(Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower)

The glossy red flowers of flamingo lily lend a bright, tropical look to any landscape, indoor or out. Native to the moist, tropical forests of Ecuador and Colombia, this species naturally grows as an epiphyte (tree dweller) but is also amenable to pot culture. Wild specimens are scandent, meaning they climb via spreading, clinging roots. The flowers are very long-lasting when cut and a favorite for florist’s arrangements.

The large, heart- or shield-shaped leaves of this aroid are evergreen...

(Flamingo Lily, Tailflower)

First introduced in 2009, 'Otazu' flamingo flower boasts chocolate brown blooms that last as long as 60 days. It was bred by the Brazilian company, Terra Viva Flowers and Plants.

The glossy flowers of flamingo lily lend a bright, tropical look to any landscape, indoor or out. Native to the moist, tropical forests of Ecuador and Colombia, this species naturally grows as an epiphyte (tree dweller) but is also amenable to pot culture. Wild specimens are scandent, meaning they climb via spreading,...

(Anthurium)

Anthurium is a large genus of more than 700 species and many more cultivated varieties. These are naturally distributed across the warm, humid, tropical regions of Mexico south to Brazil and Ecuador. Desirable species were brought to Hawaii late in the 1800’s where they are now a significant horticultural crop. Most varieties in commercial production are hybrids that are favored as houseplants, conservatory specimens and container or bedding plants where growing conditions are favorable....

(Anthurium)

Anthurium is a large genus of more than 700 species and many more cultivated varieties. These are naturally distributed across the warm, humid, tropical regions of Mexico south to Brazil and Ecuador. Desirable species were brought to Hawaii late in the 1800’s where they are now a significant horticultural crop. Most varieties in commercial production are hybrids that are favored as houseplants, conservatory specimens and container or bedding plants where growing conditions are favorable....

(Scalloped Laceleaf)

This evergreen herbaceous perennial is native to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The large, oblong, glossy, wavy-edged leaves grow in a vase-shaped clump. Narrow maroon spathes and long, fragrant, purplish green spadices appear sporadically throughout the year in warm, humid conditions.

Anthurium crenatum needs warmth, humidity, and partial shade, and thrives in a porous soil rich in leaf mold. Grow it as an indoor container plant, or outdoors in tropical climates.

(Crystal Laceleaf)

Native from Panama to Peru, this evergreen herbaceous perennial is grown primarily for its large rounded glossy dark green leaves with indented silver-white veins. The purplish green spathes and spadices are ornamentally insignificant.

Anthurium crystallinum prefers humidity, partial shade, and fertile, moist, well drained soil. Use as a house plant, or as a container or garden plant in tropical areas.

(Coral Vine)

This is a climbing vine with curled tendrils that is native to Mexico. Coral vine is valuable for its fast growth rate and airy racemes of rose-red, pink or white flowers. Its heart-shaped leaves are attractive and form a nice screen. It is a butterfly attractant.

Plant coral vine near a support, such as a fence or trellis, in full sun and evenly moist soil. This plant is frost tender but will resprout in the spring. It may be considered a noxious weed or prohibited plant in some subtropical...

(Colvey Coral Vine, Coral Vine)

This is a heavy-blooming, climbing vine with curled tendrils that is native to Mexico.It is a tender perennial vine and has tuberous roots. Colvey coral vine is valuable for its fast growth rate and airy racemes of dark rose-red flowers. Its heart-shaped leaves are attractive and create a nice screen. The flowers appear all year in tropical areas, spring through autumn in areas with cooler winters.

Plant coral vine near a support, such as a fence or trellis, in full sun and evenly moist soil....

(Common Snapdragon , Greater Snapdragon, Snapdragon)

Commonly grown as an annual, snapdragon is actually a short-lived perennial that originates from southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean. In northern climates it is commonly grown as warm season bedding plant, and in southern areas, with excessively hot, humid summers and mild winters, it is an excellent winter annual

This old-fashioned, clump-forming bedding plant has medium green, lance-shaped leaves. From summer to fall it bears upright spikes of distinctly lipped flowers that snap open...

(Animation Cognac Snapdragon, Snapdragon)

Easily forming eight stems topped with light yellow flowers blushed with rosy mauve, 'Animation Cognac' is a snapdragon unexcelled as a cutflower. A short-lived tender perennial (often used simply as an annual) from southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean, it bears early-season flowerspikes of distinctly lipped and animal-faced flowers that snap open and shut when squeezed, hence the name “snapdragon". Regarded as being slightly earlier flowering than other snaps, 'Animation Cognac' will flower...