BROMELIADS Available in 4" pots, these sturdy plants are really good in terrariums, especially for those who raise frogs and other amphibians. Most of them have pockets that hold water, essential for amphibian breeding. They flower once a year, but the blooms last a long time, and after blooming the plant produces "pups," which are planted by themselves for the next year's flowers! Bromeliads are shipped in bloom.

Tillandsia cyanea Grass-like leaves, and a big hot pink spathe that has bright blue flowers. Very pretty! Gusmania varieties Tall flowers, with bright red, orange, purple or red-purple bracts. The flowers themselves are usually tiny and yellow. Not all varieties available at all times. Cryptanthus "Earth Star" Flat, pink leaves (sometimes pale yellow), with a center pocket for catching water. The flowers are tiny, white globes in the center of the plant. Vriesia "Indian Feather" A swirl of green leaves forming a bowl of variegated leaves of green and pale green. The flower is red, comes up straight from the center, then flares out at the top. It really does look like a red feather! Neoregelia A bowl of green leaves, red or purple-red at the center. The best for frogs and amphibians, since the bowl is deep and holds a fair amount of water.

Greens come in 2" and 4" sizes for terrariums, and 6" and larger sizes for aviaries. They are specially chosen for terrarium and aviary use. Prices and availability vary according to the time of year. It is not recommended that plants larger than an 8" pot be shipped because of weight requirements (though you are welcome to visit our southern California nursery if you're in the area). Please call for current prices and availability of aviary plants. Types of plants include: ferns, pothos, Ficus benjamina varieties (the "Mini Lucy" variety is especially good for chameleons and the "Monique" variety has a beautiful leaf that is resistent to leaf drop), Neanthe bella palm, Dracena, ferns, etc.

4" Greens are sold by the flat only. A flat contains 16 plants.
4" Flat $32.00
6 " Plants $7.50 each, 10 for $65.00

 

Carnivorous Plants

These plants were not taken from wild marshes, they are grown from seed and tissue cultures in a greenhouse. Each 3" plant comes with complete growing instructions.

Venus Flytrap The best-known of the plant predators. Tiny hairs on the pads trigger the trap, enclosing the insect until the plant digests it. Pads take about a month to reopen.

Octopus One of the sundew plants, this one attracts insects by sweet nectar on the pads, then traps the insect on sticky glue.

Pitcher Plant The graceful pitchers allow insects to drop in but they can't get out!

All varieties of carnivorous plants: $6.50 each, 10 for $60.00

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