Plants for Warm Tropical Greenhouses
Important Note: Most of the seeds on this page will
benefit greatly from using the CAPE Smoke Seed
Germination Primer that we use in our own greenhouses. We
find we receive significantly better germination results when we
use this primer on these types of seeds.
We recommend the plants below for tropical climates and heated greenhouses. These plants should not be grown in areas where the minimum temperature will reach 65 degrees or lower.
1A060 Baobab; Lemonade Tree; Monkeybread Tree ( Adonis digitata )
Only the most serious of tree collectors have these unusual trees. The huge trunk of this tree can reach 30' in diameter. Has large 6" hibiscus like flowers and foot long fruits filled with refreshing lemon flavored pulp. The leaves can be eaten like spinach. The trunks store considerable water, as much as 1,000 gallons have been tapped from one. However, if you do not have a half acre to plant one on, they make great bonsai.
RHM111 Star Apple Chrysophyllum cainito
Beautiful tropical tree with round, purple skinned fruit with a
star pattern in pulp. From a great distance the tree is easily
seen because the reverse side of the green oval leaves is a
satiny - shining gold color. Makes an excellent ornamental and
can be kept pruned to desired height.
Star apples must not be bitten into. The skin and rind
(constituting approximately 33% of the total) are inedible.
When opening a star apple, one should not allow any of the
bitter latex of the skin to contact the edible flesh. The ripe
fruit, preferably chilled, may be merely cut in half and the
flesh spooned out, leaving the seed cells and core. A
combination of the chopped flesh with that of mango, citrus,
pineapple, other fruits and coconut water is frozen and served
as Jamaica Fruit Salad Ice. An attractive way to serve the
fruit is to cut around the middle completely through the rind
and then, holding the fruit stem-end down, twisting the top
gently back and forth. As this is done, the flesh will be felt
to free itself from the downward half of the rind, and the
latter will pull away, taking with it the greater part of the
core.
RHM143 Ylang Ylang Tree Cananga odorata
A fast growing tropical tree, it's fragrant flowers are used to make perfumes such as Chanel #5. The fragrant flowers will perfume a large area around the plant. Will flower in a container. Great tropical flowering tree!
RHM034 Silk Cotton Tree Ceiba pentanira
This large tropical tree grows to 160' and develops many thin buttresses extending to 30' while the trunk has spines to a 9' height. Its 6" leaves are digitately compound. The flowers are rosy yellow and fragrant in dense clusters. Soft cottony fibers develop from the leathery fruits, commercially known as Kapok.
CS001 Norfolk Island Pine ( Araucaria heterophylla )
Norfolk Island pine is a tropical evergreen tree that is adaptable to indoor conditions and
is a favorite of many indoor plant enthusiasts. In the landscape, it can grow up to 220 feet
tall with a trunk as large as 10 feet across. Small trees grown indoors are uniform in
appearance and have branches that are parallel to the ground. The Norfolk Island pine is a
long-lasting houseplant that grows three to six inches annually.
Norfolk Island pines grow well in indirect sunlight. During the warm months of the year, you can move them outdoors and place them in partial sunlight. After being outdoors, placement in low-lighted areas of your home may result in whole branches suddenly falling from your plant. To avoid this problem, allow your pine to become accustomed to low-light conditions outdoors four to five weeks prior to bringing it back inside. Night-time temperatures of 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit and day-time temperatures of 68 to 72 degrees are best for Norfolk Island pines, but they can tolerate temperatures as low as 45 degrees and as high as 85 degrees.
Norfolk Island pines do not require as much water as other common houseplants. In fact, they do not tolerate saturated soil. Apply enough water to allow some to drain out of the bottom of the container, then discard the excess water.
Norfolk Island pines don't require frequent fertilization. You can use any complete,
soluble fertilizer, but be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Fertilize
older plants every three to four months, and repotted or newly purchased plants every four
to six months. Norfolk Island pines need only be repotted every three to four years using a
commercially available potting mixture.
10 seeds per pack. $18.95
BN10 Tineo( weinmannia trichosperma )
Shrubby evergreen tree that can reach 65 in Chile. As a timber tree it is known as "Tineo" and is used as a hardwood veneer. It is found mainly at an altitude of 2,200 feet where the temperature is 68F. It survives coolness to 58F. The region is quite misty with abundant rain. The handsome leaves are leathery, palmate opposite and finely toothed and the small red flowers appear in spike-like racemes. Loamy soil is reccommended and the very small seed should be broadcast onto the soil surface and grown in filtered sunlight.
Requires high humidity at all times and filtered sunlight. Use loamy soil mixture ( not heavy, dense soil )and broadcast the fine seeds onto the soil surface.
BN11 Giant Palm Lily ( Cordyline mannerssuttoniae )
A palm lily native to coastal Queensland, Australia, where it is found in rainforests, often in swampy situations. It produces a slender trunk to nearly 5 m (17 ft.) tall, its leaves are dark green, stalked, to 65 cm (26 in.) long and 12 cm (5 in.) wide. In spring or summer it produces an attractive panicle of white flowers, followed by bright red berries. It is best suited to a tropical climate.
BN12 Forrest Cabbage Tree ( Cordyline banksii )
A good container and patio shrub. A shrub or small tree reacing 6 metres.. Leaves 1-2.5m. long 4-10cm broad that droop towards the tips and have a long channeled or fluted petiole. Flowers in large panicles. Berry 1cm white or purple.
This cabbage tree likes growing in scrub or deeper forest in it's native habitat. It sometimes has an orange midrib.
As a young plant this cabbage tree is suggestive of a flax with its long drooping leaves, but after a few years it will grow a single trunk and adopt the cabbage tree form. The red mid rib and the parallel bands of yellow and green on the leaves which make it a striking garden feature.
D2911 Golden Rain Tree Koelreuteria
A stunning tree with bright yellow flowers. Necklaces are made
from the seeds and the flowers are thought to have medicinal
properties in China.
RLP006 Cream Albizia Albizia adinocephala
An ornamental tree from Honduras, this also makes a good park or lawn tree in warm regions. Grows to about 70 feet tall.. Flowering plumes are creamy white. When in bloom in early spring, it is one of the most beautiful trees you will ever see. The seeds are in thin pods 1 long. Tree laden with graceful pinnate leaves light green.
RLP007 Albizia Procera
A very fast growing tree that is grown for timber and firewood in tropic regions, it also makes an ornamental tree in parks and lawns. Flowers are greenish white in loose terminal panicles. Flat topped canopy.
RLP008 Chime Tree Albizia guachapele
A large, fast growing tree with pinnate foliage and powder-puff-like, cream flowers followed by large, flat seed pods. Native to Central and northern South America, it is grown in the tropics for its durable wood as well as an ornamental shade tree.
RHM133 Badminton Ball Tree Parkia
biglandulosa
A beautiful African tree with thin mimosa-like leaflets and
wide spreading canopy. Large red seed balls dangle from the
stems. Ornamental-Arid/tropic.
RHM126 Tree of Life ( Lignum-Vitae ) Guaicum
officionale
An evergreen tree, indigenous to the West Indies and the
northern coast of South America, It grows slowly, up to 55 feet
tall although it seldom grows taller than 30'. It has a twisted
trunk; opposite oval compound leaves and blue flowers with five
petals. It has bright yellow-orange fruits with red flesh and
black seeds. . The wood is one of the hardest; has several fats
and resins that makes it self lubricating and almost impervious
to water. Best suited for zones 9-11.
RHM062 Pacara Earpod Tree Enterolobium
contortisilioum
Fast growing Brazilian tree to 100' similar to E. cyclocarpum.
Has broader leaflets and smaller ear shaped seed pod. Produces
a wide spreading canopy and a seed pod that is 3" wide and ear
shaped. It is grown as a shade tree and as an ornamental but is
also a valuable timber tree. For warm tropical regions or as
tubplant when young.
RHM053 Egyptian Hempwood Sesbania sesban
A shrubby tree to 20' indiginous to tropical Africa and other
warm regions. It is used as a windbreak, fuelwood, erosion
control, and as a trellis tree for various vining plants and
fodder for livestock. Easily grown.
3236 Dwarf Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow Brunfelsia floribunda
dwarf
A dwarf variety of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with fragrant
flowers. When in bloom, the plant will fill a large area with
it's sweet fragrance.
Flowers start dark purple then fade to lavender then to almost
white. All 3 colors are displayed on 1 plant
simultaneously.
This shrub will do well in any location between full sun to
filtered light. Avoid too much shade.
It blooms for a long time during the warm weather.
The plant produces the flowers at the end of the new growth,
therefore the more branches you have the more flowers you get.
To accomplish that, the plant should be trimmed in order to
achieve a round shape which can be done anytime of the year,
except between September and November when the flowers start to
develop and open.
The plant will survive temperatures in the low 30°s for
short periods.
The soil needs to be a little bit on the acidic side.
3250 Pink Orchid Tree ( Bauhinia monandra )
Tropical tree to 20' known for lobed leaves and 5" pink
orchid-like flowers with overlapping petals.Fast growing. May
be grown indoors with warmth and bright light and kept pruned
to a small size.
FA47 Butterfly Tree ( Bauhinia purpurea )
Bauhinia purpurea is a species of flowering plant in the family
Fabaceae, native to South China (which includes Hong Kong) and
southeastern Asia. In the United States of America, the tree
grows in Hawaii, coastal California, southern Texas, and
southwest Florida. Common names include Hong Kong Orchid Tree,
Purple camel's foot, and Hawaiian orchid tree.
It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree growing to 17 m
tall. The leaves are 10-20 cm long and broad, rounded, and
bilobed at the base and apex. The flowers are conspicuous, pink
and fragrant, with five petals. The fruit is a pod 30 cm long,
containing 12 to 16 seeds. For zones 9-10.
RHM041 Indian Shot Canna indica
Very popular in most tropical zones. Produces large flowers -
bright red with bright orange lips. The stems are slender to
3-1/2' with attractive ribbed leaves extending another 1-1/2'
being 8" wide and boat shaped having some resemblance to
Strelitzia. For landscape in warmer zones or indoors with high
intensity lighting.
The seeds are small globular black pellets, hard and heavy
enough to sink in water. They resemble shotgun pellets giving
rise to the plant's common name of Indian Shot. They are widely
used for jewelry.
BM34 Bloodwood Tree Haematoxylon
campechianum
This is a fast growing ornamental tree to 25' when grown
outside in warm climates, but is most commonly grown as an
excellent container plant in the USA, it can be pruned to size
and can be used as bonsai plant. Produces numerous delicate
round leaflets and extremely fragrant yellow flowers. Trunk
becomes gnarled with age. The heartwood is used in making a red
dye.
3243 Pigeon Pea Cajanus cajon
Widely cultivated in tropical countries for the edible beans.
Conspicuous purple flowers in racemes. A very prolific bearer
and will require support. Requires constant warmth. This
pea-like legume is widely propagated in the tropics for the
edible seeds and pods. Although an important food plant in the
West Indies, they are not grown in gardens or commercially to
any great extent in the United States. However, in 1950 there
were 10,000 acres of pigeon peas in Hawaii reported. The pigeon
pea plant is an erect annual or short-lived perennial reaching
a height of 3-10 feet. Because the coarse bush is deeply
rooted, it has wide adaptability and grows well on semiarid
land. It has slender, pointed trifoliate leaves and yellow or
yellow and red flowers. Pods are similar to English peas, green
and pointed with a bit of reddish mottling. Several pods are
produced in clusters on an upright stem.
D9807 Baby Woodrose Argyeria nervosa
A very popular tropical climber with wide heart shaped leaves
and beautiful rose pink flowers.
SO317 Hawaiian Woodrose Ipomoea
A very interesting vine with deep cut 5-7 lobed foliage that
can easily be grown inside. The yellow flowers are followed by
woody pod fruits that when opened, resemble a wooden rose.
Cannot ship to AR, AZ, PR
D9809 Herald's Trumpet Beaumontia grandiflora
Also known as the Easter Lily Vine. This lovely vine is grown for the 6 inch, pristine white trumpet-shaped flowers that have the added bonus of having a delightful tropical fragrance. Huge, glossy, dark green leaves showcase lily-like blooms on a 10-20 foot woody vine in full to part sun and moist, well drained soil.
Pictures cannot even begin to describe the sight of a mature Beaumontia in full bloom.
A big plant can be covered with many large flowers. Beaumontia does need mature to bloom, it may take a couple of years before you see the flowers. To produce the best display, this heavy climber with large leaves will need a strong structure. Without support the plant will form a large mound. It can be grown in pots but will not get very big or produce many flowers like the ones grown in the ground. Beaumontia is a tropical vine. It can tolerate a light frost for short periods but it is better to protect it if the temperature goes below freezing.
W102 Red Tree
Brugmansia Brugmansia sanguinea
From the Andes comes this very small shrubby tree with large
pendulous flowers to 10" length. Flowers are tubular, and
bright red at the mouth fading to yellow at the base. Long
ovate leaves to 10". Extremely popular. For tropical
greenhouse
2242 Spikes Cordyline indivisa
Curving 3- to 6-foot foliage is a key filler for planters, and
an excellent center accent for color bowls. Landscape plant in
drier parts of Zones 8-10. Fast-growing when young.
RHM142 Toog Tree Bischofia javanica
Malaysian timber tree to 75 ft. Ornamental green leafets and clusters of pea sized fruits. The dark red, dense wood is used as a building material. The fruits are used in making wine. The seeds, which are edible, contain 30-54% oil, which is used as a lubricant.
The bark is used as a source of red dye. The roots are used medicinally.
D9815 Balsa Wood Ochroma pyramidale
A tropical tree to 90' with large white flowers up to 6" in
size. Attractive foliage. This tree produces one of the
lightest and strongest woods available. Much grown for it's
commercial value in the tropics.
D9817 Tree Fern Schizolobium parahyba
A fast growing tropical tree from Brazil that can be pruned to
size for warm greenhouses. 3 ft. long fernlike leaves makes
this a distinctive plant.
Z1810 Edible Ornamental Banana Musa
sapientum
An unusual type of ornamental banana that produces large,
edible bananas, but the fruit is full of large black seeds and
is not raised commercially for this reason. Can be raised in
large tubs inside or zone 9 and higher outside. Inside, it
rarely grows over 6 ft. tall, but can reach 10 ft. or more
outside.
Price per pack: $4.95
Z2450 Darjeeling Banana Musa sikkimensis (= M.
hookeri)
Wow! A rare and little known large banana species, new to
cultivation, that sports a massive pseudo-trunk to 4,5m (14ft)
tall and 45cm (18in.) in diameter., tinged with red, and purple
new leaves and leaf-midribs. A percentage of plants even
exhibits beautifully dark red mottled leaves. The Darjeeling
Banana is very hardy to cold (i.e. in the sense of Musa basjoo)
coming, as it does, from mountain forests up to 2000m (6000ft)
in the Himalayas of NE-India. First trials outdoors in the US,
Britain, Germany and Switzerland have shown an excellent
resistance to cold and frost. Like all bananas, it is extremely
fast growing, given rich soil and an abundance of water. The
fruits have a sweetish pulp but are hard and contain a few
large seeds. An absolute novelty that shows great promise as an
ornamental for the temperate as well as the cooler tropical
garden. We think this plant that has more potential than any
other cold tolerant Musa in cultivation at the moment.
Z2093 Cold Hardy Chinese Dwarf Banana Musella
lasiocarpa
Musella lasiocarpa is an exciting banana relative that comes
from high altitudes (to frosty 2800m / 9200ft!) in the Yunnan
province in China. The maximum height of the plant is only
about 1.5m / 5ft, half of which is a very stout, conical trunk,
topped by a crown of handsome, slightly glaucous, broad leaves.
From early age, the rhizome produces many suckers. The
"flower", which is big and bright yellow, appears in its second
year, and grows upright at the top of the trunk. As the
inflorescence grows in size, tiny 'bananas' begin to appear
under each bract which curls back to reveal the fruits.
Unfortunately inedible, the 2" long bananas each contain dozens
of small, shiny jet black seeds. The seed requires cool
stratification (abt. 5°C) but then germinates easily, and
subsequent seedling growth is as you might expect, very fast.
Musella appreciates heavy watering and feeding and a place in
full sun. It will flourish in all climates from cool tropical
down to temperate, where it will be found to be root hardy,
enduring even cold winters with its underground rhizome, just
like the well known "Hardy Banana", Musa basjoo. It also makes
a perfect conservatory plant which will be a true conversation
piece that certainly will not outgrow its location.
Bulk Pack of 25 seeds. $17.95
Z2306 Velvet Banana Musa velutina
Good container type of banana with dark green leaf blades to 3
ft. Produces erect spikes of white flowers, followed by softly
hairy, pink fruit. Good for zone 9 and higher outside.
Price per pack: $4.95
Bulk Pack of 50 seeds: $17.95
Z2007 Balbisiana Banana Musa balbisiana
Obscure but exciting 'new' Banana from North-east India, the
Musa balbisiana is perhaps one of the progenitors of the
commercial banana. It grows at some altitude so may tolerate
cool conditions and a little frost, but its main characteristic
is its huge flower. As with others in the genus, rich soil is
required for maximum growth together with plenty of fertilizer
and an adequate supply of water. Given these and some summer
warmth, it is almost dangerously fast growing!
Z2115 Giant Nepal Banana Ensete glaucum
This exciting but little-known banana relative is also known as
Musa nepalensis and Ensete giganteum, hinting at the plants
giant size. It grows in China (Yunnan 800-1100m a.s.l.), Nepal,
India, Burma, Thailand and possibly also in Tibet, Indonesia,
Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. It has a thick, waxy and blue,
solitary trunk, huge bluish leaves up to 10ft/3m long, and a
huge nodding banana-producing inflorescence. It is extremely
fast growing and so requires a good supply of fertilizer and
water and is best planted in rich soil. In cold climates it
would make an astonishing bedding plant during the Summer.
Z1705 Ornamental Christmas Banana Musa
sumatrana
A very striking dwarf banana that reaches a mature height of
only 1,5 to 2m (5 to 7ft) with narrow leaves that are dark red
below and striped with red and green above. Subtropical to
tropical. Ideal houseplant.
1A005 Screw Pine Pandanus utilis
A slow growing tree type plant with long leathery sword leaves
sharply serrated at edges and arranged in a spiral manner. The
tree will develop stilt roots. Requires warmth and bright light
as an inside plant. We recommend soaking seeds in warm
water/CAPE Seed Primer for 24 hours before sowing.
1A010 Wild Almond Terminalia
A tropical shrub to small tree that should be raised in the
greenhouse for its unique ornamental appearance. Its bright
green leaves turn red to pink at different times of the year.
It has a profusion of flowers which are followed by edible
nuts.
D2902 St. John's Tree Ceratonia
An evergreen tree that grows to 50 ft. Has stout, leathery
foliage and can be grown in containers. Grows well in dry
soils. The edible pods can be made into flour, which makes
delicious candies, cakes, pastries and drinks.
D2905 Jacaranda Tree Jacaranda mimosifolia
An easily grown tropical tree that can be grown in containers.
Has mimosa type leaves and lavender blue flowers in
clusters.
1A006 Teakwood Tree Tectonia grandis
The famous hardwood tree native to Malaysia, the wood is
heavier than water. A tall tropical tree with large, rough,
leathery leaves and small mauve flowers.
SO350 Indian Banyan Tree Ficus
benghalensis
Outside it is a huge tropical tree with heart shaped ovate
leaves. As it gets older, it will develop silt roots which give
it a very interesting appearance. This tree can easily be
raised inside if kept properly pruned.
NW44 Jojoba Tree Simmondsia chinensis
A unique sub-tropical shrub growing to 12 ft. with light
green-gray oval foliage. Bears the seeds that produce the
Jojoba oil that is much in demand. Good container plant.
NW26 Heavenly Bamboo Nandina Domestica
A member of the barberry family that has a striking resemblance
to bamboo. Has leathery, bluish green leaves that are blushed
with purple, bronze and red when new. Has attractive long
clusters of white flowers in spring and very ornamental red
berries in winter. Likes full sun to partial shade. Cold hardy
to 5 degrees outside. Makes a good container plant inside.
Start some now for a jump on next year.
NW10 Giant White Bird of Paradise Strelitzia
nicolai
This is the famous giant plant reaching 12
ft. or more in height and bearing loads of brilliant white
flowers. Can be container grown if desired.
D2921 Princess Tree Paulowinia
A stunning tree with purple trumpet shaped leaves. Good shade
tree. To 40 ft.
D2925 Pineapple Guava Feijoa
A beautiful evergreen shrub that is easy to grow. Has dark
green leaves with silvery underneath. The flowers are very
attractive. The fruit is yellow green and has a pleasant pear
like taste.
D2977 Ginko Biloba
A unique tree with a leaf shape unlike any other. Its nuts are
regarded as a delicacy in the Orient. In fall the leaves turn a
golden yellow. A favorite bonsai specimen.
For more info on the Ginko, please visit the Ginko Page
D2980 Flame of the Forest Delonix regia
It is called the tropics most glorious flowering tree. The
flowers are vivid scarlet and borne copiously all over the
shallow, domed crown.
D9611 Derris Robusta
A tropical tree that can be container grown if giver lots of
warmth and light. Has gray branches and paired 2 inch leaflets
that are silky/hairy underneath. Flowers are white in dense
clusters. Very different.
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