Feb
07
2024
Dutchman’s Pipe is a haven for the Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
Dutchman’s pipe (Aristolochia durior) is a woody vine that produces flowers shaped like curved pipes with heart-shaped leaves. These S-shaped flowers are produced in late...
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Jan
31
2024
Xanadu philodendron will bring unique green foliage to your tropical landscape
Xanadu philodendron (Philodendron Xanadu) is a widely used and very popular south Florida plant that will bring unique green foliage to your tropical landscape. This...
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Jan
17
2024
Cocoplum: Red Tip
Native to South Florida, cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco ‘Red Tip’) is a common plant species found throughout Sanibel Island. The cocoplum is an outstanding texture plant...
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Jan
10
2024
Tropical Sage is Perfect for an Island Butterfly Garden
Tropical Sage (Salvia coccinea) is a vibrant Florida native perfect for an island butterfly garden and an interesting addition to any native landscape in south...
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Jan
03
2024
Florida Peperomia
Florida Peperomia (Peperomia obstusifolia) is a native groundcover primarily used for natural landscapes and shade gardens in southwest Florida. This unique species is an epiphytic...
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Dec
27
2023
Variegated ginger – add color to shady areas
The variegated ginger is a beautifully striped plant with green and yellow foliage that many homeowners and gardeners utilize as part of their landscape design....
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Dec
20
2023
The Florida Royal Palm is Truly Majestic
The Florida Royal Palm (Roystonea Regia) is a Florida native palm species and is often considered one of the most beautiful palms in the world. ...
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Dec
13
2023
Marlberry: A Seminole indian resource
The marlberry (Ardisia escalloniodes) plants are native to Central and Southern Florida as well as the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. It starts out in...
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Dec
06
2023
Green island ficus: A real gem
Green island ficus (Ficus microcarpa ‘green island’) is becoming a very popular plant in our area for many reasons. It’s extremely versatile in the landscape...
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Nov
29
2023
The Burle Marx Philodendron is a Favorite in Modern Tropical Landscapes
The Burle Marx Philodendron is a great addition to a tropical garden. Named after the famous landscape architect, Roberto Burle Marx, this small philodendron with...
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Nov
22
2023
Blue Porterweed is a Butterfly Attractant
Blue Porterweed (Stachytarpheta cayennensis) is part of the Verbenaceae family. The bright green leaves have a quilt-like appearance and a toothed leaf margin. Small deep...
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Nov
08
2023
The elegant palm that can be used for making jam
The Sylvester date palm tree, also known as the phoenix sylvestris, is one of the most popular palm trees in the world. This luxurious tree...
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