This is a list of some of the structural plants that can add texture to your landscape. Tropical gardens and modern alike use this style of plant to add interest.
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| Casuarina Cousin It is a proven performer that is absolutely unique in it's growing habit. This prostrate she oak will form a dense deep green matt on a level surface and on a sloping surface it will cascade down the slope. Like all Casuarina it is hardy and will form a good weed barrier when established. It grows about 1m across | ||
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In the shade Alocasia macrorrhiza will grow to 2-3m very quickly especially when it has warm weather, plentiful moisture and added fertiliser. In harsher conditions it will grow to 1.5-2m and be a much denser plant. It's a good choice for textural change in a tropical and modern garden |
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Black Stem grows very similar to Alocasia macrorrhiza except it has these deep black stems. It will grow in full sun but does prefer protection from midday sun in the tropics. |
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A dense stiff leafed Philodendron that self heads creating a lush tropical appearance. Like most Philodendrons they will grow in incredibly tough situations especially where there is root competition. |
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Rojo Congo has all of the attributes of Congo but with the added benefit of it's deep red foliage. |
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In sun or shade Neomarica will provide a contrast with it's stiff upright leaves. It splits at the base forming a thick clump but actually gets it's name from it's habit of flowering and creating a new plant at the flowering site that slowly lowers to the ground starting a new plant. Lovely mauve flowers are just a bonus. |
19/04/2011