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Chenille plant

Acalypha hispida

Other names: Philippine medusa, Red hot cat tail. It can grow to be 1.5–3.7 m, and have a spread of 0.91–1.83 m, with potted plants being the smallest in growth. It can be grown from seeds as well as from cuttings. The plant is dioecious, and therefore there are distinct male and female members of the species. The female plant bears pistillate flowers which are 0.7 millimeters long and range in color from purple to bright red, and grow in clusters along catkins that can grow up to 50cm or more in length. This feature is the primary reason the plant bears the nickname “red-hot cat tail”. The pistillates will grow all year long as long as the temperatures are favorable. The leaves are large, oval and bright green to reddish copper.

Acostaea costaricensis

Acostaea costaricensis

Cool growing epiphyte, yet heat tolerant. Possesses the ability to flower year-round with pink/yellow tiny (5mm) flowers.

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Aerangis luteoalba var. rhodosticta

Miniature African Aerangis from humid riverine and montane forests. Produces arching spikes with crystalline white flowers and a red-orange column, best grown mounted in intermediate to warm, very humid conditions.

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Aerangis macrocentra

Small Madagascan Aerangis from lowland to montane forests. Grows in partial shade with intermediate temperatures and high humidity, producing elegant white spurred flowers in summer and autumn.

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Aerangis seegeri x fastuosa

No country selection as this is an hybrid

Agave

Agave guiengola

The succulent leaves of most Agave species have sharp marginal teeth, an extremely sharp terminal spine, and are very fibrous inside. The stout stem is usually extremely short, which may make the plant appear as though it is stemless. During flowering, a tall stem or "mast" ("quiote" in Mexico), which can grow to be 12m high and Agave salmiana can be significantly taller. The panicle grows apically from the center of the rosette and bears a large number of short, tubular flowers and sometimes vegetatively produced bulbils (a form of asexual reproduction). After pollination/fertilization and subsequent fruit development, in monocarpic species, the original rosette dies. However, throughout the lifetime of many Agave species, rhizomatous suckers develop above the roots at the base of the rosette. These suckers go on to form new plants after the original rosette desiccates and dies. Not all agaves produce suckers throughout their lifetimes; some species rarely or never produce suckers, while others may only develop suckers after final maturation with inflorescence. Some varieties can live for 60 years before flowering.

Krantz Aloe

Aloe arborescens

It is a large, multi-headed, sprawling succulent, and its specific name indicates that it sometimes reaches tree size. A typical height for this species is 2–3 metres high. It’s leaves are succulent and are green with a slight blue tint. They have small spikes along its edges and are arranged in rosettes situated at the end of branches. Flowers are arranged in a type of inflorescence called a raceme. The racemes are not branched but two to several can sprout from each rosette. Flowers are cylindrical in shape and are a vibrant red-orange color.

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Amesiella monticola

Miniature, cool–intermediate Philippine species from high montane forests. Forms compact plants with relatively large white flowers and long spurs, blooming mainly in winter and spring under high humidity.

Anemone

Anemone lipsiensis

Yellow color of the flowers. It was first found near Leipzig. Natural hybrid of Anemone nemorosa and Anemone ranunculoides. She prefers spring-ly light-year locations in the woody area under deciduous trees and loose-humous soil.

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Angraecum alleizettei

Small Madagascan Angraecum from cool montane forests. Prefers bright light, cool to intermediate temperatures and very humid air, producing starry white flowers with a long spur from summer into winter.

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Angraecum ankeranense

Miniature Madagascan Angraecum from cool to intermediate elevations. Grows in bright light with high humidity and good air movement, flowering in spring and summer with white, spurred blooms.

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Angraecum arachnites

Spider-like miniature Angraecum from cool, very shady montane forests of Madagascar. Thrives in low light with cool, constantly humid conditions and can flower throughout the year.

Didier's Angraecum

Angraecum didieri

Fragrant miniature Angraecum from Madagascar, occurring from warm to cool submontane forests. Grows best in partial shade with high humidity and a slightly drier, cooler rest in winter, blooming in spring.

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Angraecum distichum

Wide-ranging West and Central African miniature Angraecum from lowland to lower montane forests. Forms distichous leaf fans and produces small, often fragrant flowers in summer under warm, humid, partially shaded conditions.

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Angraecum leonis

Compact Angraecum with thick, leathery leaves and large, starry ivory flowers. Native to humid forests of Madagascar and the Comoros from lowland to montane elevations, blooming mainly from winter into autumn in partial shade and high humidity.

Oblong Leaf Angraecum

Angraecum oblongifolium

Miniature, pendant Angraecum from humid montane forests of southeastern Madagascar. Grows cool in partial shade with high humidity and good air movement, producing oblong leaves and delicate starry flowers in autumn.

Pink Angraecum pectinatum

Angraecum pectinatum 'Pink'

Small Madagascan Angraecum with fan-shaped, grass-like leaves and elegant white to pink-tinged star flowers. In nature it grows from lowland to lower montane evergreen forest, in humid, moving air. Ideal for intermediate conditions with constant moisture and good drainage.

Pine-leaved Angraecum

Angraecum pinifolium

Miniature Madagascan Angraecum with thin, pine-needle leaves and delicate white spurred flowers. It comes from humid mid-elevation forest around 900 m, preferring cool to intermediate temperatures, deep shade and very high humidity with gentle air movement.

Scott’s Angraecum

Angraecum scottianum

Epiphytic Angraecum from moist montane forests of Madagascar and the Comoros, with stiff, distichous leaves and showy white, spurred flowers that open in the cooler, brighter months. Grows best in bright filtered light, cool to intermediate temperatures and very humid, well-ventilated air.

Anubias Barteri var. nana

Anubias barteri var. nana

Anubias barteri var. nana is a slow-growing, rhizomatous plant native to West Africa. It is a popular choice for aquariums due to its hardiness and adaptability. The leaves are dark green, oval-shaped, and have a slightly wavy margin. The plant grows to a height of 4-8 inches and a width of 4-6 inches. It can be attached to driftwood or rocks using thread or super glue. Anubias barteri var. nana is a low-maintenance plant that is tolerant of a wide range of water conditions. It prefers moderate to low light levels and does not require CO2 injection.

Aphelandra flava

Aphelandra flava

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Asplenium ruta-muraria

Asplenium ruta-muraria is a small fern from temperate regions across Europe, East Asia and North America. It can be found on calcerous walls.

Asplenium sandersonii

Asplenium sandersonii

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Asplenium trichomanes