These exotic plants with their vibrant, drooping, two-toned flowers are a sight to behold. The blossoms resemble layered swirling skirts and also look fabulous when planted in hanging baskets.
These extremely popular houseplants is one of todays 'it' plants. They grace the pages of magazines and instagram. They prefer lots of bright filtered light and should be kept away from drafts. They grow outdoors in a sub-tropical climate and should therefore be kept indoors or on a protected patio in the Western Cape.
This lush and bold plant with it's jungle leaves will make an impact in any space. Mainly an indoor plant or veranda plant, but will do well outdoors against a tree.
Kumquats grow on evergreen trees. In spring you’ll be treated to showy, fragrant white flowers. The trees are self-fertile, so you’ll only need one to produce fruit.
This beguiling foliage plant will make a statement in any room. Audrey enjoys indirect light and moderate humidity; well suited to a home environment but be sure to keep away from heaters and cold draughts.
A good shade tree with shining leaves that are leathery in texture and a rich, deep green colour. Only suitable for very large, subtropical gardens, as its vigorous root system is very invasive. Also a good container plant for indoor or outdoor use.
When grown indoors, the plants are normally pruned to keep them in the 1 - 2m range. This lovely variety of the weeping fig known as the Ficus Benjamina displays an architectural braided stem. An impressive plume of dark green glossy leaves giving a wonderful canopy effect. The Benjamina need a well lit position in the home or office to achieve best results.
This stunning rubber plant grows sculptural deep-green leaves from a thin central trunk. The Rubber Plant is easy to care for and will be happy in any bright room and is sure to make a statement due to its height. *Toxic to cats and dogs
Fig trees are quite adaptable, and can be grown in smallish gardens if their roots are contained. The cultivar Ficus carica 'Evita' produces a slightly flattened fruit with a purple skin and ruby-red flesh. It is popular to use on a cheese plate with dry biscuits or as a dessert.
Botanical Name
Ficus Carica 'Evita'
Growth Expectancy
5m H x 2-4m W
Position
Sun
Water Smart
No
Indigenous
No
Fig Southern Black | Ficus Carica 'Southern Black'
Figs are small deciduous trees with large leathery leaves. Southern Black produces elongated fruit with a dark purple skin and dark cherry coloured flesh.
A late season pomegranate with orange-red flowers. The fruit has a red to purple skin. This variety is popular for making pomegranate juice. Wonderful is a fast grower, produces an abundance of fruit, is drought resistant and mostly pest free.
The Calamondin orange tree, often known as miniature orange, is an ornamental tree producing fragrant flowers and a small tangerine-like fruit. The fruit has a tart, acid flavor similar to a lemon or lime. Calamondin orange tree makes one of the best indoor fruit trees.
If you have a large garden, this indigenous tree will provide you with a very wide canopy of shade. The birds will love the small fig fruits and the kids will love the many branches to climb. This tree is ideal for building a treehouse. Plant with enough space between tree and permanent structures as it has invasive roots.
The Palmer navel orange is a sweet, seedless orange and has a rich, juicy flavour that is delicious for eating out of hand. The fruit is large and has a deep orange colour. It peels easily and the tender flesh provides a rich and pleasant flavour. The navel is recognised as the primary eating orange throughout the world.
This Danielle is a graceful Weeping Fig with rich, dark green variegated leaves. It is perfect for a corner in the home or office. This simple, low maintenance houseplant will give you lovely, dense foliage and air-purifying, indoor greenery.
Washington is an exceptionally delicious, seedless and easy-peeling orange. Fruit is large and round with a slightly pebbled rind. This medium-sized tree, bears fragrant flowers in spring and handsome foliage year-round.
Lyrata Bambino has smaller and darker leaves than the normal Fiddle Leaf Fig. The leaves also grow closer together, giving the plant a more compact look.
Sundancer is a bushy evergreen fuchsia, coming into flower when the weather warms up continuing to flower right through the year. Expect a profusion of bell-shaped flowers to make a statement in any garden.
Ficus elastica Abidjan is a stunning indoor plant, standing out with its rich tones of bronze and burgundy leaf colour. This plant filters toxins, purifying the air.
A very popular indoor plant with a braided trunk. This species is said to bring good luck and fortune. Pachira is an evergreen broadleaf tree with hand-shaped compound leaves.
A lovely evergreen perennial with a clumping and forming habit. Setosa has stunning silver leaves, with a dark green herringbone pattern and purple undersides. Mostly grown as a houseplant, but they can also thrive in a container on a shady and warm patio.
Botanical Name
Ctenanthe 'Setosa'
Growth Expectancy
70cm-1m H x 70cm-1m W
Position
Semi-shade - Shade
Water Smart
No
Indigenous
No
Cara Cara Navel Orange | Citrus Sinensis 'Cara Cara'
Cara Cara is a medium sized, nearly seedless navel orange with juicy red and ultra-sweet flesh. It is low in acid. It has a slightly pebbled, easy to peel skin.
Esbal is a bushy semi-upright fruit tree with small to medium sized, seedless fruit. Easy to peel with a lovely tender orange flesh and excellent flavour.
Marsh has large to very large fruit, with smooth rinds that become pale yellow when mature. Its shape is round to flat, depending on climate. Internal flesh color is off white to ivory, with very good flavor.
Ficus elastica 'Ruby' is a tender evergreen tree species, with glossy & leathery oval leaves in dark green, variegated with hints of pink and cream. Place in medium indirect light, but Ruby will need some bright light to keep her variegated leaves. This plant filters toxins, purifying the air.
