A vigorous plant and prolific year-round bloomer, 2-3 feet tall. Can grow in partial shade to full sun. Bracts are solid red, becoming pinkish toward the rachis. The true flowers are pale yellow with a dark green tip.
~ Diamond Head Colocasia esculenta The big, bold, purplish black leaves of ‘Diamond Head’ have a smooth, glossy finish and are supported by semi-glossy, burgundy-colored petioles (leaf stems). This cultivar was bred by John Cho at the University of Hawaii Plant Breeding Program and also boasts increased hardiness and disease-resistance. It requires moist, organic-rich soil…
~Kaimana Lychee Lychee is one of Hawaii’s most popular fruits. The season is short and the red sweet fruit is savored by everyone. The Lychee is fresh out of hand but can be dried or used in desserts. The large beautiful trees thrive in a moist rocky soil and little fertilizer once they reach fruiting…
~ Barbelatta Bambusa var barbelatta Similar to its relative Bambusa chungii, White Bamboo, only shorter with slightly less white powder. 30’ tall with 2” thin walled culms. Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making them non-invasive. Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
~ 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…
~ Red Caribaea The flowers of this species are actually highly modified leaves and bracts in the shapes of a lobster claws and a deep, rich red color. Flower height is 9 to15 in. Foliage is banana like with waxy white coating on stems and lower midrib. Height: 6-15 ft. Sun Exposure: Full Sun; Sun…
~ Plumeria Pudica Bridal Bouquet. Perfect accent plant for small yard or patio, this plant blooms year-round, almost non-stop. Rare species and beautiful this plumeria is evergreen, never drops leaves, and looks very tropical and ornamental. Large clusters of bright white 3″ flowers with small yellow or pink centers cover this tree as a beautiful bouquet,…
