71663 MACFADYENA UGNIS-CATI [BIGNONIA TWEEDIANA] BIG HH $ 6.75 From Argentina, this vigorous Zone 8 "Cat's Claw Vine" clambers with neat claw tendrils under small attractive leathery leaves; showy clusters of tubular cupped bright crome yellow blossoms are 4" across. Excellent for the cool greenhouse in the north; fab outdoor vine in the deep south where it forms a considerable tuber underneath.

54358 MACKAYA ASYSTASIA BELLA ACAN TGH CGH $ 4.25 "Blue Trumpet Bush" Dark green glossy-leaved shrub resembling its shrubby Thunbergia cousins with long pale lavender-blue to pale lilac blossoms shaped like a pointed lobed foxglove blossom, with blackberry violet veins. This "Forest Bell Bush" from Zululand tolerates low light.

59411 MACODES PETOLA GES HP TGH $ 10.00 Available again in November, 2008. Wonderful new Jewel Orchid to go along with the pink-striped Haemaria discolor under lights or in terrariums. This particular plants does need warmth. It is not quite as easy to grow as the "Haemaria discolor," the other Jewel Orchid which we list.

41489 MALPIGHIA COCCIGERA MALP CGH HP $ 8.50 "Singapore Holly" Bright green, glossy spinny-toothed leaves on bushy mounds; rose flowers & red berries. West indies native basic to tropical bonsai, yet performing beautifully as a bright windowsill potplant. This starter size (price very low!) we ship may be limited at times; however we try to maintain five to ten year old bonsai worthy specimens in the sales house throughout the summer season, priced according to girth and age. Test 2

MALVAVISCUS ARBOREUS MEXICANUS MALV CGH HP $ 3.75 Formerly M. penduliflorus. "Turk's Cap" or "Scotsman's Purse" Hibiscus cousin with folded pendulous bright red fls with protruding stamens; easily bloomed shrub--reaching height of flowering midwinter when you most need the scarlet blossoms. Long a traditional hobby greenhouse standby as never fails to intrigue and amaze with the very showy yet unusual blossoms produced in such abundance.

MANDEVILLEA AMABILIS ALICE DUPONT [HYB] APO HP TGH $ 6.50 Very showy woody climber w/ lustrous quilted thick waxy lvs of rich green perfect with the dramatic clusters of up to twenty trumpet-shaped pink fls with rich deep rose throats. Easily trained like a Hoya or Jasmine.

54366 MANDEVILLA [DIPLADENIA] RED RIDING HOOD APO HP TGH $ 20.00 Stout woody vining stems with small, shiny leathery lvs and showy willingly produced clusters of "Brazilian Trumpet Jasmine" flowers a rich salmon rose brushed lipstick red with golden throats. Easy house or patio plant with a considerably smaller habit than its kin--can be sheared yearly to train into a shrub if you wish. Sometimes listed as Mandevilla amabilis x sanderi, easily bloomed all winter in a bright warm greenhouse.

53196 MANDEVILLA PINK VELVET APO TGH HP $ 7.00 Fabulous intensely pink trumpet flowers in tight clusters similar to the popular 'Red Velvet' --- the wide ribbed foliage is also similarly beautiful, while slightly more glossy.

68444 MANDEVILLEA RED VELVET PPAF APO TGH HP $ 5.00 Mandevilla 'Red Velvet' is a tropical vining plant that produces large 5-6" flowers that are "red when it's hot (85F) and pink when its cool." In the heat of the late spring and summer the blooms turn a beautiful bright red color. As the name implies, the blooms look like red velvet. In the early spring, with cooler temperatures the blooms are various shades of pink, then as temperatures warm to the mid 80's the flowers began to turn bright red. The flowers last for about 5 days. They open pink and turn red as they mature. Since flower color is affected by temperature, light and humidity it is not known for sure that the bright red color will appear in all areas that the plant is grown. The color in Florida is bright red under Florida conditions when temperatures are in the 80's F. Each flower stem will last months and may produce as many as 60 blooms with 3-5 blooms open at one time. Once in flower the plant will flower constantly, producing many flower stems. Its peak flowering season is March through November but may bloom year round if grown in evenly warm temperatures. It grows best in full sun conditions with moist soil and a medium rate of fertilizer. Blooms appear approximately 10-12 weeks after pinching. Mandevilla 'Red Velvet' is ideal for trellised containers or hanging baskets. 'Red Velvet' is very vigorous and grows faster and stronger than most other Mandevilla.

40459 MANETTIA INFLATA [LUTEO-RUBRA?] RUB HP CGH $ 4.50 "Firecracker Vine" Pubescent climber with tubular "Candy Corn" fls red with yellow tips; must have reliable levels of humidity and very bright light to set flower buds.

66774 MANIHOT ESCULENTA VARIEGATA EUPH HP $ 15.00 Major rarity, the gorgeous "Variegated Tapioca" has deeply lobed lvs with radiating bright yellow central stripes; the heavy tuberous roots are the stuff of cassava and other starch products. Will prefer to go somewhat dormant if kept cool in winter. The second image here shows the plant in mid summer.

41434 MARANTA LEUCONEURA KERSHOVEANA VARIEGATED MARA $ 4.75 Variegated "Rabbit Tracks" with white splashed leaves.

42217 MEDINILLA CUMINGII KINABALU MEL TGH $ 17.50 Deeply ribbed wide leaves paired on cascading stems; Green bracts highlight dramatic clusters of rich pink flowers presented in a grape-bunch shaped inflorescence which are followed by showy purple pulpy berry like fruits. Does well even as an indoor houseplant, given enough elbowroom and a functioning pebble tray.

42233 MEDINILLA LALIQUE [HYB] MEL HP TGH $ 14.50 Very rich green glossy long lvs with prominent veins on self-branching corky stems; glorious hanging chandelier shaped clusters of delicate pearl-toned petals emerging from bright lilac base. Much smaller statured than M. magnifica and the similar large foliaged 'Kinabalu,' thus much easier as a pebble tray houseplant--extremely elegant habit. Wonderful presented in a hanging basket in the greenhouse or conservatory so the art noveau elaborately branched pendant flower clusters can be observed from beneath.

41639 MEDINILLA MAGNIFICA MEL HP TGH $ 35.00"Rose Grape" Four-winged stems bear pleated leathery leaves; terminal large pendulous panicles of pink-bracted pink flowers with yellow & purple stamens. Spectacular Philippine species.

10607 MICROGRAMMA PALMERII [NITIDA] POLYP TERR TGH $ 25.00 Many semiglossy small elongated-oval fronds held erect over the slim slightly flatened rhizomes meandering over cork or treefern; because this fern evolved upon tropical treetrunks, it survives low humidity better than some; but truely thrives when given artifical rain forest (good humidity) conditions in a terrarium where it forms a dense otherworldly groundcover.

10671 MICROSORIUM PUNCTATUM GRANDICEPS POLYP HP CGH $ 15.00 "Terrestrial Elkhorn Fern" The elegant upright jade like flat strap fronds terminate in fabulous crests. Excellent, hanging basket subject best known as Microsorium polycarpum grandiceps. If you like these crested "Elkhorns" be sure to refer also to the fabulously crested Campyloneuron phyllitidis cristatum also offered on this website.

10672 MICROSORIUM PUNCTATUM GRANDICEPS COMPACTA POLYP HP CGH $ 15.00 " Dwarf Terrestrial Elkhorn Fern" The elegant upright jade like flat strap fronds terminate in fabulous crests. Excellent, more compact version of the above also good for hanging baskets but also good for larger wardian cases and growlight setups. Excellent "Dwarf Terrestial Elkhorn" with stout bright green simple fronds arching upward from the surface rhizome to flaunt its spreading much branched tip crests--one of the easiest ferns for the house as well as one of the showiest.

10664 MICROSORIUM PUNCTATUM SERRATUM [LACINIATUM] POLYP TGH $ 15.00 "Saw Tooth Kelp Fern" formerly M. intergifolium serrulatum. From strong woody surface root stalks arise dramatic ranks of tall membraneous erect strap fronds with their entire undulating glossed margins heavily toothed--a good first candidate to try to grow in this category of dramatic footed ferns with elaborate erect solid (no pinnae) fronds as 'Serratum' is always a vigorous grower far more tolerant of low humidity than its brethern and astounding visually if planted in the center of a hanging basket or urn to add a vertical art noveau touch to otherwise cascading plants--especially when combined with other ferns with a lower statured habit.

53040 MONOCOSTUS UNIFLORUS ZIN TGH HP $ 6.50 "Lemon Ginger" Clustering one foot tall stems hold spirals of glossy waxed lvs and single large ruffled crepe blossoms of pale yellow-orange; Excellent house plant. Choice ginger because the foliage is always attractive on short clustering stems and the solitary showy blossoms are generously produced without particular fertilizer or sun cycle stimulations being necessary--and it is never dormant as long as receives tropical temperature levels.

30646 MONSTERA ACACOYSQUENSIS ARA HP TGH $ 4.75 Meandering stems with occassional punctuations by slim scimitar, Epipremnum-like leaves with random lime mottling (in bright conditions) and the odd aperture with maturity. Develops beautifully fenestrated mature foliage if allowed to scale a wall or tall mossed pole. Unimpressive as a young plant, but just wait!

30271 MONSTERA DELICIOSA ARAC HP TGH $ 7.75 Vigorous "Splitleaf Ceriman" with stout succulent stems supporting the impresive oblong-perforated leathery shield leaves and impressive cord-like aerial roots. Traditionally called the "Mexican Breadfruit" for its pine-apple scented edible cone fruit. indestructible houseplant; magnificent climbing up a conservatory wall.

30284 MONSTERA PITTERII [HORT] ARAC TGH HP $5.25 "Swiss Cheese Vine" Oval windows in small leathery leaves; one of the most successful small vines for low light areas. To know it is to love it.

55965 MUEHLENBECKIA COMPLEXA TRILOBA POLYG HP CGH HH $ 4.75 "Lobed Maidenhair Vine" Wild mats of wiry maroon stems with waxy white fls & a flutter of trilobed leaflets creates very complex 3-D visuals; if planted in the conservatory ground, this will weave its way to the roof within a year to great effect.

50520 MURDANNIA ACUTIFOLIA VARIEGATA COMM HP TGH $ 4.75 "Bamboo Spiderwort" Clumping jointed bamboo-like short stems of this vigorous houseplant hold elegantly arching reed-like boldly white-striped, glossy lvs. Outstanding specimen. After years of being an elusively hard to find greenhouse subject with constant popularity as a windowsill showoff, this "Bamboo Spiderwort" has recently entered the ranks of fab "NEW" plants used by avant designers of trendy patio urns, sophisticated windowboxes and intimately sized aquatic tubs where it continues to dazzle and charm.

41323 MURRAYA PANICULATA [EXOTICA] RUT HP CGH $5.75 "Orange Jasmine" or "Chinese Cosmetic Boxwood" Glossy-leaved shrub (a tree in the tropics) with fragrant white flowers-- often trained as an indoor bonsai: "Chalcas" or "Satinwood" are other common names--all adding up to one observation: if it has this many common names, indicating its popularity in a number of horticultural roles, can you really live without one?

< 57496 MUSA BASJOO MUS HH CGH $ 12.75 Prefering cooler climes, this "Northern Novelty Banana" from the Ryuku Islands sends up large pale green draping tropical foliage from rootstocks needing winter protection (with mulch this is quite winter hardy in our Zone 6 gardens); odd infl; white pulp fruit insipid; Japanese use 10' plant for fiber. In cooler climates such as ours the head of foliage is more compact and decorative than photos of clumps grown further south where leaves are longer and thus usually torn & shredded. Note the photo in the accompanying images taken just after the first hard freeze--still a dramatic creature, of considerable bulk after its third season! Soon after the next frost, we suggest you cut the succulent trunks off even with groundlevel and mulch with a very coarse material which will not soak up and hold a lot of moisture over the giant roots below.

57498 MUSA [MUSAELLA] LASIOCARPUS MUS HH CGH $ 18.00 The extremely rare "Chinese Yellow Banana" pictured with snow on its gray green tropical lvs where native (but the root clump will not survive sub-terranian frost in our experience); small statured (good in pots to display the very distinctive swollen leaf bases); striking artichoke shaped infl of butter yellow flowers on a separate spike arising from the ground level if this is given chill (but do not freeze the roots) winter cycles. Yunnan native of considerable architectural beauty; very easy to grow as a container subject as long as kept somewhat dry during its winter rest (best to remove dried foliage at this point), then resuming watering and fertilizing once sunlight is strong once more.

40650 MUSA [ENSETE] MAURELII MUS TGH CGH $ 28.00 "Abyssinian Black Banana" While having the thick heavy substance of M. ventricosa, the blackish red lvs flaunt mahogany midribs and margins; purple-carmine underleaf is revealed as leaf unfurls; red-bracted infl. This is the astounding giant we keep at the patio-pond area here every summer. Come fall the foliage is removed and the tub is carted off into the unheated (but never freezing) porch for the winter where it always unfurls several dramatic bronze lvs for tropical drama while the snow falls outside. If you watch PBS's series on Africa, note stands of this banana around the Eritrean villages where the natives use every part of this plant in their economy. In our experience, this never offsets--the most ordered ornamental form currently as its photo seems to (quite deservedly) crop up in magazines everywhere. Certainly the most easily grown of all the tribe as a container plant--but be sure not to pot in a deep container as the roots grow more outward than directly down.

54575 MUSA ZEBRINA ROJO MUS TGH HP $ 15.00 "Red Blood Banana" Very ornamental "Sumnatrana" specimen with gorgeous reddish maroon underleaf accented with dark red trunks. Remarkable urn plan for your deck or for your estate as the long exotic lvs develop even more pronounced reddish chocolate toned splashes on them in full sunlight. Just cut back trunk to one foot and bring the tub into your basement for the winter if you don't have a greenhouse in the north--it will resprout come spring! Remains the most rewarding for those who have limited space but still want the exotic tone given by an ornamental red splashed banana to any group of tropical plants.

40651 MYRMACODIA PLATYREA VER TGH HP $ 25.00 Odd caudiciform from the tropics which is host to stinging ants. Odd in every aspect. Never allow to chill for even a day; best grown on a treefern plaque or tufa pot--will thrive in your terrarium..

42156 NASHIA INAGUENSIS VER TGH HP $ 6.25 "Bahana Berry" Tiny crinkled fleshy leaves, with lovely mint fragrance, on rigid much-branched twiglets emerging from woody trunks--perfect tropical bonsai; the orange berries (following petite verbenia-shaped cream flowers) adds vanilla flavor to Moujean tea. Also used in topiary as the flexible stems will follow the contours of any moss filled wire form or driftwood surface and the tiny lvs remain shingled on the surface. Never let this dry out or face the horrible truth of terminal dormancy.

20202 NEMATANTHUS MARIANNE W [HYB] GES HP TGH $ 4.50 Attractive small shiny fresh green succulent leaves with large soft orange pouch "Guppy" flowers with yellow mouths; easily bloomed.

20196 NEMATANTHUS TROPICANA [HYB] GES HP TGH $ 5.50 Unequaled Saylor hybrid of compact habit--stout purple stems loaded with dark glossy leaves and chronic masses of marvelous "Guppy Plant" inflated orange-yellow pouch flowers striped with maroon and cupped by the orange-green calyx. Handsome, yet modest.

40664 NEOMARICA GRACILIS IRI HP CGH $ 5.25 "Apostle Plant" Fans of lvs with spikes of Iris fls of pale lilac with brown, yellow, blue; spikes deeply arch to touch a nearby surface (thus "Walking Iris") as new plantlets form where earlier the flowers bloomed. Central American species with delicate fragrance.

52285 NEOREGELIA AMPULACEA RUBRA BRO HP TGH $ 12.00 Lovely "Flask Plant" form with very wide lleaves with deep violet wine banding & heavy purple teeth; soon forms a colony of small erect rosettes in which hide white fls with blue edges

52139 NEOREGELIA PUNCTITISSIMA BRO HP TGH $ 12.00 Compact mottled urns with each leaf ending in a rococo flourish as they gradually form a colony of slim elegant rosettes connected by a rigid grid of tinkertoy stolons arching out into sheer air--to successfully create its glossy colony, it seems to demand higher light intensity than the others we offer--just tuck it into an exposed hanging basket of Rhipsalis, footed fern, etc and it will form a sheltering, but not light destroying canopy over its companion plant, even helping direct water into the roots of the Rhipsalis (or whatever plant) from the overflow from its multiple urns.

52137 NEOREGELIA SCHULTSIANA FIREBALL BRO HP TGH $ 3.75 Tinker-toy stolons support colonies of brilliant red- purple small open vases; famous "Fireball Plant.' A great start to any collection of Bromeliads, or indeed, a grouping of houseplants.

53220 NEOREGELIA VULCAN X BLACK KNIGHT BRO HP TGH $ 12.00 Carrone hybrid compact vase with leathery rose-tinted lvs splattered with maroon. Slow to increase.

43027 NEPENTHES SANGUINEA [HYB] NEP TGH TERR $ 12.50 Species from the Philippines sporting red to purple spotted pitchers on robust fast growing plants.

41997 NEPENTHES VENTRICOSA NEP GH $ 14.50 Species from the Phillipines with deep green bulbous pitcher and black-purple lip with spurs. This clone has a red lip. Very handsome.

14010 NEPHROLEPIS CORDIFOLIA TESSELATA POLYP HP TGH $ 3.50 "Petticoat Sword Fern" The tips of each dark green strong frond are tasseled and re-tasseled to form remarkable heavy cockscombs; easy houseplant as can survive watering lapses due to reserves in the tubercles underground. Plant must mature considerably before it has the strength to start sending out mature forked fronds.

14025 NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA HUBBARDII POLYP HP TGH $ 5.25 A select dwarf clone from Michael Hubbard, larger than 'Wanamaka' but with similar erect bunched habit. Easy houseplant for limited space.

< 11653 NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA POM PON POLYP HP TGH $ 6.50 'Pom Pon' could easily be called "The Cheerleaders' Fern"--but of course we will not stoop to such sorry humor! This is such a well behaved small statured Nephrolepis noted for each pinnae being quite rounded in outline that both growers and the public take to it instantly. The color is very consistenly a bright green and seems quite pest resistant. It forms a very tight and rounded and full ball in a haning basket.

11586 NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA SUZI WONG POLYPOD GH $ 7.50 Dwarf lacy selection--unlike most extremely delicate types, if adaquate moving air is available, the fronds do not discolor & brown easily, even though layer after layer of froth develops on each frond. Avoid excessive humidity; best with good air movement--thus even though it has the perfect appearance for your Wardian case, Suzi may not be the best choice for her lower skirts may get a bit messy if the humidity level is extreme that is, if your case is kept quite humid.!

11558 NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA WHITMANII POLYP HP CGH $ 5.25 "Lace Fern" or "Feather Fern" with very fine pinnae creating a thick mist of delicate appearing fronds, yet does not demand high humidity. "Cordita's Ruffled" appears to be an alternative designation of this most excellent windowsill potplant.

40669 NERIUM OLEANDER CARDINAL APO HH CGH $ 5.00 Leathery lvd "Oleander" with unrepentantly rich red flower clusters. These toxic sapped shrubs need full sun in order to bloom; so best considered a deck container subject or greenhouse citizen in northern climes. Traditionally an outdoor shrub in such areas as the Rio Grande valley.

55596 NERIUM OLEANDER PINK BETTY APO HH CGH $ 5.00 Sturdy shrub with attracive leathery lvs and freely produced clusters of bright tubular rich pink fls. We may need to send a different clone--different colors are available as different crops are readied.

40668 NERIUM OLEANDER VARIEGATUM PLENUM APO CGH HP $ 10.00 The leathery long leaves are edged irregularly in ivory; flowers of double pink to lavender, streaked pale rose. Handsome. An older cultivar, yet very seldom offered in the trade.

55538 NICOTIANA LANGSDORFII VARIEGATED SOL CGH [HH] $ 8.00 "Variegated Tobacco" from Lance Reiners; ochre & cream splashes on the soft foliage; bunches of bright Snot green flowers with dark majenta blue eyes (anthers)--and famous for producing blue pollen! This fabulous creature needs high light / full sun to flourish; variegation will disappear in hot climates.