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Musa Basjoo Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:30:31 -0700

Plants for sale are Musa Basjoo, plants are between 4"- 24" tall They grow fast!! Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. The Musa Basjoo Banana Tree is the world's most cold hardy banana tree, and can be grown in all 50 states! It is hardy planted in ground to -3°F and with protective mulching it can survive temperatures reaching down to -20°F. The plant has long, slender, bright green leaves and features one of the most beautiful flowering stalks of all banana trees. The Musa Basjoo is an ideal landscape plant, adding a tropical splash wherever it appears, even in cold temperate climates. Musa Basjoo also does very well in containers and makes a good interior plant. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. Very rare specemin an all around favorite variety. Ships to the continental United States only.

banana planting care and instructions:

fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties.

For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE

bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch.

Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture.

Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall

banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day.

Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes.

banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap.

After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts.

banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk.

Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter.

Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Kiwi Actinidia fruit tree "Vincent" Female vine

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:57:51 -0700

Plants for sale are Kiwi Actinidia Vincent and are currently growing in "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Vincent is a female Kiwi. Kiwi need both a male and a female to produce fruit The compatable male version is Tomuri and is posted in my ebay store. The Vincent and Tomuri combination produces a 2-4" fruit, even larger than the store bought versions and is considered the best choice combination for home gardens. simply click the icon below to view the other items in my store. I have Kiwi in my garden and it is my favorite vine hands down. Theres something about those fuzzy green/brown/red leaves and emerald green fruit. Ships to the continental United States only. Kiwi Actinia kiwifruit Vincent female kiwi vine, Kiwi should be planted at the ratio of 4 to 1 four females to one male. Kiwi Actinia soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Kiwi Actinia. When planting Kiwi Actinia in the landscape plant at 4' apart on a sturdy trellis. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of Kiwi Actinia is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 Kiwi Actinia , If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Kiwi Actinia are not drought tolerant. Produces small white flowers in the spring spring followed by fruit. blooms are white. Kiwi Actinia, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Kiwi Actinia pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Kiwi Actinia are also refered to as goose Berry, Macaque peach, Macaque pear, Vine pear, Sunny peach, Wood berry, Hairy bush fruit, Unusual fruit, wonder fruit and Vine berry,. Kiwi Actinia are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Actinia.

Musa Ice Cream Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:56:53 -0700

Plants for sale are Musa Ice Cream or, as it is sometimes reffered to, Blue Java. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!". grown from tissue cultures to a desease free repleca of the mother plant. Musa 'Ice Cream' - A large perennial with a very tropical look long boad leaves, huge burgundy flowers and very tasty fruit. This is one of the larger banana trees boasting a stout trunk, robust root system and leaves that can reach 18 feet tall. It produces clusters of blue green fruit, smaller than commercial varietis, with white flesh. As the name implies this banana tastes like ice cream and many believe it to be the tastiest of the backyard bananas. It is also known as Musa 'Blue Java'. Plant in full sun and give ample watering with regular applications of fertilizer from spring through summer. This is the best banana available hands down..... Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Pineapple plant "Smooth Cayene" Ananas comosus, Bromeliacea

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:13:28 -0700

Plants for sale are "Smooth Cayene". Pineapple plants Each Pineapple I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Smooth Cayene is a spine free variety of pineapple with an excellant low acid flavor. The 3' long leaves of this strain have pronounced variegations splashed their entire length, making it well suited for planting in the home landscape for its foliage alone. Each leaf has a wide green band down the center with a band of yellow on either side. Leaves arise from a tight rosette. Bold variety of Pineapple with chubby fragrant fruit. Ships to the continental United States only. Ananas comosus, Bromeliaceae Ananas comosus soil requirements and planting instructions, Pineapple plants grow best in moderately fertile, sandy loam soils of neutral to mildly acid pH. Plants will grow satisfactorily in sandy and calcareous soils with attention to watering and fertilizer. Pineapple should be grown in well-drained soils and areas of the landscape that do not flood. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Ananas comosus. When planting Ananas comosus in the landscape plant at 2' apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of Ananas comosus is considered hardy at zones 9b-11 Ananas comosus, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Ananas comosus are tolerant. Produces large prickley flower in the summer followed by fruit. blooms are white red and sometimes pink. Ananas comosus, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Ananas comosus pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Pineapple are also refered to as pineapple and ananas, piña, nanas, apangdan, yaannat, sapparot and bonat. are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Pineapple.

Pineapple plant "Gold Hybrid" fruit Ananas comosus, Bromeliaceae

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:41:47 -0700

Plants for sale are Pineapple "Gold Hybrid". Plants are between 4-8" tall. Each plant is a hybridized selected variety grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. This strain of pineapple is a smooth leaf variety with an excellant sweet flavor. The plant size of this species has stopped it from making it into commercial applications, but for the home garden this strain is the perfect choice. Produces a whopping 6lb pineapple with an edible core!! Great all around garden species of pineapple. Leaves arise from a tight rosette. All around great variety. Ships to the continental United States only. Ananas comosus, Bromeliaceae Ananas comosus soil requirements and planting instructions, Pineapple plants grow best in moderately fertile, sandy loam soils of neutral to mildly acid pH. Plants will grow satisfactorily in sandy and calcareous soils with attention to watering and fertilizer. Pineapple should be grown in well-drained soils and areas of the landscape that do not flood. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Ananas comosus. When planting Ananas comosus in the landscape plant at 2' apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of Ananas comosus is considered hardy at zones 9b-11 Ananas comosus, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Ananas comosus are tolerant. Produces large prickley flower in the summer followed by fruit. blooms are white red and sometimes pink. Ananas comosus, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Ananas comosus pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Pineapple are also refered to as pineapple and ananas, piña, nanas, apangdan, yaannat, sapparot and bonat. are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Pineapple.

Musa Siam Ruby banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:12:37 -0700

Plants for sale are a Siam Ruby banana plant. Another new Variety of banana that is sure to take the spotlight... "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Mature tree Grows to 8' tall. Siam Ruby originated in Papua New Guinea, where bananas have been cultivated for 10,000 years, as a sport on M. 'Tapo'. I have never seen it taller than 8' The leaves are a stunning, dark ruby red banana leaves with tiny green flecks...the more sun, the more intense the color. This is one banana that loves intense heat and humidity...dazzling, stunning...can you tell I've lost my adjectiveness over this plant? Great disease resistance Zones 9 and up great wind resistant. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Fredricks purple passionfruit vine passiflora edulis

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:16:35 -0700

Plants for sale are self pollinating, Seed grown Fredricks purple passionfruit Passiflora Edulis vines. Fredricks purple passionfruit is considered an AAAA+ fresh eating variety and esteemed as one of the best. Fredricks purple passionfruit is considered an A++ cold hardy subtropical and easily withstands frosts and the occasional freeze. Grows 30 feet in a season. Medium to full sun. Sorry, no shipping of Passiflora plants or seeds to Hawaii All plants are shipped 2to3 day priority USPS HAPPY GARDENING. California Home purple Granadilla passionfruit passiflora edulis, purple passion fruit soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your purple passion fruit. When planting purple passion fruitin the landscape plant at 4' apart on a sturdy trellis. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of purple passion fruit is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 purple passion fruit, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. purple passion fruit are moderatly drought tolerant. Produces elaborate white and purple flowers in the spring and fall followed by fruit. blooms are white. purple passion fruit, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. purple passion fruit pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. purple passion fruit are also refered to as Passifloraceae, passionvine, passionfruit and passion fruit. Passifloraceae are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of purple passion fruit.

Ensete Maurelii Red Abyssinian Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:52:07 -0700

Plants for sale are Ensete Maurelii 4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall They grow fast!! Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. The Ensete maurelii is also called Red Abyssinian Banana. This is a huge ornamental plant with leaves up to 10 feet long. The maurelii is a fantastically colorful plant with red leaf surfaces and red leaf axils. Plant grows to 15 feet. This banana does not produce suckers and is very fast growing. It will grow well in full sun to partial shade. Makes an outstanding focal point in a large container or planted in the ground. The Ensete maurelii brings the tropical look to any garden setting. Great wind resistant. All around favorite variety. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE

banana planting care and instructions:

fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties.

bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch.

Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture.

Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall

banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day.

Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes.

banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap.

After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts.

banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk.

Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter.

Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa..

Musa Glui Kai Banana tree Thai Kluay Khai

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:56:26 -0700

Plants for sale are Glui Kai. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!". Glui Kai is one of the fastest fruiting specimens available, Its fruiting time is less than 10 months. Glui Kai produces a medium sized egg shaped fruit which is prolificly born on large bunches. This species of banana is litterly everywhere you look in Thailand. The mature fruit is very fragrent and fills the air with the sweet smell of bananas in Thai markets. Fair warning the chubby yellow fruit of the Glui Kai is irresistable to passer-byers so be sure to plant it in your back yard.... Glui Kai is considered cold hardy and is a great all around choice for gardeners in regions with short summers. Mature plant height is 8' Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Musa Dwarf Red Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:52:54 -0700

Plants for sale are Dwarf Red banana. Another new Variety of banana that is sure to take the spotlight. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. One of the most beautiful of banana plants and many red-skinned cultivars. A strong, vigorous plant which produces a medium-sized bunch of bananas that are a brilliant red and gold upon ripening. Fruit is very aromatic with creamy orange pulp. Most red bananas are much esteemed for good tasting fruit, and this one is no exception. This cultivar also has red pseudostems. A favorite small banana. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. All around favorite variety. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Musa Gran Nain Chiquita Brand Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:58:59 -0700

Plants for sale are Gran Nain Banana plants. Gran Nain is grown by and bears the name Chiquita. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Mature tree Grows to 8' tall and Produces LARGE bunches of delicious bananas. The taste is somewhat sweeter when picked ripe from the plant vs. green from the the store. Disease resistance is second to none. Zones 8 and up, exibits superb wind resistant. All around fantastic strain. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Musa Dwarf Cavendish Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:50:30 -0700

Plants for sale are Dwarf Cavendish Produces x-tra Large bunches of Grade A bananas on compact 8' plants. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Green Cavendish is one of the most common bananas for the home garden and for good reason Its space saving size lends well to small back yard gardens, Its fruit quality is grade A and its resistance to disease is superb. A must have for the home garden. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. All around American favorite. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Musa Manzano Apple Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:58:53 -0700

Plants for sale are Manzano Apple Banana variety. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Manzano is Spanish for "Apple" Hense the name. Mature tree Grows to 10' tall and Produces large bunches of delicious chubby apple flavored desert bananas. The Manzano's tart/sweet apple flavor is sure to make it a favorite in any garden. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. All around favorite variety. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Kiwi Actinidia fruit tree "Tomuri" male vine

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:38:04 -0700

Plants for sale are Kiwi Actinidia Tomuri and are currently growing in "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Tomuri is a male Kiwi. Kiwi need both a male and a female to produce fruit The compatable male version is Vincent and is posted in my ebay store. The Vincent and Tomuri combination produces a 2-4" fruit, even larger than the store bought versions and is considered the best choice combination for home gardens. simply click the icon below to view the other items in my store. I have Kiwi in my garden and it is my favorite vine hands down. Theres something about those fuzzy green/brown/red leaves and emerald green fruit. Ships to the continental United States only. Kiwi Actinia kiwifruit male kiwi vine, Kiwi should be planted at the ratio of 4 to 1 four female vine to one male vine. Kiwi Actinia soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Kiwi Actinia. When planting Kiwi Actinia in the landscape plant at 4' apart on a sturdy trellis. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of Kiwi Actinia is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 Kiwi Actinia , If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Kiwi Actinia are not drought tolerant. Produces small white flowers in the spring spring followed by fruit. blooms are white. Kiwi Actinia, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Kiwi Actinia pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Kiwi Actinia are also refered to as goose Berry, Macaque peach, Macaque pear, Vine pear, Sunny peach, Wood berry, Hairy bush fruit, Unusual fruit, wonder fruit and Vine berry,. Kiwi Actinia are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Actinia.

Musa Dwarf Orinoco banana tree live tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:54:41 -0700

Plants for sale are "Dwarf Orinoco" Plants are currently growing 4" deep pots. plants are between 5"-16" tall Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. The ‘Dwarf Orinoco' is a small vigorous plant that is solid green and has a thick stem. It is a heavy bearer of thick skinned fruit of very good eating quality. There is very little curvature to the fruit and the fruit can ripen on the plant without splitting. The plant is hardy and withstands cold temperatures and wind, but must be supported when carrying large heads of fruit. This banana is cold hardy to zone 7. We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Musa Thai Black Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:05:55 -0700

Plants for sale are Thai Black banana. Cold Hardy banana tree, "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Grows to 20'. Plant starts out green but after a couple of months the trunk and leaf petioles of this Thailand variety turn a very dark brown to black color. Zone 7-11. Great house or patio plant. The stem is sturdy and the overall appearance of the plant is that the entire pseudostem is dark brown or black. A very dramatic banana The leaves are green with a tinge of black. In cooler regions it can be grown as a house plant or patio plant. Great disease resistance Zones 7 and up great wind resistant. Very rare specemin an all around favorite variety. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Musa Super Plantain Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:04:22 -0700

Plants for sale are Super Plantain. 4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall They grow fast!! Super plantain is named so for its ability to produce fruit in 11 months!!! Super Plantain produces an A+ superior cooking fruit that is predominantly used for "maduros", "tostones", and fried plantains. Plantain is a staple in the Caribbean and in Hispanic cuisine. Super Plantain produces large bunches of fruit on compact 8ft. trees. Ships to the continental United States only... USPS 2-3 day priority Happy Gardening. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Alocasia plant "Frydek" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:04:36 -0700

Plants for sale are Alocasia "Frydek" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. This is a beautiful tropical plant, narrow-sagittate, hard leaf satiny emerald-green with white midrib; pale stalks with bizarre purplish banding. This Alocasia likes shade, which makes it extremely easy to grow as a house plant. We recommend using only Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer. Ships to the continental United States only. We recommend joining the floridahillnursery forum Its free, fun and informative..

For detailed growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

For indoor growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

How to grow Alocasia,

Alocasia soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 50 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent orchid bark with charcoal; 10 percent shredded sphagnum moss and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your alocasia. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 5.6-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright indirect light, but not direct sunlight. Plants will produce large fragrant flowers. Alocasia plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water any members of the alocasia family. Alocasia fertilizer, this heavy feeder every three weeks during the warmer months with a one half-strength fertilizer with a balanced N-P-K ratio or 20-20-20. Alocasia pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. When planting to avoid crown rot, stem rot and other fungal diseases keep your alocasia fairly dry. Alocasia are also referred to as Giant taro, Ape plant, Elephant Ear, Ape flower, Elephant’s Ear Plant, Night-scented Lily, New Guinea Shield, and Taro. Colocasia are benerally grown from side shoots vs seeds. There are hundreds of varieties of Alocasia.

Musa Giant Plantain Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:55:37 -0700

Plants for sale are Giant Plantain. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Finally a cold hardy Plantain!!! Giant Plantain produces an A+ superior cooking fruit that is prodominantly used for "maduros", "tostones", and fried plantains. Plantain is a staple in the Caribbean and in Hispanic cuisine. Giant Plantain produces 150 lb. bunches of long fruit on 12ft. trees. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Blueberry plant "Sweet Crisp" High Bush live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:16:55 -0700

Plants for sale are Sweet Crisp U.S Pat. Pending Blueberry plants. Plants are between 6"- 16" tall "They grow fast!!". This specific specamin boasts very low chill requirements which enable it to be grown and produce fruit virtually anywhere. Each plant is grown from tissue culture to be a desiese free exact repleca of the mother plant. Sweetcrisp boasts very low chilling requirements high vigor and early leafing early ripening and berries that are very sweet and very firm. How to grow blueberry, Blueberry soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 90 percent Spagmum peat moss 10% perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your blueberry. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 4.9-5.5 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright sunlight. Plants will produce small lightly fragrant flowers. Blueberry plant care, If using drip irrigation keep the soil evenly moist. Blueberry fertilizer, this heavy feeder every three weeks during the spring through mid summer with an acidic fertilizer. Blueberry pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Blueberry are also referred to as Vaccinium ashei, Vaccinium corymbosum There are hundreds of varieties of blueberry

Musa Misi luki lady finger Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:26:18 -0700

Plants for sale are Misi Luki banana. Plants are currently growing in "4" deep pots, plants are between 5"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Grows from 10' to 12' high with 4" long fat fruit that has an excellent flavor. Widley reguarded as the best desert banana available. Misi Luki is understood to have the best disease resistance of all Lady Finger bananas. All around favorite variety. Ships to the continental United States only... USPS 2-3 day priority Happy Gardening. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Oxalis regnellii triangularis Francis Purple shamrock live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:50:57 -0700

Plants for sale are Oxalis regnellii triangularis "Francis Purple Shamrock" plants. Plants for sale are between 4-8" tall. Can you say super purple!! This is one of my personal favorites. This bright purple Oxalis will brighten anyones day, loves shade and spreads making it a great choice for ground cover. Oxalis produces an underground bulb that comes back year after year from zones 7-10 Doesnt mind the heat. Grown in masses, Purple Shamrock makes a lovely groundcover or grow it in a hanging basket and allow the lovely lilac flowers to gracefully cascade over the sides. Grow this beauty in a container as an attractive accent plant for your deck or patio or as an indoor plant. I love these so much I hate to sell them and see them leave the greenhouse. Ships to the continental United States only.

For indoor growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

Oxalis regnellii triangularis , Oxalis regnellii triangularis soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Oxalis regnellii triangularis . When planting Oxalis regnellii triangularis in the landscape plant at 12" apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has non direct light. This species of Oxalis regnellii triangularis is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 Oxalis regnellii triangularis, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water.

Oxalis regnellii triangularis is very drought tolerant. Produces bright purple flowers that bloom in the spring time and fall. Oxalis regnellii triangularis grass fertilizer, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Oxalis regnellii triangularis pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Oxalis regnellii triangularis are also refered to as purple clover or purple shamrock. Oxalis regnellii triangularis are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Oxalis.

Rubus Ouachita blackberry plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:43:46 -0700

Plants for sale are Rubus Quachita pp 17162 Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants are between 5-16\" tall. Blackberries grow fast!!! The Ouachita (wash-uh-taw) Blackberry is our newest large, sweet thornless blackberry bred by the University of Arkansas. It has excellent flavor and is very prolific. The Ouachita Blackberry has very upright and erect canes. The fruit storage and handling potential of the Ouachita Blackberry is very good, near that of Navaho; hardiness similar to other Arkansas thornless berries. Site Selection and Site Preparation Ideally, a prospective commercial blackberry grower should select a site with good air and water drainage. Low lying areas should be avoided to minimize the probability of frost injury to flowers and newly developing fruit and flood injury during periods of excess rainfall. Although blackberries do well in most soils, deep well drained soils are ideal. Blackberries perform best at a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Drip irrigation, as compared to overhead irrigation, will minimize subsequent weed control. Upon arrival bareroot plants should be kept moist, but not wet. If these plants arrive prior to the anticipated planting date they can be stored in the refrigerator (small quantity) or be heeled in a trench (larger quantity) to stay moist. To heel plants in, simply dig a trench and cover the roots with damp soil. While planting do not allow the blackberry roots to dry out. Cut back the shoots to about 6 inches in length and plant to the same depth they were in the nursery. Spread the roots but try to avoid excessive root bending in the hole. Remove air pockets by compacting the soil. Plant spacing is cultivar dependent. In general, erect cultivars and trailing blackberries are spaced from 2 to 4 feet apart and 3 to 5 feet apart within a row, respectively. The spacing between rows can be 10 to 15 feet depending on plant vigor. Pollination Blackberry fruit is borne on the current year's growth with usually 10 to 20 flowers per cluster. Blackberry briar bushes and raspberries are an aggregate fruit with individual pistils which form druplets. To obtain a large well formed berry most of the individual pistils in an inflorescence should be pollinated. Inadequate pollination results in smaller or imperfect fruit since not all seeds and druplets are formed. Blackberries range from completely self-fruitful to completely self-unfruitful. Most erect blackberries are fruitful yet trailing cultivars often require cross pollination. It is often reported that cross pollination results in highest yields. Several different blackberry cultivars should be planted together to insure cross pollination particularly if wild blackberries are not in the vicinity. Blackberry flowers produce nectar and pollen that attract bees which serve as pollinators. Leafy Stem Cuttings. This is the most feasible method to produce large quantities of plants. Leafy stem cuttings may be propagated from the apical 4 to 6 inches of cane when the cane is succulent but still Blackberries do not require much fertilizer in most soils. Blackberry roots are located close to the surface and excess fertilizer can burn leaves or even kill plants. Fertilizer can be applied in an 18-inch ring surrounding a plant or it can be applied parallel to the row 12 to 18 inches from the row center. Fertilization with 10-10-10 N-P-K with micronutrients is satisfactory. Do not apply fertilizer at planting in the winter; rather wait until late spring or summer. Fertilization applied during planting may not only be injurious to the plant, but it may also be wasted since the roots are not yet sufficiently distributed in a row. During the establishment year fertilize with about 1/4 pound per plant or up to 5 lbs per 100 foot of row. During the second year and thereafter fertilize in the winter and in the summer (after harvest) with 1/4 to 1/2 lb per plant or about 10 lbs per 100 feet of row.

Alocasia plant "Nigra" elephant ear NEW

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:06:11 -0700

Plants for sale are Alocasia "Nigra" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. Alocasia Nigra has wide leaves that are dark green on their surface and a metallic black color on the underside with edges that are ruffled and indented plants start out green and turn black with time. Plants reach 3-5' in height. Huge elephant-ear type leaves which normally point to the heavens add lots of focal impact in the tropical garden and summer patio containers; native to tropical S. and S.E. Asia, these great plants sway and 'sing' a special song in the warm, mid-late summer breezes; tall. We recommend using only Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

For indoor growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

How to grow Alocasia,

Fountain Grass Pennisetum "Fireworks" Live plant setaceum rubrum

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:01:20 -0700

Plants for sale are Pennisetum "Fireworks" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. A refreshing new look to an old time favorite ornamental grass! Pennisetum Fireworks is the first variegated purple fountain grass. The midvein is the typical burgundy color and is flanked by hot pink margins! Foliage height to 24". Zone 9-10.quite unique and very beautiful. Wow is this one showy. Ships to the continental United States only. Pennisetum Fireworks grass, Pennisetum Fireworks grass soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Pennisetum Fireworks grass. When planting Pennisetum Fireworks grass in the landscape plant at 2' apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright direct light. This species of Pennisetum Fireworks grass is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 Pennisetum Fireworks grass, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Pennisetum Fireworks grass are very drought tolerant. Produces inconspicuous flowers that bloom in the spring time. Pennisetum Fireworks grass fertilizer, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Pennisetum Fireworks grass pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Pennisetum Fireworks grass are also refered to as fountain grass or border grass. Pennisetum Fireworks grass are generally grown from shoots or seeds. There are several different varieties of Pennisetum.

Lemon Grass live plant "Cymbopogon citratus"

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Wed, 11 May 2011 06:12:02 -0700

Plants for sale are Cymbopogon citratus "Lemon Grass". Plants for sale are betwen 8-24" tall. A clumping subtropical grass with a fruity lemon smell and taste. A staple for oriental cooking, and teas. Lemon grass is a perfect candidate for container growing in colder climates simply cut it back and bring in for the winter. Flowering is infrequent but blooms from August through September. Ships to the continental United States only. Lemon Grass live plant Cymbopogon citratus, Lemon Grass soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Lemon Grass. When planting Lemon Grass in the landscape plant at 3' apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of Lemon Grass is considered hardy at zones 8-10 Lemon Grass, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Lemon Grass is very dorught tolerant. Produces small white flowers in the spring spring and summer. blooms are white. Lemon Grass, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Lemon Grass pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Lemon Grass is also refered to as lemon root. Lemon Grass are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Lemon Grass.

Musa Double Mahoi Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:51:06 -0700

Plants for sale are Musa Double Mahoi. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Musa Double Mahoi is a Dwarf plant that grows from about 5 to 7 feet tall. A very rare and unusual plant that produces two large heads of fruit on the same plant and can occasionally produce a third head of fruit. Fruit is very tasty and sweet considered AAA+. Double (Mahoi) is a Dwarf Cavendish mutation. Mahoi means twins in Hawaiian. Makes a great house or patio plant. The stem is sturdy and the overall appearance of the plant is very strong. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. Very rare specemin an all around favorite variety. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Musa Dwarf Namwa Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:52:42 -0700

Plants for sale are Musa "Dwarf Namwa". Growing in 4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Dwarf Namwa boasts a beautiful rosy red/pink trunk. Dwarf Namwah is known as many names throughout the world Pisang awak, ladyfinger and many others. Dwarf Namwa is a group of lady finger bananas that produce large sized bunches of sweet delicious fruit; prized in the Indonesian areas as well as the U.S. Mature Height 6’-9’. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa..

"Thai Dragon" dragon fruit plant Pitaya

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:00:37 -0700

Hylocereus undatus; Cactaceae, Dragon fruit vine: Plants will be between 6-10" tall A fantastic new edible fruit plant obtained from Thailand. The Dragon Fruit is a vining, terrestrial with fleshy stems. White, fragrant flowers adorn the plant in late spring to early fall. Flowers are elaborate and bloom only at night. When pollination occurs, round, red or golden colored, edible fruits appear. The round fruit is covered with distinguished scales and can get up to 5 inches long. Enclosed in the thin rind is a large mass of sweetly flavored pulp and numerous small black seeds. The fruit can be eaten out-of-hand, and is also used as a flavoring in pastries and drinks. In full production, Thai Dragon Fruit may have up to 6 fruiting cycles per year. Grow Thai Dragon Fruit in well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. Water this cactus regularly and do not allow the soil to dry out between watering. Fast grower. Easy-to-grow. Easy to containerize. Dragon fruit planting: How to grow and care for dragon fruit: cactus in the landscape: Plant the vine in a normal, large-sized pot. Use good potting soil, such as a mixture of compost, sand, soil, peat moss and vermiculite (See References). Water once for every two weeks, letting the soil dry between these times. By keeping the plant in full blasting sunlight with a fairly warm temperature, the vine will grow from the root. After the root has formed, other vines will begin to grow. Let the plant grow weeks until it reaches over 10 pounds. You will begin to see the fruit populate the plant once it has reached this size. Light/Watering planting instructions / plant care: Full sun to partial shade. Water thoroughly after planting and give new plants a good soaking once a week during summer, unless rainfall is plentiful (more than 1 inch per week). Established plants can generally get by on less water, but most grow best if the soil remains evenly moist. As long as the vines are growing hardy weed control wount be a problem. Drip line irrigation is the preferable method. Site selection and preparation: When choosing a site full sun is preferable with afternoon shade. Rich loose top soil is preferred as long as it drains freely. Ph requirements are 6.0-7.5 Plant spacing: Plants should be spaced 8-12" apart in any fashion desired. Plants are often clustered around a pole or climbing structure. Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Grow in moist, well-drained soil rich in humus. We recommend against fertilizing at planting time and during the first growing season in your garden. Plants need time to settle in before being pushed to grow. Most established plants grow best if fertilized lightly. Fertilize in early spring with a light coverage of a balanced, organic fertilizer. If a concentrated, water-soluble fertilizer is used, please follow the manufacturers' recommendations carefully. Continuing Care: Easy to grow, dragon fruit will climb almost anything. Where dragon fruit is not winter hardy (Zone 8b and colder), it can be grown in containers and brought indoors. The root structure is very small. Pests and diseases: Pests and diseases are few and far between if using irrigation/drip irrigation it is better to keep evenly moist. Other names include: Strawberry pear, dragon fruit, night blooming cereus. Spanish: pitahaya, tuna, nopal, pitajaya. There are hundreds of named dragon fruit species. Plants orogin; Tropical America; southern Mexico, Pacific side of Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador; Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Curacao, Panama, Brazil and Uruguay. Description: Pitaya are fast growing, perennial, terrestrial, epiphytic, vine-like cacti. They have triangular (3-sided, sometimes 4- or 5-sided), green, fleshy, jointed, many-branched stems. The flowers are large and night blooming. Each stem segment has 3 flat, wavy wings, (ribs) with corneous margins and may have 1-3 small spines or be spineless. The stem sections of pitaya form aerial roots which adhere to the surface upon which they grow or climb. The stem may reach about 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Brown Turkey Fig Tree plant cold hardy

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:10:45 -0700

Plants for sale is currently growing at between 8-12" Each plant is lab grown from tissue cultures to be a Disease free plant. Cuttings will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older donor plants the probability of that occuring is very high thats why we offer only lab tested culture grown plants. The Brown Turkey Fig Tree is an old time favorite in the south for fresh eating and canning whole. The medium sized, bell shaped fruits are purplish-brown with light pink flesh. This small productive tree will produce delicious sweet figs in summer and usually a secondary crop in early Fall, which makes it a good choice for those who want to container-grow on their patio or have limited yard space. Old Brown Turkey Fig Trees have survived single digit temperatures from time to time. How to grow ficus, Ficus soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: Organic compost or manure mixed into native soil at a 50% ratio. Ficus does well in pots, beds or gardens. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.5 If planted together in beds the cross pollination will increase yield. The fig tree was first introduced to the Americas in 1575 by Spanish explorers in Florida. On the West Coast, in the area that eventually became the State of California, Spanish Franciscan missionaries introduced the cultivar, Mission, to the area that, in 1769, became the mission San Diego. Additional fig cultivars were also imported to the California area from Mediterranean countries, including Brown Turkey fig. Because some of the imported figs required pollination by the fig wasp (Blastophaga psenes), the absence of this wasp lead to an initial failure of fig cultivation on the West Coast. This impediment to cultivation was remedied by the importation of the fig wasp. However, the fruit of these fig cultivars had open "eyes" or ostioles (opening at the fruit apex) and were often attacked by insects and diseases. Scientists including Ira J. Condit, William B. Storey and others working on genetic improvement of figs released new cultivars with closed eyes, cultivars that did not require pollination. Additionally, many fig cultivars were imported from the Old World within the last 50 years. Currently, however, no fig-breeding programs remain in the United States, and among at least 60-100 named cultivars of figs, relatively few are commonly grown in the southeastern United States. light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright direct sunlight. Plants will produce small fragrant flowers. Ficus plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Figs are very drought tolerant. The fig has been cultivated since as early as 5,000 BC. Ficus fertilizer, this mild feeder likes fertilizer during the warmer months. 10-10-10. for most cultivators pests and disease are few and far between but in weak plants fig rust, Cerotelium fici and Botrytis cinerea have been noticed. Ficus reproduce through suckers, cuttings and seeds. There are hundreds of varieties of ficus. Ficus carica, Moracea,

Musa Kandarian Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:57:44 -0700

Plants for sale are Kandarian. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Kandarian reaches 20 feeet and produces large bunches of AAA+ desert bananas Foliage is a light lime green color and is used for its visual affect in many home landscapes. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Colocasia plant "Mojito" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:48:06 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Mojito" plants PPAF. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16\" tall. This beautiful colocasia speaks for itself. Incredible contrasting blacks and greens adorn its leaves. This camouflage effect is matched with light green stems streaked with dark purple that fade up to pink. Sure to be a favorite for years to come...What a great attention getter! Quite unique and very beautiful. We recommend using Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Colocasia soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 50 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent orchid bark with charcoal; 10 percent shredded sphagnum moss and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your alocasia. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 5.6-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright indirect light, but not direct sunlight. Plants will produce large fragrant flowers. Colocasia plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water any members of the Colocasia family. Colocasia fertilizer, this heavy feeder every three weeks during the warmer months with a one half-strength fertilizer with a balanced N-P-K ratio or 20-20-20. Colocasia pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. When planting to avoid crown rot, stem rot and other fungal diseases keep your alocasia fairly dry. Colocasia are also referred to as Giant taro, Ape plant, Elephant Ear, Ape flower, Elephant’s Ear Plant, Night-scented Lily, New Guinea Shield, and Taro. Colocasia are benerally grown from side shoots vs seeds. There are hundreds of varieties of Colocasia.

Ensete Glaucum Snow Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:44:08 -0700

Plants for sale are Ensete Glaucum Snow banana, plants are between 4"- 24' tall They grow fast!! Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. The local name Elephant is given by the ethnic communities living in the mountain areas of Xishuangbanna, where the banana trunk is used for pig food, its very voluminous trunk gives this banana tree a heavy structured feel. This species grows to 12'. Its peculiar and long flower is reminiscent of an elephant. Can be grown from zones 7 and up cold Hardy. All around favorite variety. We reccomend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store All around favorite variety. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE

banana planting care and instructions fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. Bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day.

Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter.

Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact.

Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Florida Home purple passionfruit vine passiflora edulis

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:28:30 -0700

Plants for sale are self pollinating, seed grown Florida Home purple Passiflora Edulis vines. AAAA Fresh eating variety. Florida Home purple is considered an A+ cold hardy subtropical and easily withstands frosts and the occasional freeze. Grows 30 feet in a season. Medium to full sun. Sorry, no shipping of Passiflora plants or seeds to Hawaii All plants are shipped 2to3 day priority USPS HAPPY GARDENING. California Home purple Granadilla passionfruit passiflora edulis, purple passion fruit soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your purple passion fruit. When planting purple passion fruitin the landscape plant at 4' apart on a sturdy trellis. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of purple passion fruit is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 purple passion fruit, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. purple passion fruit are moderatly drought tolerant. Produces elaborate white and purple flowers in the spring and fall followed by fruit. blooms are white. purple passion fruit, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. purple passion fruit pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. purple passion fruit are also refered to as Passifloraceae, passionvine, passionfruit and passion fruit. Passifloraceae are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of purple passion fruit.

VANILLA PLANIFOLIA ORCHID

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:41:45 -0700

Plants for sale are VANILLA PLANIFOLIA Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 8-16" tall. Grow your own vanilla beans and enjoy the foliage for a spectacular ornamental display. This member of the orchid family produces a bean that, when cured, reveals the delicious flavoring so coveted by bakers. All this vine needs is a structure on which to climb low amounts of light and warm temps. Once it has matured, reaching the top of the support, it will pendulate down and begin to flower. We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only... USPS 2-3 day priority Happy Gardening. Vanilla Planifolia orchid plant, Vanilla Planifolia soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Vanilla Planifolia. When planting Vanilla Planifolia the landscape plant at 1' apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has low non direct light. This species of Vanilla Planifolia is considered hardy at zones 10 and up outdoors. Vanilla Planifolia, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Vanilla Planifolia is not drought tolerant. Produces cream yellow blooms/flowers. Vanilla Planifolia, this mild feeder prefers an organic fertilizer. Vanilla Planifolia pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Vanilla Planifolia are also refered to as Vanilla bean. Vanilla Planifolia are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Vanilla Planifolia.

Rubus Triple Crown blackberry plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:45:02 -0700

Plants for sale are "Triple Crown" Blackberry plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. "Triple Crown" Largest berry, best flavor and most prolific, hence Triple Crown... Plants are between 5-16" tall. Blackberries grow fast!!! Fruit is borne in large clusters throughout the erect 4-6' thornless canes. An absolute favorite and labeled as the best blackberry available for the home gardener. Thrives in zones 5-10... disease resistance is AAA+ and second to none. Ships to the continental United States only. Site Selection and Site Preparation Ideally, a prospective commercial blackberry grower should select a site with good air and water drainage. Low lying areas should be avoided to minimize the probability of frost injury to flowers and newly developing fruit and flood injury during periods of excess rainfall. Although blackberries do well in most soils, deep well drained soils are ideal. Blackberries perform best at a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Drip irrigation, as compared to overhead irrigation, will minimize subsequent weed control. Upon arrival bareroot plants should be kept moist, but not wet. If these plants arrive prior to the anticipated planting date they can be stored in the refrigerator (small quantity) or be heeled in a trench (larger quantity) to stay moist. To heel plants in, simply dig a trench and cover the roots with damp soil. While planting do not allow the blackberry roots to dry out. Cut back the shoots to about 6 inches in length and plant to the same depth they were in the nursery. Spread the roots but try to avoid excessive root bending in the hole. Remove air pockets by compacting the soil. Plant spacing is cultivar dependent. In general, erect cultivars and trailing blackberries are spaced from 2 to 4 feet apart and 3 to 5 feet apart within a row, respectively. The spacing between rows can be 10 to 15 feet depending on plant vigor. Pollination Blackberry fruit is borne on the current year's growth with usually 10 to 20 flowers per cluster. Blackberry briar bushes and raspberries are an aggregate fruit with individual pistils which form druplets. To obtain a large well formed berry most of the individual pistils in an inflorescence should be pollinated. Inadequate pollination results in smaller or imperfect fruit since not all seeds and druplets are formed. Blackberries range from completely self-fruitful to completely self-unfruitful. Most erect blackberries are fruitful yet trailing cultivars often require cross pollination. It is often reported that cross pollination results in highest yields. Several different blackberry cultivars should be planted together to insure cross pollination particularly if wild blackberries are not in the vicinity. Blackberry flowers produce nectar and pollen that attract bees which serve as pollinators. Leafy Stem Cuttings. This is the most feasible method to produce large quantities of plants. Leafy stem cuttings may be propagated from the apical 4 to 6 inches of cane when the cane is succulent but still Blackberries do not require much fertilizer in most soils. Blackberry roots are located close to the surface and excess fertilizer can burn leaves or even kill plants. Fertilizer can be applied in an 18-inch ring surrounding a plant or it can be applied parallel to the row 12 to 18 inches from the row center. Fertilization with 10-10-10 N-P-K with micronutrients is satisfactory. Do not apply fertilizer at planting in the winter; rather wait until late spring or summer. Fertilization applied during planting may not only be injurious to the plant, but it may also be wasted since the roots are not yet sufficiently distributed in a row. During the establishment year fertilize with about 1/4 pound per plant or up to 5 lbs per 100 foot of row. During the second year and thereafter fertilize in the winter and in the summer (after harvest) with 1/4 to 1/2 lb per plant or about 10 lbs per 100 feet of row.

California Home purple Granadilla passionfruit passiflora edulis

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:28:09 -0700

Plants for sale are self pollinating, Cutting grown California home Passiflora Edulis vines from a heavy producing plant. AAA Fresh eating variety. Every year I take my most productive vines and turn them into planting stock for the following years planting. These plants are cuttings from the best of the best. California home is considered a cold hardy subtropical and easily withstands frosts. Grows 30 feet in a season. Full sun. Sorry, no shipping of Passiflora plants or seeds to Hawaii All plants are shipped 2to3 day priority USPS HAPPY GARDENING California Home purple Granadilla passionfruit passiflora edulis, purple passion fruit soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your purple passion fruit. When planting purple passion fruitin the landscape plant at 4' apart on a sturdy trellis. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of purple passion fruit is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 purple passion fruit, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. purple passion fruit are moderatly drought tolerant. Produces elaborate white and purple flowers in the spring and fall followed by fruit. blooms are white. purple passion fruit, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. purple passion fruit pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. purple passion fruit are also refered to as Passifloraceae, passionvine, passionfruit and passion fruit. Passifloraceae are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of purple passion fruit.

Black Mission Fig Tree plant cold hardy

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:07:18 -0700

Ficus carica, Moracea, Plants for sale are Black Mission fig plants. Plants for sale is currently growing at between 8-12" Each plant is lab grown from tissue cultures to be a Disease free plant. Cuttings will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older donor plants the probability of that occuring is very high thats why we offer only lab tested culture grown plants. Black Mission Fig Tree hybrid was discovered growing near a California monastery over a hundred years ago. Because of this fig's high sugar content, the Tree has become a favorite fruit for eating fresh and drying. Can be grown as a tree or as a shrub. Its a beautiful tree when full grown. AAA+ cold hardy, all around great variety. Ships to the continental United States only. How to grow ficus, Ficus soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: Organic compost or manure mixed into native soil at a 50% ratio. Ficus does well in pots, beds or gardens. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.5 If planted together in beds the cross pollination will increase yield. The fig tree was first introduced to the Americas in 1575 by Spanish explorers in Florida. On the West Coast, in the area that eventually became the State of California, Spanish Franciscan missionaries introduced the cultivar, Mission, to the area that, in 1769, became the mission San Diego. Additional fig cultivars were also imported to the California area from Mediterranean countries, including Brow Turkey fig. Because some of the imported figs required pollination by the fig wasp (Blastophaga psenes), the absence of this wasp lead to an initial failure of fig cultivation on the West Coast. This impediment to cultivation was remedied by the importation of the fig wasp. However, the fruit of these fig cultivars had open "eyes" or ostioles (opening at the fruit apex) and were often attacked by insects and diseases. Scientists including Ira J. Condit, William B. Storey and others working on genetic improvement of figs released new cultivars with closed eyes, cultivars that did not require pollination. Additionally, many fig cultivars were imported from the Old World within the last 50 years. Currently, however, no fig-breeding programs remain in the United States, and among at least 60-100 named cultivars of figs, relatively few are commonly grown in the southeastern United States. light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright direct sunlight. Plants will produce small fragrant flowers. Ficus plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Figs are very drought tolerant. The fig has been cultivated since as early as 5,000 BC. Ficus fertilizer, this mild feeder likes fertilizer during the warmer months. 10-10-10. for most cultivators pests and disease are few and far between but in weak plants fig rust, Cerotelium fici and Botrytis cinerea have been noticed. Ficus reproduce through suckers, cuttings and seeds. There are hundreds of varieties of ficus. Ficus carica, Moracea,

Canna lily "Intrigue" live plant Cannaceae

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:27:17 -0700

Plants for sale are "Intrigue" Canna lilies. Plants for sale are between 5"-16" tall Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Blooms all summer long! We sell only live virus indexed "negative" plants not bulbs. Bulbs will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older plants the probability of that occurring is very high that's why we offer only lab tested culture grown, Virus indexed plants that are safe for your garden. A very dark, narrow upright plant 6-8 feet tall with purplish, maroon, green, blue, red colored lance shaped leaves and orchid-like orange / white flowers in summer-fall. Keeps foliage color well, even in shade. This plant is mesmerizing well deserved of its given name INTRIGUE. We reccomend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our ebay store. We reccomend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer. 1. Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 2-3 inches to improve the drainage. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well and are widely available. Canna lilies can thrive in soils that are too moist for many bulbs, but the soil must not be water logged. 2. Choose a site where your canna lilies will receive full sunlight. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4"-6" deep and 2 feet apart for tall varieties or 1 foot apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers for in home arrangments. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you\'re an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try. 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle. Pots 1. Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; canna tubers must never sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot. Keep in mind the mature size of the varieties you have chosen and plan your container sizes accordingly. 2. Site containers where they will receive full sun. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4-6" deep, and 15"-18" apart for tall varieties or 10"-12" apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. (In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you're an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try.) 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

Colocasia plant "Pink China" elephant ear zone 6 -10

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:49:49 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Pink China" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. China Pink is one of the cold hardiest Colocasia available, coupled with musa Basjoo it can add a tropical enviroment to any garden in all 50 states..China has dusty green leaves and gorgeous shocking bright pink stems. The pinkish purple hues extend to the under side of some leaves.quite unique and very beautiful. We recommend using Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Heliconia sharonii plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:12:54 -0700

Plants for sale are Heliconia "Sharonii" plants for sale are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" EXOTIC TROPICAL PLANT THAT PRODUCES BEAUTIFUL LONG LASTING (3 MO) ORNAMENTAL UPRIGHT BLOOMS THAT ARE ORANGE AND YELLOW. FOLIAGE HAS BLUEISH DK GREEN COLOR WITH MAROON UNDERSIDE AND MIDRIB. IT IS REALLY EASY TO CARE FOR- NOT FUSSY AT ALL. NEEDS FILTERED LIGHT, PLENTY OF WATER & FERTILIZER.. GREAT FOR CONTAINER/ INDOOR . IT IS A VERY FAST GROWER. We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only... Happy Gardening.

For indoor growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

How to grow Heliconia, Heliconia soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Heliconia. When planting Heliconia in the landscape space plants at 24" apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright direct light. Plants will produce large red yellow white flowers. Stunning blooms!! this species of Heliconia is considered hardy at zones 7-11

Heliconia plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to be kept moist. But Do not over water any members of the Heliconia family. Heliconia fertilizer, this mild feeder every three weeks during the warmer months with a one regular strength fertilizer with a balanced N-P-K ratio or 15-15-15.

Heliconia pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Heliconia are also referred to as Heliconia sharonii plant, Heliconia, Lobster claw plant and helikonios. Heliconia are generally grown from shoots or seeds. There are several different varieties of Heliconia.

American beauty dragon fruit plant Pitaya

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:01:15 -0700

Hylocereus undatus; Cactaceae, Dragon fruit vine: Plants will be between 6-10" tall A fantastic new edible fruit plant obtained from Thailand. The Dragon Fruit is a vining, terrestrial with fleshy stems. White, fragrant flowers adorn the plant in late spring to early fall. Flowers are elaborate and bloom only at night. If pollination occurs, round, red or golden colored, edible fruits appear. The round fruit is covered with distinguished scales and can get up to 5 inches long. Enclosed in the thin rind is a large mass of sweetly flavored pulp and numerous small black seeds. The fruit can be eaten out-of-hand, and is also used as a flavoring in pastries and drinks. In full production, Thai Dragon Fruit may have up to 6 fruiting cycles per year. Grow Thai Dragon Fruit in well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. Water this cactus regularly and do not allow the soil to dry out between watering. Fast grower. Easy-to-grow. Easy to containerize. Dragon fruit planting: How to grow and care for dragon fruit: cactus in the landscape: Plant the vine in a normal, large-sized pot. Use good potting soil, such as a mixture of compost, sand, soil, peat moss and vermiculite (See References). Water once for every two weeks, letting the soil dry between these times. By keeping the plant in full blasting sunlight with a fairly warm temperature, the vine will grow from the root. After the root has formed, other vines will begin to grow. Let the plant grow weeks until it reaches over 10 pounds. You will begin to see the fruit populate the plate once it has reached this size. Light/Watering planting instructions / plant care: Full sun to partial shade. Water thoroughly after planting and give new plants a good soaking once a week during summer, unless rainfall is plentiful (more than 1 inch per week). Established plants can generally get by on less water, but most grow best if the soil remains evenly moist. As long as the vines are growing hardy weed control wount be a problem. Drip line irrigation is the preferable method. Site selection and preparation: When choosing a site full sun is preferable with afternoon shade. Rich loose top soil is preferred as long as it drains freely. Ph requirements are 6.0-7.5 Plant spacing: Plants should be spaced 8-12" apart in any fashion desired. Plants are often clustered around a pole or climbing structure. Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Grow in moist, well-drained soil rich in humus. We recommend against fertilizing at planting time and during the first growing season in your garden. Plants need time to settle in before being pushed to grow. Most established plants grow best if fertilized lightly. Fertilize in early spring with a light coverage of a balanced, organic fertilizer. If a concentrated, water-soluble fertilizer is used, please follow the manufacturers' recommendations carefully. Continuing Care: Easy to grow, dragon fruit will climb almost anything. Where dragon fruit is not winter hardy (Zone 8b and colder), it can be grown in containers and brought indoors. The root structure is very small. Pests and diseases: Pests and diseases are few and far between if using irrigation/drip irrigation it is better to keep evenly moist. Other names include: Strawberry pear, dragon fruit, night blooming cereus. Spanish: pitahaya, tuna, nopal, pitajaya. There are hundreds of named dragon fruit species. Plants orogin; Tropical America; southern Mexico, Pacific side of Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador; Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Curacao, Panama, Brazil and Uruguay. Description: Pitaya are fast growing, perennial, terrestrial, epiphytic, vine-like cacti. They have triangular (3-sided, sometimes 4- or 5-sided), green, fleshy, jointed, many-branched stems. The flowers are large and night blooming. Each stem segment has 3 flat, wavy wings, (ribs) with corneous margins and may have 1-3 small spines or be spineless. The stem sections of pitaya form aerial roots which adhere to the surface upon which they grow or climb. The stem may reach about 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer 1 lb. bag

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:13:27 -0700

1 lb. bag of Bio Spectrum organic plant fertilizer. Bio Spectrum is a natural fertilizer derived from kelp meal, humate, pasteurized poultry manure, molasses, and greensand with micro nutrients and trace elements that will help inprove the soil structure. In addition to organic nutrients Bio Spectrum also contains soil inoculating active beneficial microbs that provide sustained nutrients and help to defend your plants from pathogens. The natural ingredients break down slowly when exposed to water and encourage continuous growth throughout the growing season. There are several different ingredients that compliment each other to help your plants prosper. The Organic ammonium content produces immediately noticeable results because it will release nitrogen quickly, while the calcium will help strengthen the cell structure of your plants over time (protecting them against sun damage, drought, and disease). You can add Granular Organic Fertilizer to grass clippings, leaves, and other lawn debris to encourage a quick breakdown of nutrients back into the soil. It can also be applied directly to lawns, flowers, trees, vegetable gardens, ornamental plants, or potted greenery. After applying the fertilizer, light irrigation with water or compost tea will help work the supplement into the soil. Add two tablespoons to a gallon of water when watering your plants and notice the difference. Organic gardening isn't just a life choice its an experienced gardeners preference. Not for sale in the state of Washington. compost Tea 2 tbs. per gallon of water. Starter plants add 1-2 tsp. per qt of soil Indoor or outdoor plants 1 gallon container add 2 tbs. every 6 months Side dress vegetables at the rate of 1/2 cup per plant Add to flower and vegetable beds each spring at the rate of 1 lb per 10' x 10' area. GUARANTEED ANALYSIS 5-3-3 Total Nitrogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0% 0.5%. . . .......Ammoniacal Nitrogen 1.3%. . . ….. Water Soluble Nitrogen 3.0%. . . … Water Insoluble Nitrogen Available Phosphate (P2O5) . .....3.0% Soluble Potash (K2O). . . . . . . 3.0% Calcium (Ca) . . . . . . . . . . .3.0% Magnesium (Mg). . . . . . . . . . .1.1% Active beneficials microbs……… Acidovorax facilis Bacillus licheniformis Bacillus megaterium Bacillus pumilus Bacillus subtilis Bacillus subtilis Cellulomonas flavigena Paenibacillus polymyxa

Alocasia Macrorhiza plant "Borneo Giant" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:43:10 -0700

Plants for sale are Alocasia Macrorhiza "Borneo Giant" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. Borneo Giant - The king of all Alocasia reaches 7'- 10' tall with leaves up to 5' wide, this is the plant that will make the biggest impact in your tropical garden. prefers well-drained soil and partial sun. We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only... USPS 2-3 day priority Happy Gardening. We recommend joining the floridahillnursery forum Its free, fun and informative..

For detailed growing instrucions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Alocasia,

Musa Rajapuri Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:02:14 -0700

Plants for sale are "Rajapuri" "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. The plant has a very thick stem and stands up well to wind. The leaves are wider than those of most bananas growing up to 3 feet wide! It is the best banana plant to grow in marginal areas or where a grower does not intend to put much care into the cultivation of bananas. The fruit is moderate in size with medium sized fruit that are very sweet. Prefers ample moisture, grow in fertile soil & full sun. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Alocasia " Amazonica" elephant ear plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:27:50 -0700

Plants for sale are Alocasia "Amazonica" plants Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. Originally from the jungles of Asia, the Amazonica is one of the most striking houseplants available. These fleshy, truly tropical plants are sometimes called the Elephants Ear plant or African Mask. Their dramatic waxy, two-tone leaves are accentuated by whitish or pale green leaf veins. This standout, lush perennial plant can be grown from underground corms and loves lots of warmth, humidity and water. Under favorable conditions, Alocasia Amazonica can reach 2′ in height and a spread of a foot or two. It blooms occasionally and can send up pups which fill out gardens quickly to form a dense clump. Quite unique and very beautiful. We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store.

For detailed growing instrucions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

For indoor growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

How to grow Alocasia,

Musa FHIA-17 Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:54:09 -0700

Plants for sale are a hybrid Candavish FHIA-17 variety. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!". Dont let the name fool you this plant is all buisness, each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. This strain is destined for greatness and sure to take the place of many other breeds... Classified as a large Candavish type, when mature can reach 12 to 14 feet tall, good color. 25% Grand Nain. Fruit is similar to 'Goldfinger' but faster producing and with much heavier production. In preliminary commercial production fruit bunches are commonly weighing between 100 and 200 Lbs. (The stalks need propping) the quality and yields of the FHIA-17 strain are extreemley high!! Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Alocasia "Black Velvet" Elephant ear plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:31:03 -0700

Plants for sale are Alocasia "Black Velvet" plants Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. This very unique and exotic plant would make a great addition to the collection of any seasoned plant collector. Place Alocasia Black Velvet in filtered light. The leaf surface of this variety has a soft velvety texture. We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. We recommend joining the floridahillnursery forum Its free and informative..

For detailed growing instrucions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

For indoor growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

How to grow Alocasia, Alocasia soil requirements and planting instructions,

Mix together the following: 50 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent orchid bark with charcoal; 10 percent shredded sphagnum moss and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your alocasia. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 5.6-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright indirect light, but not direct sunlight. Plants will produce large fragrant flowers. Alocasia plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water any members of the alocasia family. Alocasia fertilizer, this heavy feeder every three weeks during the warmer months with a one half-strength fertilizer with a balanced N-P-K ratio or 20-20-20. Alocasia pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. When planting to avoid crown rot, stem rot and other fungal diseases keep your alocasia fairly dry. Alocasia are also referred to as Giant taro, Ape plant, Elephant Ear, Ape flower, Elephant’s Ear Plant, Night-scented Lily, New Guinea Shield, and Taro. Colocasia are benerally grown from side shoots vs seeds. There are hundreds of varieties of Alocasia.

Blueberry plant "Emerald" High Bush live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:14:42 -0700

Plants for sale are Emerald U.S Pat. 12165 blueberry plants. Plants are between 6"- 16" tall "They grow fast!!". This specific specamin boasts very low chill requirements which enable it to be grown and produce fruit virtually anywhere. Each plant is grown from tissue culture to be a desiese free exact repleca of the mother plant. Emerald flowers uniformly and produces abundant leaves even after mild winters. Because the plant is highly vigerous it is capable of carrying heavy crops. How to grow blueberry, Blueberry soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 90 percent Spagmum peat moss 10% perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your blueberry. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 4.9-5.5 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright sunlight. Plants will produce small lightly fragrant flowers. Blueberry plant care, If using drip irrigation keep the soil evenly moist. Blueberry fertilizer, this heavy feeder every three weeks during the spring through mid summer with an acidic fertilizer. Blueberry pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Blueberry are also referred to as Vaccinium ashei, Vaccinium corymbosum There are hundreds of varieties of blueberry

Colocasia plant "Limeade" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:46:53 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Limeade" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. These elephant ears produce a clump of large, long-stalked leaves that are heart-shaped. Plants produce underground tubers or rhizomes when grown in beds - that's a big plus for landscapers who get more power from every plant! Grows to about 3 feet tall. Stems are golden striped. We recommend using Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Musa Red Iholene Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:02:43 -0700

Plants for sale are "Red Iholene" banana. Plants are currently growing in "4" deep pots, plants are between 6"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Red Iholene is the most ornamental of all banana plants and this one bears AAA fruit. This Hawaiian cultivar has leaves that are burgundy colored on their lower surface to match the red-pink pseudostem. Being of a modest height, it is suited to both the landscape and greenhouse where it makes a beautiful specimen. Mature height of 10-12'. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Rubus Arapaho blackberry live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:47:59 -0700

Plants for sale are Rubus Arapaho PP 8510 blackberry plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants are between 5-16" tall. Blackberries grow fast!!! 'Arapaho' is an erect, thornless blackberry bush released from the University of Arkansas breeding program (Moore and Clark 1993). It has good fruit quality and ripens before 'Apache' and 'Navaho.' It is moderately vigorous. Symptoms of rosette have not been observed. Berry weight 4.5 g, soluble solids 10.0 Brix. Site Selection and Site Preparation Ideally, a prospective commercial blackberry grower should select a site with good air and water drainage. Low lying areas should be avoided to minimize the probability of frost injury to flowers and newly developing fruit and flood injury during periods of excess rainfall. Although blackberries do well in most soils, deep well drained soils are ideal. Blackberries perform best at a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Drip irrigation, as compared to overhead irrigation, will minimize subsequent weed control. Upon arrival bareroot plants should be kept moist, but not wet. If these plants arrive prior to the anticipated planting date they can be stored in the refrigerator (small quantity) or be heeled in a trench (larger quantity) to stay moist. To heel plants in, simply dig a trench and cover the roots with damp soil. While planting do not allow the blackberry roots to dry out. Cut back the shoots to about 6 inches in length and plant to the same depth they were in the nursery. Spread the roots but try to avoid excessive root bending in the hole. Remove air pockets by compacting the soil. Plant spacing is cultivar dependent. In general, erect cultivars and trailing blackberries are spaced from 2 to 4 feet apart and 3 to 5 feet apart within a row, respectively. The spacing between rows can be 10 to 15 feet depending on plant vigor. Pollination Blackberry fruit is borne on the current year's growth with usually 10 to 20 flowers per cluster. Blackberry briar bushes and raspberries are an aggregate fruit with individual pistils which form druplets. To obtain a large well formed berry most of the individual pistils in an inflorescence should be pollinated. Inadequate pollination results in smaller or imperfect fruit since not all seeds and druplets are formed. Blackberries range from completely self-fruitful to completely self-unfruitful. Most erect blackberries are fruitful yet trailing cultivars often require cross pollination. It is often reported that cross pollination results in highest yields. Several different blackberry cultivars should be planted together to insure cross pollination particularly if wild blackberries are not in the vicinity. Blackberry flowers produce nectar and pollen that attract bees which serve as pollinators. Leafy Stem Cuttings. This is the most feasible method to produce large quantities of plants. Leafy stem cuttings may be propagated from the apical 4 to 6 inches of cane when the cane is succulent but still Blackberries do not require much fertilizer in most soils. Blackberry roots are located close to the surface and excess fertilizer can burn leaves or even kill plants. Fertilizer can be applied in an 18-inch ring surrounding a plant or it can be applied parallel to the row 12 to 18 inches from the row center. Fertilization with 10-10-10 N-P-K with micronutrients is satisfactory. Do not apply fertilizer at planting in the winter; rather wait until late spring or summer. Fertilization applied during planting may not only be injurious to the plant, but it may also be wasted since the roots are not yet sufficiently distributed in a row. During the establishment year fertilize with about 1/4 pound per plant or up to 5 lbs per 100 foot of row. During the second year and thereafter fertilize in the winter and in the summer (after harvest) with 1/4 to 1/2 lb per plant or about 10 lbs per 100 feet of row.

Canna Lily "Ermine" live plant Cannaceae

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Fri, 13 May 2011 09:17:56 -0700

Plants for sale are between 5"-16" tall Each Canna I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Blooms all summer long! We sell only live virus indexed "negative" plants not bulbs. Bulbs will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older plants the probability of that occurring is very high that's why we offer only lab tested culture grown, Virus indexed plants that are safe for your garden. This hybrid is still regarded as the closest to white that is available in the canna family. This 3' tall clumper is topped all summer with very large, creamy white flowers, flushed with pale yellow toward the center. C. 'Ermine' will allow designers to create some exciting and distinctive new color combinations in the summer garden. We are excited to make available this very rare and sought-after hybrid. 1. Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 2-3 inches to improve the drainage. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well and are widely available. Canna lilies can thrive in soils that are too moist for many bulbs, but the soil must not be water logged. 2. Choose a site where your canna lilies will receive full sunlight. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4"-6" deep and 2 feet apart for tall varieties or 1 foot apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers for in home arrangments. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you\'re an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try. 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle. Pots 1. Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; canna tubers must never sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot. Keep in mind the mature size of the varieties you have chosen and plan your container sizes accordingly. 2. Site containers where they will receive full sun. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4-6" deep, and 15"-18" apart for tall varieties or 10"-12" apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. (In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you're an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try.) 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.the next growing cycle..

Alocasia "Stingray" Elephant ear plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:47:39 -0700

Plants for sale are Alocasia "Stingray" Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 8-16" tall. Reminiscent of an aquatic Stingray Alocasia Stingray boasts a elliptic frame with a long pointed tail, this new and unusual Alocasia adds a touch of the exotic to any garden. The large, round green leaves have a long, thin green tail at the terminal end of each leaf. This unusual plant is a fast growing Alocasia that can reach 5-6’ tall. Prefers a partially shady location with moist, fertile soil. We reccomend using Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer.Ships to the continental United States only... USPS 2-3 day priority Happy Gardening. We recommend joining the floridahillnursery forum Its free, fun and informative..

For detailed growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

For indoor growing instructions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

How to grow Alocasia,

Blueberry plant "Jewel" High Bush live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:15:29 -0700

Plants for sale are Jewel U.S Pat. 11807 Blueberry plants. "4" deep pots, plants are between 6"- 16" tall "They grow fast!!". This specific specamin boasts very low chill requirements which enable it to be grown and produce fruit virtually anywhere. Each plant is grown from tissue culture to be a desiese free exact repleca of the mother plant. Jewel typically flowers about a week before Sharpblue and begins ripening about 10 days earlier than Sharpblue. Jewel produces a large number of flowers well in the spring. Berry quality is excellent. Mature plant height is 6'- 8'. Ships to the continental United States only. How to grow blueberry, Blueberry soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 90 percent Spagmum peat moss 10% perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your blueberry. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 4.9-5.5 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright sunlight. Plants will produce small lightly fragrant flowers. Blueberry plant care, If using drip irrigation keep the soil evenly moist. Blueberry fertilizer, this heavy feeder every three weeks during the spring through mid summer with an acidic fertilizer. Blueberry pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Blueberry are also referred to as Vaccinium ashei, Vaccinium corymbosum There are hundreds of varieties of blueberry

Canna lily "Australia" live plant Cannaceae

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Thu, 26 May 2011 08:24:25 -0700

Plants for sale are between 5"-16" tall Each Canna I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Blooms all summer long! We sell only live virus indexed "negative" plants not bulbs. Bulbs will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older plants the probability of that occurring is very high that's why we offer only lab tested culture grown, Virus indexed plants that are safe for your garden. The deep burgundy-black foliage of Australia has a satin-like sheen, and the intense color holds superbly during the summer heat. The foliage rises to 4-5', topped with a magnificent display of large, shocking red flowers...a true stunner. Outdoor Beds 1. Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 2-3 inches to improve the drainage. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well and are widely available. Canna lilies can thrive in soils that are too moist for many bulbs, but the soil must not be water logged. 2. Choose a site where your canna lilies will receive full sunlight. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4"-6" deep and 2 feet apart for tall varieties or 1 foot apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers for in home arrangments. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you\'re an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try. 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle. Pots 1. Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; canna tubers must never sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot. Keep in mind the mature size of the varieties you have chosen and plan your container sizes accordingly. 2. Site containers where they will receive full sun. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4-6" deep, and 15"-18" apart for tall varieties or 10"-12" apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. (In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you're an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try.) 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

Colocasia plant "Black Beauty" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:40:24 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Black Beauty" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. This is a selection of ours form Colocasia 'Illustris'. It has a much darker black leaf which gives it an overall richer look! It is a very impressive centerpiece in a mixed container. Patios, landscapes, containers & ponds all around the world are just screaming to have this specimen! quite unique and very beautiful. We recommend using only Bio Spectrum organic Fertilizer. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Calaium plant Rubicundrum Bi color elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:41:05 -0700

Plants for sale are Caladium Bi color plants. Plants for sale are between 4"- 8" tall Each Caladium I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Blooms all summer long! We sell only live virus indexed "negative" plants not bulbs. Bulbs will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older plants the probability of that occurring is very high that's why we offer only lab tested culture grown, Virus indexed plants that are safe for your garden. This dusty green plant with splotches of bright lavender on its leaves makes this one look out of this world. We recommend using only Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Caladium Elephant ears,

Caladium soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 50 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent orchid bark with charcoal; 10 percent shredded sphagnum moss and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Caladium. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 5.6-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright indirect light, but not direct sunlight. Plants will produce large fragrant flowers. Caladium plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water any members of the Caladium family. Caladium fertilizer, this heavy feeder every three weeks during the warmer months with a one half-strength fertilizer with a balanced N-P-K ratio or 20-20-20. Caladium pests and disease are few and far between. Alocasia are also referred to as Giant taro, Ape plant, Elephant Ear, Ape flower, Elephant’s Ear Plant, Night-scented Lily, New Guinea Shield, and Taro. Caladium are generally grown from side shoots or bulbs vs seeds. There are hundreds of varieties of Caladium.

Ischia Fig Tree plant cold hardy

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:11:28 -0700

Plants for sale is currently growing at between 8-12" Each plant is lab grown from tissue cultures to be a Disease free plant. Cuttings will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older donor plants the probability of that occuring is very high thats why we offer only lab tested culture grown plants. Ischia is a medium-sized green fig with light green skin and very attractive strawberry flesh and excellent flavor. Very flavorful, productive variety. Birds don't attack this variety as the green fruit blends in with the foliage. Zones 7-10. How to grow ficus, Ficus soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: Organic compost or manure mixed into native soil at a 50% ratio. Ficus does well in pots, beds or gardens. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.5 If planted together in beds the cross pollination will increase yield. The fig tree was first introduced to the Americas in 1575 by Spanish explorers in Florida. On the West Coast, in the area that eventually became the State of California, Spanish Franciscan missionaries introduced the cultivar, Mission, to the area that, in 1769, became the mission San Diego. Additional fig cultivars were also imported to the California area from Mediterranean countries, including Brown Turkey fig. Because some of the imported figs required pollination by the fig wasp (Blastophaga psenes), the absence of this wasp lead to an initial failure of fig cultivation on the West Coast. This impediment to cultivation was remedied by the importation of the fig wasp. However, the fruit of these fig cultivars had open "eyes" or ostioles (opening at the fruit apex) and were often attacked by insects and diseases. Scientists including Ira J. Condit, William B. Storey and others working on genetic improvement of figs released new cultivars with closed eyes, cultivars that did not require pollination. Additionally, many fig cultivars were imported from the Old World within the last 50 years. Currently, however, no fig-breeding programs remain in the United States, and among at least 60-100 named cultivars of figs, relatively few are commonly grown in the southeastern United States. light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright direct sunlight. Plants will produce small fragrant flowers. Ficus plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Figs are very drought tolerant. The fig has been cultivated since as early as 5,000 BC. Ficus fertilizer, this mild feeder likes fertilizer during the warmer months. 10-10-10. for most cultivators pests and disease are few and far between but in weak plants fig rust, Cerotelium fici and Botrytis cinerea have been noticed. Ficus reproduce through suckers, cuttings and seeds. There are hundreds of varieties of ficus. Ficus carica, Moracea,

Blueberry plant "Sharpblue" High Bush live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:29:20 -0700

Plants for sale are SharpBlue Blueberry plants. Plants are between 6"- 16" tall "They grow fast!!". This specific specamin boasts very low chill requirements which enable it to be grown and produce fruit virtually anywhere. Each plant is grown from tissue culture to be a desiese free exact repleca of the mother plant. Sharpblue is the most adaptable variety in low chill areas throughout the world. Great for milder zones, it requires only 200 chilling hours. Sharpblue will bloom and fruit almost year round, with foliage remaining nearly evergreen. How to grow blueberry, Blueberry soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 90 percent Spagmum peat moss 10% perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your blueberry. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 4.9-5.5 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright sunlight. Plants will produce small lightly fragrant flowers. Blueberry plant care, If using drip irrigation keep the soil evenly moist. Blueberry fertilizer, this heavy feeder every three weeks during the spring through mid summer with an acidic fertilizer. Blueberry pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Blueberry are also referred to as Vaccinium ashei, Vaccinium corymbosum There are hundreds of varieties of blueberry

Canna Lily "Creamsicle" live plant Cannaceae

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Fri, 13 May 2011 09:16:25 -0700

Plants for sale are between 5"-16" tall Each Canna I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Blooms all summer long! We sell only live virus indexed "negative" plants not bulbs. Bulbs will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older plants the probability of that occurring is very high that's why we offer only lab tested culture grown, Virus indexed plants that are safe for your garden. This beauty has dark green foliage and creamy, The light pink to white flowers with yellow centers give this canna an antique rose look this one is a real turner. 1. Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 2-3 inches to improve the drainage. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well and are widely available. Canna lilies can thrive in soils that are too moist for many bulbs, but the soil must not be water logged. 2. Choose a site where your canna lilies will receive full sunlight. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4"-6" deep and 2 feet apart for tall varieties or 1 foot apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers for in home arrangments. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you\'re an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try. 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle. Pots 1. Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; canna tubers must never sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot. Keep in mind the mature size of the varieties you have chosen and plan your container sizes accordingly. 2. Site containers where they will receive full sun. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4-6" deep, and 15"-18" apart for tall varieties or 10"-12" apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. (In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you're an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try.) 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.the next growing cycle.

Colocasia plant "Blue Hawaiian" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:45 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Blue Hawaiian" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. 'Blue Hawaii' has large green leaves with prominent bluish-purple veins, an undulating bluish-purple margin, matte finish and semi-glossy dark burgundy petioles (stems). The Royal Hawaiian Colocasia series has a tidy clumping habit that is perfect for large containers, landscaped beds and pond-side plantings. Quite unique and very beautiful. We recommend using Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Colocasia plant "Cranberry" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:45:13 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Cranberry" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. Cranberry produces mid sized green leaves atop bright red stems. This is one of my favorite red stem varieties. Colocasia has a tidy clumping habit that is perfect for large containers. Quite unique and very beautiful. We recommend using Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Magnolia fig plant tree cold hardy

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:43:16 -0700

Plants for sale are currently growing at between 8-12". Each plant is lab grown from tissue cultures to be a Disease free plant. Cuttings will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older donor plants the probability of that occuring is very high thats why we offer only lab tested culture grown plants. Magnolia Fig are known for its large size a delicious taste they remain as a very popular choice to buy for reliability. How to grow ficus, Ficus soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: Organic compost or manure mixed into native soil at a 50% ratio. Ficus does well in pots, beds or gardens. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.5 If planted together in beds the cross pollination will increase yield. The fig tree was first introduced to the Americas in 1575 by Spanish explorers in Florida. On the West Coast, in the area that eventually became the State of California, Spanish Franciscan missionaries introduced the cultivar, Mission, to the area that, in 1769, became the mission San Diego. Additional fig cultivars were also imported to the California area from Mediterranean countries, including Brown Turkey fig. Because some of the imported figs required pollination by the fig wasp (Blastophaga psenes), the absence of this wasp lead to an initial failure of fig cultivation on the West Coast. This impediment to cultivation was remedied by the importation of the fig wasp. However, the fruit of these fig cultivars had open "eyes" or ostioles (opening at the fruit apex) and were often attacked by insects and diseases. Scientists including Ira J. Condit, William B. Storey and others working on genetic improvement of figs released new cultivars with closed eyes, cultivars that did not require pollination. Additionally, many fig cultivars were imported from the Old World within the last 50 years. Currently, however, no fig-breeding programs remain in the United States, and among at least 60-100 named cultivars of figs, relatively few are commonly grown in the southeastern United States. light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright direct sunlight. Plants will produce small fragrant flowers. Ficus plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Figs are very drought tolerant. The fig has been cultivated since as early as 5,000 BC. Ficus fertilizer, this mild feeder likes fertilizer during the warmer months. 10-10-10. for most cultivators pests and disease are few and far between but in weak plants fig rust, Cerotelium fici and Botrytis cinerea have been noticed. Ficus reproduce through suckers, cuttings and seeds. There are several varieties of ficus. Ficus carica, Moracea.

Musa FHIA-18 Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:55:18 -0700

Plants for sale are a FHIA-18 banana that is cold hardy and produces apple tasting bottle-necked fruit that resembles the Manzano but unlike the Manzano, FHIA-18 can be eaten fresh or boiled. Another new Variety of banana that is sure to take the spotlight... Resistant to the Black Sigatogo disease.. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Manzano is Spanish for "Apple". Mature tree Grows to 10' tall and Produces large bunches of delicious cylindrical apple flavored bananas. FHIA-18's ability to adapt to any kitchen is sure to make it a favorite variety in many back yards. Boiled green bananas taste like potatoes and are a favorite in spanish kitchens. When the banana bunch is green and the individual bananas have fattened up noticabley simply peel the individual bananas by scoring the peel of the banana lateraly one time with a knife then place the banana on a cutting board and use a spoon to separate the peel from the hard fruit by working the spoon back and forth and boil until soft serve like a potato. A very versitile type of banana. Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. All around favorite variety. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Musa Sumatrana X cross banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:03:54 -0700

Plants for sale are Sumatrana X cross banana. Plants are currently growing in "4" deep pots, plants are between 5"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. This one is a cross between a Gran Nain and a Zebrina. So it has the wider leaves like a Gran Nain and red and splotches like a Zebrina with the fruit of a Gran Nain. This one is new and sure to find a place in every gardeners back yards. 8-10 feet tall with a stout trunk. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE

banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors.

Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes.

banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter.

Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Banana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact.

Musa Zan Moreno Banana tree desert banana

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:10:19 -0700

Plants for sale are Zan Moreno. Plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" This is another of the Musa ‘Dwarf Cavendish’ group of cultivars. It has a small size of 6 to 8 feet, high quality fruit, great disease and cold resistance. Colorful bracts and maroon stains on short broad foliage. considered an AAA+ desert banana. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Anthurium "Oaxaca"

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:34:27 -0700

Plants species for sale are Anthurium genus "Oaxaca", live plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. This is the Anthurium for the not so very green thumb. This Mexico native Anthurium is a new discovery by Lester Kallus. Anthurium Oaxaca grows to an impressive 4' hight. The climate of it's origin explains how this plant is so wonderfully tolerant of occasional neglect. More drought and cold tolerant than other Anthuriums. It still doesn't take freezing temperatures, but is certainly not showing any signs of the more sensitive nature of all Anthuriums I know. Anthurium Oaxaca can make a stunning houseplant or a wonderful landscape plant in a warm climate. This is an unusually large and attractive Anthurium that has huge heart shaped leaves and large deep pink flowers. Plants are not currently not in bloom. Ships to the continental United States only.

For indoor growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

How to grow Anthurium "Oaxaca", Anthurium soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Anthurium. When planting Anthurium in the landscape space plants at 24" apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright indirect light, but not direct sunlight. Plants will produce large red fragrant flowers. Stunning blooms!! this species of Anthurium is considered hardy at zones 8b-11 Anthurium plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water any members of the Anthurium family. Anthurium fertilizer, this mild feeder every three weeks during the warmer months with a one half-strength fertilizer with a balanced N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5.

Anthurium pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Anthurium are also referred to as Flamingo Flower" or "Boy Flower. Anthurium are generally grown from shoots or seeds. There are several different varieties of Anthurium.

Canna Lily "Erebus" live plant Cannaceae

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Fri, 13 May 2011 09:17:30 -0700

Plants for sale are "Erebus" Canna lilies. Plants for sale are between 5"-16" tall Each Canna I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Blooms all summer long! We sell only live virus indexed "negative" plants not bulbs. Bulbs will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older plants the probability of that occurring is very high that's why we offer only lab tested culture grown, Virus indexed plants that are safe for your garden. Each of this plant's stunning lance-shaped leaves is the softest Blue-green, edged with a cream-colored pinstripe. These 5-foot-tall plants are crowned with spires of pink flowers with just a blush of salmon. Hardiness Zone 8 – 10. We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only... 1. Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 2-3 inches to improve the drainage. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well and are widely available. Canna lilies can thrive in soils that are too moist for many bulbs, but the soil must not be water logged. 2. Choose a site where your canna lilies will receive full sunlight. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4"-6" deep and 2 feet apart for tall varieties or 1 foot apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers for in home arrangments. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you\'re an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try. 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle. Pots 1. Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; canna tubers must never sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot. Keep in mind the mature size of the varieties you have chosen and plan your container sizes accordingly. 2. Site containers where they will receive full sun. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4-6" deep, and 15"-18" apart for tall varieties or 10"-12" apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. (In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you're an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try.) 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.the next growing cycle.cycle.

Natchez blackberry bush live plant NEW Rubus

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:12:28 -0700

Plants for sale are "Natchez" PPAF Blackberry plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants are between 5-16" tall. Blackberries grow fast!!! Fruit is borne in large clusters throughout the erect 4-6' thornless canes. “The fruit of Natchez are elongated, somewhat blocky and very attractive with an exceptional glossy, black finish,” The fruit is large, averaging eight to nine grams!!! The quality is rated AAA, and it stores well. Thrives in zones 5-10. Disease resistance is AAA+. Ships to the continental United States only. Site Selection and Site Preparation Ideally, a prospective commercial blackberry grower should select a site with good air and water drainage. Low lying areas should be avoided to minimize the probability of frost injury to flowers and newly developing fruit and flood injury during periods of excess rainfall. Although blackberries do well in most soils, deep well drained soils are ideal. Blackberries perform best at a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Drip irrigation, as compared to overhead irrigation, will minimize subsequent weed control. Upon arrival bareroot plants should be kept moist, but not wet. If these plants arrive prior to the anticipated planting date they can be stored in the refrigerator (small quantity) or be heeled in a trench (larger quantity) to stay moist. To heel plants in, simply dig a trench and cover the roots with damp soil. While planting do not allow the blackberry roots to dry out. Cut back the shoots to about 6 inches in length and plant to the same depth they were in the nursery. Spread the roots but try to avoid excessive root bending in the hole. Remove air pockets by compacting the soil. Plant spacing is cultivar dependent. In general, erect cultivars and trailing blackberries are spaced from 2 to 4 feet apart and 3 to 5 feet apart within a row, respectively. The spacing between rows can be 10 to 15 feet depending on plant vigor. Pollination Blackberry fruit is borne on the current year's growth with usually 10 to 20 flowers per cluster. Blackberry briar bushes and raspberries are an aggregate fruit with individual pistils which form druplets. To obtain a large well formed berry most of the individual pistils in an inflorescence should be pollinated. Inadequate pollination results in smaller or imperfect fruit since not all seeds and druplets are formed. Blackberries range from completely self-fruitful to completely self-unfruitful. Most erect blackberries are fruitful yet trailing cultivars often require cross pollination. It is often reported that cross pollination results in highest yields. Several different blackberry cultivars should be planted together to insure cross pollination particularly if wild blackberries are not in the vicinity. Blackberry flowers produce nectar and pollen that attract bees which serve as pollinators. Leafy Stem Cuttings. This is the most feasible method to produce large quantities of plants. Leafy stem cuttings may be propagated from the apical 4 to 6 inches of cane when the cane is succulent but still Blackberries do not require much fertilizer in most soils. Blackberry roots are located close to the surface and excess fertilizer can burn leaves or even kill plants. Fertilizer can be applied in an 18-inch ring surrounding a plant or it can be applied parallel to the row 12 to 18 inches from the row center. Fertilization with 10-10-10 N-P-K with micronutrients is satisfactory. Do not apply fertilizer at planting in the winter; rather wait until late spring or summer. Fertilization applied during planting may not only be injurious to the plant, but it may also be wasted since the roots are not yet sufficiently distributed in a row. During the establishment year fertilize with about 1/4 pound per plant or up to 5 lbs per 100 foot of row. During the second year and thereafter fertilize in the winter and in the summer (after harvest) with 1/4 to 1/2 lb per plant or about 10 lbs per 100 feet of row.

Colocasia Elepaio plant "Milky way" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:42:56 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Elepaio" plant. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. This is a spectacular rare elephant ear that originally was available only to the Hawaiian Royalties. The 3' tall leaves are heavily spotted with paint-like white flecks. The markings are random and no two leaves are the same. Some of the leaves may have white spots as large as half of the leaf and others have freckles. A real eye catcher. AAA+ disease resistance. We recommend using only Bio Spectrum organic Fertilizer. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Musa 1000 Fingers Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:51:55 -0700

Plants for sale are 1000 Fingers. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!". grown from tissue cultures to a desease free repleca of the mother plant. A most unusual banana, ‘1000 Fingers’ is a beautiful solid green plant that grows 8 to 10 feet tall and produces sweet 2" bananas too numerous to count. The banana bunch fruit can be as long a 8 feet. The fruit are seedless and sweet with a pleasant flavor. A must have for any banana patch. Ships to the continental United States only For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

philodendron Deja Vu

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:59:33 -0700

Plants are between 5"- 8" tall. Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Deja Vu is a large evergreen shrub with deeply serrated leaves that can be grown inside our out. The green serrated foliage ads contrast to corner gardens.

For indoor growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

philodendron Deja Vu,

philodendron Deja Vu soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your philodendron Deja Vu.

When planting philodendron Deja Vu in the landscape plant at 4' apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright direct to indirect light. This species of philodendron Deja Vu is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 philodendron Deja Vu, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. philodendron Deja Vu is very drought tolerant. Produces bright white flowers that bloom in the summer. philodendron Deja Vu fertilizer, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. philodendron

Deja Vu pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. philodendron Deja Vu are also refered to as philo. philodendron Deja Vu are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of philodendron.

Rubus Apache blackberry live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:47:23 -0700

Plant for sale are Rubus Apache PP 11865 blackberry plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants are between 5-16" tall. Blackberries grow fast!!! 'Apache' is an erect, thornless blackberry bush released by the University of Arkansas. In Arkansas it produces higher yields and larger fruit than the other thornless cultivars, 'Arapaho' and 'Navaho.' 'Apache' produces a 10.0 gram berry, which is the largest of the three thornless cultivars. Berries are conical in shape with a glossy black finish. Soluble solids average 10% and fruit firmness. Site Selection and Site Preparation Ideally, a prospective commercial blackberry grower should select a site with good air and water drainage. Low lying areas should be avoided to minimize the probability of frost injury to flowers and newly developing fruit and flood injury during periods of excess rainfall. Although blackberries do well in most soils, deep well drained soils are ideal. Blackberries perform best at a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Drip irrigation, as compared to overhead irrigation, will minimize subsequent weed control. Upon arrival bareroot plants should be kept moist, but not wet. If these plants arrive prior to the anticipated planting date they can be stored in the refrigerator (small quantity) or be heeled in a trench (larger quantity) to stay moist. To heel plants in, simply dig a trench and cover the roots with damp soil. While planting do not allow the blackberry roots to dry out. Cut back the shoots to about 6 inches in length and plant to the same depth they were in the nursery. Spread the roots but try to avoid excessive root bending in the hole. Remove air pockets by compacting the soil. Plant spacing is cultivar dependent. In general, erect cultivars and trailing blackberries are spaced from 2 to 4 feet apart and 3 to 5 feet apart within a row, respectively. The spacing between rows can be 10 to 15 feet depending on plant vigor. Pollination Blackberry fruit is borne on the current year's growth with usually 10 to 20 flowers per cluster. Blackberry briar bushes and raspberries are an aggregate fruit with individual pistils which form druplets. To obtain a large well formed berry most of the individual pistils in an inflorescence should be pollinated. Inadequate pollination results in smaller or imperfect fruit since not all seeds and druplets are formed. Blackberries range from completely self-fruitful to completely self-unfruitful. Most erect blackberries are fruitful yet trailing cultivars often require cross pollination. It is often reported that cross pollination results in highest yields. Several different blackberry cultivars should be planted together to insure cross pollination particularly if wild blackberries are not in the vicinity. Blackberry flowers produce nectar and pollen that attract bees which serve as pollinators. Leafy Stem Cuttings. This is the most feasible method to produce large quantities of plants. Leafy stem cuttings may be propagated from the apical 4 to 6 inches of cane when the cane is succulent but still Blackberries do not require much fertilizer in most soils. Blackberry roots are located close to the surface and excess fertilizer can burn leaves or even kill plants. Fertilizer can be applied in an 18-inch ring surrounding a plant or it can be applied parallel to the row 12 to 18 inches from the row center. Fertilization with 10-10-10 N-P-K with micronutrients is satisfactory. Do not apply fertilizer at planting in the winter; rather wait until late spring or summer. Fertilization applied during planting may not only be injurious to the plant, but it may also be wasted since the roots are not yet sufficiently distributed in a row. During the establishment year fertilize with about 1/4 pound per plant or up to 5 lbs per 100 foot of row. During the second year and thereafter fertilize in the winter and in the summer (after harvest) with 1/4 to 1/2 lb per plant or about 10 lbs per 100 feet of row.

Colocasia plant "Violet stem" elephant ear zone 7-10

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:53:13 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Violet stem" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. Violet Stem is one of the most versitile colocasia there is it thrives in full sun to 80% shade!!! Its Violet colored stems stand erect perching metallic green leaves on top 48" plants. Violet Stem Colocasia has a tidy clumping habit that is perfect for large containers. Quite unique and very beautiful. We recommend using Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Musa Hua Moa Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:59:38 -0700

Plants for sale are Hua Moa banana plants. "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!". Hua Moa is especially loved for its ease to grow and carefree growth habit. Hua Moa is a Hawaiian strain of banana that produces the largest fruit of any other musa available, at a whopping 10" long and 4" round this specimen of banana is destined to become a home gardening favorite for sure. Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. The flavor is tart and sweet with peach overtones. Can be boiled fried or eaten fresh, a very versatile species. Grows in zones 8-10 Mature plant height is 14'. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Alocasia "Green Shield" Elephant ear plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:33:15 -0700

Plants for sale are Alocasia "Green Shield" plants Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16\" tall. One of the most attractive species of Alocasia. Introduced from the Philippines, leaves are ovate, elliptic and almost totally peltate. Upper leaf surface is bright lime-green with dramatically contrasting dark zones around the primary veins. The lower leaf surface is paler green. Leaves reach 26-28” by 18-20” and have a softer texture. The petioles and peduncles are lime green , the tube of the spathe is white with a tint of pale lime and the blade of the spathe is white. The lower portion of the spadix is cream to white and the upper sterile appendage is yellow. We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. We recommend joining the floridahillnursery forum Its free, fun and informative..

For detailed growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

For indoor growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

How to grow Alocasia,

Alpinia Purpurat Zingieraceae "Polynesian Princess" Ginger

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:54:01 -0700

Plants for sale are Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae "Polynesian Princess" plants. As with all my plants they are grown from tissue culture to be exact disease free copies of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" they grow fast. Polynesian Princess (Zingiberaceae) has a beautiful "candy cane" style variegation of creamy pink and white blooms on a darker pink bract. Grows in full sun to partial shade and blooms year round. Ships to the continental United States only. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae, Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae. When planting Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceaethe landscape plant at 1' apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae is very drought tolerant. Produces large red flowers spring and summer. blooms are red. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae are also refered to as a Polynesian Princess Ginger. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Alpinia.

Cast Iron plant Aspidistra "Milky Way" live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:12:45 -0700

Plants for sale are Cast Iron plant Aspidistra "Milky Way". As with all my plants they are grown from tissue culture to be exact disease free copies of the mother plant. Grows to 2'. Plants for sale are between 5-16" they grow fast. Glossy dark leaves speckled with white spots. Evergreen in warm climates. Cream colored bell shaped flowers that are maroon inside contrast in any garden. Cast iron plants are very drought tolerant and also tolerates dimley lit areas both inside and out. zones 7-10 overwinters well inside everywhere else. Ships to the continental United States only. How to grow Aspidistra "Milky Way", Aspidistra soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Aspidistra. When planting Aspidistra in the landscape space plants at 16" apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright indirect light, but not direct sunlight. This species of Aspidistra is considered hardy at zones 8-10 Aspidistra plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Aspidistra are extreemly drought tolerant. Produces Cream colored bell shaped flowers maroon on the inside that bloom in the spring time. Aspidistra fertilizer, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Aspidistra pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Aspidistra are also refered to as cast iron plant. Aspidistra are generally grown from shoots or seeds. There are several different varieties of Aspidistra genus.

Colocasia plant "Nancyana" elephant ear new

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:48:28 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Nancyana" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. Nancyana is one of those rare introductions that immediately becomes the new industry standard. Introduced at the 2000 International Aroid Society meeting in Florida, this dazzling elephant ear became the most wanted plant at the meeting. Emerging solid green, the 25" wide light green leaves begin turning butter cream-yellow along the center. The color then pours down into the main vein creating a huge bold Y-pattern in the center of the leaf. Color then bursts into the lateral (side) veins and begins its march to the margins. Coloring starts in spring, shortly after the first leaves mature. It sends out lots of side stolons which will root into the soil where moisture is adequate. The more moisture the larger the plant will grow. Mature plant height 8' quite unique and very beautiful. We recommend using Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Musa Little Prince Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:43:03 -0700

Plants for sale are "Little Prince" "4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!" Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Due to the compactness of Musa Little Prince, it is ideally suited as both a houseplant and can also be used as a tropical accent in the garden and in a summer container. Little Prince is an extremely dwarf banana, selected for its compact size and thick foliage. The maximum height for this variety is 24 inches, which makes Little Prince the shortest banana available on the market. The thick green foliage also allows for improved resistance to leaf shred caused by winds a common problem for all bananas. A true indoor /outdoor plant: suggest that the gardener brings the plant into the home or conservatory for the winter. Prefers ample moisture, grow in fertile soil & full sun. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE

For indoor growing instructions please: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze.

Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact.

Musa Mona Lisa Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:01:43 -0700

Plants for sale are Mona Lisa. Plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!". grown from tissue cultures to a desease free repleca of the mother plant. Mona Lisa It is a hybrid that has been marketed as a 'pesticide-free' banana Produces a wonderful AAA+ desert banana on beautiflul dark green trees deserved of its name. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Musella Lasiocarpa Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:12:57 -0700

Plants for sale are Musella Lasiocarpa Chinese Yellow prayer Banana. Musella lasiocarpa (Golden Lotus Banana) - A sensational 3-4 feet tall dwarf banana that has a unusual bright yellow flower that continues to bloom for up to 9 months. Cold Hardy to zone 6!. Great showy tropical banana for any garden. The best of all flowering bananas. 4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!". Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. The flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. Pests and Diseases: Bananas have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. Tattered older leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter.

TR Hovey Carica papaya plant Carica papaya L. Caricaceae

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:58:01 -0700

plants are between 4"- 24" tall "They grow fast!!". grown from tissue cultures to a desease free repleca of the mother plant. ‘TR Hovey’ is a dwarf papaya perfect for growing in pots. Papayas need sunny, warm growing conditions and the soil temperature needs to be 65°F or higher. With the right cultural conditions ‘TR Hovey’ will grow quickly and produce ripe fruit in as little as 9 months. Fruit will start developing only 12” from the base of the plant. Carica papaya L. Caricaceae, Carica papaya L. soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Carica papaya L. When planting Carica papaya L. in the landscape plant at 6' apart a sturdy pole may be required due to fruit weight. Combined fruit can weigh up to 300 lbs. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of Carica papaya L. is considered hardy at zones 9b-11 Carica papaya L., If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Carica papaya L. are not drought tolerant. Produces small white flowers in all summer long followed by fruit. blooms are white. Carica papaya L., this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Carica papaya L.pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Papaya are also refered to as Papaya, pawpaw, malakor, loko, ma kuai thet, du du. Papaya are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of papaya.

Alocasia plant "Calidora" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:04:05 -0700

Plants for sale are Alocasia "Calidora" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. Calidora is a wonderful, giant upright, dark 'elephant ear' that compliments and creates the perfect backdrop for other plants. mature plant height reaches 4'-8'. Huge elephant-ear type leaves which normally point to the heavens add lots of focal impact in the tropical garden and summer patio containers. We reccomend using only Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer. to the continental United States only. We recommend joining the floridahillnursery forum Its free, fun and informative..

For detailed growing instrucions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

For indoor growing instructions pleae visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

How to grow Alocasia,

Alpinia 'Sunspice' Veriegated shell ginger, live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:00:25 -0700

Plants for sale are Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger, live plant. As with all my plants they are grown from tissue culture to be exact disease free copies of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16\" they grow fast. Makes a beautiful foliage plant with outstanding fragrant yellow variegation. Following winter, produces large pendant inflorescence with white and pink porcelain-like flowers. Can grow 5 to 6 feet tall and tolerate winter temperatures down to 20F. Grows best in some shade but can tolerate full sun. Zones 7 and higher.We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, Ships to the continental United States only. Plants for sale are Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger plants. As with all my plants they are grown from tissue culture to be exact disease free copies of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16\" they grow fast. This variety of ginger is pure white and quite rare. The white flowers contrast against any backdop giving this variety great versitility. Reaches 5-8\' and produces flowers throughout the year. Ships to the continental United States only. Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger, Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Alpinia Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger. When planting Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger landscape plant at 1\\\' apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger is very drought tolerant. Produces large red flowers spring and summer. blooms are red. Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger are also referred to as a Polynesian Princess Ginger. Alpinia 'Sunspice' Variegated shell ginger are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Alpinia.

Colocasia plant "Diamond Head" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:45:25 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Diamond Head" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 4-16" tall. "Royal Diamond Head" has a combination of large dark purple to black leaves with a spectacular glossy finish, a small circular-shaped dark burgundy colored 'piko' and semi-glossy dark burgundy petioles (stems). The Royal Hawaiian Colocasia series has a tidy clumping habit that is perfect for large containers, landscaped beds and pond-side plantings. We recommend using Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Hawaiian Lilikoi passion fruit vine passiflora edulis

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:17:47 -0700

Plants for sale are large healthy well established seed grown "Hawaiian Lilioki" Passiflora Edulis vines. This variety of Passiflora Edulis blooms from spring to late fall and in some locations into the winter. AAAA+ juice variety. Hawaiian Passiflora production farmers grow this variety in one gallon containers as to trigger a stress gene in the plant which fools the plant into producing more fruit/seeds thinking its in danger. The vines prefer full sun. Hawaiian Lilioki passiflora edulis produces 2 1/2" perfectly round fruit that turns yellow when ripe. The taste is extreemly overwhelming to the sences. Hawaiian Lilioki is the main ingredient used in Hawian punch. Anyone that has never tasted passionfruit imagine Hawian punch x100. Passiflora can be made into a beverage or eaten fresh. No shipping of Passiflora plants or seeds to Hawaii. All plants are shipped 2-3 day priority USPS. HAPPY GARDENING California Home purple Granadilla passionfruit passiflora edulis, purple passion fruit soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your purple passion fruit. When planting purple passion fruitin the landscape plant at 4' apart on a sturdy trellis. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of purple passion fruit is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 purple passion fruit, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. purple passion fruit are moderatly drought tolerant. Produces elaborate white and purple flowers in the spring and fall followed by fruit. blooms are white. purple passion fruit, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. purple passion fruit pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. purple passion fruit are also refered to as Passifloraceae, passionvine, passionfruit and passion fruit. Passifloraceae are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of purple passion fruit.

Musa Cardaba Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:51:42 -0700

Plants for sale are Cardaba. 4" deep pots, plants are between 4"- 24" tall. They grow fast!! Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. One of the greatest bananas for cooking. The ‘Cardaba’ is a beautiful plant with an unusual bluish-green colored fruit. The bright white interior contrasts with the outer peel. It originated from Thailand and is believed to be cultivar of ‘Saba’. Excellent cultivar! Great disease resistance Zones 8 and up great wind resistant. Ships to the continental United States only For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Alocasia plant "Longiloba" elephant ear live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:59:20 -0700

Plants for sale are Alocasia "Longiloba Magnifica" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Beautiful green leaves with white veins this tropical plant is at home in the garden or in the house in a container. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. We recommend using only Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

For indoor growing instructions please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XD0kBZxfCs

How to grow Alocasia,

Alpinia Purpurata zingieraceae "Purest White" Ginger, live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:54:25 -0700

Plants for sale are Alpinia Purpurata "Purest White" plants.As with all my plants they are grown from tissue culture to be exact disease free copies of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" they grow fast. This variety of ginger is pure white and quite rare. The white flowers contrast against any backdop giving this variety great versitility. Reaches 5-8' and produces flowers throughout the year. Ships to the continental United States only. Plants for sale are Alpinia Purpurata "Purest White" plants. As with all my plants they are grown from tissue culture to be exact disease free copies of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" they grow fast. This variety of ginger is pure white and quite rare. The white flowers contrast against any backdop giving this variety great versitility. Reaches 5-8' and produces flowers throughout the year. Ships to the continental United States only. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae, Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae. When planting Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceaethe landscape plant at 1\' apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae is very drought tolerant. Produces large red flowers spring and summer. blooms are red. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae are also refered to as a Polynesian Princess Ginger. Alpinia Purpurata Zingieraceae are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of Alpinia.

Colocasia "Tea Cup" Elephant ear Plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:42:17 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Tea Cup" As with all my plants they are grown from tissue culture to be exact disease free copies of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" they grow fast 'Tea Cup' is one of a kind, for sure. Just take a look at the leaf structure on this one! The leaves hold themselves very upright in an inverted cup like pose and hold water then tip when it rains. Bizarre as can be, however very eye pleasing. When the sun shines down on 'Tea Cups' leaves it illuminates the leaf tissue around the dark purple veins, which gives it a very spectacular look. This is just one of those plants that were its architectural form will blow you away. We recommend using Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Colocasia plant "Black Magic" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:33 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia "Black magic" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. Elephant Ears Black Magic is one of the most spectacular Colocasia plants ever introduced. Its dusty solid purple-black leaves grow up to 2 feet long. Black Magic grows to a giant clump up to 5-6 feet tall with an equally wide spread. Prefers sun to partial shade. Elephant Ear varieties are hardy in zones 7-10 as perennials and suitable in zones 4-6 as annuals. They are popular as annuals due to their rapid growth - colocasia makes a dramatic impact to the landscape within just one season. We recommend using Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Florida Home Yellow passion fruit vine passiflora edulis

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:15:48 -0700

Plants for sale are large healthy well established seed grown Florida Home Yellow Passiflora Edulis vines. AAA juice variety This variety blooms from spring into late fall and in some locations into the winter. This is an extreemly vigorous vine. Grows 50 feet in a season. Full sun needed. Sorry, no shipping of Passiflora plants or seeds to Hawaii. All plants are shipped 2,3 day priority USPS HAPPY GARDENING. California Home purple Granadilla passionfruit passiflora edulis, purple passion fruit soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your purple passion fruit. When planting purple passion fruitin the landscape plant at 4\' apart on a sturdy trellis. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of purple passion fruit is considered hardy at zones 8b-10 purple passion fruit, If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. purple passion fruit are moderatly drought tolerant. Produces elaborate white and purple flowers in the spring and fall followed by fruit. blooms are white. purple passion fruit, this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. purple passion fruit pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. purple passion fruit are also refered to as Passifloraceae, passionvine, passionfruit and passion fruit. Passifloraceae are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of purple passion fruit.

Musa Zebrina Banana tree

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:11:27 -0700

Plants for sale are Musa "Zebrina" plants. Plants for sale are between 4-8" tall. Fleshy, rubberlike red banana leaves make this oversize perennial a winner. Dark markings on the leaves make this cultivar especially noteworthy. The foliage is green with random reddish purple markings. The orangish or red flowers appear on mature plants and produce orange seeded fruit. Ships to the continental United States only. For detailed growing instructions please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6XEOOPLYIE banana planting care and instructions: fertilize bananas using any type of high nitrogen organic fertilizer. Bananas are heavy feeders so we suggest that you fertilize every couple of months After your initial watering. Grow bananas in BRIGHT LIGHT. 12 hours of bright light are ideal for most varieties. bananas prefer Constant WARMTH this is very important - the ideal night temperature would be 67 F. The day temperatures would be in the 80s. Ideally you would have fresh circulating air. If you are in a more northern climate you may bring them during the winter. rhizome / rootball and all, remove the leaves and store the plant, dry, in a heated area over winter. To assure survival, it is easier to dig small suckers, severed very close to the parent rhizome, and pot them for overwintering indoors. Spacing should be at around 4' this will produce a stand or patch. Broad, long, graceful leaves and rapid growth-commonly reaching full size in just a few weeks-make banana a favorite plant for providing a tropical look to pool and patio areas. The development of bananas following a frost-free winter is a source of both pride and amazement to those unfamiliar with banana culture. Bananas are a tropical herbaceous plant consisting of an underground corm and a trunk (pseudostem) comprised of concentric layers of leaf sheaths. At 10 to 15 months after the emergence of a new plant. There are thousands of banana varieties and species and can reach 50'tall banana flowers appear in groups (hands) along the stem and are covered by purplish bracts which roll back and shed as the fruit stem develops. The first hands to appear contain female flowers which will develop into bananas (usually seedless in edible types). The number of hands of female flowers varies from a few to more than 10, after which numerous hands of sterile flowers appear and shed in succession, followed by numerous hands of male flowers which also shed. Generally, a bract rolls up and sheds to expose a new hand of flowers almost daily. It is recommended that bananas be planted in patches or groves, the idea is to place them together in a stand. The shade from a stamd of bananas is generally cooler than regular shade, a well placed hammock will do nicely on a hot summer day. Pests and Diseases: Musa have few troublesome pests or diseases outside the tropics. Root rot from cold wet soil is by far the biggest killer of banana plants in our latitudes. banana care; After fruiting, the mother plant which bore should be cut off near ground level, as it can never produce again. The old trunk will quickly decompose if cut into three or four pieces, with each piece then being split lengthwise. Use the remains in a mulch bed or compost heap. After a major cold period in which there is no doubt that bananas were killed to the ground, cut the plants off at ground level within a couple of weeks of the freeze. Dead bananas are not very attractive and they are much easier to cut off before decomposition starts. banana leaves can be removed after they break and hang down along the trunk. Most bananas will produce the flower bud within 10 to 15 months of emergence as a new sucker, depending mostly on variety and extent of cool/cold weather. Most production north of the lower Rio Grande Valley occurs in the spring and summer following a particularly mild winter. Banana propogation: Bananas can be propogated from pups which are the off shoots from mature plants. These off shoots will form new Rysomes thus creating a new plant. Bnana posses a trunk like feature which is commonly referred to as a pseudo stem or trunk. This trunk is a compulation of fiber ridden leaves that form a trunk like feature. Banana sap is a more like water than sap but will slightly stain clothes if your not careful. Some find it to be a mild irritact. Bananas are called many different names the most common names are Musa acuminata, Musa balbisiana, banana, plantain, banano, platano, guineo, cambur, English, plantain, horse banana, platano, Musaceae, Cavendish and Musa.

Canna Lily "Extravaganza" live plant Cannaceae

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Fri, 13 May 2011 09:18:14 -0700

Plants for sale are "Extravaganza" Canna lilies. Plants for sale are between 5"-16" tall Each Canna I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Blooms all summer long! We sell only live virus indexed "negative" plants not bulbs. Bulbs will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older plants the probability of that occurring is very high that's why we offer only lab tested culture grown, Virus indexed plants that are safe for your garden. Darkest purple-red leaves grow to a height of 32-36 inches with flowers that vary from hot coral to med pink with occasional whirls of orange and yellow. This one makes me dizzy. Hardiness Zone 8 – 10. We reccomend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only... 1. Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 2-3 inches to improve the drainage. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well and are widely available. Canna lilies can thrive in soils that are too moist for many bulbs, but the soil must not be water logged. 2. Choose a site where your canna lilies will receive full sunlight. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4"-6" deep and 2 feet apart for tall varieties or 1 foot apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers for in home arrangments. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you\'re an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try. 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle. Pots 1. Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; canna tubers must never sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot. Keep in mind the mature size of the varieties you have chosen and plan your container sizes accordingly. 2. Site containers where they will receive full sun. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4-6" deep, and 15"-18" apart for tall varieties or 10"-12" apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. (In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you're an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try.) 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.the next growing cycle.cycle.

Canna lily "Lemon Punch" live plant Cannaceae

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Fri, 13 May 2011 09:19:23 -0700

Plants for sale are between 5"-16" tall Each Canna I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Blooms all summer long! We sell only live virus indexed "negative" plants not bulbs. Bulbs will carry any diseases the donor plant may have and with older plants the probability of that occurring is very high that's why we offer only lab tested culture grown, Virus indexed plants that are safe for your garden. A compact growing form at 2-3 feet, with bright-green leaves and lemon-yellow flowers. Lemon Punch brings a piece of the tropics to your back yard. A prolific bloomer, much like its predecessor, Orange Punch. Its so bright you'll need sunglasses.We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only... Happy Gardening Outdoor Beds 1. Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours after a hard rain, scout out another site. Or amend the soil with the addition of organic material to raise the level 2-3 inches to improve the drainage. Peat moss, compost, ground bark or decomposed manure all work well and are widely available. Canna lilies can thrive in soils that are too moist for many bulbs, but the soil must not be water logged. 2. Choose a site where your canna lilies will receive full sunlight. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4"-6" deep and 2 feet apart for tall varieties or 1 foot apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers for in home arrangments. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you\'re an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try. 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle. Pots 1. Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; canna tubers must never sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot. Keep in mind the mature size of the varieties you have chosen and plan your container sizes accordingly. 2. Site containers where they will receive full sun. 3. Dig holes and plant the rhizomes 4-6" deep, and 15"-18" apart for tall varieties or 10"-12" apart for the medium to dwarf types. Place the rhizomes with the eyes facing up. 4. After planting, water your cannas generously, soaking the soil. Roots and sprouts will form quickly in warm soil. (If the soil is still quite cool, wait until it warms before planting.) 5. When in bloom, feel free to cut canna lily flowers for bouquets. Some gardeners grow the varieties with deeply colored or striped leaves for the foliage only and cut off all the flowers. If you prefer this approach, it will not hurt the plants to be pruned this way. 6. After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don't cut it off. The leaves will gather sunlight and provide nourishment for next year's show. Water as needed. Leaves may be removed when they yellow. (In cold areas, to save your canna rhizomes for next year, dig them after the first frost. Let the rhizomes air dry for several days. Then store in a cool location in paper bags or boxes filled with peat moss. While this approach doesn't always work because holding temperature and moisture level of rhizomes and storage medium must be fairly exact to please these tropical plants, if you're an adventurous gardener, it's worth a try.) 7. Your cannas will rest for a few months before beginning the next growing cycle.

Colocasia antiquorum plant "Illustris" elephant ear

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:42:35 -0700

Plants for sale are Colocasia antiquorum "Illustris" plants. Each plant I offer is Hybridized and grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. Plants for sale are between 5-16" tall. A classic beauty! 'Illustris' is one of the elephant ears that helped pave the way for the tropical craze that is sweeping nation. It is a strong fast growing variety that does great in container, landscapes, ponds & patios! Ships to the continental United States only.

For detailed growing instructions please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0cFAsibqA

How to grow Colocasia,

Cyperus Papyrus plant "Giganteus" live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:50:56 -0700

Plants for sale are Cyperus Papyrus "Giganteus" plants for sale are between 8"-24" tall "They grow fast!!" Egyptian Papyrus also referred to as Giant Papyrus. Papyrus was used by the Egyptians as a source of paper. The Giant Papyrus creates a bold look in the garden reaching up to 12' tall with bright green fluffy tops. Papyrus prefers moist soil conditions We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only... Happy Gardening. How to grow Papyrus, Papyrus soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Papyrus. When planting Papyrus in the landscape space plants at 24" apart. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright direct light. Plants produce small flowers / blooms. this species of Papyrus is considered hardy at zones 7-11 Papyrus plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to be kept moist. But Do not allow the soil to dry with members of the Papyrus family. Papyrus fertilizer, this mild feeder every three weeks during the warmer months with a one regular strength fertilizer with a balanced N-P-K ratio or 15-15-15. Papyrus pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Papyrus are also referred to as Reed plants or Rush. Papyrus are generally grown from shoots or seeds. There are several different varieties of Papyrus.

Blueberry plant "Spring High" High Bush live plant

admin@floridahillnursery.com (Shawn) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:16:13 -0700

Plants for sale are Spring High U.S Pat. 16404 Blueberry plants. Plants are between 6"- 16" tall "They grow fast!!". This specific specamin boasts very low chill requirements which enable it to be grown and produce fruit virtually anywhere. Each plant is grown from tissue culture to be a desiese free exact repleca of the mother plant. 'Springhigh' is a very vigorous, upright bush with excellent frame. Berries are very large and medium dark, with good scar and flavor and medium firmness. Sets fruit well even when pollination conditions are poor. How to grow blueberry, Blueberry soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 90 percent Spagmum peat moss 10% perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your blueberry. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 4.9-5.5 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright sunlight. Plants will produce small lightly fragrant flowers. Blueberry plant care, If using drip irrigation keep the soil evenly moist. Blueberry fertilizer, this heavy feeder every three weeks during the spring through mid summer with an acidic fertilizer. Blueberry pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Blueberry are also referred to as Vaccinium ashei, Vaccinium corymbosum There are hundreds of varieties of blueberry