Tropicals & Houseplants Plant Species - The Good Earth Garden Center https://thegoodearthgarden.com/plant-species/tropicals-houseplants/ The Good Earth Garden Center has plant rental, hardscape and outdoor rooms, DIY Landscape Assistance, Landscape Planning & Installation Mon, 20 Mar 2017 21:44:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://thegoodearthgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg Tropicals & Houseplants Plant Species - The Good Earth Garden Center https://thegoodearthgarden.com/plant-species/tropicals-houseplants/ 32 32 34020795 Plumbago https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/plumbago/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:01:52 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/plumbago/ This beautiful plant is a tropical and as such, is sensitive to temperature fluctuations.  As a result, our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring to early summer.  Tropical Plumbago grows well in full sun, and benefit from a bloom boosting fertilizer, such as BR-61, for optimum, season-long... Read more »

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]]> This beautiful plant is a tropical and as such, is sensitive to temperature fluctuations.  As a result, our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring to early summer.  Tropical Plumbago grows well in full sun, and benefit from a bloom boosting fertilizer, such as BR-61, for optimum, season-long flowering.

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]]> 3222 Oleander https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/oleander/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:00:07 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/oleander/ Mos oleander plants are not winter hardy here and are grown as tropicals, however, some varieties are more winter hardy.   As a result, our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing oleander: Full sun Plant in quality soil... Read more »

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]]> Mos oleander plants are not winter hardy here and are grown as tropicals, however, some varieties are more winter hardy.   As a result, our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing oleander:

  • Full sun
  • Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix
  • Water regularly
  • Feed with BR-61 for optimum blooming
  • Blooms spring to fall
  • Available in a variety of bloom colors and plant forms
  • Works well in container gardens and in landscape beds

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]]> 3221 Mexican Petunia https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/mexican-petunia/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:56:08 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/mexican-petunia/ Mexican Petunias are considered tropicals here; although sometimes they may over winter.  As a result, our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing Mexican Petunias: Full sun Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix... Read more »

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]]> Mexican Petunias are considered tropicals here; although sometimes they may over winter.  As a result, our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing Mexican Petunias:

  • Full sun
  • Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix
  • Water regularly
  • Feed with BR-61 for optimum blooming
  • Blooms spring to fall; white, pink or purple blooms
  • Available in various plant forms
  • Works well in container gardens or in landscape beds

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]]> 3219 Mexican Heather https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/mexican-heather/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:52:19 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/mexican-heather/ Mexican Heather is a tropical, and not winter hardy here.  As a result our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing Mexican Heather: Full sun Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix Water regularly... Read more »

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]]> Mexican Heather is a tropical, and not winter hardy here.  As a result our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing Mexican Heather:

  • Full sun
  • Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix
  • Water regularly
  • Feed with BR-61 for optimum blooming
  • Blooms spring to fall, white or purple blooms
  • Works well in container gardens and in landscape beds

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]]> 3218 Mandevilla https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/mandevilla/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:37:19 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/mandevilla/ Mandevillia is a tropical, and not winter hardy here.  As a result, our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing mandevilla: Full sun Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix Water regularly Feed with... Read more »

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]]> Mandevillia is a tropical, and not winter hardy here.  As a result, our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing mandevilla:

  • Full sun
  • Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix
  • Water regularly
  • Feed with BR-61 for optimum blooming
  • Blooms spring to fall
  • Available in a variety of bloom colors and plant forms
  • Works well in container gardens

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]]> 3212 Lantana https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/lantana/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:33:18 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/lantana/ Most lantanas are not consistently winter hardy here but there are a few cold tolerant varieties such as ‘Mrs. Huff’.   Our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring and summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing lantana: Full sun Plant in quality soil such as Good... Read more »

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]]> Most lantanas are not consistently winter hardy here but there are a few cold tolerant varieties such as ‘Mrs. Huff’.   Our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring and summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing lantana:

  • Full sun
  • Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix
  • Water regularly but avoid over watering
  • Feed with BR-61 for optimum blooming
  • Vigorously grower with a variety of mature plants sizes and growing habits
  • Available in a variety of bloom colors
  • Works well in container gardens and in landscape beds

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]]> 3211 Ixora https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/ixora/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:29:36 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/ixora/ Ixora is a tropical, and not winter hardy here.  As a result our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing ixora: Full sun Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix Water regularly but avoid... Read more »

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]]> Ixora is a tropical, and not winter hardy here.  As a result our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing ixora:

  • Full sun
  • Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix
  • Water regularly but avoid over watering
  • Feed with BR-61 for optimum blooming
  • Blooms spring to fall
  • Available in a variety of bloom colors such as yellow, orange, and red
  • Works well in container gardens
  • Features dark green foliage

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]]> 3210 Hibiscus https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/hibiscus/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:23:23 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/hibiscus/ Offering one of the most prolific blooms throughout the summer, Hibiscus, are popular statement pieces either in the center of a pot and framing a door. Blooms are 6″ in diameter Requires Full Sun Fertilize with a lot of phosphate, like BR-61,  every two weeks to promote color Hardy to 45° F, due to full... Read more »

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]]> Offering one of the most prolific blooms throughout the summer, Hibiscus, are popular statement pieces either in the center of a pot and framing a door.

  • Blooms are 6″ in diameter
  • Requires Full Sun
  • Fertilize with a lot of phosphate, like BR-61,  every two weeks to promote color
  • Hardy to 45° F, due to full sun requirement difficult to overwinter.

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]]> 3209 Tropical Gardenia https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/tropical-gardenia/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:22:22 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/tropical-gardenia/ Although there are many winter hardy gardenia shrubs available, we also occasionally carry florist grown gardenias that are not reliably winter hardy here.  These are available on a seasonal basis and are utilized as an indoor plant, perfect as gifts or to be used to bring a lovely scent to any space.  To check out... Read more »

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]]> Although there are many winter hardy gardenia shrubs available, we also occasionally carry florist grown gardenias that are not reliably winter hardy here.  These are available on a seasonal basis and are utilized as an indoor plant, perfect as gifts or to be used to bring a lovely scent to any space.  To check out our winter hardy gardenia shrubs, follow this link.

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]]> 3208 Dipladenia https://thegoodearthgarden.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/dipladenia/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:19:15 +0000 http://useful-porpoise.flywheelsites.com/products/tropicals-houseplants/dipladenia/ Dipladenia is a tropical, and not winter hardy here.  As a result, our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing dipladenia: Full sun Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix Water regularly Feed with... Read more »

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]]> Dipladenia is a tropical, and not winter hardy here.  As a result, our stock of this item varies with the seasons; we typically stock this plant spring through mid-summer.  Here are some helpful tips on growing dipladenia:

  • Full sun
  • Plant in quality soil such as Good Earth brand Professional Growing Mix
  • Water regularly
  • Feed with BR-61 for optimum blooming
  • Blooms spring to fall
  • Available in a variety of bloom colors and plant forms
  • Works well in container gardens

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