HOUSE AND PATIO PLANTS (updated 2 April 2008)

The U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 35th Annual
SPRING PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, April 5, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, April 6, 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. [9]

Aglaeonema modestum, "CHINESE EVERGREEN" - Clump forming, reliable houseplant w/ long-stalked, deep, rich green leaves, pale green flowers & showy, orange-red, berry-like fruits. [6]

Alocasia x amazonica, "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. [10]

Anthurium andreanum, "ANTHURIUM" - Handsome houseplant w/ glossy, heart-shaped leaves & exotic "flower" consisting of a curved, heart-shaped, red & green spathe & yellow protruding spadix; keep warm & moist. [16] (F*)

Aphelandra squarrosa, "ZEBRA PLANT" - Tender, tropical shrub w/ shiny, dark green leaves, the new ones zebra-striped, older ones nearly all glistening white; yellow-bracted, tubular, yellow flowers; likes extra humidity. [6]

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. [10] (H*)

Asparagus retrofractus, "MING ASPARAGUS" - Choice type of asparagus fern w/ long, arching, silvery gray stems & dark green, thread-like foliage in fluffy clusters; tiny white flowers are inconspicuous; excellent in flower arrangements. [6] (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. [8]

Begonia 'Prussen', "BEGONIA" - Shrubby begonia w/ succulent stems, small, wing-shaped, bronzy leaves & clusters of pink-blushed, white flowers w/ yellow centers in summer. [8] (H*)

Brighamia insignis 'Kirsten', "BOWLING PIN PLANT" - Compact form of this rare lobelia relative from Hawaii w/ a thick, conical trunk topped w/ a rosette of light green leaves; 4-inch long, yellow flowers in summer (endangered species). [20] (S*)

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. [12] (H*F*)

Bromeliad - Guzmania 'Lipstick', "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, peachy pink-bracted spikes. [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. [12]

Bromeliad - Tillandsia lindenii, "LIVING VASE" - Different from other Tillandsia sp. in being green and having leaves forming a water-holding vase; spectacular hot pink, paddle-shaped flower spike w/ violet flowers; good indoors. [16] (H*)

Bromeliad - Vriesia 'Tiffany', "LIVING VASE" - Easy plant for patio in all but coldest weather; vase-like rosette of stiff, light green, tapered leaves; tubular yellow flowers born in flattened, long-lasting, red- & yellow-bracted spikes. [15]

Calathea concinna, "CALATHEA" - Handsome foliage plant w/ long-stalked, silvery green leaves feathered dark olive; white, orchid-like flowers w/ lemon fragrance, at leaf bases; likes humidity, wash foliage periodically. [8] (S*)

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]

Coccoloba uvifera, "SEA GRAPE" - Tropical tree used as a summer patio or houseplant; grown here for the large, leathery leaves veined red; dense spikes of small, fragrant, white flowers & edible berries produced where adapted. [5]

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. [8/8]

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. [3] (S*)

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. [16/7] (S*)

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. [6]

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). [25]

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). [10]

Dieffenbachia picta, "DUMB CANE" - Popular houseplant w/ thick, cane-like stems & large, leathery, dark green leaves mottled w/ white; keep on dry side. [6]

Dracaena der. 'Warneckii Compacta', "DRACAENA" - Easy houseplant w/ cane-like branches & tapered, strap-shaped, deep green leaves handsomely marked w/ thin white & gray stripes. [3]

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! [6]

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

Epiphyllum (Red), "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*)

Eucharis grandiflora, "AMAZON LILY" - Choice perennial for patio in summer, indoors during cool weather; broad, deep green leaves & long-stemmed clusters of elegant, pure white, daffodil-like flowers in summer. [6] (S*)

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. [6]

Ficus elastica 'Belize', "VARIEGATED RUBBER TREE" - Nice selection of this tropical, evergreen tree; large, shiny leaves attractively marbled cream, green & gray-green; indoor or summer patio site, outdoors in mildest Inland areas. [16]

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; excellent in containers. [12]

Fittonia verschaffeltii argyroneura 'Nana', "SILVER NET PLANT" - Compact form of this pretty houseplant w/ soft, quilted, leaves elaborately veined in glowing white; needs bright indirect light & plenty of water. [20]

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. [12]

Hibiscus (Al's variegated), "VARIEGATED HIBISCUS" - Tender, evergreen shrub grown for long-stalked, toothed leaves that are strikingly mottled w/ dark green, gray green & creamy white; flowers pink. [5]

Hibiscus 'Cooperi', "COOPERI HIBISCUS" - Unusual, very tender shrub w/ oval, toothed leaves strikingly blotched & spattered w/ shades of green, white & pink; red, funnel-shaped flowers. [3]

Homalomaena 'Green Gem', "GREEN GEM" - Uncommon houseplant forming handsome, compact rosettes of rich green, long-stalked, heart-shaped leaves w/ distinctive veins; flowers insignificant. [6]

Hoya carnosa 'Silver Specks', "WAX FLOWER" - Tender, twining vine w/ dark green, succulent leaves w/ silver specks & clusters of unusual, waxy, 5-pointed flowers in pink w/ a central red star. [10]

Hoya keysii, "WAX FLOWER" - Tender, twining vine w/ dark green, succulent leaves & clusters of unusual, waxy, 5-pointed flowers colored white, blushed pink. [10]

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. [10] (W*)

Hydnophytum formicarum, "ANT PLANT" - Rare & curious, tropical plant w/ bizarre, aboveground, chambered "tuber", thick branches, leathery leaves, small white flowers & orange fruits; "tuber" inhabited by ants in nature"; dry between waterings. [8]

Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Splash Red', "PINK POLKA -DOT PLANT" - Especially showy selection of this striking & easy patio, house or summer shade plant; oval leaves irregularly spotted & blotched bright pink; lilac flowers inconspicuous. [12]

Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Splash Rose', "PINK POLKA -DOT PLANT" - Especially showy selection of this striking & easy patio, house or summer shade plant; oval leaves irregularly spotted & blotched bright rose red; lilac flowers inconspicuous. [12]

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]

Microsorium punctatum 'Ramosum', "ELKHORN FERN" - Unusual true fern w/ a short-creeping rhizome & leathery, bright green, strap-shaped leaves that are irregularly forked & fringed; extra humidity & moderate watering; fronds long lasting in arrangements. [12] (F*)

Microsorium steerei, "OIL FERN" - Rare true fern w/ a short-creeping rhizome & leathery, strap-shaped, dark green fronds w/ a striking blue-green iridescence; give extra humidity & water carefully. [8]

Musa acuminata 'Novak', "DWARF NOVAK BANANA" - Dwarf form of banana w/ thick, trunk-like stem, huge, elongated leaves, & under good conditions, purple bracted, pendulous spikes of flowers & edible bananas. [10] (H*)

Nephrolepis '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. [16/8]

Nephrolepis obliterata 'Jester's Crown', "JESTER'S CROWN FERN" - Compact Boston fern relative especially "house hardy"; tight clumps of ruffled, feather-shaped, bright green fronds to 1 ft. tall; multiplies by wiry runners. [20]

Orchid - Cattleya hybrids, "CATTLEYA ORCHID" - "Queen of the orchids" & easy to grow! Large, ruffled, long-lasting, exotic flowers & tough, leathery leaves. Grow in bright, filtered light indoors from Nov. to Mar., outdoors Apr. to Oct. on patio. [14] (F*S*)

Orchid -- Cymbidium Enzan Summer, "CYMBIDIUM ORCHID" - Easy-to-grow, cutflower favorite orchid w/ narrow, arching leaves & spikes of fragrant, long-lasting, bright butter yellow orchid flowers in fall; heat tolerant. [5] (F*S*)

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. [6] (F*)

Orchid - Cymbidium hybrids, "CYMBIDIUM ORCHID" - Easy-to-grow, worldwide cutflower favorite orchid w/ narrow, arching leaves & tall spikes of large, long-lasting orchid flowers in various colors; container plant outdoors* in all but freezing weather. [13] (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. [6] (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. [11] (F*S*)

Orchid -- Cymbidium Memoria Marvin Gaye 'Royal', "CYMBIDIUM ORCHID" - Easy-to-grow, cutflower favorite orchid w/ narrow, arching leaves & tall spikes of long-lasting, bronzy-green orchid flowers w/ red lips. [6] (F*)

Orchid -- Cymbidium Ruby Brook 'Falling Fire', "CYMBIDIUM ORCHID" - Easy-to-grow orchid w/ narrow, arching leaves & pendulous spikes of long-lasting, velvety rose-red flowers w/ a darker red lip in winter/spring; outdoors in all but freezing weather. [5] (F*)

Orchid - Dendrobium Specio-kingianum, "AUST. ROCK ORCHID" - Easy-to-grow orchid, native to Australia; tapered stems topped by leathery leaves & spikes of fragrant orchid flowers in white, pink or purple; drier in winter. [2] (F*S*)

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. [8] (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. [6] (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. [8] (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. [6] (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. [13] (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. [6]

Orchid -Maxillaria tenuifolia, "COCONUT PIE ORCHID" - Small orchid forming small clumps of flattened "pseudobulbs" w/ narrow leaves & small, dark rusty red & yellow orchid flowers deliciously scented of coconut; summer patio/houseplant. [6] (F*S*)

Orchid - Oncidium Alliance hybrids, "DANCING-LADY ORCHID" - For bright filtered light, slightly dry between waterings; increase humidity; indoors all year OR outdoors April to October; tall, branching sprays of many flowers. [7] (F*)

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. [6] (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. [9] (F*S*)

Orchid - Paphiopedilum hybrids, "TROPICAL LADY SLIPPER ORCHID" - Good indoor orchid; keep moist, not wet, water w/ lukewarm water; plain or spotted leaves & exotic, tall stemmed, long-lasting, slipper-like flowers in assorted colors. [30] (F*)

Orchid - Paphiopedilum hybrids, "TROPICAL LADY SLIPPER ORCHID" - Good indoor orchid; keep moist, not wet, water w/ lukewarm water; plain or spotted leaves & exotic, tall stemmed, long-lasting, slipper-like flowers in assorted colors. [4] (F*)

Orchid - Slc. Hsin Buu Lady 'Red Beauty', "HARDY CATTLEYA ORCHID" - Hardy hybrid of the "Queen of the orchids" w/ long-lasting, glowing red flowers w/ orange throats & tough, leathery leaves. Grow in bright, filtered light outdoors in all but freezing weather. [26] (F*S*)

Orchid - Vanda Pachara Delight, "VANDA ORCHID" - Grow outdoors in all but freezing weather; bright, filtered sun, frequent watering in summer; 2-ranked, leathery leaves & spikes of large, flat-faced, deep lavender blue flowers in summer/fall. [10] (F*)

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. [6]

Pellaea rotundifolia, "BUTTON FERN" - True fern, for landscape in mildest Inland areas, or good patio/houseplant; tight clumps of fronds w/ dark main stem lined with round, deep green leaflets; near dry between waterings. [20]

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. [4]

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. [6]

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. [8]

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. [6]

Peperomia 'Pixie', "PEPEROMIA" - Easy houseplant w/ shiny, oval, succulent leaves that are bright green above & lighter below; slender spikes of tiny white flowers in late summer; dry between waterings. [11]

Peperomia polybotrya, "PEPPERFACE" - Unusual houseplant w/ jointed stems & scattered, heart-shaped, shiny, succulent leaves w/ water-lily-like stem attachment; allow soil to dry before watering. [6]

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. [8]

Philodendron scandens 'Brasil', "HEART-LEAF PHILODENDRON" - Easy, fast-growing, vining houseplant w/ reddish leaf stems & dark green, heart-shaped leaves w/ lime-green splotches or stripes. [6]

Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Cerise', "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - "Blue Ribbon" variety of this heat-loving, thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant, extra large, funnel-shaped, cerise flowers in summer. [3/2] (B*S*)

Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Magenta', "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - "Blue Ribbon" variety of this heat-loving, thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant, extra large, funnel-shaped, magenta flowers over long summer season. [4/1] (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. [5] (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. [4/1] (B*S*)

Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Pink Parfait', "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 - blended pink to rose pink. [3/2] (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. [10/4] (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. [12] (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 'Paleface Pink', "PLUMERIA", "FRANGIPANI" - Heat-loving, thick-branched, deciduous shrub w/ long leaves tufted at branch tips & clusters of fragrant, funnel-shaped, pink flowers over long summer season. [7/3] (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. [9]

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. [14]

Polyscias scutellaria 'Variegata', "DINNER-PLATE ARALIA" - Choice, slow-growing shrub for patio during warm weather or as houseplant; spotted, cane-like stems bear rounded, dark green, leathery leaves w/ creamy white margins; water carefully. [6]

Pseudobombax elliptica, "SHAVING-BRUSH TREE" - Rare, tropical tree for patio curiosity in most Inland gardens; bottle-shaped, green trunk, hand-shaped, divided leaves & spectacular, 4-5 inch, shaving brush flowers in summer/fall. [6] (H*W*)

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. [20]

Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri, "EASTER CACTUS" - Old-fashioned favorite; flattened, jointed, succulent stems & an abundance of bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers w/ many satiny petals in spring & fall. [16]

Rhipsalis pilocarpa, "RHIPSALIS" - Unusual orchid cactus relative forming a much branched, leafless plant w/ slender, cylindrical green stems & satin-petaled, starry, white flowers; good hanging pot or basket plant. [3]

Rhipsalis teres, "RHIPSALIS" - Unusual orchid cactus relative forming a much branched, leafless plant w/ slender, cylindrical green stems & starry, white flowers & translucent berries; good hanging pot or basket plant. [5]

Sanchezia speciosa, "SANCHEZIA" - Handsome houseplant shrub w/ 6-in., pointed leaves that are shiny green w/ mid-rib & main veins outlined in yellow & white; needs high humidity. [4]

Sansevieria cylindrica, "SNAKE PLANT" - Unusual house/patio plant w/ long, arching, cylindrical dark green leaves that are banded light green & spikes of narrow, white, sweetly scented flowers; keep on dry side. [20] (W*)

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Goldiana', "SNAKE PLANT" - Rare selection of Sansevieria forming a striking, upright cluster of narrow, rigid, dark green leaves w/ creamy yellow margins. [4]

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Gray Lady', "SNAKE PLANT" - Rare selection of Sansevieria forming an upright cluster of slender, strap-like, leathery leaves that are banded silver & dark green. [4]

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine', "SNAKE PLANT" - Uncommon selection of Sansevieria forming an upright cluster of thick, broadly straplike, leathery leaves that are evenly colored silvery green; spikes of fragrant, white flowers. [12]

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Silver Queen', "SNAKE PLANT" - Rare selection of Sansevieria forming an upright cluster of thick, broadly straplike, leathery leaves that are evenly colored creamy green. [4]

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. [7] (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. [26/4]

Schefflera (Aralia) elegantissima, "FALSE ARALIA" - Distinctive, tropical shrub w/ deep green, hand-shaped leaves divided into slender, toothed leaflets; for patio in all but coldest weather or house plant all year. [6]

Schefflera (Aralia) elegantissima 'Bianca', "FALSE ARALIA" - Unusual form of this distinctive, tropical shrub w/ deep green, 3-parted leaves, the leaflets broad & toothed leaflets & stems marbled green & black. [20]

Scindapsus aureus 'Marble Queen', "MARBLE QUEEN POTHOS" - Easiest of houseplants w/ heart-shaped, rubbery, rich green leaves irregularly streaked & blotched creamy white; trailing stems can be trained to climb or allowed to hang. [4]

Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus', "VARIEGATED WAX VINE" - Unusual house or patio vine w/ slender stems, waxy, ivy-shaped, marbled leaves & small, yellow daisy flowers in warm weather; dry between waterings. [6]

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. [4] (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. [12] (F*)

Spathiphyllum hybrid (Dwarf), "PEACE PLANT" - Small form of this reliable houseplant w/ clusters of deep green, pointed leaves & elegant, pure white flower-like bract with protruding spadix; bright indirect light. [5] (F*)

Spathiphyllum 'Sweet Dario', "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. [3] (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. [6] (F*)

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 [12]

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. [20]

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. [6] (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. [18/10] (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. [10] (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. [18] (H*)

Tillandsia cf. albida, "AIR PLANT" - Among most unusual of plants forming handsome, 5-in. rosettes of stiff, silvery white, fuzzy leaves & spikes of tubular flowers in summer. [2] (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. [9] (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. [8] (H*)

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. [2] (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. [10]

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. [6] (H*S*)

Tillandsia edithae, "AIR PLANT" - "Air plant" forming handsome, elongated rosettes of leathery, silvery white, fuzzy leaves & red & green bracted spikes of tubular red flowers fall winter. [10] (H*)

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. [5] (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. [14] (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. [10/4] (H*)

Tillandsia ionantha (Vera Cruz), "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 juncea (red-green), "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; spiky clumps of slender, needle-like, gray-green leaves & red-bracted spikes of 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. [7] (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. [10/5] (H*)

Tillandsia mitlaensis, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; cluster of curved, thick, white-fuzzy leaves & frosty red bracted spikes of tubular flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors; hummingbird favorite. [8] (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. [13] (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. [4] (H*)

Tillandsia purpurea, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; stiff, silver-green leaves & spikes of heavily fragrant, tubular, violet flowers from frosty, pink bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors. [10] (H*S*)

Tillandsia streptocarpa, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; slender, curled, white-fuzzy leaves leaves w/ lavender & white, sweetly scented, trumpet shaped flowers in fall/winter; best outdoors. [3] (H*S*)

Tillandsia stricta, "AIR PLANT" - Unusual "air plant" grows without soil; slender, arched, gray-green leaves eventually forming a ball & spikes of tubular, violet flowers w/ rose red bracts in fall/winter; best outdoors. [10/19] (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. [8]

Zamioculcas zamiifolia, "ZAMIOCULCAS" - Rare & 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. [4]

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