Graptophyllum pictumThe Caricature Plant is cultivated in tropical areas worldwide for use as hedges, screening, or specimen plantings. Also, ideal as mixed container plants for a tropical effect and a colorful addition to a conservatory or greenhouse. Various color forms are available, which are similar in appearance to Crotons and Pseuderanthemums. Left untrimmed they may grow up to 20 feet in height in tropical areas, such as Hawaii. They thrive in partial shade to full sun, in heat and humidity with ample moisture. In drier climates part shade is recommended. Not a seaside plant, as it is not salt tolerant. As a tender tropical they cannot stand cold. Minimum temperature of 40F. USDA zones 10-11. Native to New Guinea.
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Graptophyllum and Pseuderanthemum Collection
Code: GPS3
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3 different, our choice, from a selection of colorful leafed tropical subshrubs such as: Eranthemum nigrum, Pseuderanthemum alatum, Pseuderanthemum atropurpureum var. carruthersii varieties, Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor', Graptophyllum pictum 'Chocolate', etc.
Acanthaceae
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Graptophyllum pictum 'Alba Variegata'
Code: 80065
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Variegated Caricature Plant.
Colorful green and white leaves. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F.
Acanthaceae
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Graptophyllum pictum 'Bronze'
Code: 80063
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Bronze Caricature Plant.
These plants are cultivated chiefly for their colorful, glossy foliage. This one is with solid dark bronze, almost chocolate colored leaves. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F.
Acanthaceae
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Graptophyllum pictum 'Tricolor'
Code: 80068
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Tricolor or Waimea Caricature Plant.
The glossy, oval-shaped foliage is green with center flushed with cream, pink, and orange. Evergreen tropical shrub to 6 feet, but can be kept to 3 feet as a greenhouse plant. Flowers are tubular, reddish-purple. Best with bright light and moist soil. Use in tropical landscape beds or in mixed containers. Heat and humidity tolerant. Minimum winter temperature of 40F.
Acanthaceae
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Heteropterys angustifolia
Code: 80200
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(Syn.: Heteropteris misspelled), Mariposa, Red Wing.
Twining erect evergreen shrub with showy yellow flowers, followed by ornamental red-winged seed pods. Narrow shiny lance-shaped leaves. This rare plant can be grown as a vine or even trained as a small patio tree. Plant in full sun to part shade. Can take a brief light frost. Probably not suited to the hot tropics. From Brazil and Argentina.
Malpighiaceae
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Hibiscus arnottianus
Code: 51656
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Native Hawaiian White Hibiscus.
Large white fragrant flowers with prominent red stamens.
Malvaceae
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Hibiscus 'Cooperi'
Code: 69083
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Showy variegated foliage splashed white and pink with shades of green. Dwarf, single red flowers.
Malvaceae
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Hibiscus diversifolius
Code: 90230
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Swamp Hibiscus.
NEW! 2009 - Large 4 inch yellow flowers with rich maroon blotch in center. Free-flowering in warmer months. Leaves have three to five lobes and are rough to the touch. Stems with short prickles. Grows fast to 3 or 4 feet high and wide. Responds well to pruning. Train against a wall or useful as a container plant. Likes full sun to part shade and is tolerant of a wide range of conditions such as dry or swampy ground, poor soil, wind, and light to moderate frost. Native to Tropical Africa and Asia. USDA zones 9 - 11.
Malvaceae
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Hibiscus 'El Capitola Sport'
Code: 90213
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(Syn.: Hibiscus 'Salmon El Capitola').
NEW! 2010 - With soft apricot ruffled petals and a scarlet red center, it's even more colorful than its red parent, El Capitola. It has a most unusual formation with the end of the style massed with ruffled petals, resembling a flower within a flower or giving it a poodle effect. With flowers are up to 5 inches in size, it's a very prolific bloomer from early summer until fall. This tall upright vigorous grower is ideal for training into a patio tree. Give full sun, good air circulation, and regular feeding. Best when slightly dry between waterings. Protect from frost. USDA zones 9 - 11.
Malvaceae
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Hibiscus 'General Corteges'
Code: 51678
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Foliage fantastically variegated creamy gold and deep green. Very large red flowers.
Malvaceae
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Hibiscus ovalifolius
Code: 80112
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(Syn.: Hibiscus calyphyllus), Rock's Hibiscus.
Hibiscus species used for ground cover and bedding plant in Hawaii. Also can be trained as a hedge or container plant. Sprawling growth to 3 feet high. Sulfur colored flowers with maroon eye. Blooms summer, fall. Full sun, average well-drained soil. Frost tender plant native to tropical Africa. USDA zones 10 and 11.
Malvaceae
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Hibiscus schizopetalus
Code: 69081
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Fringed Hibiscus.
Very ornate fringed double flowers streaked with pink and red hang from arching branches like little chandeliers. Blooms best with heat and humidity. Often grown as a hanging basket plant or trained as a standard. A most unusual hibiscus. Tropical East Africa.
Malvaceae
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Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Variegated'
Code: 51679
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(Syn.: Talipariti tiliaceum 'Tricolor').
Striking multicolored tree with leaves of red, pink, white and green. Native to South Pacific. USDA zones 10 - 12.
Malvaceae
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Homalocladium platycladum
Code: 80055
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Ribbon Plant.
Unusual evergreen plant from the Soloman Islands. Leafless, it has flat, ribbon-like jointed green stems with tiny whitish-green flowers in spring. Container plant or well-drained soil in part shade. Tolerates light frost.
Polygonaceae
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