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other plants - Catalogue

Code A02
Name Aechmea gamosepala
Genus Aechmea
Description Leaves rich and glossy with attractive bottle brush shaped inflorescences with pinkish bracts and violet- blue flowers.
Size FS
Price 35
More AECHMEA - Aechmeas are among the most beautiful of all Bromeliads. Large, colourful blooms rise above the urn-shaped rosette of leaves and last for a long time. Hardy plants and well adapted to household conditions. They prefer moderate to bright light - keep water in the cup at all times.
 
Code A01
Name Aechmea miniata
Genus Aechmea
Description Gorgeous plant in and out of bloom with its soft green leaves above and maroon below.The brilliant red flowers heads has bright blue flowers.
Size FS
Price 50
More AECHMEA - Aechmeas are among the most beautiful of all Bromeliads. Large, colourful blooms rise above the urn-shaped rosette of leaves and last for a long time. Hardy plants and well adapted to household conditions. They prefer moderate to bright light - keep water in the cup at all times.
 
Code A04
Name Aechmea weilbachii
Genus Aechmea
Description Brazil
A simply gorgeous combination of bright red bracts and lilac purple berry-liked flowers.
A beautiful plant for the shade with its soft, glossy light green foliage - Aechmea welbachii can create a statley impact among mossy recls, especially when the tall flower spikes with vibrant berries arise.
Reasonably hardy but best grown in warm gardens with dappled sunlight or full shade.
Size
Price 75
More AECHMEA - Aechmeas are among the most beautiful of all Bromeliads. Large, colourful blooms rise above the urn-shaped rosette of leaves and last for a long time. Hardy plants and well adapted to household conditions. They prefer moderate to bright light - keep water in the cup at all times.
 
Code B01
Name Billbergia pyramidalis
Genus Billbergia
Description "Summer Torch" - Exquisite spreading vase of stiff green leaves supports a torch-like inflorescence of flaming petals and bracts. Flowers in autumn or winter. Very hardy plant that will grow under nearly any conditions, though it prefers moderate light.
Size FS
Price 50
More BILLBERGIA - Billbergias produce the most spectacular blooms of all the bromeliads, though the flowers are short lived. They are vey easy to grow, hardy and demand little care. They adapt to most household conditions readily.
 
Code C02
Name Cryptanthus zonatus var. fuscum
Genus Cryptanthus
Description Brazil
Large Cryptanthus with flat, leatherly leaves. Leaves brown-red with pretty silvery-gray banding - edges undulated and serrated. Produces beautiful white flowers.
Size FS
Price 65
More CRYPTANTHUS - Small star shaped plants, Cryptanthus are terrestrials with nearly symmetrical form and distinctive flat leaves in an assortment of colours. White flowers emerge inconspicuously from the centre of the plant.Ideal terrarium plant and generally suitable for coffee table, shelf or planter.Moderate to low light; best colour emerges in filtered bright light.
 
Code AP01
Name Neomarica caerulea
Genus Neomarica
Description This remarkable flower from the Iris family flowers in summer. Flowers last only one day but plants are in flower for many months. Very attractive bright blue flowers. Easy to grow in sun or shade, potted or in the garden.
Size FS
Price 35
More IRIDACEAE - From tropical America and West Indies.
 
Code N01
Name Neoregelia Hojo Rojo 'Fireball'
Genus Neoregelia
Description If grown in low light it is green but becomes red when grown in full sunlight
Size FS
Price 30
More NEOREGELIA -The attractive feautures of most Neoregelias is the dazzling color change in the heart of the rosette near flowering time.Also, they are among the easiest to grow and very hardy. The flowers are borne on a compact head that nestles in the heart of the plant.
 
Code N04
Name Neoregelia pauciflora
Genus Neoregelia
Description Produces long cascades of plants on tough stolons - idseal for hanging baskets where it forms an attractive cluster of plants over time. Younger plants have green leaves blotched with purple, when older they also have grey cross-banding
Size FS
Price 45
More Originates from Espirito Santo, Brazil.
NEOREGELIA -The attractive feautures of most Neoregelias is the dazzling color change in the heart of the rosette near flowering time.Also, they are among the easiest to grow and very hardy. The flowers are borne on a compact head that nestles in the heart of the plant.
 
Code Q01
Name Quesnelia testudo
Genus Quesnelia
Description The 'Turtle Head' bromeliad. At blooming the striking red inflorescence pokes its head out like a turtle.
Size FS
Price 50
More QUESNELIA - Gorgeous inflorescences with rosy pink bracts appear on all Quesnelias which last for several weeks. Hardy plants, they adapt well to most household conditions. Need moderate to warm temperatures and moderate to intermittent bright light. Keep water in cups at all times.Most Quesnelias give off only a few offshoots. Let them become nearly full sized before separating. use for specimen plants on tables and floor.
 
Code T22
Name Tillandsia araujei
Genus Tillandsia
Description Produces beautiful white flowers on a rose-red inflorescence.
Its natural habitat is on rocky cliffs on the mainland as well on islands where it grows in dense populations.
Size FS
Price 50
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T16
Name Tillandsia argentea
Genus Tillandsia
Description "Silver Pincushion" - Silver gray tufts form a dense compact rosette resembling a pin cushion. Grows more lush in moderate light.
Size FS
Price 35
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T11
Name Tillandsia bulbosa
Genus Tillandsia
Description An especially curious plant with a bulbuos base and outstretched green 'arms' that are tinted red in bright light. Easy to grow.
Size FS
Price 45
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T13
Name Tillandsia caput-medusae
Genus Tillandsia
Description This small plant has snake-like arms that entwine about a bulbous base. The short attractive inflorescence has red bracts and blue flowers.
Size FS
Price 45
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T27
Name Tillandsia crocata
Genus Tillandsia
Description Argentina Brazil. Very pretty miniature bearing a single, highly perfumed, bright saffron-yellow flower. This lovely little plant achieves no more than 15 cm. The thin wavy leaves are heavily dusted with scales, giving a silver appearance.
Size FS
Price 55
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T17
Name Tillandsia cyanea
Genus Tillandsia
Description Pink Quill" - This extraordinary plants is one of the most desireable because of its large blue-violet flowers and deep pink inflorescence. It retains it colour for several months.
Size FS
Price 55
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environmnet where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sinlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T25
Name Tillandsia geminiflora
Genus Tillandsia
Description Bracts brownish-red or pink with reddish-pink flower petals.Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentinageminifolia - meaning paired or double flowered because frequently there are only two flowers ineach spike.
Size FS
Price 45
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T21
Name Tillandsia harrisii (syn. Tillandsia himnorum)
Genus Tillandsia
Description A rare species from Guatemala
Size
Price 45
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Code T14
Name Tillandsia ionantha
Genus Tillandsia
Description "Blushing Bride" - At flowering the plant blushes red and spreads violet flowers.It prefers alternating dry and moist atmospheres and can adapt to a terrarium.
Size FS
Price 45
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environmnet where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sinlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T20
Name Tillandsia kirchhoffiana
Genus Tillandsia
Description A very decorative species because of its almost black leaf sheaths. Grows epiphytically in Central America at heights of 1 500 - 2000 m. Enjoys moderately damp, semi shaded-areas.
Size FS
Price 75
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T07
Name Tillandsia mallemontii
Genus Tillandsia
Description "Ball Moss" - Tiny plants cluster tightly to form a dense ball of plants. Small violet flowers appear on wire-like stalks.
Size FS
Price 35
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environmnet where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sinlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T24
Name Tillandsia meridionalis
Genus Tillandsia
Description Long pointed pink to red bracts with pretty white flowers.Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay.
meridionalis - meaning noon bloomer
Size FS
Price 45
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T26
Name Tillandsia punctulata
Genus Tillandsia
Description A colourful and decorative species, easy to grow. Occurs from Mexico to Panama; epiphytic at altitudes of 300 - 2 300m. In its non-blooming stage T. punctulata kan easily be confused with T. kirchoffiana. It grows well at damp, semi-shade conditions.
Size FS
Price 75
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.

"punctulata" means spotted - probably so called because of the fine spoting of the flower tube.
 
Code T28
Name Tillandsia streptophylla
Genus Tillandsia
Description Central America - Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica
Typically found as an epiphyte in full or nearly full sun.
Silvery-scaled green leaves are twisted and change to soft pink at the apex of the plant. Flower bract pink, flower, silver green. With strong light the leaves are often more red.
Moderate watering - with too high humidity the spiral rolling of the leaves may disappear
Size FS
Price 100
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T15
Name Tillandsia stricta
Genus Tillandsia
Description A small bromeliad with an oversized, pendulous torch-like inflorescence. Cerise-red bracts surround the intense blue flowers.
Size FS
Price 50
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T23
Name Tillandsia tenuifolia 'Blue Bud'
Genus Tillandsia
Description Venezuela, Colombia to northern Argentina and in the Antilles, epiphytic or on rocks.Very attractive when in flower - pinkish red flowers bracts with bright blue flowers. Plans variable, many forms, usually greyish growing in dense tufts
Size FS
Price 45
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T18
Name Tillandsia utriculata
Genus Tillandsia
Description "Giant Wild Pine" - Large plant with leaves up to 60 cm.the inflorescence may be 1.8m tall and covered with light yellow flowers. It takes several years to mature and rarely produces offshoots.
Size MS
Price 45
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environmnet where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sinlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code T19
Name Tillandsia vicentina
Genus Tillandsia
Description Green to dark red leaves with fire red centre.Blue flowers. From Guatemala and El Salvador - epiphytic on conifers and oaks as well as on boulders. Likes bright, sunny environmnet. Named after the volcano de San Vicente on Sal Salvador
Size FS
Price 100
More TILLANDSIA - Tillandsias are the most fascinating and certainly the most peculiar of all the Bromeliads. Highly variable, they may be bulbous, tufted, grass-like, or assume several other curious forms. Typically, they are plants of the air, dwelling in its treetop environment where the winds move freely. They require little care if given a suitable environment - bright light to full sunlight, good air circulation and moist atmosphere. Most require seven years or longer to grow to flowering from seed.
 
Code V01
Name Vriesea D'Ospinae 'Golden Yellow'
Genus Vriesea
Description Bright yellow, long-lasting inflorescence. Grow at warm temperatures with lots of humidity in moderate to low light.
Size FS
Price 50
More VRIESEA - Vrieseas are elegant plants that have a beautiful symmetrical rosette of leaves that vary from pure green to bold bars and stripes. The inflorescence is exquisite and often brightly coloured.
 
Code V02
Name Vriesea Mariae (Painted Feather)
Genus Vriesea
Description Popular plant because of its gleaming red and chartreuse feather-like inflorescence that lasts for several months. Grows best in a humid atmosphere.
Size FS
Price 50
More VRIESEA - Vrieseas are elegant plants that have a beautiful symmetrical rosette of leaves that vary from pure green to bold bars and stripes. The inflorescence is exquisite and often brightly coloured.