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.
~ Veitchia merrillii Also known as the Christmas palm tree is a slender tree perfect for small yard landscaping. The Manila palm, will rise to a height of 15-20 feet. This palm tree performs well when planted in containers. It makes a good indoor palm tree as long as it gets enough light. (Landscapers, ask…
~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…
~Areca Palm Chrysalidocarpus lutescens The Areca palm is a low maintenance plant and a fast grower. A very popular indoor plant that can also be used outdoors. It is great for creating a natural privacy wall or privacy fence. The graceful Areca Palm tends to grow in clumps. The adult plant can reach 25 feet…
~ Costa Rican Wheeping Chusquea coronalis An exceptionally graceful, delicate species, this Central American bamboo grows to 20 feet. Good for a hedge or low screen for the small garden. It is a moderate grower. 20’ tall with 1” culms. Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making…
~ Rainbow Heliconia Heliconia wagneriana The flowers of this species are actually highly modified leaves and bracts in the shapes of a lobster claws. The bracts are somewhat variable, bright red areas cover most of the cheek and it is surrounded by pale green along the lip keel and tip with yellow areas at the…
