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Tropical foliage plants make up the bulk of a tropical garden. They provide that lush green backdrop that tropical gardens are famous for, and can be used to create overhead protection for the more tender understory plants that prefer filtered sunlight.

Some tropical foliage plants have stunning coloured foliage, such as Cordylines, Alpinea (Native Ginger), Bromeliads and Croton. Others grow huge leaves of over a meter wide, such as Philodendrons and Anthuriums. There is a huge variety of various foliage plants available, and there is sure to be one suitable for your garden.



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Cordyline Kiwi (Cordyline fruticosa)


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Cordyline Dolly (Cordyline fruticosa)


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Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis) md


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Large, impressive palm up to 20m tall. True feature in the garden with huge solid trunk and long feather leaves. Very hardy with edible fruit. Fast growing.
Supplied as: plants, 20-35cm tall. 
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Lilly Pilly (Syzygium smithii) large plants


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Very tough tree to 15m tall. Great hedge also, to 4m tall. Evergreen. Fragrant flowers, purple edible fruits great for jam!
Supplied as: plants, 40-60cm tall. Not for NT due to size. 
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Dracaena colorama


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The leaves of the Colorama are wonderful reds to purple and they grow from long shoot like canes. These durable, adorable, and low maintenance plants are a favourite for the home, office.......For more click on title or 'product details'.
supplied as: plants, 20-30cm tall. Small sizes selected for N.T. express post. 
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Dwarf Lilly Pilly (Syzygium australe)


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The Dwarf Lilly Pilly (Syzygium australe 'Dwarf') is an attractive ‘dwarf’ species of Lilly Pilly which grows from 1m to 1.5m tall. This small shrub's cream coloured flowers accent its shiny green foliage and are a favourite plant for hedging. This Lilly Pilly also grows great in gardens, plant boxes, or potted on the patio. They like a....for more click on title or 'product details'
Supplied as: plants, 5-15cm tall. 75mm pots, supplied without soil for mail orders. 
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Acalypha Raggedy Anne


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Acalypha Raggedy Anne has very large foliage which is a fantastic red colour. This plant is excellent for screening and really stands out in your garden with it's autumn colours - a must have for winter colour in your garden! When the light catches the foliage it's nearly on fire, one of .... For more click on title or 'product details'
Supplied as: plants, 20-30cm tall. See photo inside description, on the left. 
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Chocolate Pudding Fruit (Diospyros digyna)


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This tree will survive in a variety of soils, nutrient conditions and average sun. The leaves are glossy, oblong, and tapered at both ends. Many trees bear pit-less fruit. Black Sapote fruit are similar in size to an apple or tomato. The skin is coloured with dark greens and yellows with brown speckles when ripe and it has an edible pulp that is the colour, texture and, some say even taste like, chocolate pudding....For more click on title or 'product details'
Supplied as: plants, 30-50cm tall.
Not for the NT due to size, unless additional express post charges are paid. 
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False Rosella (Hibiscus acetosella)


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False rosella (Hibiscus acetosella) is a shrub-like plant that has become popular for its brilliant foliage. Gardeners desire its beautiful shades of green, burgundy, and copper which are similar in colour to a Japanese maple. With a tart but pleasant taste, the leaves and....For more click on title or 'product details'
Supplied as: Plants, 10-30cm tall 
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Cordyline Pink Diamond


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Medium evergreen plant growing 2m tall. This drought tolerant plant has brilliant lime-green foliage with pink lines and borders. Cordylines are popular in the home and garden as they provide beautiful colour in contrast to other plant species. A favourite combination is to use...... for more, click on title or 'product details'.
Supplied as: beautiful strong plants, 30-50cm tall. 
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Jew Pine (Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki')


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Small to medium size subtropical evergreen. Grown as a tree reaching 20 m tall or cut back to form a shrub 2-3m tall, they thrive outdoors in the warmest regions and are desired for their foliage which is vibrant chartreuse with contrasting greens. The lovely foliage forms scales that swell up reddish purple and fleshy like berries. This tree responds well to pruning and as they mature, the "Maki" is popular as a bonsai. Likes sun or .....For more & pictures click on title or 'product details'
Supplied as: small plants/seedlings, aprox 10cm tall. 
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Rhoeo Stripe me Pink


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Please note we are currently sourcing stock / propagation material for this plant. Please contact us if you supply this product.
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The 'pink sister' of Mozes in a Basket. Gorgeous, low maintenance ground cover or border plant. Best in a part shade position, or protected from hottest sun hours. Well draining, rich soil. Frost sensitive.
Supplied as: plants, around 10cm tall. 
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Stripey Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon intermedians)


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Great looking great cover to around 40cm tall. White variegated foliage. Very easy to grow and low maintenance. Drought hardy.
Supplied as: plants, 10-30cm tall 
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Cordyline Australis Purpurea


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Cordyline Australis Purpurea, purple-green sword like evergreen leaves. Very drought tolerant.Grows to 2 metres.
Supplied as: Plants 10-30 cm tall 
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Cordyline Purple Dazzler


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Beautiful Cordylines that produce multiple narrow stems that rise about a meter and are crowned with narrow dark purple-black leaves that are shiny. These pretty dazzlers need........For more info & actual plant photo’s - click on title or product details.
Supplied as: small plants, 40mm tubestock but supplied bareroot for mail order. Less than 10cm tall. 
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Blue Potato Shrub (Solanum rantonnetii)


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Fast growing and bushy shrub that is native to Argentina and Paraguay. It is known for its beautiful flowers that bloom purple-blue with yellow centers for long periods during the warm season. The Blue Potato Shrub should be grown... More - click on title or 'product details'
Supplied as: Plants, aprox 20-40cm tall. 
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Bottlebrush Cameo Pink (Callistemon)


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Fascinating evergreen shrub and an Australian native that grows up to 3m tall. Also used as a fence or hedge line, birds are irresistibly attracted to the pink coloured bottle brush flowers. The pink tipped foliage keeps beautiful colour between blooming, therefore the plant is visually appealing throughout....For more click on title.
Supplied as: Plants, 140mm pots but supplied bareroot for mailorder. Aprox 30-40cm tall. 
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Alcantarea Imperialis Rubra Bromeliad (Syn. Vriesea)


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A native of Brazil, is a “giant” bromeliad that can grow 2m wide and has a thick flower spike that can reach 2.5m. The wider leaves on top are a blue green with silver accent and the other leaves are a majestic maroon. For more & pictures click on title or 'product details'
Supplied as: Very small plants, 40mm tubestock but supplied bareroot for mail order. Aprox 5cm tall.
Some amazing photo's here (or visit our blog): http://www.nationaltropicals.com.au/blog/1-site-news/167-alcantharea-imperialis-rubra-syn-vriesea-the-queen-of-all-bromeliads 
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Lady Slipper (Pedilanthus macrocarpus)


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Striking succulent from the Euphorbia family with light green stems in a zigzag shape. 2mx2m. Frost hardy to -5. Full sun to part shade. Drought tolerant.
Supplied as: plants, 10-25cm tall. 
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Tiger Grass (Thysanolaena maxima)


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Tiger Grass is often called a Bamboo because of the way it looks, but is actually a grass. It grows to around 2m tall and 1m wide and is excellent for screening. More info & photo's by clicking on title or 'product details'.
Supplied as: plants/rhizomes with new growth 
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