HOUSE AND PATIO PLANTS (updated 16 October, 2008)

The Friends of U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens 26th Annual
FALL PLANT SALE

Public Sale Saturday, October 18, 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday, October 19, 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)

The number of plants we expect to have available at the sale appears in brackets at the end of the plant description. Note that this is a preliminary inventory -- watch for more plants in later updates.

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. [5]

Adiantum raddianum, "DELTA MAIDENHAIR" - One of the better maidenhair ferns for house or patio; jet-black, wiry stems & bright green, fan-shaped leaflets; provide extra humidity. [20] (F*)

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. [6]

Alocasia 'Poly', "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. [20]

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. [10/7] (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. [3] (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. [4]

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. [6]

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*)

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. [9] (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. [16]

Bromeliad - Neoregelia 'Pepper', "LIVING VASE" - Easy container plant for patio in all but coldest weather; vase-like rosette of green leaves speckled red ; violet flowers born partly submerged in "vase" in center of plant. [6]

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. [16/8]

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. [14] (H*)

Ceropegia woodii, "ROSARY VINE" - Easy patio favorite also called "string-of-hearts"; slender, trailing stems lined w/ small, succulent, heart-shaped leaves & curious, parachute-shaped purple flowers; grows from a tuber. [26] (W*)

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. [6]

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. [20] (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. [6]

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. [12]

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). [33]

Dieffenbachia picta, "DUMB CANE" - Popular houseplant w/ thick, cane-like stems & large, leathery, dark green leaves mottled w/ white; keep on dry side. [4]

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. [9]

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. [20]

Dracaena marginata (knotted), "RED EDGE DRACAENA" - Tropical shrub w/ cane-like branches & 1-ft., fountain-shaped heads of slender, strap-shaped, deep green leaves edged red; these curious plants have their stems tied in a knot. [18]

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! [8]

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 [8]

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. [5]

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. [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. [20]

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. [10]

Ficus pumila 'Variegata', "VARIEGATED CREEPING FIG" - Pretty, evergreen vine w/ wiry stems lined w/ small, heart-shaped leaves that are handsomely marbled pure white; good for hanging basket, terrarium, or shady groundcover. [20]

Frerea indica, "FREREA" - Endangered, tender succulent from India w/ thick, trailing stems lined w/ small, succulent leaves & 3/4 in., starfish-shaped, maroon red & creamy-yellow flowers in summer. [4] (W*)

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. [5]

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. [6] (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. [16]

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. [11]

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

Hoya multiflora, "SHOOTING STAR" - House or patio plant forming a cluster of slender, arching branches w/ pointed leaves & clusters of unusual, waxy, starry white flowers, tipped yellow; dry between waterings. [8]

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 tropical plant w/ bizarre, aboveground, chambered "tuber", thick branches, leathery leaves, small white flowers & orange fruits; 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 rose red; 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 pink; lilac flowers inconspicuous. [11]

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. [8]

Impatiens 'African Queen', "AFRICAN QUEEN IMPATIENS" - Rare, shrubby perennial w/ unusual, spurred, red/yellow/green flowers over long season all along the stems; summer patio plant, bring indoors during cool weather. [4]

Ixora coccinea, "JUNGLE FLAME" - Pretty shrub for summer patio, houseplant in winter; rich green, leathery leaves & rounded clusters of dark orange, tubular flowers in summer; likes humidity; *keep drier in winter. [16]

Jasminum sambac 'Grand Duke', "DOUBLE ARABIAN JASMINE" - Tender, heat-loving, vining shrub, w/ glossy green leaves & extra double, 1 in. white, powerfully fragrant flowers in summer; used in perfumery; fine for container. [8] (S*)

Justicia manserichensis 'Zebra', "ZEBRA JUSTICIA" - Tender perennial w/ deep green, heart-shaped, quilted leaves handsomely striped silver & branching spikes of pink & white, two-lipped flowers; needs humidity. [8]

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. [6] (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. [4]

Myrmecodia tuberosa, "ANT PLANT" - Rare tropical plant w/ bizarre, aboveground, chambered "tuber", leathery leaves, small white flowers & orange fruits; inhabited by ants in nature; dry between waterings. [5]

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. [5]

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. [20]

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. [20]

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. [2] (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 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. [4] (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. [8] (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. [3] (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. [5] (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. [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. [6] (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. [8]

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. [5] (F*S*)

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. [8] (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. [6] (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. [12]

Pentas lanceolata 'Galaxy Polaris', "WHITE STAR CLUSTERS" - Tender, shrubby perennial for patio in summer, house in winter; compact clusters of starry, pristine white flowers produced over long summer season; good cut flower. [8] (B*F*)

Pentas lanceolata (lavender), "LAVENDER STAR CLUSTERS" - Tender, shrubby perennial for patio in summer, house in winter; compact clusters of starry, lavender flowers produced over long summer season; good cut flower. [16] (B*F*)

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. [5]

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. [6]

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. [6]

Pilea cadierei, "ALUMINUM PLANT" - Handsome, shrubby houseplant w/ oval, bright green leaves distinctively spotted w/ silver above & small, fluffy clusters of tiny, creamy white flowers. [12]

Platycerium bifurcatum, "STAGHORN FERN" - Unusual, easy to grow true fern w/ spongy shield fronds attach to the media, fertile fronds protruding like antlers; best mounted on board or in basket on patio. [7]

Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender', "AUTUMN-LILAC" - Spectacular, shrubby perennial w/ broad, purplish, toothed leaves & branching spikes of small, orchidlike flowers, lavender w/ dark purple spots, in fall. [20] (B*)

Pleuropetalum darwinii, "PLEUROPETALUM" - Rare, compact, evergreen shrub from the Galapagos Is., w/ 6 in., glossy green, tapered leaves & terminal clusters of small, yellow-orange flowers that are more interesting than beautiful. [4]

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. [5] (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. [3] (B*S*)

Plumeria (Blue Ribbon) 'Pratt Maroon', "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 deep red. [5] (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] (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. [5/5] (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. [10] (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. [5/5] (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*)

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. [4]

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. [5]

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. [8]

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. [4] (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]

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. [15]

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. [11/6/4]

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. [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. [16]

Senecio rowleyanus, "STRING-OF-PEARLS" - Most unusual succulent perennial w/ bead-like leaves, each w/ a narrow, clear "window"; tufted white flowers w/ carnation fragrance in late winter; best in container in filtered light. [9] (S*)

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. [18] (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. [10] (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. [4] (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. [4] (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 [8]

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]

Syngonium podophyllum 'Candy', "ARROWHEAD VINE" - Unusual form of this easy-to-grow houseplant favorite w/ vining stems & long-stalked, arrow-shaped, smooth-surfaced leaves colored nearly solid pink. [8]

Tabernaemontana divaricata 'Flore Pleno, "CREPE JASMINE" - Choice tropical shrub w/ handsome, rich green, shiny leaves & gardenia-like, pure white flowers that are night fragrant; can be kept outside in all but coldest weather. [10] (F*S*)

Theobroma cacao, "CACAO" - Small, tropical, understory tree w/ large, leathery leaves, pale pink flowers born on trunk & main branches, & papaya-like fruit containing "beans" used in chocolate making; greenhouse or sunroom. [3]

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. [3] (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. [5] (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. [8] (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. [15] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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. [4]

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. [15/6] (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. [5] (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. [25] (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. [8] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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 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. [25] (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. [25] (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. [25/4] (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. [8] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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. [25] (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. [35]

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. [35]

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. [25] (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. [6]

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. [13] (H*W*)

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. [4]

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. [20]

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