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Although commonly called a fern, this upright herbaceous plant is not a true fern. The fluffy green branches resemble fox tails which is where its common name comes from. Plants can reach a height of 30 inches tall and a spread of 4 feet. Thrives in partial shade to full sun and does best in well-drained soil Can be used …
A perennial herb that has fern-like features but is not a fern. It has dense, graceful, feather-like foliage which forms an arching mound. Plants can reach a height of 3 feet tall and a spread of 4 feet. Tolerates a wide range of light, temperature, and moisture Used in hanging baskets and in landscapes Considered invasive in Hawai’i
A beautiful flowering genus that has a special meaning in Hawai’i. Hibiscus are often worn in hair and lei. 🌺Aloalo is a general Hawaiian term for six species of native Hawaiian hibiscus. This genus includes annual and perennial herbaceous plants as well as woody shrubs. Several species are widely cultivated, notably H. rosa-sinensis, resulting in cultivars from white through yellow, …
This palm has multiple stems that emerge from the base forming a vase-like shape. Stems end in upward-curving light green leaves with yellow midribs. It can grow up to 30 feet when grown outdoors in tropical conditions. It is also a popular, low-maintenance houseplant. Prefers moist, but not soggy, soil and bright partial shade When grown outdoors, several plants can …
The common name comes from the shape of the leaves at the top of the trunk which forms a triangle from which the fronds emerge. The leaves are gray-green to blue-green. This palm can reach heights of 25-35 feet and a horizontal spread of 15 feet. Grows best in full sun with regular watering, but can tolerate some shade and …
Not a true palm but belongs to the same family as the bird of paradise plant. It has about 30 10-feet long green, fan-shaped leaves that resemble leaves of the banana plant. The stem of the travelers palm can store rainwater at the base which can be used as drinking water for travelers or in times of drought. Prefers full …
Upright evergreen shrub with narrow leaves. Leaves are green with chartreuse stripes down the middle. Song of Jamaica is a popular indoor plant that tolerates low light areas. In Hawai’i, it can also be planted outdoors and can reach 10 feet. Drought resistant but does best with evenly moist soil Easily propagated via cuttings Poisonous to cats and dogs
Tall evergreen tree with a dense, upright crown consisting of thin, uniform green leaves. It has a weeping growth habit. Leaves resemble pine needles, hence the other common name of African fern pine. Used as privacy hedge (forms thick, impenetrable green wall) Slow growing, but can reach up to 40 feet Popular landscaping plant Does best in sunny areas
A slow growing tropical tree/shrub native to islands in the Indian ocean. It can also be grown indoors as a houseplant. It has dark green and chartreuse stripes on narrow leaves in a whorled arrangement. In the wild, it can grow up to 15-20 feet tall. As a houseplant, it can grow to 6 feet tall. The blooms are small …