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G. Justicia brandegeana (Red Shrimp Plant)
Tropical Color / Sun to Partial Shade / 24” x 24” /
Origin: Mexico Family: Acanthaceae
Plants in the Acanthus Family are terrific in their ability to flower continuously
when the weather is really hot. An endless bevy of blossoms is just what you get
when you plant this vibrant selection of Red Shrimp Plant in your beds and containers.
Most of the color of its inflorescences comes from the bright red bracts
which are stacked in pagoda-like fashion on the ends of the stems. The actual
flowers extend from within the little bract towers and are tubular in shape with
a large “lower lip” or “tongue”, kind of like an open mouth saying ahhh. Red
Shrimp Plant is a real delight for hummingbirds and although it hails from a subtropical
climate, it occasionally over-winters in our zone 6b Stillwater garden.
H. Justicia fulvicoma (Mexican Plume)
Tropical Color / Sun to Partial Shade / 24” x 24” /
Origin: Mexico Family: Acanthaceae
$5.97
#492
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So many tropical plants in the Acanthaceae make wonderful additions to temperate
gardens because of their undaunted flowering in the heat of summer. The continuously
abundant flowers of Mexican Plume are likewise s ummer-tough, bright and
showy. We discovered this plant at a nursery in south Texas a while back and
have been quite impressed with its festive flowers of orange, yellow and reddish
tones. The hummingbirds and butterflies also enjoy its colorful blooms. Great in
beds or containers, plant it in full sun or light shade for a fabulous summer show.
I. Kalanchoe gastonis-bonnieri (Donkey’s Ears)
Tropical Color / Sun / 18” x 24” /
Origin: Madagascar Family: Crassulaceae
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#170
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A fun and exotic looking succulent that works well in outdoor containers and as a
houseplant is Donkey’s Ears. And what huge ears they are. The big fleshy gray-green
leaves grow up to 20 inches long and have splashes of beautiful dark-colored mottling.
As a bonus the leaves produce small plantlets along their edges which are easily
separated and potted up. It makes an awesome container specimen but does need
to be kept on the dry side. If it ever blooms indoors in winter, be sure to pot up a few
plantlets torn from its leaves because this is a signal that the mother plant will soon
die. The botanical name honors French Botanist Dr. Gaston Bonnier (1853-1922).
J. Kalanchoe hildebrantii (Silver Spoon Kalanchoe
Tropical Color / Sun / 18” x 18” / NEW
Origin: Madagascar Family: Crassulaceae
$5.97
#537
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We got this Madagascar native a few years ago from the Cal State Fullerton Botanical
Garden and absolutely love it. Its metallic silvery leaves are shaped like
oval spoons. Best in a container, keep it on the dry side and outdoors in summer
and bring it inside for the winter. Pinch its stem tips to promote bushiness
and a thicker set of its striking silver leaves. Silver Spoon Kalanchoe
looks terrific grouped with pots of other succulents and colorful foliage plants.
K. Kalanchoe orgyalis (Copper Kalanchoe) NEW
Tropical Color / Sun / 12” x 12” /
Origin: Madagascar Family: Crassulaceae
$5.97
#560
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$5.97
#575
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We always get lots of oohs and ahhs when we add this unique plant to our displays
at home and garden shows. Copper Kalanchoe is a well-branched succulent with
a most interesting leaf color. Its coppery hue comes from a covering of tiny cinnamon
colored hairs that give it a somewhat felted look. After the leaves age, they become
more silvery in color. Sometimes called Copper Spoons, put it in a container
and grow it out in full sun during summer then bring it inside and treat it as a house
plant in winter. This easy to grow plant looks dynamite in a light colored pot grown
out in full summer sun. As a succulent, it should be kept a little on the dry side.
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