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Giant milkweed, Giant Calotrope - Lilac colored flowers can be seen all through the year, great butterfly attractor. A tough and hardy plant, drought tolerant, good for hot sites.

Yellow necklace pod, silverbush - Beautiful, loose growing shrub with yellow flowers that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Drought tolerant. Endangered species: the largest known population at Port Macquarie is estimated at up to 500 plants, other populations are of less than 20 plants.

Cuban Mangosteen. Rare fruit, very tasty and good for you. Slow growing, small tree. Tolerates salt, wind and light frost.

Orange medinilla, Orange Spike. These flowers look like they came straight from a coral reef! Bright orange stems burst into star-shaped blooms that mimic glowing underwater branches " but they're blooming in your garden or home instead. Exotic, rare, and totally unforgettable. Compact and easy to grow - stays under 2 ft tall. Glossy dark leaves highlight the vibrant orange panicles. Grows in light shade or filtered sun. Great in pots, hanging baskets, or as an epiphytic accent. Perfect for collectors of unusual tropical plants. Medinilla scortechinii is a rare gem that's hard to find and easy to love. Add a pop of orange to your garden or indoor jungle!

Tassel berry. The acidic fruits, greatly enjoyed by birds, may be used to make jams, jellies, and vine. Shrub/tree, grey bark, leathery glossy leaves, purple-blackish fruit.

Bridal veil, Horseradish tree, Ben Oil Tree. Beautiful flowering tree, and one of the most useful trees in the world, it produces long green pods that have been compared to a cross between peanuts and asparagus. The roots are used as a substitute for horseradish and the edible leaves make a highly nutritious vegetable. The roots have also been used in many folk remedies.
Learn more about Moringa tree: How to grow a happy Moringa Tree

Candle Tree, Guajilote, Guahalote. This highly ornamental tree is a conversation piece due to the interesting shape of its leaves and the greenish-cream flowers that grow directly from the stem or branch tips. The 1 ft long fruit resembles a greenish-yellow cucumber. The fibrous fruit is juicy with a sweet flavor similar to sugar cane.

Tropical Almond - large nutty fruits that taste very much like commercially grown almonds. As is the case with many tropical trees, tropical almond can be grown in a container where its size can be controlled for many years.

Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine - a very rare jasmine with highly fragrant flowers. Blooms year round. Glossy leaves are very ornamental in contrast with dark pink buds and snow white flowers. This is a very vigorous plant that can cover a fence or pagoda in no time.

Dwarf Maroon Jacaranda is a charming, compact tree that grows 10-12 feet tall, with a bushy habit that makes it perfect for tight spaces or even containers. What really steals the show are its deep maroon to dark purple trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters from late spring through summer. In warm climates, it may surprise you with blooms at other times too! The fine, fern-like leaves add a delicate, lacy texture to the overall look.
This jacaranda loves full sun but will tolerate a bit of shade, and it's happiest in fertile, well-drained soil. Water it regularly when it's young or during dry spells, but once established, it's fairly easygoing. It is best suited for USDA zones 9 to 11, and while mature plants can handle brief cold snaps down to 20F, younger ones appreciate a little extra protection when the temps dip.
Whether in the ground or in a pot, the Maroon Jacaranda is a low-maintenance beauty. A little pruning here and there keeps it tidy, and its elegant blooms make it a standout wherever it is planted. In warm places it may keep its foliage year-round, giving you a long-lasting touch of tropical color. A great pick for anyone who wants big color in a small footprint!

Java Glorybower, Mary Jane. Large velvety leaves and the large quantity of red-flower clusters. It is an important medicinal plant in China. Beautiful red flowers, a marvelous ornamental plant for the garden.

Red Peacock flower, Dwarf Poinciana. Peacock flower lives up to its name with incredibly showy blossoms of orange and red. The striking flowers are an attention grabber! Soak seeds in warm water vernight. Plant 1" deep. Bright light.

Snake Plant - Very showy and unusual variety of common "Mother-in-Law-tongue". Leaves are tall rounded deep green spikes.

Sweet Tamarind, Manila Tamarind. Old nale Pithecellobium guatemalensis. Sweet pods resembling green peas, kids love it! Very easy to grow tree, drought tolerant. Dense ornamental foliage.

Achacha, Achachairu. Small, prolifically-fruiting tree related to the Mangosteen. The taste is described as both bitter and sweet and is somewhat reminiscent of lemonade. The rather tough, bitter rind can be split open with a knife or with the teeth, and the edible part of the fruit sucked off the seed. The Achacha is in season from December to mid-March.
The small tree with a pyramidal canopy is prolifically-fruiting. It grows in the southern part of the Amazon basin in the central area of Bolivia. Achachas are tangy and refreshing with a delicate subtle sweetness, a fine balance between sweetness and acidity, producing an unusual taste sensation. Fruit should be picked mature as it does not ripen further on storage. In addition to having a great flavor, Achacha fruit has more flesh relative to its weight, when compared to the renowned purple mangosteen. Its rind is also palatable and easily utilized for beverages. The Bolivian name of the fruit is Achachairu and translated means honey kiss in Guarani language. Nutritionally, Achachas are valuable source of vitamin C and folate, as well as potassium, riboflaving and antioxidants.
Easy to grow in south Florida and must have for every tropical fruit lover. Grows well in a container.

Wonderful in containers to accent entry and patio, also in mass plantings. Spectacular heat-tolerant and highly pest resistant.

Pink Silk Floss Tree. One of the most beautiful trees in the world. In full bloom, there are almost no leaves. You see a huge mass of color with 10s of thousands of flowers. Premier tree choice for your landscape.
See article about this plant.

Kapok Tree, Silk Cotton Tree - A majestic tropical tree. The ancient Maya of Central America believed that a great Ceiba tree stood at the center of the earth. Large size tree, requires space.
See Article about this tree: Ceiba pentandra, Kapok Tree: Maya Sacred Tree at the Center of the Earth

Perfect vine! Blooms year-round, fast growing, easy, not invasive, controllable, not messy, curious bright blue flower - Clitoris-like flower shape, hence name of the plant.
Besides being a great ornamental, this plant has some practical and medicinal value. The seed pods are edible, as well as the flowers. The flowers are used for blue food dye for rice and teas. It is also a nitrogen fixer and helps prevent E-coli.

Orange Bird of Paradise. One of the most well-known plants in the world. The fascinating blooms are sold as cut flowers by the million. The most tropical-looking!

Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower, Black Tacca. Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or "whiskers".

Plants may be in bloom at the time of purchase. Because flowers can be delicate and may not travel well, blooms are removed before shipping. Plants are well established and, with proper care, will bloom again soon.

Variety with variegated leaves with white outline border or large white spots.
Wax Hearts, Sweetheart Hoya, Valentine Hoya, Heart leaf. Hoya kerrii - Sweetheart Plant - makes an ideal houseplant. It has become increasingly popular in recent years. Unusual and quirky "heart" shape leaves appeal to anyone looking for that special novelty gift for their plant enthusiast friend.

Plumeria Thong Taweechok " This variety stands out with its stunning combination of terracotta, crimson, yellow, and white colors. The deep red center adds a striking contrast to the overall color palette, making it a truly unique addition to your garden.
Plumeria is a symbol of Hawaii, representing the Aloha spirit, leis, and is widely used in perfumery for its captivating scent.

Noni - a world-famous medicinal fruit. Large leaves, very tropical look, quick to fruit. This is a perfect tree for container and indoors. Will fruit indoors year round, has large beautiful ornamental leaves. Tropical look plus medicinal use! Tolerates shade. See picture of the fruiting tree in 7 gal pot.
See picture of the plant for sale
See VIDEO: Doctor Noni.
Download pdf of Noni Article from Tropical Treasures Magazine.

Southern magnolia var. Little Gem. The large, white flowers are perfect and fragrant. One of the most popular southern trees. Decorative, leathery ovate leaves with beautiful large, cup - shaped flowers that are a creamy white color and extremely fragrant. Brown cone-like fruits.
Plant seeds at 3/4" depth in loamy soil. Keep damp and in bright light.