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Beaucarnea recurvata (Ponytail Palm)

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Beaucarnea recurvata, commonly known as the Ponytail Palm, is an attractive, small palm that is often grown as a potted plant. It features a trunk which has a prominent, swollen base and long, narrow, dark green leaves which are often curly. The foliage emerges as a plume, almost like a fountain of water. It can reach 3 m tall and 2 m wide but usually grows a lot smaller in a pot. Beaucarnea recurvata is frequently grown as a potted plant, added to tropical plantings, grown in large planters, or added to a mixed planting in frost-free locations.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Shade
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Patios, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
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Cyanotis somaliensis

Cyanotis somaliensis, commonly known as the Kittens Ears Plant, is an evergreen perennial grown for its soft-looking and colourful foliage. Trailing stems host small green leaves that have a fury edge and are held densely. Clusters of mauve-coloured flowers are produced in summer as it grows to 15 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Cyanotis somaliensis is commonly grown as a potted plant indoors and is well suited to office environments. It can be grown outdoors where conditions favour.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
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Chaenomeles Alarm (Flowering Quince)

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Dichondra Silver Falls (Silver Falls Plant)

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Brunfelsia Blue Moon (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower)

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Phaedranthus buccinatorius (Mexican Blood Flower)

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Serissa Snowflake (Snow Rose Plant)

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Eutaxia obovata Nana (Bush Pea Plant)

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Maranta Rabbit Tracks (Prayer Plant)

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Chaenomeles Double Take Orange (Flowering Quince)

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Curio herreanus (String Of Watermelons)

Commonly known as String of Watermelons, this is a succulent grown for its interesting, ball-like foliage. It produces masses of dark green...

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Ctenanthe lubbersiana

Ctenanthe lubbersiana, commonly known as the Bamburanta Plant is a lush foliage plant that is commonly grown indoors as a potted plant. It features...

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Ctenanthe setosa

Ctenanthe setosa is a colourful, foliage plant that often grown as a houseplant. It features rounded leaves that are variegated with green and silver...

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Ctenanthe Grey Star (Never Never Plant)

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Chlorophytum Golden Glow (Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant)

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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Boysenberry Mapua (Boysenberry Plant)

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Boysenberry Tasman (Boysenberry Plants)

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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

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Mentha Plant

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Rose Flower Carpet White

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Rose Flower Carpet Red is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, dark red flowers. The flowers are complemented with glossy, dark...

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Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)

Coprosma repens, also known as Taupata or Mirror Plant, is a robust New Zealand native shrub featuring lush, glossy green foliage. Growing up to 3...

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1.5 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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Beaucarnea recurvata (Ponytail Palm)

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