HOUSE AND PATIO PLANTS (updated 28 March, 2009)

The U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 36th Annual
SPRING PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, April 4, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, April 5, 9 am to 3 pm



KEY TO THE CODES AT END OF THE PLANT DESCRIPTIONS:

H* - attracts Hummingbirds
B* - attracts Butterflies or feeds butterfly larvae
W* - Water efficient/drought tolerant plants
C* - California native plant or derivative
F* - especially good cut Flower or cut Foliage
S* - fragrant flowers ("S" for Scented)

Acalypha hispida, "CHENILLE PLANT" - Fast-growing, easy shrub for summer patio or houseplant; large, heart-shaped leaves & drooping, 5-in., crimson, chenille-like flower spikes through warm weather; pinch to promote bushiness. [8]

Aglaeonema commutatum, "CHINESE EVERGREEN" - Easy, clump-forming houseplant w/ long-stalked, deep, rich green leaves banded silvery green, pale green flowers & showy, orange-red, berry-like fruits. [5]

Aglaeonema modestum, "CHINESE EVERGREEN" - Clump forming, reliable houseplant w/ long-stalked, deep, rich green leaves, pale green flowers & showy, orange-red, berry-like fruits. [5]

Alocasia 'Polly', "AFRICAN MASK PLANT" - Handsome tropical w/ large, arrow-shaped leaves that are deep, glossy green w/ silvery-green main veins & scalloped margins, purple beneath; needs warmth & high humidity. [16/4]

Aporocactus flagelliformis, "RAT-TAIL CACTUS" - Tropical jungle cactus w/ slender, pendant stems covered in soft spines can hang to 6 ft. & bear showy, three-inch, red-purple flowers in late spring; water moderately, keep drier in winter. [6/6/4] (H*)

Asparagus setaceus, "FERN ASPARAGUS" - Evergreen, twining vine w/ wiry, thorny stems & paper-flat sprays of dark green, thread-like "leaves" that form fern-like sprays; tiny white flowers & blue berries; long lasting in flower arrangements. [16] (F*)

Asplenium nidus, "BIRD'S NEST FERN" - Distinctive true fern w/ vase-shaped rosette of broad, strap-shaped, apple-green fronds; indoors over winter, shady patio in summer; provide extra humidity but don't overwater. [16]

Begonia 'Burle Marx', "BEGONIA" - Striking summer patio/houseplant w/ kidney-shaped, textured leaves w/ elaborate silvery green & near black pattern & long-stemmed clusters of tiny white flowers; keep warm & humid. [4]

Begonia 'Prussen', "BEGONIA" - Shrubby begonia w/ succulent stems, small, wing-shaped, bronzy leaves & clusters of pink-blushed, white flowers w/ yellow centers in summer. [6] (H*)

Bromeliad - Billbergia amoena, "LIVING VASE" - Versatile, exotic perennial w/ urn-shaped clusters of coppery green leaves w/ creamy-white spots & cerise-bracted spikes of tubular, apple green & blue flowers; container or landscape. [5/4] (H*F*)

Bromeliad - Guzmania 'Diana', "LIVING VASE" - For patio in all but coldest weather; vase-like rosette of leathery, green, tapered leaves; tubular, white flowers born in exotic, long-lasting, yellow-bracted spikes. [4]

Bromeliad - Neoregelia punctatissima, "LIVING VASE" - Easy plant for patio in all but coldest weather; vase-like rosette of yellow-green leaves spotted maroon; violet-blue flowers born partly submerged in "vase" in center of plant. [8]

Bromeliad - Neoregelia 'Rio Red', "LIVING VASE" - Easy plant for patio in all but coldest weather; vase-like rosette of stiff leaves mottled bright red & green; violet flowers born partly submerged in "vase" in center of plant. [21]

Buddleia indica, "INDOOR OAK" - Handsome shrubby houseplant or summer patio plant w/ glossy, deep green leaves w/ wavy margins; prune or pinch to maintain bushiness (= Nicodemia diversifolia). [9]

Cissus tuberosa, (NO COMMON NAME) - Unusual, tender vine from Mexico w/ curious, irregularly swollen stems & pretty, snowflake-like, hand-shaped leaves; keep moist in summer, drier in winter. [4]

Codiaeum variegatum 'Icetone', "ICETONE CROTON" - Tropical shrub for patio in summer, house in winter; leathery, shiny leaves emerge yellow & green, then become irregularly marked rose red, dark green & peach; likes warmth and humidity. [16]

Coffea arabica, "COFFEE" - Handsome shrub w/ layered branches of deep green, lustrous leaves, clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers followed by deep red, coffee berries. [16/5] (S*)

Crossandra 'Florida', "FIRECRACKER FLOWER" - Choice but difficult tropical shrub w/ shiny, rich green leaves & gorgeous, four-sided clusters of brilliant orange, one-sided flowers in summer; needs warmth & humidity. [12]

Crossandra 'Sunshine', "FIRECRACKER FLOWER" - Choice but difficult tropical shrub w/ shiny, rich green leaves & gorgeous, four-sided clusters of brilliant orange, one-sided flowers in summer; needs warmth & humidity. [10]

Cryptanthus 'Red Star', "EARTH STAR" - Terrestrial bromeliad forming pretty rosettes of tapered, wavy-edged, maroon-red leaves w/ two bright rose red stripes; summer patio/houseplant or terrarium. [8]

Ctenanthe oppenheimiana 'Tricolor', "NEVER-NEVER PLANT" - Gorgeous prayer plant relative w/ long, oval, waxy leaves that are dark & gray green banded, then splashed white, the undersides wine red; provide extra humidity. [4]

Davallia mariesii var. stenolepis, "SQUIRREL'S FOOT FERN" - Easy & handsome true fern w/ very, finely divided fronds arising from furry, foot-like rhizomes; fine on patio in moss lined basket (aka. Davallia trichomannoides). [29]

Dracaena deremensis 'Lemon & Lime', "LEMON-LIME DRACAENA" - Striking Dracaena w/ rosettes of tapered , strap-shaped, deep green leaves w/ thin white & creamy green stripes in the center & broad, chartreuse-green bands along the edges. [6]

Dracaena sp. (Drysdale), "CORN-PLANT" - Unusual, shrubby Dracaena w/ slender, cane-like branches bearing rosettes of broad, leathery, lance-shaped leaves & clusters of small, white, deliciously fragrant flowers. [6]

Dracaena 'Ricki', "RICKI DRACAENA" - Striking Dracaena w/ cane-like stems topped w/ rosettes of tapered, strap-shaped, leathery leaves, these deep green w/ a broad, central chartreuse band in the center. [16]

Ecbolium viride, "ECBOLIUM" - Rare, tender perennial w/ long, pointed, dark green leaves & bracted spikes of spurred, orchid-like flowers in an unlikely shade of teal; unusual! [7]

Epiphyllum 'Pegasus', "ORCHID CACTUS" - Easy succulent perennial for containers on patio or under trees; flattened, arching, succulent stems produce huge, many petaled, glowing red flowers in spring. [10] (H*)

Ficus benjamina 'Variegata', "VARIEG. WEEPING BANYON" - Especially handsome Variegated form of this popular house/patio plant w/ graceful, drooping branches & shiny green, long-pointed leaves marbled w/ creamy white; good in containers. [16]

Ficus deltoidea, "MISTLETOE FIG" - Tropical shrub, grown as houseplant w/ distinctive, broadly spoon-shaped, bright green leaves & showy, pea-sized figs changing from yellow to orange to red. *LAST MINUTE ADDITION [6]

Ficus elastica, "RUBBER TREE" - Tough, tropical, evergreen tree w/ large, oval, shiny dark green leaves that emerge red-tinted; indoor or summer patio site, outdoors all year in mildest Inland areas. [4]

Ficus lyrata, "FIDDLELEAF FIG" - Tropical tree, grown as houseplant w/ thick, woody branches & leathery, shiny green, prominently veined leaves shaped like a fiddle; pinch when young to give fuller structure. [9]

Ficus microcarpa 'Variegata', "VARIEG. CHINESE BANYON" - Handsomely variegated form of this versatile tree w/ graceful, drooping branches & shiny green, blunt-tipped leaves marbled w/ creamy white; good in containers. [6]

Gynura aurantiaca 'Sarmentosa', "PURPLE VELVET PLANT" - Easy vining plant for patio in summer or houseplant during cool weather; leaves covered in dark purple velvet, 1/2 in. flowers orange, ill smelling; give good light for rich foliage color. [6]

Haemanthus albiflos, "SHAVINGBRUSH FLOWER" - Choice container plant for patio or bright site indoors; bold, flat, tongue-shaped leaves produce a thick stalk topped by white & gold, "shaving-brush" flower cluster in summer. [9] (F*)

Hatiora salicornioides, "DRUNKARD'S DREAM" - Orchid cactus relative forming a much branched, leafless plant w/ cylindrical, jointed stems that resemble whisky bottles & small, waxy yellow flowers; good hanging pot or basket plant. [8/8]

Hedera 'Pink & Very Curly', "PINK & VERY CURLY IVY" - Popular & easy woody, groundcover vine this cultivar w/ deep green, incredibly curly, almost parsley-like leaves that are pinkish when young. [4]

Hoya carnosa 'Krinkle 8', "WAXFLOWER" - Tender, twining vine w/ dark green, succulent, irregularly quilted leaves & clusters of unusual, waxy, 5-pointed flowers in creamy white w/ a central pink star. [10]

Hoya coronaria, "WAX FLOWER" - Tender, twining vine w/ dark green, slightly hairy leaves & clusters of unusual, waxy, 5-pointed flowers colored white, blushed green & deliciously fragrant. [10] (S*)

Hoya keysii, "WAX FLOWER" - Tender, twining vine w/ dark green, succulent leaves & clusters of unusual, waxy, 5-pointed flowers colored white, blushed pink. [6]

Hoya macrophylla, "LARGE-LEAF WAXFLOWER" - Tender, twining vine w/ large (to 8 in.), green, succulent leaves w/ handsome, yellow green veination & clusters of unusual, waxy, 5-pointed chartreuse flowers w/ dark maroon centers. [10] (W*)

Hoya obovatum, "HEART-LEAF WAXFLOWER" - Tender, twining vine w/ dark green, succulent leaves & clusters of unusual, waxy, 5-pointed flowers in creamy white & a central rose-purple star; allow to dry slightly between waterings. [7] (W*)

Hydnophytum formicarum, "ANT PLANT" - Rare tropical plant w/ bizarre, aboveground, chambered "tuber", thick branches, leathery leaves, small white flowers & orange fruits; inhabited by ants in nature; dry between waterings. [4]

Impatiens 'African King', "AFRICAN KING IMPATIENS" - Rare, shrubby perennial w/ unusual, spurred, ruby red flowers over long season all along the stems; summer patio plant, bring indoors during cool weather. [6]

Justicia sp. (orange), "JUSTICIA" - Tropical shrub w/ bright green, pointed leaves & axillary clusters of glowing orange, tubular flowers over a long summer season. [6] (H*)

Neoalsomitra podagrica, "NEOALSOMITRA" - Unusual, tender vine from Malaysia grown forthe curious, swollen stem base w/ stout, green thorns & heart-shaped leaves; keep moist in summer, drier in winter. [4]

Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Jester's Crown', "JESTER'S CROWN FERN" - Compact Boston fern relative especially "house & patio hardy"; tight clumps of ruffled, feather-shaped, bright green fronds to 1 ft. tall; multiplies by wiry runners. [16/6]

Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Lemon Buttons', "LEMON BUTTONS FERN" - Diminuitive Boston fern relative hardy enough for landscape in mildest Inland areas; tight clumps of stiff, feather-shaped, bright green fronds to 6 in. tall; multiplies by wiry runners. [13]

Orchid -- Cymbidium finlaysonianum, "CYMBIDIUM ORCHID" - Philipine orchid w/ narrow, arching leaves & pendulous spikes of yellow-green orchid flowers w/ red stripes; heat tolerant; indoors if temperature drops below 40 degrees F. [5] (F*)

Orchid -- Cymbidium Kusuda Stone 'Gateau Chocola', "CYMBIDIUM ORCHID" - Easy-to-grow, cutflower favorite orchid w/ narrow, arching leaves & spikes of long-lasting, spotted green orchid flowers w/ fragrance of chocolate & vanilla; late summer/fall bloom; heat tolerant. [3/3] (F*S*)

Orchid -- Cymbidium Kusuda Stone 'Gateau Chocola', "CYMBIDIUM ORCHID" - Easy-to-grow, cutflower favorite orchid w/ narrow, arching leaves & spikes of long-lasting, spotted green orchid flowers w/ fragrance of chocolate & vanilla; late summer/fall bloom; heat tolerant. [3] (F*S*)

Orchid -Epidendrum hybrid (Assorted), "REED-STEMMED EPIDENDRUM" - Easy-to-grow orchids; tall, reed-like stems lined w/ succulent leaves & topped by clusters of small orchid flowers w/ fringed lips in assorted colors; bloom in warm weather; protect from frost. [20] (F*)

Orchid -Epidendrum hybrid (Cerise), "REED-STEMMED EPIDENDRUM" - Easy-to-grow orchids; tall, reed-like stems lined w/ succulent leaves & topped by clusters of small, cerise, orchid flowers w/ fringed lips; bloom in warm weather; protect from frost. [2] (F*)

Orchid -Epidendrum hybrid (Coral), "REED-STEMMED EPIDENDRUM" - Easy-to-grow orchids; tall, reed-like stems lined w/ succulent leaves & topped by clusters of small, coral-orange, orchid flowers from pink buds; bloom in warm weather; protect from frost. [2] (F*)

Orchid -Epidendrum hybrid (Gold), "REED-STEMMED EPIDENDRUM" - Easy-to-grow orchids; tall, reed-like stems lined w/ succulent leaves & topped by clusters of small, gold-colored, orchid flowers w/ fringed lips; bloom in warm weather; protect from frost. [6] (F*)

Orchid -Epidendrum hybrid (Orange & Gold), "REED-STEMMED EPIDENDRUM" - Easy-to-grow orchids; tall, reed-like stems lined w/ succulent leaves & topped by clusters of small, orange & gold orchid flowers w/ fringed lips; bloom in warm weather; protect from frost. [3] (F*)

Orchid -Epidendrum hybrid (Purple), "REED-STEMMED EPIDENDRUM" - Easy-to-grow orchids; tall, reed-like stems lined w/ succulent leaves & topped by clusters of small, purple orchid flowers w/ fringed lips; bloom in warm weather; protect from frost. [5] (F*)

Orchid - Ludisia (Haemaria) discolor, "JEWEL ORCHID" - Choice, true orchid w/ rosettes of tapered, velvety, near black leaves w/ glowing orange-red filagree veins; 1/2 in., sparkling white flowers in tall spikes; likes warmth & high humidity. [4]

Orchid - Oncidium sphacelatum, "DANCING-LADY ORCHID" - For bright filtered light; indoors all year OR outdoors April to October; tall, branching spikes bearing hundreds of 1-in., bright yellow, crinkled flowers spotted & barred red-brown. [7] (F*)

Orchid - Oncidium Twinkle, "ONCIDIUM ORCHID" - Outdoors in all but coldest weather, small plant w/ many branching spikes of crinkled vanilla-scented flowers in white, pink or yellow. [3] (F*S*)

Pachypodium lamerei, "MADAGASCAR PALM" - Peculiar succulent tree w/ thickened, spiny trunk topped by palm-like head of strap-shaped leaves; water only when soil is dry, especially in winter. [16] (W*)

Pachystachys lutea, "GOLDEN CANDLE" - Tender shrub for patio in summer or houseplant; bright green, 6 in. leaves w/ stems topped by dense spike of bright yellow bracts & white tubular flowers over long summer season. [8]

Pandanus veitchii, "VEITCH SCREW PINE" - Rare palm-like plant for house or outdoors during warm weather; long, gracefully arching leaves arranged spirally on slowly developing trunk. [6]

Pentas lanceolata (pink), "PINK STAR CLUSTERS" - Tender, shrubby perennial for patio in summer, house in winter; compact clusters of starry, pinkr flowers produced over long summer season; good cut flower. [9] (B*F*)

Peperomia caperata 'Red Robin', "EMERALD RIPPLE" - Small, mounding houseplant w/ heartshaped, deeply "corrugated," red-backed leaves on bright red stalks & unusual slender spikes of tiny white flowers in late summer; dry between waterings. [16]

Peperomia 'Ginny', "PEPEROMIA" - Easy houseplant w/ thick red stems & succulent, oval leaves variously marked green, cream & red; slender spikes of tiny white flowers in late summer; dry between waterings. [4]

Peperomia obtusifolia, "PEPPERFACE" - Easy houseplant w/ jointed stems lined w/ shiny, deep green, rounded leaves; minute, white flowers held in a long, rattail-like spike; allow soil to dry before watering. [4]

Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED PEPPERFACE" - Easy houseplant w/ jointed stems lined w/ shiny, deep green, rounded leaves handsomely marked creamy white; minute, white flowers held in a long, rattail-like spike; allow soil to dry before watering. [4]

Philodendron 'Autumn', "PHILODENDRON" - Tropical perennial forming a dense rosette of 10-in., shiny, arrow-shaped leaves that emerge bright chartreuse, then turn green; houseplant or summer patio plant. [4]

Piper ornatum, "CELEBES PEPPER" - Vining houseplant w/ shiny, heart-shaped, olive-green leaves that are red below & handsomely veined & mottled above w/ metallic pink. [5]

Plectranthus (pink veined), "PLECTRANTHUS" - We're temporarily calling this "Plectranthus" for want of a better name; small house plant w/ rounded leaves that are rather spectacularly veined in pink. [6]

Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Kauka Wilder', "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - "Blue Ribbon" variety of this heat-loving, thick-branched shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant, extra large, deep rose pink flowers blushed yellow in the centers. [3/2] (B*S*)

Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Nebel's Rainbow', "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - "Blue Ribbon" variety of this heat-loving, thick-branched shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of spicely fragrant, extra large, funnel-shaped, flowers colored red, yellow & white. [4] (B*S*)

Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Pink Blush', "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - "Blue Ribbon" variety of this heat-loving, thick-branched shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant, extra large, funnel-shaped, flowers - pale pink w/ rose pink margins. [3] (B*S*)

Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Puu Kahea', "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - "Blue Ribbon" variety of this heat-loving, thick-branched, shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant, extra large, funnel-shaped flowers colored yellow w/ pink & white stripes. [5] (B*S*)

Plumeria 'Guillot's Sunset', "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - Heat-loving, thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of 3.5-in., funnel-shaped, yellow & red flowers over long summer season; especially spicy fragrance. [7/3] (B*S*)

Plumeria 'Hausten White', "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - Heat-loving, thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant, funnel-shaped, white flowers in summer; sweetly fragrant. [8] (B*S*)

Plumeria 'Hawaiian Yellow', "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - Heat-loving, thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant, funnel-shaped, yellow flowers over long summer season. [10] (B*S*)

Plumeria (pink), "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - Named varieties of this heat-loving, thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant, funnel-shaped, pink flowers over long summer season. [8] (B*S*)

Plumeria (white with red), "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - Heat-loving, thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of 3.5-in., funnel-shaped, white & red, candystripe flowers over long summer season. [8/2] (B*S*)

Polyscias scutellaria 'Fabian', "DINNER-PLATE ARALIA" - Choice, slow-growing shrub for patio during warm weather or as houseplant; spotted, cane-like stems bear near round, dark green, leathery leaves w/ purplish undersides; water carefully. [3]

Porphyrocoma pohliana, "ROSE PINE" - Compact plant w/ long, deep green, silver-veined leaves & purple, tubular flowers produced much of the year from a long lasting, cone-like spike of bright red bracts. [9]

Pseuderanthemum atro. 'Tricolor', "MARBLE PLANT" - Tender shrub for patio in summer or houseplant during cold weather; long, shiny leaves handsomely marbled in purple, green & white; flowers inconspicuous. [6]

Pteris nipponica, "BRAKE FERN" - Easy true fern w/ short-creeping rhizome, long, wiry stems & leathery fronds with narrow divisions, colored green w/ creamy-white along the veins; moderate watering. [8]

Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri (red), "EASTER CACTUS" - Old-fashioned favorite; flattened, jointed, succulent stems & an abundance of bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers w/ many satiny petals in spring & fall. [8]

Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri (red-purple), "EASTER CACTUS" - Old-fashioned favorite; flattened, jointed, succulent stems & an abundance of deep red-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers w/ many satiny petals in spring & fall. [8]

Rhipsalis cruciforme, "RHIPSALIS" - Unusual orchid cactus relative forming a much branched, leafless plant w/ angled, red-tinged stems & satin-petaled, starry, pink flowers; good hanging pot or basket plant. [13]

Schaueria flavicoma, "SCHAUERIA" - Choice jacobinia relative w/ bright green, tapered leaves & dense, brush-like, spikes of tubular, yellow flowers w/ long-bristled calyces in summer. [10] (H*)

Schefflera arboricola, "HAWAIIAN ELF SCHEFFLERA" - Shrub for patio except during coldest weather, or houseplant all year; deep green, 6-in. leaves divided like a hand into 3-in. pointed leaflets; excellent container plant; flowers unimportant. [9]

Schefflera arboricola 'Variegata', "HAWAIIAN ELF SCHEFFLERA" - Shrub for patio except during coldest weather, or houseplant all year; deep green, 6-in. leaves divided like a hand into 3-in. pointed leaflets; leaves deep green marbled w/ cream; excellent container plant; flowers unimportant. [6]

Senecio radicans, "CROCODILE TEARS" - Easy & unusual succulent perennial w/ tapered, bead-like leaves, each w/ a narrow, clear "window"; tufted white flowers in late winter; best in container in filtered light. [6] (B*W*)

Spathiphyllum 'Domino', "PEACE PLANT" - Easy houseplant w/ dependable bloom; deep green pointed leaves, handsomely marbled white & elegant, long-stalked flowers composed of a pure white, flag-like spathe & central white spadix. [6] (F*)

Spathiphyllum hybrid, "PEACE PLANT" - Easy houseplant w/ dependable bloom; deep green pointed leaves & elegant, long-stalked flowers composed of a pure white, flag-like spathe & central white spadix. [8] (F*)

Spathiphyllum 'Viscount', "PEACE PLANT" - Medium-sized selection of this easy houseplant w/ dependable bloom; deep green pointed leaves & elegant, long-stalked flowers composed of a pure white, flag-like spathe & central white spadix. [3] (F*)

Streptocarpella 'Concord Blue', "STREPTOCARPELLA" - Pretty African violet relative excellent for hanging containers; small, fuzzy, succulent leaves & funnel-shaped, lavender-blue flowers over long season. Sunset zones 19-24. [8] (H*)

Strobilanthes dyerianus, "PERSIAN-SHIELD" - Handsome shrubby perennial w/ lance-shaped leaves that are purple below & iridescent above; for summer patio or houseplant during cool weather; flowers inconspicuous [4]

Syngonium podophyllum 'Allusion Red', "ARROWHEAD VINE" - Unusual form of this easy-to-grow houseplant favorite w/ vining stems & arrow-shaped leaves that are slightly "waffled", russeted pale green, veined & blushed bronze. [6]

Thunbergia erecta, "KING'S MANTLE" - Tender shrub, best as summer patio plant & brought indoors during cold weather; 3-in. deep green leaves & tubular, rich blue-purple flowers w/ yellow throats over long spring/summer season. [10] (H*)

Tillandsia aeranthos, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; slender, arched, gray-green leaves eventually forming a ball & spikes of tubular, indigo flowers from rose red bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors. [13] (H*)

Tillandsia aeranthos (seedlings), "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; slender, arched, gray-green leaves eventually forming a ball & spikes of tubular, indigo flowers from rose red bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors. [16] (H*)

Tillandsia albertiana, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; tiny plant w/ slender, arched, frosted leaves arranged in 2-ranks & small, cherry red, trumpet shaped flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [16] (H*)

Tillandsia bulbosa, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; small plant w/ tentacle-like leaves from a frosted, bulbous base & tubular, violet flowers w/ brilliant red bracts in fall/winter; best indoors. [15] (H*)

Tillandsia butzii, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; olive green, tentacle-like leaves from a bulbous base & tubular violet flowers in red bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors in protected spot. [24] (H*)

Tillandsia caerulea, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; long, slender, gray-fuzzy leaves & tiny, deep blue-purple, sweetly scented, trumpet-shaped flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [19] (H*S*)

Tillandsia caput-medusae, "MEDUSA'S HEAD" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; tentacle-like leaves from a bulbous base, white-fuzzy throughout, & tubular violet flowers in bright red bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors. [9] (H*)

Tillandsia circinnata prolifera, "AIR PLANT" - "Air plant" grows without soil; long, narrow, curved & twisted, silver-green leaves & long spikes of small, violet flowers & a "pup" forming a new plant near the tip; best outdoors. [12]

Tillandsia duratii, "AIR PLANT" - Adaptable"air plant" grows without soil; slender, curiously curled, silver-green leaves & long spikes of small, violet & white, fragrant flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [14] (H*S*)

Tillandsia fasciculata, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; arched, silver-green leaves & large spikes of tubular, violet flowers from green & red, paddle-shaped bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors. [20] (H*)

Tillandsia filifolia, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; symmetrical cluster of slender, gray-green leaves & purple-bracted spikes of tubular, white flowers; best outdoors; hummingbird favorite. [7] (H*)

Tillandsia fuchsii, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; small cluster of slender, white-fuzzy leaves & red-bracted spikes of tubular, violet flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors; hummingbird favorite. [22] (H*)

Tillandsia geminiflora hybrid, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; small rosette of tapered, gray green,-fuzzy leaves & pink-bracted spikes of tubular, dark pink flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors; hummingbird favorite. [23] (H*)

Tillandsia ionantha 'Peanut', "AIR PLANT" - Dwarf form of this unusual "air plant" w/ pointed, white leaves arranged in a tight rosette that turns crimson in bloom; tubular, violet flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [13] (H*)

Tillandsia ionantha 'Rosita', "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" w/ pointed, frosty leaves arranged in a tight rosette that turns deep red in bloom; tubular, violet flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [18] (H*)

Tillandsia ionantha (Mexico), "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" w/ pointed, white leaves arranged in a tight rosette that turns crimson in bloom; tubular, violet flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [4] (H*)

Tillandsia latifolia, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; arched, gray-green leaves & red- & orange-bracted, branching spikes of tubular, violet flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [20] (H*)

Tillandsia meridionalis, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; rosettes of arched, silver-green, velvety & large spikes of tubular, white flowers from pink bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors. [6] (H*)

Tillandsia montana, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; rosettes of tapered, arched, bright green leaves & spikes of tubular, violet flowers w/ rose red bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors. [13] (H*)

Tillandsia neglecta, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; rosettes of arched, gray-green, velvety leaves & short, reddish-bracted spikes of tubular, violet flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [22] (H*)

Tillandsia pruinosa, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; arching leaves from a bulbous base, olive green & fuzzy & compact spikes of tubular violet flowers in red bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors. [23] (H*)

Tillandsia pseudobaileyi, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; arching, olive green, waxy leaves from a slender, bulbous base & branched spikes of tubular violet blue flowers in red bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors. [20] (H*)

Tillandsia recurvata, "BALL MOSS" - Toughest of "air plants" - a tiny, branching plant eventually forming a compact ball, w/ slender, arched leaves, often found growing on telephone wires & cacti; best outdoors. [29]

Tillandsia usneoides, "SPANISH MOSS" - Among most unusual of plants; true "air" plant for protected patio location; best hanging among other plants where humidity is highest; water daily in hottest weather, less in winter; tiny flowers in summer. [20]

Tillandsia velutina, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; rosette of tapered, gray green, fuzzy leaves that blush red in bloom; violet blue, tubular flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors; hummingbird favorite. [16] (H*)

Tradescantia spathacea, "MOSES-IN-THE-BOAT" - Easy-to-grow house/patio plant forming handsome clumps of dark green, sword-shaped leaves that are purple below; small white flowers in curious boat-shaped bracts. [5]

Tropaeolum tricolor, "TRICOLOR NASTURTIUM" - Rare, summer dormant vine from Chile w/ thread-like stems, tiny, hand-shaped leaves & dainty red, yellow & purple, tubular flowers; hummingbird favorite; best in containers; summer dry. [6] (H*W*)

Turnera ulmifolia, "WEST INDIAN HOLLY" - Semi-shrubby tropical plant w/ long, deep green, toothed leaves & bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers opening in the morning & closing by noon, these produced through warm weather. [12]

Zamioculcas zamiifolia, "ZAMIOCULCAS" - Unusual calla lily relative w/ thick stemmed, cycad-like leaves & succulent, oval leaflets w/ an almost mirror-like shine; flowers not showy; keep on the dry side. [8]

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