SEEDS, BULBS, & THINGS

Red Sandalwood, Saga. Popular Indian tree with many uses. The tiny flowers are said to smell vaguely like orange blossoms. The seeds are used in necklaces and ornaments, as beads in jewellery, leis and rosaries. In Malaysia and Indonesia, the trees provide shade and planted as "nurse trees" in coffee, clove and rubber plantations. Seeds are roasted and then eaten with rice in Java, Indonesia. In Melanesia and Polynesia people call it the "food tree". The seeds are said to taste like soy bean. A red powder made from the wood is used as an antiseptic paste.
Plant seeds 1" deep in otting mix, keep warm, damp and in bright light. Scarify to expedite germination.

The Amaryllis Minerva is a striking beauty with large red flower that has a white star center and a lime green throat. It is an excellent choice for a houseplant due to its stunning and vibrant appearance, which adds a splash of color. It has large, striking red flowers, adorned with a white star at the center and a lime green throat. These beautiful blooms provide a festive touch and are large enough to be a centerpiece in any room. Additionally, Amaryllis is easy to care for; it thrives indoors with minimal maintenance, requiring only regular watering and bright, indirect light. This makes it not only a decorative asset but also a convenient option for those who appreciate plants that do not require extensive care.
Plant seeds 1/2" deep in potting mix, keep warm, damp and in bright light.

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.

Milkweed, Butterfly Weed. The extremely bright color make it easy to spot. Long bloom period from late spring throughout the summer. Flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars). Drought-tolerant.

Pride of De Kaap, Nasturtium Bauhinia. Spectacular shrub with brick red flowers for a long period during the summer months but will also flower sporadically throughout the rest of the year. Cold hardy to light freeze.

Fast-growing, has creamy white flowers with long tubes, which are extremely fragrant after dark. In some places it is known as Lady of the Night, though a number of other scented plants have also been given this name. Perfect houseplant for bright window.

Bushy variety, more compact than b. americana. Very fragrant at night, profuse bloomer.

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.

Coffee Senna, Fedegoso, Privet Cassia. Medium size shrub or small tree with orange-yellow flowers from spring to fall. From distance, flowers look like little yellow hummingbirds and attract butterflies and bees. The plant is very ornamental not only due to its bloom but also to large, red-veined leaves. Propagation by seeds.

Clerodendrum minahassae (minahasse), Fountain Clerodendrum -eautiful free branching shrub with clusters of white fragrant flowers, resembling fountain. Fast growing. Rare plant. Another spelling: Clerodendrum minahasse.

Pleasantly fragrant, six inch white flowers flushed purple or indigo in the throat. Good for containers.
f you love flowers that look almost unreal, Datura discolor deserves a spot in your collection. This unusual Datura produces huge creamy-white trumpets with a spectacular deep purple-violet throat - a dramatic combination rarely seen in garden flowers.
A fast grower in warm weather, it quickly develops into a branching specimen and can flower while still young. Give it plenty of sun, warmth, well-drained soil and regular feeding during active growth, and it can put on an impressive show throughout the warm season. It also grows beautifully in a large container.
The giant evening-opening trumpets are the main attraction, followed by ornamental spiny seed pods that add even more character. An excellent conversation plant for tropical, subtropical, desert-style and collector gardens.

The plant produces trumpet-shaped single pure white flowers with lilac center. They attract bees, butterflies and moths.
Cover seeds with 3/8" well-drained soil mix, keep warm, damp and in bright light.

West African Sickle bush, Aroma, Kalahari Christmas tree, Chinese lantern tree, Marabou-thorn, Princess's Earrings. Interesting powderpuff-like flowers of unusual color combination - pink-and-yellow - make this plant unforgettable. Good plant for bonsai.
The seeds we sell may come in seed pods (for extended shelf life).

Parrot's Beak. An extraordinary round shrub with pendant branches, large long leaves and exotic flowers comprised of yellow blossoms which emerge at the end of a tube-like structure of overlapping bracts. The flower resembles parrot's beak. Large yellow pod contains 1 seed.
Sow seed in standard potting mix with good drainage. Keep warm and lightly moist. May be slow germinating.

Egyptian White Guava, rare exciting variety. The fruit is large, has soft white flesh with honey flavor. The fruit is disease resistant which is great for humid climates like Florida. Stores well, for a week or two after harvesting. Guava is a good tropical fruit tree not fussy on the soil quality, and produces fruit year after year. It is relatively cold hardy. Requires regular watering. Great container plant, will fruit in a pot in small size.

Jamaica Tea flower (Karkade, Roselle) - "Agua de Flor de Jamaica", also called agua de Jamaica and rosa de Jamaica, is popular in Jamaica, Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America and the Caribbean. It is one of beverages made from fresh juices or extracts. It is served chilled, and in Jamaica this drink is a tradition on Christmas, served with fruit cake or potato pudding.
In Panama both the flowers and the drink are called saril (a derivative of the Jamaican word sorrel).
In the United States, hibiscus tea was popularized as "Red Zinger". Flowers are used to make a cold or hot tea sweetened with sugar. There has been some Medical studies which indicate that it lowers high blood pressure and also has diuretic effects. The flavor is on the tart side similar to a cranberry juice. In Mexico, it is also used for granites, ice pops and sangria.

Merremia dissecta, Ipomoea sinuata, Convolvulus dissectus. Alamo Vine, White Convolvulus, Woodrose. Origin: South America. Alamo Vine is an unusual white perennial Morning Glory that opens around noon and then closes before sunset. Leaves are feathery that makes it an attractive ornamental vine, with fine texture and fast but compact growing habit, great for containers or trellises. Seeds germinate readily.

Japanese Honeysuckle, wonderful fragrance! Cold hardy fast growing vine with sweet yellow-and-white flowers from Spring to Fall.

Butterfly-shaped seeds. Repeat bloomer, attractive bright yellow.

PKM1 (Periyakulam 1) is a popular, high-yielding variety of Moringa oleifera, the drumstick tree, known for its rapid growth, abundant, nutrient-rich leaves, and fast production of long, fleshy pods, making it ideal for both home gardens and commercial farming, especially in India where it originated, thriving in warm, sunny spots with well-drained soil. It offers superior nutritional content, pest resistance (like to hairy caterpillars), and quicker harvests compared to traditional types, often producing fruit within months.
Horseradish tree, one of the most useful trees in the world, 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.
Cover seeds with 3/4" well-drained soil mix, keep warm, water when soil is nearly dry. Bright light.

Blackberry jam fruit, Jasmin de rosa - fragrant white flowers and edible fruit that tastes like blackberry jam! Rare exotic that will fruit in container. Kids love the fruit.
Plant prefers filtered light.

Katuk, Tropical Asparagus. Delicious young shoots! Can be eaten raw or cooked. It is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in South Asia and Southeast Asia and is notable for high yields and palatability. The shoot tips have been sold as tropical asparagus. In Vietnam, people cook it with crab meat, minced pork or dried shrimp to make soup. In Malaysia, it is commonly stir-fried with egg and dried achovies. It is among only a few flora containing vitamin K.