(African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid)

A magnificent large orchid with spotted flowers in late spring and summer, leopard orchid also has a white root mass that forms a bucket-like clump that naturally vegetates treetops. A cold-tender evergreen from the drier forests across all of tropical sub-Saharan Africa, from the coastal plains to interior highlands, it is varies widely in flower color.

The giant plant produces many cane-like noded pseudobulbs that carry six to seven strap-like green leaves. From late spring to summer, each...

(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,...

(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.

(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...

(Animation Deep Orange Snapdragon, Snapdragon)

Easily forming ten stems topped with orange flowers blushed with yellow and dark salmon, 'Animation Deep Orange' 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 Deep Orange'...

(Animation Orange Snapdragon, Snapdragon)

Easily forming ten stems topped with orange flowers with hints of light yellow, 'Animation Orange' 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 Orange' will flower from...

(Animation Pink Snapdragon, Snapdragon)

Readily forming many stems topped with rosy pink flowers with a yellow lip, 'Animation Pink' 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 Pink' will flower from early spring...