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SolanaceaeBrugmansia suaveolens: complete guide
Brugmansia suaveolens
Discover Angel's Trumpet: a lush shrub with large hanging trumpet flowers. Complete care guide for this spectacular plant.
MalpighiaceaePeanut butter fruit: complete guide
Bunchosia glandulifera
Full guide to Bunchosia glandulifera, the peanut butter fruit shrub: care, siting, fruiting, overwintering in pots, and tropical garden companions.
ApocynaceaeCarissa carandas: complete guide
Carissa carandas
Discover Carissa carandas (Bengal currants), a tropical fruiting shrub with fragrant white flowers and edible fruits.
MalvaceaeCuban bast (Hibiscus elatus): complete guide
Hibiscus elatus
Discover Hibiscus elatus, a tropical shrub with robust applications. Perfect for warm regions with stunning flowers and strong wood fiber for traditional crafts.
MalvaceaeHibiscus waimeae: complete guide
Hibiscus waimeae
Discover white Kauai rosemallow, a rare Hawaiian hibiscus with pristine white flowers. Growing requirements and care for tropical gardens.
OleaceaeLigustrum robustum: complete guide
Ligustrum robustum
Discover Ligustrum robustum (robust privet), a strong hedging shrub with dense foliage. Perfect for shelter hedges and landscape use.
RosaceaeHawaii hawthorn (Osteomeles anthyllidifolia): complete guide
Osteomeles anthyllidifolia
Full growing guide for Osteomeles anthyllidifolia: location, soil, watering, pruning and winter care for this elegant Pacific shrub.
PlumbaginaceaeCeylon Leadwort: complete guide
Plumbago zeylanica
Discover Ceylon Leadwort (Plumbago zeylanica), a tropical shrub with elegant white flowers. Perfect for warm conservatory or terrace in warm season.
AraliaceaePolyscias fruticosa: complete guide
Polyscias fruticosa
Ming Aralia is a tropical shrub with intricately divided foliage in shades of red, yellow, and green. Frost-sensitive but spectacular for greenhouses and warm interiors.
LamiaceaePremna serratifolia: complete guide
Premna serratifolia
Discover Bastard Guelder-rose, an exotic shrub from Tropical Asia with serrate foliage and white flowers. Perfect for warm greenhouse or conservatory culture. Care and tips.
FabaceaeSesbania: complete guide
Sesbania cannabina
Everything about Sesbania cannabina: cultivation, location, soil, pruning and garden use. A practical guide to this fast-growing leguminous shrub.
Solanum nigrescens: complete guide
Solanum nigrescens
Divine nightshade is a fascinating tropical plant with dark berries. Discover cultivation, care, and perfect growing conditions for this unique species.
FabaceaeSophora tomentosa: complete guide to Silverbush
Sophora tomentosa
Sophora tomentosa, known as Silverbush or Seacoast laburnum, is a stunning tropical shrub with golden flowers and silvery foliage. Learn how to grow and care for this exotic plant in your garden.
Urena lobata: complete guide
Urena lobata L.
Urena lobata, commonly known as bur-mallow, is a tropical shrub with pink flowers and lobed leaves. Learn about cultivation, care, and nutritional needs in this comprehensive guide.
LamiaceaeVitex trifolia: complete guide
Vitex trifolia
Discover the Indian three-leaf vitex, a tropical shrub with elegant purple flowers and medicinal properties.
MalvaceaeWaltheria indica: complete guide to this tropical flowering shrub
Waltheria indica
Discover Waltheria indica, Leather-coat: a tropical shrub with golden flowers from tropical Americas. Perfect for warm gardens and container cultivation.