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    Puakenikeni

    BySharons Plants

    ~Puakenikeni Fagraea berteroana The tree is small and spreading and the flowers are plentiful much of the. Puakenikeni in Hawaiian translation means “ten cent flower”, which they sold for in the 1930’s when first introduced to Hawaii. The puakenikeni flower, referred to as “Fagraea berteroana” scientifically, is used in lei making throughout Hawaiʻi, as well…

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    Kentia Palm

    ByDavid Gramann

    ~ Kentia Palm Howea forsteriana Kentia is one of the most beautiful and popular indoor palm trees. It is also one of the most expensive indoor palm trees because of its elegant tropical look and slow growth rate. The plant is also called the Mercedes of the palm world. The Kentia Palm has been used for…

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    Lumpy Noodle

    ByDavid Gramann

    ~ Lumpy Noodle vulgaris waimin Called Lumpy Noodle, this bamboo has distinct bulging inter-nodes. 16’ to 22’ tall with 3” culms.  Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making them non-invasive. Height: 16-22 ft. Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade

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    Walking Iris

    ByDavid Gramann

    ~Walking Iris Neomarica gracilis Commonly called walking iris or Apostle plant. After flowering, a new plant starts to form on the end of the flower stalk. The weight of the developing plant causes the stalk to bend over and touch the ground, where the plantlet will take root. This is were it gets it name…

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    Black Magic

    ByDavid Gramann

    ~ Black Magic Colocasia esculenta Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between watering. Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens. Solid purple-black 2′ long spectacular leaves…especially great for designers who love purples and blacks! Colocasia ‘Black Magic’ makes a giant clump to 6-8′ tall with a similar spread. Height:…