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Beaucarnea recurvata

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Beaucarnea recurvata, commonly known as the Ponytail Palm, is an attractive, small palm that is often grown as a potted plant. It features a trunk which has a prominent, swollen base and long, narrow, dark green leaves which are often curly. The foliage emerges as a plume, almost like a fountain of water. It can reach 3 m tall and 2 m wide but usually grows a lot smaller in a pot. Beaucarnea recurvata is frequently grown as a potted plant, added to tropical plantings, grown in large planters, or added to a mixed planting in frost-free locations.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Shade
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Patios, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical

Clivia miniata

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Clivia miniata is an herbaceous perennial that features clusters of large and showy, bright orange-red flowers are borne on slender stems from winter through early spring. The lush and dark green, strap like leaves provide an impressive backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 75 cm tall and the same wide. Clivia miniata is commonly included in borders or mixed plantings, used in tropical gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or simply maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Extended dry periods
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Clivia Fireglow

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Leptinella pusilla

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Calathea Burle Marx

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Maranta Rabbit Tracks

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Philodendron Rojo Congo

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Curio herreanus

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Hosta Blue Mouse Ears

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Iochroma cyaneum

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Cyathea tomentosissima

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Canna Tropical Yellow

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Radermachera sinica

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Ctenanthe lubbersiana

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Ctenanthe setosa

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Philodendron scandens

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Ctenanthe Grey Star

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Cyathea dealbata

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Ficus Burgundy

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