Landscape_Plants

Arboricola.......................................................Schefflera arboricola, Dwarf Schefflera - Fluffy, full growth habit. Commonly used as a hedge or shrub. Best when kept above 5 feet. Will tolerate full sun or full shade.

Adenium Hybrids.............................................Desert Rose - Lots of variation, white, red, dark pink, etc. These tend to be a bit more difficult to manage than the species. Best as container specimens. Do not be worried about a small infestation of aphids (small yellow or brown pests under the leaf), as these will attract lady beetles that usually keep the aphid population under control. If your hybrid Adeniums are affected by mealybug, it is recommended to use a systemic insecticide. Call for details.

Acalypha wilkesiana........................................Fire Dragon, Chocolate Thunder - Bronze colored foliage, good shrub or hedge (6 feet and larger). The deeply colored foliage makes it a good color accent plant. Works well in containers and in the landscape. Propagate through cuttings. Once established, Acalypha typically are quite drought tolerant and do not need much water.

Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengerii'...............Asparagus Fern - Sreading growth habit, fine texture. Good filler material. Can grow in a cascading habit. Spreads easily by seed. Wait until they turn red, and then put them under 1/2 inch of soil, and before long, they will germinate and grow.

Alpinia zerumbet variegata...........................Variegated Ginger - Yellow and green striped foliage. Prefers some moisture and light shade. Filtered sun is best, with high organic content and ample moisture. Best leaf color when provided with regular nutrients.

Allium cepa.....................................................Onion - Available as packaged bulbs, usually January through April or May. Plant in a well drained soil, full sun.

Alocasia odora...............................................Elephant Ear - Large attractive foliage. Best used in the shade, but tolerates full sun. Spreading, clumping. This provides a very tropical appearance. Does very well in areas with high moisture, prefers to be kept moist, but tolerates drought quite well.

Acacia auriculiformis......................................Earleaf Acacia - Flowering tree, yellow blooms. Can get quite large (40 feet) and thick. Tends to drop it's leaves in February or March, before putting on new ones, and therefore can be a bit messy. It is recommended to plant away from buildings or sidewalks. It is a great tree for coppices, open areas, or as a general shade tree., in play areas, or on the edges of parking areas. Propagate by seed.

Aspidistra elatior.............................................Cast Iron Plant - Very slow growing. Tolerant of very low light. Very hardy plant, hence the name!

Asiatic Jasmine...............................................Trachelospermum asiaticum - Low growing groundcover. Dark green foliage with a small white flower. Can hang or trail.

Arboricola 'Luseanne'.....................................Schefflera arboricola 'Luseanne' - Very compact growth habit, full. Shorter internodes that Schefflera arboricola

Alpinia purpurata...........................................Red or Pink Ginger - Attractive flower and foliage. Prefers a relatively moist location, with some shade. Tolerant of full sun, but prefers some shade. Best blooming when in partial sun or filtered sun. Alpinia will use lots of water. Used for cut flowers and in flower arranging.

Adonidia Palm.................................................Veitchia merillii, Christmas Palm, Manila Palm - Attractive seeds. One of the most popular (common) landscape palms in The Bahamas and South Florida. Our palms are all from local stock, and have proven to be stronger and less succeptible to Lethal Yellowing Disease, which has affected much of South Florida's stock. Often used in multiples of 3. Growth to 25 feet or more over many years. Plant in full sun, or full shade. Foliage deeper green in shade.

Acalypha hispida............................................Cat Tail, Chenille - Flowering shrub, red flowers look like the tail of a cat! Can get to be quite a large shrub, up to 10 feet or more if not controlled. Takes well to heavy pruning, the cuttings can be propagated to create more plants. The groundcover variety grows to only 6 inches or so, and spreads horizontally.

Adenium obesum............................................Desert Rose - Thrives even when neglected!!! Blooms most of the year, prefers dryer soils or containers. Ignore aphid infestations if your Adeniums are planted in the landscape, generally does not do damage. Plant in FULL SUN, or at the least, in an area where the plants can get at least 4 hours of direct sun. When in the shade, decreased flower, and a much greater succeptibility to pest problems.

Allamanda compacta....................................Dwarf Allamanda - More horizontal growing than A. cathartica with large golden yellow flowers. Use as a groundcover, or as a climber. Smaller internodes means a less rapid rate of climbing. Requires high amounts of nutrients, particularly iron. Prefers filtered sunlight, and some organic material when planting. After planting and once established, this plant will benefit from annual applications of an organic mulch. Propagate by cuttings or layering.

Allamanda violacea 'Cherries Jubilee' ......Purple Allamanda Vine - Purple/reddish large flower. Same habit as A. cathartica. Foliage is less glossy than A. cathartica. Prefers full sun or partial shade. Not quite as salt tolerant as the yellow variety.

Allamanda cathartica....................................Yellow Allamanda Vine - 4" golden yellow flower. Wonderful vine for a fence or a wall, although on a wall it will require some supportive device. Glossy green foliage. Propagate by cuttings or layering. Prefers moderate moisture and some organic material in the soil. Requires relatively high levels of nutrients, particularly iron and magnesium in our soils. Blooms year-round, and is relatively salt tolerant. Be sure to apply nutrients at first sign of yellowing.

African Iris.........................................................Dietes vegeta - Flower is white with blue and yellow center, upright, linear foliage, clumping habit.

...........................................................Dietes bicolor - Yellow flower with brown center, spreads by clumping and plantlets borne on stems.

Both of these varieties prefer moderate moisture, they need to be watered ocassionally to keep them at their peak. Some organic material is desired in the soil as well. Plant in full sun or part shade. Propagate by division or seed.

African Lily........................................................Agapanthus africanus - Purple flower. Requires deep, relatively rich soil. Gorgeous, but seldom flower in Nassau, it does not get cool enough in the evenings. We have bloomed all of our specimens, only when they have been in partial shade for several months, and they are kept heavily fertilized with a bloom specific fertilizer. Plant in partial shade, add organic material, and keep well fertilized. Propagate by division.

Adiantum spp..................................................Maidenhair Fern - Lacy, feathery foliage. These perform at their best when provided with ample moisture and a cool

location. Full shade is best, or filtered sun, avoid direct sunlight. If planting in the ground, recommended to add ample organic material, such as peat moss for moisture retention, aeration, and pH control. Mulch gives added protection.

Aechmea fasciata............................................Silver Vase - Silver foliage with pink blossom. An old time favorite of the bromeliad family. Once the plant blooms, as with all bromeliads, the original plant will begin to push out 'pups' (baby plants) from the base. The original plant will then begin to die. Do not fret! This is normal. Divide the pups and replant, or bring the plant to us and we'll do it for you!

African Bush Daisy.........................................Gameolepsis, Euryops - Yellow daisy-like flowers. Year-round flowering. Growth to about 3 feet in most Nassau locations. In California, Florida, etc, the plant can get up to 5 feet, possibly in Grand Bahama or Abaco it may do this, as the climate is somewhat cooler than in Nassau. Prefers full sun or partial shade. Average moisture requirements. Propagate by cuttings.

African Tulip Tree............................................Spathodea campanulata - Bright orange flowers, several petals. Tree exhibits a tall slender growth habit when in poor soil conditions, and a more full, branched pattern when in good soil with adequate moisture. Typically up to about 25' height, sometimes up to 40 feet. Reacts well to an ocassional thinning out of the branches. Sends shoots from the base, and can get quite wide, unless maintained by removing the shoots as they appear. Propagate by cuttings.

Agapanthus africanus..................................Lily of the Nile, African Lily - Purple flower. Requires deep, relatively rich soil. Gorgeous, but seldom flower in Nassau, it does not get cool enough in the evenings. We have bloomed all of our specimens, only when they have been in partial shade for several months, and they are kept heavily fertilized with a bloom specific fertilizer. Plant in partial shade, add organic material, and keep well fertilized. Propagate by division.

Agave americana..........................................Century Plant - Extremely hardy, attractive foliage and shape. Very architectual form. Maturity is reached after 5 to 7 years, after which the plant will flower, sending up a tall (8 feet or more) tree like structure, on top of which form branchlets, that grows plantlets on them. Propagate by division, or plantlets.

Agave americana striata...............................Variegated Century Plant, Variegated Agave - White striped foliage. Extremely hardy, attractive foliage and shape. Very architectual form. Maturity is reached after 5 to 7 years, after which the plant will flower, sending up a tall (8 feet or more) tree like structure, on top of which form branchlets, that grows plantlets on them. Propagate by division, or plantlets.

Alexander Palm.............................................Ptychosperma elegans - Slender and tall. Nice when several are planted in an area together. Sometimes called the Solitaire Palm, because it tends to be used individually, but as mentioned it looks great when used in multiples. Propagate by seed. Plant in full sun, or full shade.

Algerian Ivy.....................................................Hedera caneriensis var. algeriensis - Deep green foliage. Tolerant of sun, heat unlike other varieties of Hedera. Use as a groundcover or as a trailing accent. Often available in hanging baskets, or 4 inch pots. Propagate by layering or cuttings. Looks great when used in raised beds. Plant in filtered sunlight, although it will tolerate full sun or full shade. Pest problems may occur when planted in full shade, especially if the air flow is limited.

Algerian Ivy, variegated..................................Hedera caneriensis var. algeriensis 'variegata' - White and green variegation. Tolerant of sun, heat unlike other varieties of Hedera. Use as a groundcover or as a trailing accent. Often available in hanging baskets, or 4 inch pots. Propagate by layering or cuttings. Looks great when used in raised beds. Plant in filtered sunlight, although it will tolerate full sun or full shade. Pest problems may occur when planted in full shade, especially if the air flow is limited.

Allamanda nerifolia.......................................Bush Allamanda - Shrubby growth habit, smaller yellow flowers than A. cathartica. Use as a hedge or shrub. Relatively salt tolerant. Prefers full sun of filtered sunlight, and organic material in the soil.

Allium schoenoprasum................................Chives - EDIBLE. Used in cooking, garnishing. A member of the onion family (Allium). Be sure to plant into a well drained soil. Full sun or partial shade.

Aloe assorted..................................................Aloe spp. - MEDICINAL. Drought tolerant. Puts on an orange/yellow flower spike once mature. Best thing to apply to burns and sunburn. Prefers full sun or partial shade, but will tolerate shade. Best growth is achieved when regularly watered, but will not tolerate 'wet feet', i.e. allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Alpinia sanderae 'White Stripe'....................White Stripe Variegated Ginger - Many small white stripes on leaf. Prefers a moist, lighty shaded location. Useful in brightening a dark corner. Prefers high nutrient levels and organic material in the soil.

Alyssum..........................................................Lobularia maritima - Purples, white, pinks, mixed. September - May. Great groundcover. Can re-seed naturally.

Angel's Trumpet.............................................Datura spp. - Purple, yellow or white. Poisonous flower.

Annanas spp..................................................Red Pineapple - Ornamental, not edible. The fruit is a small pineapple, very cute.

Annona muricata...........................................Soursop - EDIBLE, medium shade tree. Great for ice cream!

Anthurium salviniae.....................................Birdsnest Anthurium - Large attractive foliage. Best used in partial or full shade.

Aptenia cordiflora..........................................Baby Sun Rose - Very hardy. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Grows very close to the ground, spreading. Will tolerate relatively poor soil conditions, and some drought once established.

Arabian Jasmine............................................Jasminum sambac, Sambac Jasmine - A rambling shrub with white, star shaped flowers. Somewhat fragrant.

Aralia elegantissima......................................recently re-classified as Schefflera elegantissima - Very fine foliage, lacy, serrated.

Aralia 'Parsley'.................................................Polyscias fruticosa 'Parsley' - Parsley-like foliage, very fine and fluffy.

Arbor vitae......................................................Arbor vitae - Evergreen. Conical in habit. A COMMON MISTAKE is to plant these within 20 feet of a building. These can grow quite large, and it is best to plant in an open space.

Arboricola 'Capella'........................................Schefflera arboricola 'Capella' - Some yellow variegation. Not as evident as Schefflera arboricola 'Trinette'

Arboricola 'Trinette'.........................................Schefflera arboricola 'Trinette' - Bright yellow variegation. Used as a shrub, hedge, specimen. One of the more popular choices for shrubs and hedges.

Areca Palm......................................................Chrysalidocarpus lutescens - Golden cane palm, good screen. Clumping growth habit. Likes moisture.

Aristolochia ringens......................................Dutchman's Pipe - STRANGE flower! Maroon and yellow. Vining plant, fast growth.

Arugula............................................................Eruca vesicaria sativa - EDIBLE. Excellent in salds. Part of the mustard family. Adds somewhat of a bitter or sharp

taste to foods.

Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyeri'....................Foxtail Fern - Upright growth habit, fine texture. Good filler material.

Aspidistra elatior 'Milky Way'..........................Variegated Cast Iron Plant - Uncommon. Speckled white and green.

Asplenium nidis..............................................Bird's Nest Fern - Shade lover. Large growth. Grows as a single plant, leaves can reach 6 feet or more in length.

Auracaria heterophylla...................................Norfolk Island Pine - Very large growth best suited for a large yard. Up to 80 or more feet in height.

Australian Tree Fern.......................................Sphaeropteris cooperi - Shade lover. Elegantly shaped. Prefers some moisture. Does NOT tolerate drought.

Autograph Tree...............................................Pitch Apple, Clusea rosea - Large growth, hardy species. SALT and wind tolerant.

Averrhoa carambola......................................Star Fruit, Carambola - Seems to be constantly fruiting! EDIBLE. Used in salads, as garnish, chutneys, jellies, etc.

Avocado assorted varieties...........................Persea americana - EDIBLE, many varieties available. Size of tree and time of fruit are dependant upon variety.

Aztec Grass......................................................Liriope muscari 'Variegata' , Variegated Liriope - White and green variegation. Growth to about 18 inches, clumping.