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Also known as “snake plant” and “mother-in-law’s tongue.”  Erect, clumping plant with long sword-shaped, stemless leaves. Easy to propagate from division or leaf cuttings. Propagation from leaf cuttings will result in loss of any variegation found in the parent plant. Prefers partial sunlight and well-drained soil Grows well in containers and has been shown to remove harmful indoor pollutants from …

Shrub with dark green, oval, leathery leaves and spines along its branches. Has white star-shaped flowers and bright red edible fruits. Plants can grow up to 5-10 feet. Can tolerate a variety of soils and light exposures Use as a groundcover, hedge, or shrub Propagation is done by seeds, cuttings, or layering

Grows in an upright manner up to 2-4 feet and has shiny, oval-shaped leaves. They are slow-growing plants that prefer indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. Slow-growing and highly drought-tolerant Prefers indirect sunlight and well-draining soil Often used as houseplants Propagated through division or stem cuttings If ingested, can be toxic to humans and animals

Evergreen shrub that has dark green leaves and white, pink, red or lavender flowers. Pentas can grow up to 3-4 feet and 2-3 feet wide. Drought-tolerant and grows well in partial shade or full sun Can be grown as houseplants or outdoors in hedges or borders Propagation can be done through softwood cuttings or by seeds

Large tree that grows up to 60 feet tall. It has dark green leaves and small, round, orange to brown fruit. The branches of the tree are brittle and can cause personal injury and property damage in high winds. Toxic to animals Considered to be invasive in Hawai’i

Small tree with a bushy growth habit with large, glossy, fern-like, dark green leaves. It grows to a height of 30 feet. Typically grown in tropical gardens and landscapes Can be used as a privacy screen or windbreak Propagation is by seeds

Flowering tropical palm that grows to a height of 30-60 feet and spans 12-16 feet. The 4 feet long fan-shaped fronds are typically silver-green and sit atop a thick trunk. Can be used as an accent specimen for lawns, parks, and other large areas Propagation is by seeds, which are slow to germinate

Tall, fast-growing tree with bright reddish-orange, tulip-like flowers. The wood of this tree is brittle and high winds can cause significant damage. Trees can grow up to 75 feet tall The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources has designated this plant as one of Hawaiʻi’s Most Invasive Horticultural Plants Propagation is by seed, softwood cuttings, or root suckers

Tree that produces characteristically long, woody, heavy, gray-brown fruits (1 – 2 feet in length) which resemble large sausages hanging vertically on long stems. Tree typically grows to 20 to 40 feet tall Fruits are poisonous to humans

An evergreen perennial with long, large, gray-green leaves that grows in clumps. Flowers resemble heads of birds with beak-like sheaths, bright orange sepals, and blue petals. Plants can grow to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil Can be used as an accent plant, borders, or in containers Can also be …