Jun
14
2023
Powderpuffs in Paradise
The Powderpuff tree (Calliandra haematocephala) is a small ornamental tree blooming with a variety of colors ranging from red, pink to white with striking brilliant...
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May
31
2023
Dwarf Clusia Used as Ground Cover, Border of Accent Plant
Most everyone is familiar with the Clusia that is commonly used as a hedge or buffer. It is easily recognized by its dense semi-succulent pear-shaped...
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May
24
2023
The Desert Rose Thrives in Hot, Dry, Sunny Conditions
Are you looking for a dramatic, low-water succulent plant? Try a desert rose. The desert rose is the star of any succulent garden which thrives...
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May
17
2023
Aloe vera: A soothing plant
Aloe vera is certainly one of the most useful plants in our south Florida plant palette. Aloe vera is an interesting succulent plant that takes...
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May
10
2023
The Seagrape Plays an Important Role in the Ecosystem
Seagrape (Coccolabil unifera) is a member of the buckwheat family as odd as that sounds. To us, it’s a stalwart native shrub with evergreen, leathery...
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Apr
26
2023
Mexican flame vine – ole!
The Mexican flame vine (Senecio confuses) is a prolific bloomer and quite the rambler. This plant is a Central American native from Mexico to Honduras,...
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Apr
19
2023
The Fishtail Palm is Perfect for Island Living
The fishtail palm (Caryota mitis) is originally from Southeast Asia and does well in our warm climate and it will even withstand some of the...
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Apr
12
2023
Cycad: the ancient plant
Cycadophyta, “cycads”, are an ancient group of tropical and subtropical plants dating back more than 200 million years ago, from the time of the dinosaur...
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Apr
05
2023
Blue-Eyed Grass is a Wildlife Attractor
Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) is a native herbaceous perennial grass native to south Florida and the eastern United States all the way up to Quebec...
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Mar
29
2023
Arboricola
Arboricola (Schefflera arboricola) or dwarf umbrella tree has a green or variegated leaf that can be seen in many residential and commercial landscape gardens. This...
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Mar
22
2023
Buccaneer Palm is an Unusual and Unique Island Native
To bring the unusual and unique to an island native garden, the addition of a silvery-blue buccaneer palm is a great choice. This specimen palm...
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