In Hawaii there are many varieties. The ‘Dwarf Apple’ is a popular fresh eating banana in Hawaii. Known for its tart, sweet flavor, thin skin and wind resistance, it is also the best banana to dry, as it does not brown in the process. It has a long shelf life.
~Yellow Bush Galphimia
~ Minor (Ghost Bamboo) Minor amoenus Commonly called Ghost bamboo for is frosty white appearance. This bamboo is vivid green with dark green stripes and a white powdery finish. It makes an excellent privacy hedge as well as a beautiful specimen however, its large ornamental leaves shred in high winds, so it’s recommended only for…
~Anthuriums They make lovely gifts because of their exotic-looking blooms. Anthurium is a dramatic tropical flower. They clean the air we breathe. Their large, dark leaves suck up ammonia, formaldehyde, toluene and xylene. They do well in low light and indoors.
~ Hala Tree Pandanus tectorius A small tree growing 20 to 30 feet in height and from 15 to 35 feet in diameter. The trunk is stout and the branches grow at wide angles to it. It has distinctive long blade-like leaves (lau hala) about 2 inches wide and over 2 feet long. An excellent…
All you add is water…. How about a “pond in a pot” ? We have some beautiful, fragrant lilies ready for you. Water Gardens are perfect: put a couple guppies in to eat all the bugs (especially mosquito larvae!), provide interest and display their graceful beauty. Any water garden size creates an oasis for you…
~Manila Palm Veitchia merrillii Also known as the Christmas Palm Tree, is one of the most popular palms in Hawaii. It has a lot of similar characteristics with Royal Palm Tree and sometimes is even called dwarf royal palm. Manila Palm Trees are much smaller and are easier to manage in comparison to the Royal…
