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Cold-hardy heliconia native to the cool mountains of Eastern Mexico. Heliconia schiedeana has a bold, glossy light-green foliage, holding attractive red inflorescences in Summer or Fall. It is a must for any tropical garden in a non-tropical area.
Cont.= 8,5 cm. This Crassula is one of the most colourful of all. When put out in full sun it turns on as a campfire. Another name used for it was 'Flame'. It stands temperatures of about -2 C.
One of the best large bromeliads, widely used in tropical garden design. Leaves reach intense orange-yellow colour in full sun. Native to the Atlantic coast of Brazil. Hardy to about -1 C (30 F).
Magnificent ornamental heliconia, native to the rainforests of the Caribbean, and Northern South America. It produces rich red bracts with yellow-green lips in summer and grows to 2,5-3 m tall. "Lobster Claw One" is a classic selected clone of Heliconia bihai with deep red bracts.
Two-three year old seedling. New, yellow-flowered selection of the famous "bird of paradise" flower, developed in South Africa, released in the early 90's but still uncommon in the trade.
Spectacular, red-skinned banana. Plants are stout and leaves have purple leafstalks. Fruits are dark purple during ripening and then turn red with some yellow as they ripen. The flesh is pinkish and MUCH richer in vitamin
Tall Grafted tree in 13x27 cm pot. Red Mamey is a tropical fruit tree native to Central America. Incredibly sweet and attractive. This variety Pantin is the best Cuban selection, with larger, excellent fruits.
This is the famous banana named Orinoco, Topocho or Bluggoe. Tolerant of wind, drought and cold. Fruits are very different from the common bananas from the supermarket.
This is one of the most colourful low-growing aloes, a delightful garden plant with glossy cherry-red leaves when exposed to full sun. It is becoming increasingly popular in Tenerife, while it is critically endangered in the wild.
Pack of two super-thick cuttings ready to sprout - Striped-stemmed sugar cane with glossy colourful stems with yellow and dark red lines. Very ornamental! Very good flavour and tender skin. Not really "variegated" but still beautifully striped.
Attractive hardy bromeliad with golden-green leaves and brown-black spines. Aechmea triangularis flowers in late spring, with red bracts and blue flowers. It tolerates frost - some growers say it can take down to - 6 C (21 F).
Showy hybrid, dedicated to the active volcano of Hawaii. Leaves are curved and curly, with lots of warty bumps. Rosettes reach 35-45 cm in diameter. Incredible colours ranging from orange to pink or yellow. Older leaves turn bright red!
This is the holy grial of mangoes! Kasturis are black-purple skinned, their flesh is deep orange, sweet and loaded with flavour and vitamines. It is a different species of Mangifera, from Borneo. Some people say it is not a mango, it is a Kasturi! A quintessential superfood. GRAFTED ON GOMERA-1 TO INCREASE COLD RESISTANCE!!! Only a few per year will be...
A small bromeliad species with nice dark speckling on the top side and light banding on the undersides. Growth is upright tubular, with stiff, 20 cm (8") tall tube-like rosettes. Thrives outdoors in Mediterranean climates.
Apple bananas are among the best of all bananas. Small fruits of excellent quality, very sweet and truly reminiscent of an apple. It is called Manzano in Cuba and Latundan in the Philippines. It achieves a variable size of 3,5-6 m (10-18 ft) according to local conditions.
This is a shorter version of the famous banana named Orinoco, Topocho or Bluggoe. Tolerant of wind, drought and cold. Fruits are very different from the common bananas from the supermarket.
10 cm cutting. Unique Agave with a pure-white band in the middle of the leaf. It is easy to grow and frost hardy, as most cultivars of the common Agave americana.
Tubular plant with bright green leaves with black blotches and small spines. Beautiful, long lasting blooms consist of red and yellow upright spikes appearing in spring or summer. Hardy to light freezes, and hot, harsh conditions
Pack of two super-thick cuttings ready to sprout. Stems are yellow-pink with abundant white wax, giving the name Caña Blanca (White Cane). Sugar cane attains 3-5 m (9-15 ft) and grows in tropical to warm Mediterranean climates.
This is a robust old natural hybrid of Heliconia bihai and Heliconia caribaea. It has red and yellow blooms and grows to a height of 2-4 m. Easy growing, easy blooming. Inflorescences are truly beautiful, glossy, and long-lasting both on the plant and as a cut flower.