Shade Plants

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A range of online plants for those shady spots in the garden, which can be hard to plant out.

Huernia keniensis

In Stock: 11
Stunning little deep purple flowers on hardy succulent. Best in part shade. Drought tolerant.
Supplied as small plants, 5-10cm
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In Stock: 12
Stunning plant with white and green upper leaves and stand-out purple understand. Spreading, will create a beautiful bushy patch in a very short amount of time. Non-invasive. Best in a shady to part shaded position, in moist fertile ground.
Supplied as offsets/plants, 10-30cm tall.
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Alcantarea Imperialis Rubra Bromeliad (Syn. Vriesea)

In Stock: 23
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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Heliconia psittacorum Strawberries & Cream

In Stock: 7
For more information click on product details, photo or the title.
Stunning tropical plant related to Ginger, Bananas. Suitable for coastal Qld, northern NSW, topend of NT and North western WA.
Supplied as: Rhizome with new growth. (not for NT due to size)
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Average customer rating:
3 stars Growing Tips(1)

Philodendron Selloum (Finger Leaf)

In Stock: 9
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Landscaping plant for the garden or indoors in pots.Can be grown in full sun or indoors in pots.
Supplied as: Plants 30-50 cms tall
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Philodendron Imperial Green

In Stock: 13
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Philodedron Imperial Green stunning indoor/patio plant from Central and South America.
Supplied as: Plants 120 mm tall
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Kaffir/Orange Lily (Clivia miniata) m

In Stock: 19
For more info click on title or 'product details', including sizes & photo's. Click Clivia grow notes for grow notes.
45cm tall. Stunning orange flowers. Easy to grow. Deep green leaves. Good for pots, gardens, indoors.
Supplied as: Plants 20-30 cms tall
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Dieffenbachia Etna

In Stock: 5
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Gorgeous dark green leaves, which are patterned with white flecking. Used for their colourful and patterned foliage.
Supplied as: Plants 20-40 cms tall, similar to plant in picture. Ceramic pot not included.
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African Hosta (Drimiopsis maculata)

In Stock: 9
Click on 'product details'. Leopard spotted groundcover with thick succulent leaves. Good for dry, shady spots. Small white flowers on stalk.
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Ruffled Fan Palm (Licuala grandis) m

In Stock: 53
See Licuala grow notes for further information.
Beautiful, dainty palm to 2m. It is a rainforest understory palm and is an excellent house or patio plant. Single trunks and glossy, dark green whole leaves.
Supplied as: plants, 10-20cm tall
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Average customer rating:
5 stars Growing Tips(1)

Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa)

In Stock: 217
Elegant multi-stemmed palm, 3-4m tall. Canes covered in fibrous material. Deep green glossy leaves. Very adaptable, frost hardy to -5, excellent for pots and indoors. Best in part to full shade.
Supplied as: small plants, 5-15cm
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