Category Tropical Plants

Christmas Wintergreen – Gaultheria procumbens Origin: Northeast USA One of the most useful edible plants native to the United States, the tiny Christmas Wintergreen adds a bright spot of color to a drab winter landscape. This gem grows a scant…

Apple or Manzano Banana – Musa spp. Origin: Asia (Probably) The name of this wonderful banana pretty much says it all…delicious! Living in the northern climes has pretty much discouraged any ideas that I had about growing bananas which actually…

Areca Palm – Chrysalidocarpus lutescenss Origin: Madagascar Also known as the Yellow Palm or Butterfly Palm, the Areca Palm is one of the most popular houseplants. Rightly so since this graceful palm is very tolerant of living indoors. It also…

  Ice Cream “Blue Java” Banana – Musa spp. Origin: Unknown One of the best tasting bananas….ever! The fruit when ripe looks like ice cream with just enough acidity to offset the sweetness for a really interesting taste. The Ice…