, acidic soil and bright light up to full sun. Liner size,
$4.00 #4582

Drosera graminifolia A tropical carnivorous plant from S. Brazil and adjacent Peru does not require a dormant period. Tendril-like leaves 6 to 12in tall, covered with sticky red tentacles, curl around trapped insects. Grow bright and moist. Great in terrariums and will adapt to full sun. Plants in liner cells,
$3.00 #6227

Drosera spathulata 'Frasier Island Form' A beautiful carnivorous plant from Frasier Island off of New Zealand. Small 2in rosettes of flat, spoon-shaped leaves are covered in sticky red tentacles and are ever blooming. Bright light brings out red coloration. Grow moist. Nice mature size plants in liner cells,
$3.00 #517

Nepenthes ventricosa A very handsome little species from the Philippines with pitchers that are rather hour-glass shaped, bronzy to deep red in strong light. An excellent terrarium plant. Liner sized plants with tiny pitchers,
$4.50 #1262

Pinguicula primuliflora 'Primrose Butterwort' A carnivorous plant from the U.S. gulf coast that has thousands of tiny, sticky hairs on the upper leaf surface that act like fly-paper, ensnaring tiny insects. The foliage is broad and flat, light green, and curled at the edges. Showy white flowers are produced on a short scape. Likes bright light and acidic soil. A good terrarium subject. Mature plants in liner cells,
$3.00 #5742

Sarracenia 'Scarlet Belle' This psitticina x leucophylla hybrid is a carnivorous pitcher plant that is both compact and beautiful. A hooded pitcher to 8in tall grows bright red in full sun, with decorative white spotting. Suitable for a terrarium due to it’s smaller size. Clusters in liner cells,
$3.50 #4710

Buy A Collection And Save!

Carnivorous Plant Collection All six varieties listed above, vigorous plants, some mature size, ready for planting in a pot or terrarium. A $21 value singly, yours as a collection for only
$15.00 #C20

Pick Three Carnivorous Plant Collection Any three carnivorous plants listed, mix or match, value up to $13.50 singly, yours for only
$9.00 #C38

New Terrarium Bromeliad Offset Assortments

The terrarium hobby is exploding and our bromeliad offsets have become an increasingly popular item. More and more we are asked specifically for offsets suitable for terrariums. Now, for the first time we have established special assortments of bromeliad offsets that are all suited to terrarium use. These assortments consist mostly of miniature and small species with no spines or reduced spines to afford protection to tender amphibians. Typically these assortments include mostly Neoregelia and some Aechmeas, Vrieseas, Guzmanias and other genera of ’tank-type’ bromeliads. Plants are sent in groups of one to several of each variety, with one of each variety labeled. (Additional labels available for a small charge) Please note that all assortments are ‘grower’s choice’ though we can supply all Neoregelias upon request for the same price.

25 Assorted Terrarium Bromeliad Offsets $110.00 #TO25
50 Assorted Terrarium Bromeliad Offsets $200.00 #TO50
100 Assorted Terrarium Bromeliad Offsets $300.00 #TO100
200 Assorted Terrarium Bromeliad Offsets $400.00 #TO200

For wholesale pricing or larger quantities, please inquire.

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