This clumping evergreen bamboo is known for its swollen nodes or 'Buddha's Bellies' and is a sensational feature plant, suited to pots or plant straight out in the garden. Leaves are 20-30 cm long and 3-5 cm wide. Bamboos are also great screens/hedges and useful for erosion control (due to the matted roots).
Note bamboos lose leaves during cooler weather. .. click for more

Golden Painted has an open clumping habit, with ornamental green and gold stripes. It is a great bamboo for creating that wonderful bamboo atmosphere with rustling, musical leaves and lots of shade. Bamboos are also great screens/hedges and useful for erosion control (due to the matted roots).
Note bamboos lose leaves during cooler weather. Limited stock: one per order please. .. click for more

Great dwarf variety for use as a pot plant, bonsai, or specimen plant in a garden - makes a good fast growing clumping compact hedge or screen as an alternative to the more well know 'textilis gracilis.' .. click for more

A stunning huge and bright colourful bromeliad, a landscapers favourite feature plant. It produces a large orange bloom that lasts 3-4 months and is one of the few bromeliads to adapt to full sun. Please be careful of the sharp spines and plant accordingly.

Very hardy and beautiful, bromeliads handle life differently than other plants. Most are epiphytic, their roots are little more than supports or hold-fasts. Their leaves do most of t .. click for more

A hardy colourful bromeliad with interesting markings - great as a feature on its own, in masses, or climbing a tree (place at the bottom of a tree and the pups will climb).

Very hardy and beautiful, bromeliads handle life differently than other plants. Most are epiphytic, their roots are little more than supports or hold-fasts. Their leaves do most of the work. The leaves form a tank to collect and hold moisture. These tanks also catch t .. click for more

This bright and hardy bromeliad is sure to bring happy thoughts to your garden, with burgundy leaves and greenish gold spots. Grown for its vibrant leaf colour, the flowers are tiny. It will form a bright clump of colour as new pups grow around the edges.

Very hardy and beautiful, bromeliads handle life differently than other plants. Most are epiphytic, their roots are little more than supports or hold-fasts. Their leaves do most of the wo .. click for more

An exotic looking plant with a stunning flower spike that lasts as a cut flower. It is amazingly adaptable, tough and easy to grow even in cooler climates, and readily multiplies to create a tropical looking groundcover. Matchstix is a great beginners bromeliad as it is so hardy and lacks the painful spines that many species have.

Very hardy and beautiful, bromeliads handle life differently than other plants. Most are epiphytic, their root .. click for more

A wonderful landscaping bromeliad, very easy to grow, without harsh spines like many other species. Pups are developed on long stolons, plant at the base of a tree and watch them climb up!. The pups are green until they mature to the bright red centre.

Very hardy and beautiful, bromeliads handle life differently than other plants. Most are epiphytic, their roots are little more than supports or hold-fasts. Their leaves do most of the work. .. click for more

A spectacular plant for placing in trees. Produces bright red and yellow flower spikes that are an unusual cut flower. Can be grown over rocks or on the ground also, where it is equally spectacular. The flower stem is more open and hangs slightly.

Very hardy and beautiful, bromeliads handle life differently than other plants. Most are epiphytic, their roots are little more than supports or hold-fasts. Their leaves do most of the work, app .. click for more

The olive green leaves of this hardy bromeliad are tipped with red/pink. Underside is maroon with white cross bands. The short, inconspicuous, blue flower head appears nestled within this rosette. Forming large clumps due to abundant offsets. Painted Fingernail is tough and well-suited to use as a groundcover.

Very hardy and beautiful, bromeliads handle life differently than other plants. Most are epiphytic, their roots are little more th .. click for more

A large and exotic looking plant with a stunning flower spike. It is amazingly adaptable, tough and easy to grow even in cooler climates. The flower spike can grow to over 2m. Please be aware of the sharp spines and plant accordingly.

A fauna refuge: create a sanctuary for little frogs in the water-filled well of the Bromeliad. To use as a habitat for frogs, plant in a shady spot around a water feature and remember to keep the vessel of t .. click for more

This tall (50cm) plant has multicoloured pendulous flower clusters on long pink stems at any time of the year. They are a durable plant for the home - and loves growing in pots in any soil. It will quickly multiply and will go a faint olive gold if its given little water, these conditions will not kill it but more water equals a happier plant and a larger display of flowers in spring. .. click for more

Not for sale to Qld customers as it grows too well (declared a weed). A wonderfully fragrant and cold hardy ginger to give a tropical feel to any garden. The delicate white flowers looking like butterflies are a beautiful bonus in summer-autumn to the lush green foliage.

It also makes a good cut flower great for scenting the home.

Can be grown in pots but is a vigorous grower and should be split and repotted each year. Sent as a ba .. click for more

An Australian rainforest native that is the southernmost growing fan palm. It grows naturally along the eastern coast from Qld to Victoria. Known as daranggara to Eora people.

A very popular hardy landscaping plant. It is a solitary, tall palm with a slender grey trunk and a crown of large deep green shiny fanshaped fronds about 4m long. Massed cream flowers are followed by black fruits. Beautiful when young with upright fan fronds coming .. click for more

An Australian rainforest native that is the southernmost growing fan palm. It grows naturally along the eastern coast from Qld to Victoria. Known as daranggara to Eora people.

A very popular hardy landscaping plant. It is a solitary, tall palm with a slender grey trunk and a crown of large deep green shiny fanshaped fronds about 4m long. Massed cream flowers are followed by black fruits. Beautiful when young with upright fan fronds coming .. click for more

Sent as a rhizome with new growth.

Cardamon/Cardamom is grown for its foliage, which is edible as well as attractive and fragrant when bruised or crushed. Great as a tropical looking screen. It is related to the ginger, and has the same clumping habit, though the root is not usually used. There are many genera called by the name cardamom, this species does not produce cardamom seed pods. However, the leaves can be used in cooking e.g. to .. click for more

Cardamon/Cardamom is grown for its foliage, which is edible as well as attractive and fragrant when bruised or crushed. Great as a tropical looking screen. It is related to the ginger, though the root is not usually used. There are many genera called by the name cardamom, this species does not produce cardamom seed pods. However, the leaves can be used in cooking e.g. to wrap food in to flavour it, add to sweet desert rice, or even make a cup of .. click for more

The first coffee plant of economic importance was Coffea Arabica. It grows to the height of 7-8 meters but the cultivated plants are cut to the height of 2-4 meters to get more width.

The white coffee flower has five petals and the fragrant flowers smell like jasmine. The coffee berries are cherry-sized and green at first, turning dark red later on. They are edible and sweet, but the coffee producing part is the beans inside. The ripening .. click for more

The first coffee plant of economic importance was Coffea Arabica. It grows to the height of 7-8 meters but the cultivated plants are cut to the height of 2-4 meters to get more width.

The white coffee flower has five petals and the fragrant flowers smell like jasmine. The coffee berries are cherry-sized and green at first, turning dark red later on. They are edible and sweet, but the coffee producing part is the beans inside. The ripening .. click for more

The first coffee plant of economic importance was Coffea Arabica. It grows to the height of 7-8 meters but the cultivated plants are cut to the height of 2-4 meters to get more width.

The white coffee flower has five petals and the fragrant flowers smell like jasmine. The coffee berries are cherry-sized and green at first, turning dark red later on. They are edible and sweet, but the coffee producing part is the beans inside. The ripening .. click for more

Seedling. The first coffee plant of economic importance was Coffea Arabica. It grows to the height of 7-8 meters but the cultivated plants are cut to the height of 2-4 meters to get more width.

The white coffee flower has five petals and the fragrant flowers smell like jasmine. The coffee berries are cherry-sized and green at first, turning dark red later on. They are edible and sweet, but the coffee producing part is the beans inside. Th .. click for more

10 seeds sent with growing notes. The first coffee plant of economic importance was Coffea arabica. It grows to the height of 7-8 meters but the cultivated plants are cut to the height of 2-4 meters to get more width.

The white coffee flower has five petals and the fragrant flowers smell like jasmine. The coffee berries are cherry-sized and green at first, turning dark red later on. They are edible and sweet, but the coffee producing part .. click for more

The cordyline is a hardy plant that provides colour 365 days of the year. It is also known as the good luck plant - its tough nature makes a great gift. With its magnificent lush foliage is a must for the tropical garden inside or out. It makes an excellent container plant as it can be easily pruned to shape, but is also beautiful as an understory or feature plant out in the garden. Fragrant white flowers are followed by bright red berries. Also .. click for more

The cordyline is a hardy plant that provides colour 365 days of the year. Rubra is mainly red and pink with green highlights. It is also known as the good luck plant - its tough nature makes a great gift. With its magnificent lush foliage is a must for the tropical garden inside or out. It makes an excellent container plant as it can be easily pruned to shape, but is also beautiful as an understory or feature plant out in the garden. Fragrant whi .. click for more

The cordyline is a hardy plant that provides colour 365 days of the year. Rubra is mainly red and pink with green highlights. It is also known as the good luck plant - its tough nature makes a great gift. With its magnificent lush foliage is a must for the tropical garden inside or out. It makes an excellent container plant as it can be easily pruned to shape, but is also beautiful as an understory or feature plant out in the garden. Fragrant whi .. click for more

The cordyline is a hardy plant that provides colour 365 days of the year. Rubra is mainly red and pink with green highlights. It is also known as the good luck plant - its tough nature makes a great gift. With its magnificent lush foliage is a must for the tropical garden inside or out. It makes an excellent container plant as it can be easily pruned to shape, but is also beautiful as an understory or feature plant out in the garden. Fragrant whi .. click for more

Crucifix orchids are extremely tough and they have vivid, long lasting flowers. They can be grown in containers in a free-draining mix, amongst rocks in the garden, or in soil. The common name 'crucifix orchid' refers to the lip of the flower, which resembles a small, gold cross. .. click for more

Crucifix orchids are extremely tough and they have vivid, long lasting flowers. They can be grown in containers in a free-draining mix, amongst rocks in the garden, or in soil. The common name 'crucifix orchid' refers to the lip of the flower, which resembles a small, gold cross. This purple variety is edible and tastes like watermelon - leaves can be eaten whole or chewed like bubblegum. .. click for more

Not for sale in Qld due to weed potential. For sale are 10 freshly picked seeds with instructions. The curry leaf tree provides a wonderfully fragrant edible addition to curries, soups, dhal and chutney. It is also a fast growing hardy and beautiful hedge, screen or pot plant, with fragrant flowers and leaves. An attractive upright branching tree growing to 6m tall in warmer climates, but best kept pruned to less than 2m tall, and we recommend ke .. click for more

The Dragon Fruit/Pitaya/Night-Blooming Cereus is a fast growing, drought tolerant, climbing cactus that provides magnificent large fragrant flowers and exotically beautiful fruit with a delicious taste somewhat like a melon.

This is sent as a cutting, which is very easy to grow. Cuttings are left to dry for a few days to a week after removal so postage is no problem.

This is the self pollinating variety (only one plant needed). In .. click for more

A fast growing, drought tolerant, climbing cactus that provides magnificent large fragrant flowers and exotically beautiful fruit with a delicious taste somewhat like a melon. Also known as Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle.

This is sent as a cutting, which is very easy to grow. Cuttings are left to dry for a few days to a week after removal so postage is no proble .. click for more

A large established plant. Wodyetia bifurcata, commonly known as the Foxtail Palm, was named in honour of Wodyeti, an Aboriginal bushman.

The reason why this true Australian Native lay undiscovered until so late in the 20th century is that it occurs naturally only in very remote area of Queensland. However, as it has progressively become more well known in the modern world, its popularity has exploded.

With its growing success, the .. click for more

Wodyetia bifurcata, commonly known as the Foxtail Palm, was named in honour of Wodyeti, an Aboriginal bushman.

The reason why this true Australian native lay undiscovered until so late in the 20th century is that it occurs naturally only in very remote area of Queensland. However, as it has progressively become more well known in the modern world, its popularity has exploded.

With its growing success, the Foxtail Palm has almost be .. click for more

Wodyetia bifurcata, commonly known as the Foxtail Palm, was named in honour of Wodyeti, an Aboriginal bushman.

The reason why this true Australian native lay undiscovered until so late in the 20th century is that it occurs naturally only in very remote area of Queensland. However, as it has progressively become more well known in the modern world, its popularity has exploded.

With its growing success, the Foxtail Palm has almost be .. click for more

10 seeds sent with growing notes. Wodyetia is prized by landscapers for its thick, robust trunk and neat appearance, especially the arching crown of light green fronds which, as the name suggests, gives the palm's foliage the appearance of a fox's tail as it sways in the breeze. Its wonderful smooth self cleaning trunk is very low maintenance. .. click for more

A medium to large flowering frangipani (flowers up to 10cm diameter) and wonderfully fragrant.

During the warmer months the flowers are borne in showy, terminal clusters. These last well as cut flowers. This tree has become naturalised in India where it is used extensively in temples as it symbolises immortality. A tough pot plant or feature tree.

Note: The milky sap may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. .. click for more

A medium to large flowering frangipani (flowers up to 10cm diameter) and wonderfully fragrant.

During the warmer months the flowers are borne in showy, terminal clusters. These last well as cut flowers. This tree has become naturalised in India where it is used extensively in temples as it symbolises immortality. A tough pot plant or feature tree.

Note: The milky sap may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. .. click for more

Incredibly fast growing in the right position, perfect for a quick screen! Tall, striking foliage plant. It is evergreen, with multiple stems that form a dense clump. Very hardy with large dramatic leaves for a true tropical effect. Huge flowers resemble birds heads like the smaller Bird of Paradise and can be used as a cut flower. Flowers appear within a year in the right conditions and continue to flower for most of the year. Their strong root .. click for more

Please do not purchase if you are in Qld and NSW as it is a potential weed there.

Sent as a tuber. It is the bizarre shape of the flower along with the its vivid colors that stand out in the garden. For such an exotic looking plant the glory lily is very hardy and we recommend keeping in pots. Also known as the Flame Lily.

Unlike most lilies, it is a twining vine that is able to grasp with tendrils formed at the tips of the leaves .. click for more

A clump of about 5 seedlings have been grown in this pot to provide instant screening. The Golden Cane palm is a clustering palm, with up to about a dozen golden coloured trunks, but no main trunk. The trunks curve out from the base, while the feather leaves recurve as well.

One of the most popular palms in the tropics and sub-tropics, due to its ease of growth, and attractiveness. Used for both landscaping duties (especially as a screen, .. click for more

A clump of about 5 seedlings have been grown in this pot to provide instant screening. The Golden Cane palm is a clustering/clumping palm, with up to about a dozen golden coloured trunks, but no main trunk. The trunks curve out from the base, while the feather leaves recurve as well.

One of the most popular palms in the tropics and sub-tropics, due to its ease of growth, and attractiveness. Used for both landscaping duties (especially as .. click for more

A clump of seedlings are in this pot to provide instant screening. The Golden Cane palm is a clustering palm, with up to about a dozen golden coloured trunks, but no main trunk. The trunks curve out from the base, while the feather leaves recurve as well.

One of the most popular palms in the tropics and sub-tropics, due to its ease of growth, and attractiveness. Used for both landscaping duties (especially as a screen, even hedge), as wel .. click for more

Grass Trees cannot be posted like the rest of our plants. For orders over $200 we offer free delivery every few months along the main route (and up to 5km off) between Bundaberg and Brisbane. A charge of $20 applies if you are 5-10km off the highway, and $50 for 10-30km off, sorry we cannot deliver elsewhere. Please contact us before ordering if you are unsure. If you are local you may pick up your plant from our retail outlet in Baffle Ck, Qld. .. click for more

Also called Corn Plant because of its lush leaves. It has a strong trunk ending in a shock of leaves which are deep green with white stripes. Young dracaena plants naturally have leaves located at the base of the plant, but as the plants mature, they lose their bottom leaves, thus giving the plant a palm-like appearance. Very fragrant flowers.

The Dracaena species is increasingly popular because they are decorative and possess amazing powe .. click for more

Sent as a rhizome with new growth.

Daintree, also known as Sunset, has an elegant look of a vibrant orange and red upright spike above dark green leaves. Great for the tropical garden, and to bring almost instant colour and height to your garden.

Common names for the genus include lobster-claw and false bird-of-paradise, the latter from their close similarity to the bird-of-paradise flowers. Heliconia flowers are mostly hidden by t .. click for more

Sent as a rhizome with new growth.

A brightly coloured red and yellow heliconia with an upright flower spike held high above the leaves. Great for the tropical look and to bring instant colour and height to your garden.

Common names for the genus include lobster-claw and false bird-of-paradise, the latter from their close similarity to the bird-of-paradise flowers. Heliconia flowers are mostly hidden by the large, colourful special .. click for more

The Jaboticaba (also called Jabuticaba or Brazilian Grape Tree) is a very unusual tree native to Brazil whose fruits are formed directly on the trunk and branches. The grape tasting fruit has a thin astringent purplish black skin, with a sweet white fleshy pulp and can be eaten fresh or be used to make jellies and drinks (plain juice or wine).

Classified as a large shrub or small multibranched evergreen tree, the jaboticaba has dense folia .. click for more

An evergreen perennial related to lillies. It has strappy, green leaves and erect stems of bell-shaped, purple flowers. Liriope can be used as a groundcover under trees and shrubs and as a massed planting on slopes and banks. It can also be used as low edging plants along paved areas or in front of foundation plantings.

Limited stock. Note: this is not Mondo Grass, please see that listing for more information. .. click for more

The famous Bowen Mango also known as Kensington Pride (or Strawberry, or Apple!) is the most common variety grown due to its excellent quality edible fruit. Trees may begin to bear fruit at three years of age, harvest season is around February.

Mango trees make handsome landscape specimens and shade trees. They are erect and fast growing with sufficient heat, and the canopy can be broad and rounded, or more upright, with a relatively slen .. click for more

The famous Bowen Mango also known as Kensington Pride (or Strawberry, or Apple!) is the most common variety grown due to its excellent quality edible fruit. Trees may begin to bear fruit at three years of age, harvest season is around February.

Mango trees make handsome landscape specimens and shade trees. They are erect and fast growing with sufficient heat, and the canopy can be broad and rounded, or more upright, with a relatively slen .. click for more

The famous Bowen Mango also known as Kensington Pride (or Strawberry, or Apple!) is the most common variety grown due to its excellent quality edible fruit. Trees may begin to bear fruit at three years of age, harvest season is around February.

Mango trees make handsome landscape specimens and shade trees. They are erect and fast growing with sufficient heat, and the canopy can be broad and rounded, or more upright, with a relatively slen .. click for more

Mondo grass, which is native to Japan, is not actually a grass but a lily. It is versatile for creating a formal look especially as a border plant. The weeping leaves create a soft look. It spreads slowly in a clumping style. It can also be used as a lawn in areas where there's no traffic or in Japanese gardens. Whilst it can last for years undisturbed, well established clumps can be divided enabling you to plant out more areas in the garden.
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Pandanus is a very distinct plant and adds architectural appeal as a specimen plant in the ground or a hardy accent in pots. As the pandanus grows it produces air-roots that are sent down from the trunk to help stabilise the plant. It is perfect in pool side and coastal gardens.

Parts of the fruit are edible. The ripe segments of the fruit and the seeds can be roasted and eaten. All parts of the plant can be used, from the nutritious fruit .. click for more

Pandanus is a very distinct plant and adds architectural appeal as a specimen plant in the ground or a hardy accent in pots. As the pandanus grows it produces air-roots that are sent down from the trunk to help stabilise the plant. It is perfect in pool side and coastal gardens.

Parts of the fruit are edible. The ripe segments of the fruit and the seeds can be roasted and eaten. All parts of the plant can be used, from the nutritious fruit .. click for more

The Ponytail Palm is really not a palm at all. It is a member of the Lilaceae (lily family), and is known as elephant's foot because of its bulbous base. It is native to the desert of Mexico and is somewhat of a curious feature/landscaping plant.

A sturdy plant that can be used as a single specimen indoors or out, usually in containers 50cm or larger.

The ponytail palm stores its water in its base so it doesn’t require much water .. click for more

The Ponytail Palm is really not a palm at all. It is a member of the Lilaceae (lily family), and is known as elephant's foot because of its bulbous base. It is native to the desert of Mexico and is somewhat of a curious feature/landscaping plant.

A sturdy plant that can be used as a single specimen indoors or out, usually in containers 50cm or larger.

The ponytail palm stores its water in its base so it doesn’t require much water .. click for more

Rhoeo is a short-stemmed tender foliage plant which makes attractive small, dense, clumping rosettes. It forms a solid groundcover of upright purple and green leaves. The 15cm to 20cm long, sword-shaped leaves are green above and purplish below. The unusual flowers, borne down among the leaves, appear as clusters of tiny white flowers nestled within two boatshaped, purplish bracts. They are not noticeable unless you look closely. Also commonly kn .. click for more

LANDSCAPERS BULK LOT 100 plants. Rhoeo is a short-stemmed tender foliage plant which makes attractive small, dense, clumping rosettes. It forms a solid groundcover of upright purple and green leaves. The 15cm to 20cm long, sword-shaped leaves are green above and purplish below. The unusual flowers, borne down among the leaves, appear as clusters of tiny white flowers nestled within two boatshaped, purplish bracts. They are not noticeable unless y .. click for more

This is a bulk lot of 30 plants. Rhoeo is a short-stemmed tender foliage plant which makes attractive small, dense, clumping rosettes. It forms a solid groundcover of upright purple and green leaves. The 15cm to 20cm long, sword-shaped leaves are green above and purplish below. The unusual flowers, borne down among the leaves, appear as clusters of tiny white flowers nestled within two boatshaped, purplish bracts. They are not noticeable unless y .. click for more

This is a very striking palm, with the leaves arising from three distinct points around the trunk, hence the name triangle palm. It can get to about 15 metres but in cultivation is usually only around 5m. The silver grey-green leaves, about 2.5 metres long, point almost upright from the trunk, but then arch gracefully about 1 metre from the tip. .. click for more

This is a cutting with 2 nodes (one for rooting, one for shooting) sent with instructions.

The plant from which vanilla comes is a perennial fleshy, herbaceous climbing vine, supporting itself on the host plant with aerial roots. Under cultivation conditions, vanilla is trained and pruned to a height that will allow hand pollination of the flowers and subsequent harvest of the edible beans.

Vanilla flowers are fragrant, waxy and la .. click for more

Also known as the 12 Apostles, it has an unusual habit of forming new plants on the ends of its arching lush green leaves. The Brazilian Walking Iris makes a great hanging basket plant or pot plant as enjoys being pot bound, but also great in the garden. The iris-like flowers are white with purple/blue markings. Although the spring flowers are short-lived they are plentyful. .. click for more

Also known as the 12 Apostles, it has an unusual habit of forming new plants on the ends of its arching lush green leaves. The Brazilian Walking Iris makes a great hanging basket plant or pot plant as enjoys being pot bound, but also great in the garden. The iris-like flowers are white with purple/blue markings. Although the spring flowers are short-lived they are plentyful. .. click for more

This is a bulk pack of 6 corms of water chestnut. This edible treat is very low maintenance, easy to grow and high yielding (1 bulb can produce up to 1kg of food!). Grown in swamp conditions the nutritious underground corms have an appealing crisp but juicy sweet nut like texture and taste. They can be eaten raw (for safety wash well and peel first), or lightly cooked. They are unusual among vegetables for remaining crisp even after being cooked .. click for more

This edible treat is very low maintenance, easy to grow and high yielding (1 bulb can produce up to 1kg of food!). Grown in swamp conditions the nutritious underground corms have an appealing crisp but juicy sweet nut like texture and taste. They can be eaten raw (for safety wash well and peel first), or lightly cooked. They are unusual among vegetables for remaining crisp even after being cooked or canned. To store, keep refrigerated until eaten .. click for more