The leaf of the Pin-stripe Calathea grows at the end of long stems that require the right care and location in order to continue looking as healthy as possible. If kept indoors, the plant will not grow much larger than 2ft wide or 2ft tall. This is a popular plant with attractive leaves and colors, but the plant does not flower very often indoors. It is a gorgeous species with dark green and glossy looking leaves (green with pink stripes).
Sea Hibiscus, scientifically known as Hibiscus tiliaceus, is a species of flowering tree in the mallow family, Malvaceae. A true multi-purpose tree, it is considered to be one of the most useful trees in the Pacific region. It is commonly gathered from the wild for food, medicine, fiber and timber, is sometimes cultivated and often protected when other trees are cleared from an area. The tree is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. The inner bark of the tree has been used by Hawaiian Polynesians to make rope. This tree has been widely used as a bonsai in many Asian countries.
Bauhinia variegata is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is grown as an ornamental tree in gardens and along the roadsides. The generic name Bauhinia was given by Linnaeus in honor of the Bauhin brothers, Johann and Gaspard, who were 16th- and 17th-century Swiss scientists. The leaves of the tree are shaped like a camel’s hoof print. They are alternate, variable in size. The tree is extremely handsome in flower and is often grown as an ornamental, hedge plant or street tree in tropical areas. It is valued particularly for its showy, fragrant, pink, purple or white flowers. It is now widely cultivated elsewhere in subtropical and tropical regions of the world.
Calathea lutea is a much taller growing species, up to around 3-4m, and can take a reasonable amount of sun. The plant is a great landscaping choice for tropical or Balinese style gardens. It can also be useful as a screening plant, or as a potted specimen on a balcony.
Barner Grass is a species of perennial tropical grass native to the African grasslands. Historically, this wild species has been used primarily for grazing. It has been used as part of a push–pull agricultural pest management strategy. Barner Grasses improve soil fertility and protect arid land from soil erosion. The grass can be harvested many times per year.
Chinese Wisteria is a species of flowering plant in the pea family. Growing 20–30 m (66–98 ft) tall, it is a deciduous vine. It is widely cultivated in temperate regions for its twisting stems and masses of scented flowers in hanging racemes, in spring. Chinese Wisteria is most commonly trained along garden walls, along the exterior of buildings, or over a pergola to create avenues of overhanging blossoms during bloom.
Spathoglottis plicata is an evergreen, terrestrial herb which forms tall clumps. Philippine Ground Orchid blooms several times in a year but most often through the spring and summer. These ground orchids are very effective in the landscape when massed as a groundcover under trees.
Bambusa multiplex is a species of bamboo in the family Poaceae. It is an evergreen, clumping bamboo producing erect canes from 2 - 7 meters tall. There are many cultivars. This plant has upright branches and is slightly arching. It prefers a loamy acidic, high organic matter moist soil. It can withstand some shade or full sun. The plant is sometimes harvested for its edible young shoots and culms that are used for weaving, paper making etc.