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NEWSLETTER  MARCH 2026

`            The Full Newsletter is at the bottom of this page.’

NEWSLETTER MARCH 2026
Hello from Bob & Bev, and Welcome to your March Catalogue, the first catalogue of the autumn.
And here are some more natural masterpieces to help you on your way.
Your plants are sitting here waiting for their new Mums and Dads.
Have a fantastic & happy autumn. ….From Bob & Bev 

All the Best to You…… From Bob & Bev Chalmers – Paradise Distributors

 

..….. A Smile is the beginning of Peace. …Mother Teresa………….

 

IF YOU ARE NEW TO OUR WEBSITE

Here are 10 Points that will help you get the most out of your Experience….Regards Bob

                                                        Our Business Name has been Paradise Distributors since 1984…..our Website came in much much later and is www.rareplants.net.au

1. We are contactable by phone and text every single day (except Mondays when we are packing your plants) and not by email. Usually businesses are non contactable by phone or text. If I cant answer straight away I am probably carrying plants and looking for somewhere to put them down. I call back always but if not there will be a reason so please call again!
2. We do a three weekly Catalogue with new plants every time. There are always new plants coming up in the next catalogue so you have never seen everything.
3. There is also an A-Z list of all plants we are currently selling…..most of these are not in the Catalogue.
4. There is no limit to the type of plants we will grow. We are fascinated by all plants in their natural beauty. We do not go in for the latest designer plants…what is new today is mass produced by tissue culture tomorrow.
5. We are not a big business with office staff etc. For only a few people we produce catalogues, grow thousands and thousands of plants, package and send hundreds of orders. We are busy !
6.  If we make a mistake with your order this does happen but rarely…please contact me Bob by phone or text straight away and we will rectify the problem.
7. All our plants are guaranteed to survive the first 3 months with you!
8. If you order online we have a reward system where you will receive a bonus for any past orders.
9. If you receive our hard copy catalogue by mail every 3 weeks (just ask if you want this) you will be rewarded by our Parry System where you receive Parries for an order and you can buy plants with them as you save them up !
10. Our website plants are sent to all Australian States…this includes the Quarantine States and we do the quarantine procedures automatically…{included in our postage costs}. We also have a Quarantine Concierge Service for customers in the 3 Quarantine States of WA,Tas and the NT where you can have plants sent to us from other nurseries and we do the  Quarantine Protocol…incl. Care of the Plants, Treatments, Documentation, Inspections, Repackaging and Freight to your Doorstep. Simply ask that nursery to send the plants to us in their pots with an ID tag…thats all they need to do…..Info. on the procedures and costs are laid out in the Quarantine Concierge Hub on this website www.rareplants.net.au.

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`Give me any Plant Lover, any day….. and I will deliver an endless supply of the most extraordinary plants on Earth transforming your space into an awe inspiring Garden Paradise’. We guarantee every plant to survive its first 3 months with you!! We also guarantee each plant is nurtured with care, arriving to you healthy, authentic and as unique as the Paradise it comes from.

Bob Chalmers – Paradise Distributors 1984-2026+

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PLANT LOVERS GIFT VOUCHER

Do you have enough Perfume, Chocolates and T-shirts etc?
If so why not put the word out to your loved ones that you would really enjoy a Plant Lovers Gift Voucher! See after First 3 Plants.

Can be ordered online for any amount or phone Bob direct on 0408 687 109.

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West Australian & NT & Tasmanian Orders from our Website

( For Closing dates for Orders Concierged by us from Other Nurseries please refer to the Quarantine Concierge Hub on this Website)

These states have strict quarantine protocols in place. All have inspection procedures for plants in place at both ends. Please note you do nothing… we do all the work and payments.

These orders are intended to be sent on the following days:

Western Australia, Northern Territory & Tasmania Sending Date Monday 16th March. 

We need your order by 2.00 PM Monday 9th March, QLD time before this date as we go through an intricate Quarantine Inspection, documentation and approval process & need to do this in one batch to make the process feasible.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WA, TAS & NT ORDERS ……………PLEASE GO TO THE VERY BOTTOM OF THIS CATALOGUE AND THE FAQ’s.

Our Latest Newsletter is at the very bottom of this Page.

 

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….Get More By Order in 4 more Colours...Blood Red, White, Pink & Lime…

Piggytail Anthurium..Bright Red/Orange

Anthurium scherzerianum Bright Red  ….. Brilliant bright red/orange…depends a little on the light and your own perception what colour you see. These are in flower now and what amazing big wavy flowers they are…often with the older flower still blooming, the existing flower and a new one on the way.

And of course it has the intriguing piggy tail spadix for you!

A plant from the past but now available again in a big way because we have other colours coming….. and we live almost next door to the exclusive grower of these wonders. Get this one and be the first to order the other colours. Lime, White, Pink, Blood Red.

Sent in flower, multistemmed and in 100mm pots.

Priced at $27.50 each (Up to $100 elsewhere)

Order other Colours Lime, White, Pink, Blood Red. in the `Notes to Us’ Section of your order Form. These are also unique and as big as the  Red while the pink is a little smaller…The colours and the individual hues within the colours are intrigueing..To get at this price, these must be Ordered Separately and will normally be sent on the nearest

Monday….7-10 days later after payment… We will invoice You)

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…. Glorious Long Lasting Racemes…

PURPLE WREATH

Petrea volubilis. (VAbcD} Marvellous clusters of long eyecatching deep mauve racemes with lasting lighter mauve calices. This is a climber from tropical America. The racemes are long lasting added to by the longevity of the calices. Good for pot culture. It has strong woody stems with large leaves that have the texture of sandpaper & has also been called sandpaper vine. As a freestanding shrub it has been known to stand up 4m but more often grown over a trellis. Will grow from the tropics to subtropics plus moderately cool climates if protected. Very early flowering. Full sun.

…..Priced at $8.90 each

 

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…Rare Native…Try Finding one to Buy…

ZAMIA FERN

Bowenia spectabilis (1m**AD) Not a fern but leaves are sofy and beautiful. This is an ancient Cycad. The Zamia Fern  is a rare & handsome drooping native Cycad from North Eastern QLD. Found in rainforest and wet schlerophyll forest. This one is a slowish grower with attractive mature branching up to 1m long. Both male and female cones are small (10-12cm). This plant does not have a trunk and new leaves are born from an underground cortex that after 30 years or so can get nearly as big as a soccer ball. It forms interesting multiple heads. Beautiful soft shiny leaves.  Best in filtered sun and will grow in warm temperate areas and can take a light frost only. In other areas you will need a warm spot. These are single stemmed 30cm plants in a long native tube.

…..Priced at $29.00 each

PS If you can get seed…good luck…On the international market $40 per seed!

There are only three members in the Bowenia genus

 

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….Highly Coveted Collectors Palm….

WATERMELON PALMS   …..Two Varieties

Watermelon Flamethrower

Chambeyronia macrocarpa ‘Watermelon’. (3-4mAbcD) A stunning single palm tree with bright yellow watermelon coloured patterning on its green trunk and crown shaft .

Blonde Watermelon Flame Thrower 

Chambeyronia macrocarpa ‘ Blonde Watermelon’. (3-4mAbcD) The patterning on the Blonde Variety is the reverse to the Watermelon above. It is a stunning single palm tree with bright green  coloured patterning on its yellow trunk and crown shaft .

Both of these actual plants have come from parents with very strong watermelon patterning.

They both throw out bright red new growth. These are highly coveted Collectors Palms. Wide thick pinnate leaves. Ideal for tropical and sub tropical gardens. Easy to grow. Native to New Caledonia. Prefer a rich well drained soil. Full sun to shade. These plants are 3-4 leaf 90cm tall and sent in tall 100mm pots.

Select Both or Either Here.

Priced at $49 each or Both for $89

 

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…Gorgeous Contrasting Fluffy Pink, Red and White Flowers…

Hoya erythrostemma `Blushing Pink’

Hoya erythrostemma `Blushing Pink

(VAD).  Eyecatching flowers…gorgeous big soft pink Corolla (at the back) with fluffy white margins with a  burgundy red corona…standout in big umbels of up to 40 flowers. Medium leaves with light venation.

They like filtered light to morning sun and if they get a little stronger sun the leaves will get a beautiful red blush. Likes warm conditions above 5oC . Sent in 70mm pots.

Priced at $12.90 each

 

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…Unbelievabale Thick Cream & Pink Flowers & Bold Leaves….

Hoya rigida

Hoya rigida (VAD)…. Thick dreamy cream and pink flowers. Packed with around 40 flowers per umbel ! The corolla is big and cream while the corona is cream with a contrasting pink/purple crown.

Leaves are bold and large up to 20cm and veined nicely…eventually get quite thick. Needs warm conditions above 5oC in winter. Filtered bright light.

Sent in 75mm diameter pots.

Priced at $14.90 each

 

Hoya Collections are Further down the Page

 

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…Does not have to Sit in Water..

DWARF PAPYRUS

Cyperus papyrus nana. (45cmABCD)
This is a gorgeous little water plant. Very slender bright green stems with tassel heads. Stems are soft and very densely packed. A very bright light green. Likes moisture but does not have to sit in water. Full sun or light shade.

…..Priced at $9.90 each

 

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…Multiplying Bulbous Plant…

RED BLOOD LILY

Haemanthus coccineus. (40cmFmABCD) Full 20cm heads of bright red spherical flowers will be yours with this magnificent multiplying bulbous plant. Simply one of the best. This is an eyecatching deciduous plant with bright green strappy foliage. They will start shooting in spring. They gradually will multiply splendidly for you. Native to South Africa. These are small plants. The Red Blood Lily likes good light, a well-drained soil without overwatering. Full sun.

…..Priced at $12.90 each

 

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BRUGMANSIA COLLECTION OF TWO

 

….Brilliant & Unusual Flowers….

MANGO CORNET ANGEL TRUMPET

Brugmansia sanguinea’Mango Cornet’ (3m*FmABCD) will give you huge (25cm) yellow frilled trumpet flowers in late spring & summer. Very fast growing they have velvety light green foliage.
…..Priced at $9.90 each (180 Parries)

…Huge Pink Flowers!..

BRUGMANSIA ‘WOW!’

Brugmansia sanguinea `Wow’  (3m*FmABCD) Gorgeous huge warm pink frilled trumpet double flowers.
….Priced at $13.90 each (350 Parries)

 

BUY ONE OR BOTH BRUGMANSIAS HERE

BOTH FOR $19.90

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.….Fluffy Petal Perfection…….

Frosty Morning African Violet

Saintpaulia ionantha`Frosty Morning’
A dazzling and unusual African Violet, Frostie Morning bursts into bloom with fluffy,double flowers in shades of sbluer. Each petal edge is delicately frilled, giving the plant an elegant, ruffled appearance.
The velvety, deep green leaves create a lush contrast, making the flowers stand out even more.
It flourishes in warm indoor conditions with bright, indirect light and rewards care with nearly year-round blooming. Surprisingly, this variety’s flowers have a faint, sweet scent—an extremely rare trait for African Violets. Sent in a 55mm pot.
…….Priced at $11.90 each…

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 …Clear and Crisp….

Ness Viking Frost African Violet

Saintpaulia ionantha`Ness Viking Frost ’
A lovely clear and crisp African Violet, Ness Viking Frost  bursts into bloom with pure white flowers. Great colour contrast from the flower against the leaves.
It likes warm indoor conditions with bright, indirect light and rewards care with nearly year-round blooming.  Sent in a 55mm pot.
…….Priced at $11.90 each…

 

 

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…..Hot Pink & White Orchid

TOOTHBRUSH ORCHID

Dendrobium secundum   `Michael,’ A blaze of electric pink! The striking flowers of this dazzling orchid line up neatly on just one side of the stem—like a vibrant tropical toothbrush. Each slender bloom is hot pink with delicate white highlights and bursts into flower in late spring to early summer, often all at once in an unforgettable show. This epiphytic beauty grows to around 30–60cm tall and thrives in warm, humid climates with bright filtered light. It dislikes frost and must be sheltered in cooler zones.

Secret surprise: it often drops its leaves before it flowers—so don’t panic, it’s gearing up to bloom!

Sent in a 75mm pot. Priced at $16.90

 

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..Medicinal Values…

MUSHROOM PLANT

Rungia klossii  (60cmEdABcD) has highly nutritious leaves with a mushroom taste about them when cooked. Great in a salad raw or stirfry for a few seconds. Reported (Sunshine Coast Daily 24/8/97) to be good for Candida and Thrush. Reported excellent for blood cleansing, it is high in protein, calcium, iron and Vitamin C. Has dark glossy soft leaved plant with lovely blue spring flowers. Light  shade to part sun. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $9.90 each (300 Parries)

 

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……Vibrant Floral Marvels….

Golden Justicia

Justicia aurea (2mAbcD) Add a splash of sunshine to your garden with Justicia aurea! Known for its stunning, golden-yellow flowers that attract butterflies and birds, this tropical beauty thrives in bright, indirect light. Its lush, green foliage creates a beautiful backdrop, making it a perfect choice for both garden beds and containers. The delightful blooms and easy care requirements make this plant a must-have for any plant enthusiast. Bring a burst of joy to your space with the mesmerizing hues of Justicia aurea! Sent in a 70mm pot.
…Priced at $8.90 each (250 Parries)

 

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…Huge Drooping Fronds….

BETEL NUT PALM

Areca catechu (10mAD) is an extremely attractive Palm with huge drooping fronds. This is a tall growing palm with its slender trunk up to between 10 to 20m tall. Fragrant light coloured flowers and attractive orange fruits. Suited to pot culture. The betel nut wrapped in the palm leaves are widely used by the local people for their medicinal and narcotic values. Native to the Philippines but widespread throughout East Asia, this one is for the subtropics and tropics. Prefers shade in a protected position.

…..Priced at $15.90 each

 

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….Great Sculptured Indoor Plant….

SNAKE PLANT

Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’  (25cmABCD) makes a great sculptured speciman in a pot or in the garden. Lovely two tone green. Stocky tough thick pointed leaves. This is a proven old time performer recently acknowledged for its indoor style. Keep it dry. Inside or out full sun or shade. In 75mm pots……plants 20cm tall.

…..Priced at $9.90 each (170 Parries)

 

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…Gorgeous Bird Attracting Native…

GREVILLEA PINK PEARL

Grevillea rosmarinifolia x juniperina ‘Pink Pearl‘.(1m**FABCDE) Lovely erect bird attracting plant with bright pink spidery flowers in winter & spring. An excellent hardy native groundcover with needle like leaves. Prefers well drained soil. Takes frost and drought. Full sun. Quick flowering. In long forestry tubes. ….Priced at $7.90

PS Grevilleas are not easily propagated and so are expensive in the market place. We have a great propagator atm so please take advantage while we can have them so inexpensive.

 

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Vanilla Orchid

Vanilla planifolia. This iconic climbing orchid produces fragrant, pale yellow-green flowers, each lasting only a day but capable of yielding the world’s most beloved spice – vanilla. Growing up to 10 meters in optimal conditions, it thrives in tropical climates with consistent warmth and humidity. Fascinating feature: the vanilla bean pods require hand-pollination in most regions outside their native habitat, making cultivation a labor of love.
Sent in a 75mm pot.       …Priced at $12.90 each (250 Parries)

 

 

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…Life Extender….

DIABETES PLANT

 Gynura procumbens.  (1mEdABCD) A reknowned reputation as a blood balancer. Reports are that if Diabetics eat 6-12 leaves a day they will no longer require insulin. Diabetes Plant is reputed to have other medicinal values like lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and inhibiting cancer cells. Diabetes Plant tastes fine and can be eaten raw, in smoothies, salads and stir fries. Good in a tea. Fast growing in all areas….fleshy leaved evergreen. Full sun light shade. These plants will not continue to grow in cold areas in winter but will not die, so if you have them in winter just maintain them and keep them dry until they will grow in spring.

…..Priced at $10.90 each (150 Parries) or 3 for $29 or 5 for $39

 

 

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…Velvety Texture Freak…

Gynura `Royal Velvet”

Gynura  aurantiaca `Royal Velvet“ (40cmAbcD))This is a beautifully coloured natural  velvety textured freak with vibrant purple markings contrasting with the dark green of the foliage. Give it plenty of light but not hot afternoon sun. Good indoors in bright light…will enhance any decor….rotate it in and out and dont be afraid to cut it back and you will be rewarded with more brilliance. Good in a hanging basket also.

Sent in a 75mm diameter pot. (250 Parries) . Priced at $8.90 each

 

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.…..White Ghost….

Euphorbia lactea White Ghost

Euphorbia lactea White Ghost (1mABCD) is an intricately weird plant that will surprise you with fan-shaped crested branches forming a snaky ridge or crowded cluster. It is attractively marked with silver-gray.Needs full sun…. to partial shade with warm temperatues. The plant should be allowed to dry thoroughly between waterings. In the winter months, water should be restricted to once over the winter. The most common failure in growing this plant is over watering, especially during the winter months. Likes dry well drained conditions. These are small starter plants 12cm long established in 75mm pots
…..Priced at $7.90 each  (200 Parries)

 

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OUR HOYA COLLECTIONS

Hoya March Collection 1

…Unbelievabale Thick Cream & Pink Flowers & Bold Leaves….

Hoya rigida

Hoya rigida (VAD)…. Thick dreamy cream and pink flowers. Packed with around 40 flowers per umbel ! The corolla is big and cream while the corona is cream with a contrasting pink/purple crown.

Leaves are bold and large up to 20cm and veined nicely…eventually get quite thick. Needs warm conditions above 5oC in winter. Filtered bright light.

Sent in 75mm diameter pots.

Priced at $14.90 each

 

 

….Gorgeous Mini Species…

Hoya incurvula

Hoya incurvula is a great little flowerer with mini flowers and leaves. Theres plenty of 4mm two tone pink and burgundy flowers with a tiny yellow centre. uUp to 25 per cluster/umbel and many clusters as it ages. The leaves are about 25mm x 4mm and spoon shaped with a little curl at the tip. From Sumatra a very resilient quick growing plant.  Indirect light up to morning sun is fine.

Sent in 75mm pots. One per Order. Priced at $14.90 each

 

  …..Non Twining Hoya…………

HOYA LOS BANOS

(VAbcD) Hoya Los Banos. This is an amazing beautiful hoya. Clusters of gold reflexed star like flowers with a maroon centre. Flowers in a huge clusters of 12 flowers per cluster. Non twining Good drainage & light to part sun.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries)

OR

GET THESE THREE MARCH COLLECTION 1 HOYA FOR $35

All 3 March Collection 1+ Hoyas rigida+ Hoya incurvula + Hoya Los Banos

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GET THESE THREE MARCH COLLECTION 2 HOYA FOR $35

All 3 March Collection 2 Hoyas Meliflua+ Hoya Diversifolia + Hoya Coriacea

 

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Sweetly Scented Surprise

Hoya obscura

Hoya obscura (M) is not well known but worth knowing. Big 10cm clusters of bright fragrant flowers that have a yellow centre & white edges. Soft gold toned, veined hanging foliage. Ovate leaves blush red in bright light, and the golden star-shaped flowers smell like honey and lemon. Ideal for hanging baskets or climbing on supports.

It brings joy and tranquillity while needing little attention. Grows easily to 1.5 metres + in bright, filtered light. The outcome? You’ll feel satisfied, admired, and gently uplifted each time it blooms. Rarely known secret? Its flowers glow under UV light — attracting night pollinators in the wild.
Sent in a 75mm pot.

Priced at $12.90 (250 Parries)

 

 

 

 

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TINY PLANTS FOR TINY PRICES

 

…Lovely Purple Flowers in Late Winter…

Dianella caerulea

Dianella caerulea  (60cm**FABCD) A clumping plant with soft deep green straplike arching foliage and lovely purple flowers in late winter and spring followed by long lasting cobalt blue berries. Very hardy and light frost resistant. Full sun to light shade.

…..Priced at $3.90 each

 

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..Wonderful Coloured Border Plant!..

BLUE GRASS

Festuca glauca  (15cmABC)  is a an attractive blue-grey fine leaved clumping grass. Growing to 15cm it will give you a lovely border or feature where you can attain colour and shape contrast. All climates except tropical. Needs good drainage and full sun. Sent in 42mm tubes.

…..Priced at $3.90 each! (150 Parries)

 

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…Radiant Winter Blooms

Camellia `Jennifer Susan”

Camellia sasanqua `Jennifer Susan”” (3m Fm ABCd) Lovely soft pink semi double flowers.  Thick shiny foliage which comes alight more so in winter when it is covered in masses of these delightful flowers It thrives in temperate to warm climates, loves sun to part shade, and once established has moderate frost tolerance. Its long bloom period brings joy and colour when most gardens are quiet, uplifting your mood and garden prestige. Little known: planted as a hedge, the dense foliage creates natural privacy and reduces noise — turning your garden into a serene retreat.

Sent in a 42mm tube. these plants are in bud now!  Priced at $3.90 (150 Parries)

 

 

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.…Mini Lilly Pilly….

FOREST FLAME LILLY PILLY

Acmena smithii ‘Forest Flame’ (2m**RfEdFABCDe) is a highly sought Lilly Pilly with lovely fire red new growth, white flowers and white-purple fruit. This is a multibranching shrub like form found along rainforest creeks from Victoria to QLD. The fruits are edible raw and make tasty jam. A good bird attracter. Also likes cool climates. Frost resistant. Great in a tub. Full sun or shade. Sent in 42mm tubes.

…..Priced at $3.90 each

 

 

 

Creeping Boobialla

Myoporum Fine Broadleaf

Myoporum parvifolium ‘ Fine Broad Leaf’ (10cm* FmABCD)  This lush, prostrate native forms a dense carpet of glossy, broader but still fine leaves interspersed with star‑shaped white blooms from spring through autumn (Australian Plants Online. It spreads ~2 m wide and ~0.1 m high, thriving in full sun to part shade, in well‑drained soils, and tolerates light frost (F) once established.

Sent in tiny 42mm tubes. Priced at $3.90 (150 Parries)

NB Although called Broadleaf in many circles this has a fine leaf…certainly just broader than the Fine Leaf Variety we recently sold out of. There are other Myoporum varieties with a truly broader leaf to about 1-2cm.

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…Blue Flower Spikes….

QUEEN ANNE AGAPANTHUS

Agapanthus orientalis ` Queen Anne’ (40cmFABCD) This semi-dwarf howcases beautiful clusters of blue flower spikes atop tall stems, creating a stunning focal point in any
garden. There is a solid violet stripe in the centre of each petal. This hardy perennial thrives in sunny or partially shaded spots and is perfect for borders or container gardening.
Its drought-tolerant nature makes it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes, while its elegant blooms attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Sent in a 70mm pot. .
….Priced at $3.90 each (150 Parries)

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One of the most attractive of the Native Palms

ALEXANDRA PALM

Archontophoenix alexandrae   (15m**RfADE) is one of the most attractive of the native palms in cultivation. They have the lovely long green crown shaft and a slightly swollen trunk. These are multiplanted about 3 per 75mm pot. Plants about 300mm tall.

…..Priced at $4.90 each (150 Parries)

 

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FERNS

 

Give your Place the Paradise Look….

AUSTRALIAN TREE FERN

Cyathea cooperi (3-6m**ABDE) is an extremely attractive fast growing native tree fern with lacy fronds and this one will grow in full sun if hardened slowly. Will come back from a frost. Hardy, fast & gorgeous. Grows in all areas except the cool temperate. Native to Eastern Australia from the Illawarra to Cooktown. Sent in 75 mm pots.

…..Priced at $12.90

 

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…Truly Beautiful Fern...

Microsorum falax

Microsorum falax (60cmABCD) Not available anywhere I know and this may well be the last time it is available. This is a truly beautiful fern with flat heavily crested light green foliage. Very hard to get this one will be famed for its beauty in the future. Good in a hanger or pot or in the garden it should be suited in all but the very coldest areas. Light to medium shade. These are sent in 100mm pots.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (250 Parries)

 

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…Everyones Favourite

LADY MOXON MAIDENHAIR

Adiantum tenerum Lady Moxon (60cmAD) One of the most sought after Maidenhairs this fern is large and has attractive weeping fronds with broad
pinnules. Several bright green shades on the one plant and in 100mm pots.
…..Priced at $14.90 each (300 Parries)..

 

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Unusual Native Fern

Phlebodium aureum mandianum

Phlebodium aureum mandianum (1m**ABCD) Syn. Polypodium. This is a very unusual native fern with large broad wavy fronds that grow to a massive one metre.  Grows on a Rhizome. Makes a good basket, pot or garden plant in a damp position. Sent in 100mm pots.

 

 

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….Rare Variegated Charm…..

Variegated Maidenhair

Adiantum raddianum variegatum (40cmAbcD)
Add a touch of rare elegance to your home . This delicate fern features beautiful, variegated fronds that create a stunning visual effect. Thriving in indirect light and enjoying humidity, it’s perfect for bathrooms or shaded corners of your home. Wonderful addition to any indoor garden.
Sent in a 100mm pot. . ……Priced at $25 each.

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…Pink & Red New Growth…..

NATIVE MAIDENHAIR

Adiantum hispidulum (30cm**ABCD) is an attractive native Maidenhair. Pink and red newer growth. This one takes the cold. Can be grown in the ground in asemi protected
position. Native to all the Eastern States and Central Australia, growing in shady rainforest and open rocky outcrops, where it withstands the hot dry summers by curling its fronds. Shade or part sun. Sent in 55mm pots……Priced at $13.<90>

 

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…Sought for Flower Arrangements….

LEATHER FERN

Rumohra adiantiformis. (1.5mFABCD) The foliage on this one is so attractive it is sought after by florists for cut flower arrangements due to its beauty and lasting qualities. Growing off a rhizome Leather Fern is very resistant to frost and drought but it does love plenty of moisture. It can be easily divided by cutting through the rhizome.Grows on rocks & logs & as an epiphyte on trees.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries)

 

 

…Life Extender

DIABETES PLANT

Gynura procumbens.  (1mEdABCD) A reknowned reputation as a blood balancer. Reports are that if Diabetics eat 6-12 leaves a day they will no longer require insulin. Diabetes Plant is reputed to have other medicinal values like lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and inhibiting cancer cells. Diabetes Plant tastes fine and can be eaten raw, in smoothies, salads and stir fries. Good in a tea. Fast growing in all areas….fleshy leaved evergreen. Full sun light shade. These plants will not continue to grow in cold areas in winter but will not die, so if you have them in winter just maintain them and keep them dry until they will grow in spring.

…..Priced at $10.90 each (150 Parries) or 3 for $29 or 5 for $39

NB Gynura procumbens contains asparaginase which is an enzyme that lowers acrylamides in the body….acrylamides are cancer causing substances.

Scientific review, follow the link https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2016.00052/full

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AVAILABILITY

 

 

…Extinct in the Wild…

Rootspine Palm

Cryosophila williamsii  is listed as ‘Extinct in the Wild’ on the IUCN
Red List of Threatened Species™. Restricted to a small area of west-central Honduras, this
solitary palm was formerly found in rainforest at 650m on steep, high-rainfall slopes of the Lago Yojoa
watershed of Honduras. Only further surveys will confirm if there is still a rare pocket or two existing

This is a beautiful Fan Palm with speccy segmentations. Fronds have silver undersides. The lower trunk has unusual harmless stem spines which are typical of the species.

They like warm shaded moist conditions. Priced at $35 each

 

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…Very Elegant & Colourful…

REDNECK PALM

Dypsis leptocheilos (6mAbcD)
Very handsome ringed trunked Dypsis with a velvet red wine crownshaft. Graceful arching green fronds. Easy to take care of. Grows south of Sydney coastal NSW out of the frost. Great indoors in a well lit position. Native to Madagascar. These are 4 leafed and305cm tall out of 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $12.90 each

 

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Heliconia  ‘Alan Carle’

Heliconia psittacorum x spathocircinata ‘Alan Carle’ (1.5-2mAD) are luxuriant Heliconias with brightly coloured yellow & green bracts. Largish tropical bright green foliage. Keep this one in a warm, moist partly shaded position in well drained mix or soil. Psittacorums like very warm coastal conditions and if you get much below 5oC in winter these are not for you. The bracts will bloom for you between December and May. 30% Shade to full sun. This is a select type for commercial cut flowers. Great for colour, features and screening. Well drained mix and keep in a warm well lit situation. Sent as plants in pots.

Priced at $18.90 each

 

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…Weird Red Character…

Euphorbia trigona ‘Red Devil’

Euphorbia trigona ‘Red Devil‘ (1.8mABCD)  This is a weird cactus like succulent that grows multiple one metre trunks in dark red. Red leaflets that disappear in winter. All euphorbias have milky sap which is corrosive to sensitive areas of the skin and can cause temporary blindness on eye contact. Most frostfree climates would be OK, this one likes well drained conditions. Sun or part shade inside or out. In 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $15.90 each (300 Parries)

 

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..Comes alight in Spring and Summer...

Grewia Lavender Star

Grewia occidentalis `Lavender Star”  (2.5mABCD) Beautifully floriferous this gorgeous shrub comes alight in Spring and Summer with tight lavender pink flowers and golden stamen.

Fleshy fruits after flowering. Birds love the fruit and honey rich stamens. Full sun. Priced at $12.90

 

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….Delightful Holiness….

SWISS CHEESE VINE

Monstera adansonii. (2mAbcD)This is a delightful plant with holey leaves a bit like a swiss cheese, Pastel green to dark green leaves about 15cm long. This plant will climb up whatever you want as it sets down strong tendrils. Often placed to climb up a totem pole. You can cut it back and replant at the tendrils which become the new roots. Do not overwater especially in winter and use a very well drained mix. Likes warm conditions in winter. Indirect sun or shade.

…..Priced at $14.90 (350 Parries) each

 

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…Mini Hoya with Heaps of Flowering…

HOYA TSANGII

Hoya tsangii This is a gorgeous miniature hanging hoya with lots of small pink flowers with a darker red crown with yellow tips. Small rounded slightly hairy blue/green leaves. Suited to patio, shadehouse or indoors. Water sparingly in winter and when cool by letting it dry out between waterings. Filtered light. Sent in 75mm diameter pot.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries)

 

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….Gorgeous Mini Species…

Hoya incurvula

Hoya incurvula is a great little flowerer with mini flowers and leaves. Theres plenty of 4mm two tone pink and burgundy flowers with a tiny yellow centre. uUp to 25 per cluster/umbel and many clusters as it ages. The leaves are about 25mm x 4mm and spoon shaped with a little curl at the tip. From Sumatra a very resilient quick growing plant.  Indirect light up to morning sun is fine.

Sent in 75mm pots. One per Order. Priced at $14.90 each

 

 

                                                                                              Our Hoya Collections are Down Below

 

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Reddish Salmon Pink Flowers

VRIESEA EL SALMON

Vriesea ‘El Salmon’.  (40cmAbcD) Pretty nicely shaped reddish salmon pink flowers on a short stem from a funnel of flat light green leaves. Flowers during summer. Everything a little finer than many Vrieseas. Light shade to morning sun in a pot or in the garden. Can handle wet and dry conditions. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (250 Parries)

 

 

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…Birds Adore the Fruit…

PLUM PINE

 Podocarpus elatus. (8m**FrEdABCDE) If you love native edible food or birds, this is the one for you! Plum Pine is an unusual dense rain-forest tree with attractive thick stiff shiny narrow leaves and pink new growth. It’s a throwback to prehistoric times when the Podocarpus pines flourished. The dense foliage contrasts with its black trunk. Bird attracting with black edible grape like fruit that tastes like a slightly aromatic plum. Plum Pine is used as a street and screen tree and is most adaptable withstanding frost and growing well in both cold and dry western areas. Native to rainforest from Cairns to Bateman’s Bay. Will grow nicely in tubs or Bonsai. Full sun or shade. Long native pots.

….Priced at $7.90 each

 

 

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…Big Red Flowers 200mm wide…

RIC RAC CACTUS

Cryptocereus anthonyanus (Syn. Red Flowering Zig Zag, St Anthonys Ric Rac)  (60cm++ABCD) This unusual cactus will give you amazing red flowers 200mm and more across! Flowering in spring it has flat zigzag shaped soft succulent leaves without spines and it grows new perpendicular segments when it is cut. An epiphyte from Mexico it can set down roots and climb if you want it to or will hang in a basket. Full sun. 75mm pots.

……Priced at $14.90 each (200 Parries)

 

 

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…Used in Floral Arrangements….

Ixora White Malay

Ixora coccinea White Malay (1mAbcD) is a small compact shrub growing up to 1 m tall, with gorgeous white flower clusters with dashes of pink on the flower edges and very very atrtractive buds before opening up into their glorious display. Shiny foliage. Excellent for cut flowers and widely used in floral arrangements due to its long lasting, sturdy clusters of vibrant blooms. For gardens, borders, hedges, speciman plants or containers. Full sun to partial shade.

Sent in 75mm pots. Priced at $7.90 each

 

 

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AFRICAN VIOLETS

African Violet Optimara Michelangelo

Sent in 50mm pots. Priced at $11.90

 

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Golden Flowers in Spring +

Grevillea Canterbury Gold

Grevillea Canterbury Gold (1.5m*FABCD} (Grevillea victoriae x juniperina) is a  native hybrid shrub growing about 1.5m.  Heaps of well formed gold flowers in late winter, spring and summer. Beautiful thick stiff green foliage.

Tough when dry and handles frost. Full sun.  Sent in long native pots. . Priced at $7.90 each

 

 

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…. Native Lily….

NATIVE SWAMP LILY

Crinum pedunculatum  (1m*,**RfFABCDE)is a glorious native lily with big heads (up to 25 flowers) of large drooping pure white fragrant flowers in summer. The dark green leaves are like broad thick straps and are a feature in their own right radiating out from a stout single stem. Native to not only rainforest of coastal NSW Nth of Newcastle, SE QLD , NT and Lord Howe Island. Crinums are hardy plants that can survive a moderate frost. We suggest in areas of moderate frost give it plenty of overhead protection. Very adaptable they love moisture and grow well and flower under heavy shade or full sun.

…..Priced at $8.90 (200 Parries)

 

 

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…Lushe Foliage…Multiple Long Serving Amazing Flowers..

BLACK BAT PLANT

Tacca chantrieri (80cmAbcD)
produces the most unusual and striking flowers. The flower is black with long sinister tentacles hanging down wards. They are both long serving andnumerous. Its leaves are lushe, broad and about 40 cm long.
They are quite hardy once grown up but need to be nurtured over their first winter in cooler climates than sub-tropical. Give your Bat Plant a real well drained potting mix with good moisture in the summer but keep just moist in the winter. They do not like the cold frosty weather outside so you will need a warm spot, under shelter or inside. Can grow in a protected spot in the garden in sub-tropical and tropical areas otherwise in a pot. Keep it under medium heavy to heavy shade. Large strong plants 40cm tall in 100mm pots.
…Priced at $25 each {500 Parries)

 

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…Fan Flowers…

Venus Fan Bulbophyllum 

Bulbophyllum flabellum veneris (15cm AbcD) has unusual fan flowers in various shades

Found on mossy rocks and tree trunks in semi deciduous forest in India, Burma, Laos, Thailand, penninsular Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia at elevations of 300 to 1100 meters. Likes moisture when its warm slightly dry in winter. Shade and keep in fine bark, sphagnum or mounted. Sent in 70mm pots. Priced at $15.90

 

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Tropical Shield Wonder

Schismatoglottis wallichii (90 cm F AbcD)

A striking tropical perennial with large, glossy arrow‑shaped leaves and bold foliage character. It favours bright indirect light and moist soil, thriving in warm indoor or sheltered patio conditions — frost‑sensitive.
This plant elevates any room with its lush tropical presence, creating a calming retreat feel and boosting indoor greenery status. Its statement leaves draw the eye and add depth to mixed displays, enhancing your décor and wellbeing. Exciting fact: its foliage reacts to humidity — looking most vibrant when clustered with other plants or placed in a humid environment, adding dynamic texture to your green space.
Sent in a 75mm pot. Priced at $12.90 (300 Parries)

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…Spectacular Ground Orchid…

PURPLE PHILIPPINE GROUND ORCHID

(40cmAbcD) Spathoglottis plicata ‘Purple‘ is a spectacular ground orchid, giving you eye-catching 30mm purple/pink flowers, in spring and summer, above its attractive pleated foliage. These are fast growers and the 5cm pseudobulbs will multiply for you. Because of their fast growth remember to keep up their nutrient supply. Good indoors or outside. Go dormant in winter but will bounce back in spring. From moist areas of the Phillipines to India and Tonga. They grow best in light shade or morning sun and require good light to flower at their best. In 70mm pots.

…..Priced at $12.90 each

 

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….Gorgeous Big Soft Foliage….

ALOCASIA GREEN VELVET

Alocasia micholiziana  Frydek  (Green Velvet} (30cm*ABCD) This is a gorgeous dwarf Alocasia with 20cm leaves. They are green & attractively white veined. Like velvet to touch but quite thick. Alocasia Green Velvet is fantastic on a verandah or balcony table. Deciduous although can be kept with foliage right through winter if warm and dry. Good little multipliers! Filtered Light. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $16.90 (400 Parries)

 

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…Regal Red Spikes…

RED SWAMP LILY

(1m*FABCDE) Crinum ‘Menehune‘. Gorgeous tall regal red spikes of big 10cm bright pink fragrant spidery flowers along with deep burgandy red leaved foliage. This is one of the hardiest of the Crinums and is drought tolerant and can be grown in waterlogged areas. It makes a large bulb 30-40cm long over time! Its wide strap like deep burgandy red spreading leaves will grow one metre tall and will keep its red colour! These spring-summer flower spikes really are massive with 12-20 big flowers and deeper red buds. This is a selected cross of C. amabile and a small species from the Caribbean. Grow in full sun to light shade. Sent in 75mm pots.

……Priced at $12.90 each (350 Parries) or 3 for $33

 

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…..Lush Pleated Elegance….

Pastazanum Philodendron

Philodendron pastazanum (1mAbcD) is a stunning tropical plant that enchants with its large, heart-shaped leaves and impressive growth. Its striking foliage displays a beautiful gradient of green, making it an excellent choice for adding a touch of elegance to any room. Ideal for indoor spaces, this low-maintenance plant thrives in bright, indirect light and enjoys humidity. Let this beauty elevate your plant collection and bring a sense of tranquility to your home! Sent in a 70mm pot.
…..Priced at $19.90 each. (400 Parries)

 

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…Tasty Citrus Honey Blend !

Pink Fruited Lime Berry

Glycosmis trifoliata (2m*AbcD)
A little-known native treasure with glossy trifoliate leaves and sprays of tiny, fragrant white flowers followed by clusters of pink  edible berries that taste like citrus with a twist of honey. Very juicy and tasty. This shrubby delight reaches 2 metres tall and thrives in warm, frost-free gardens or pots with dappled shade. It’s both ornamental and edible — the foliage has been traditionally used as a curry leaf substitute in Southeast Asia. One exciting secret? It’s a known larval food plant for rare butterflies!  Rarely available. Very small plants in a 50mm diameter…. long native pot.
. Priced at $8.90

 

 

 

Pure White Fragrant Flowers

TUBEROSE

Polianthes tuberosa (70cm**ABCD) is famous for its pure white fragrant flowers in summer and autumn. Crowded onto long spikes the spectacular flowers are 2.5cm long. Used in floral arrangements for its perfume and flowers, they are popular in bridal bouquets. Each one will multiply up for you each year – can be easily divided. Native to Mexico. For all climates except the coolest Tablelands. Full or morning sun. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $8.90 (180 Parries)

 

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..Orchid like pink and white Blooms

SILVER STREAK GINGER

Kaempferia aff angustifolia ‘Silver Streak’ (40cmAbcD)  has large attractive greyish-green leaves with attention grabbing silver stripes. Hard to get. Blooms white and pink orchid like flowers from summer to autumn. A member of the Zingiberacea Ginger Family. Grow on a rhizome and go dormant in the winter only to shoot forth in spring with its colourful leaves. Loves moisture and shade in warmer months.

…..Priced at $12.90 each

 

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 …….Colourful and Decorative….,

CALATHEA FASCIATA

Calathea fasciata (35cmAbcD) This is a highly colourful and decorative little foliage plant with huge glossy round mid to dark green leaves, marked with bright green stripes running parallel along the veins with a thin dark green line in the centre of those bright green stripes. The leaves have a maroon underside. Like other Calatheas may die back in winter if subjected to a long cold period. Keep it drier at this time. This is a gorgeous clumping indoor plant, native to South America. Like warmth and humidity and make a nice house plant or in the garden in the sub-tropics and warmer. Filtered light. Sent in 75mm diameter pots.

…..Priced at $9.90 each

 

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Unusual saucer shaped and Sized Fruit

FRIED EGG PLANT

(3mAbcDE) Gordonia axillaris will surprise you with its unusual saucer shaped and sized fruit that look just like huge fried eggs on the tree and later on the ground when they fall. The fragrant flower has a ruffled edge and is pure white with a bright yellow stamens which is very prominent. Fried egg plant is a bushy shrub with glossy and leathery lance shaped leaves. Will grow from Sydney or equivalent north or in protected frostfree coastal situations in the southern states. Sun or part shade.

…..Priced at $8.90 (250 Parries)

 

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..Cigar-Like Blooms: Tropical Oddity..

Red Cigar Plant

Costus pulverulentus ‘Red Cigar’ ((1.8mAbcD) A bold tropical beauty, this plant boasts spiraling stems adorned with lance-shaped leaves and fiery red, tubular flowers resembling cigars. The vibrant blooms add year-round color and attracts native birds and butterflies.
Growing to about 1.8 meters, it thrives in warm, frost-free climates and prefers partial shade to full sun.
Little-known fact: its stems contain a natural sap that has been traditionally used for soothing skin irritations.

Sent in a 75mm pot.        ….Priced at $12.90 each. (300 Parries)

 

 

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….Large ruffled fragrant red & Burgundy….

Rhyncholaeliocattleya Nebula Storm

Beautiful and large fragrant red and burgundy coloured Cattleya blooms with ruffled petals and lip with a dark shade of colour. Shade house conditions, approx. 50-70% shade level. Allow to dry out slightly between waterings. Small plants sent in 70mm pots.

…..Priced at $15.90 each

 

 

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Mottled coloured foliage &  spikes of deep blue Flowers

AJUGA REPTANS BURGUNDY LACE

(8cmABCD) Ajuga reptans ‘purpurea‘ is a groundhugger with beautiful broad leaf foliage which will delight you with its spikes of deep blue flowers up to 20cm high in spring. The foliage is in mottled purple, brown and cream shades.This cultivar will handle cold conditions but we are unsure of its frost resistance. This one is very vigorous and makes a great goundcover. Full sun.

…..Priced at $6.90 or 3 for $16.90

 

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TWO LOVING HOYAS

 

….Flowers are Amazing….

Hoya verticillata  Bronze

Hoya verticillata  Bronze (syn. acuta) Flowers are amazing in that they have a a gold corona sitting like a crown on top of a burgundy central corolla which is  surrounded by 5 white petals below. But then there are an additional 5 large coloured petals below which are reflexed back…it is these big and bold ones that are bronze ! There are also pink and green varieties. Spicy fragrance. Flowering comes  in big tight sprays of 30-40 flowers! Attractive glossy broad spearlike weeping foliage with light silver specking and light veination. Intermediate temperatures keep inside below 5oC.

Priced at $12.90 each

PS It is the ridges in the lobes of the Corona that hold the flowers pollen !

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NSW CHRISTMAS BUSH

 Ceratopetalum gummiferum  (5m**FmABcDE)  is a unique erect native shrub from NSW. It will provide you with white starlike flowers in late spring followed by attractive reddened swollen calyces in summer. These and the foliage are excellent in flower arrangements. Makes a fine feature plant and also good for culture in a tub and will make a fine Australian Christmas Tree. Can withstand some frost. Likes a well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Sent in 75mm pots. One per Customer.

…..Priced at $15.90

 

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…Creamy pastel pink Shades

SYNGONIUM CONFETTI

 Syngonium podophyllum ‘Confetti‘.  (30cmAbcD) Gorgeous creamy pastel pink shades with light and dark green soft heart shaped leaves.Tough indoors and will survive drying right out, in fact it seems to thrive on it. In addition it will also grow in water! This would have to the hardiest of all indoor plants. From Tropical America. They form aerial roots and will climb a totem or trail from a basket and if you want compact growth just tip prune. Very attractive indoors or in the garden. Syngoniums need warm conditions. Shade. Sent in 75mm diameter pots.

…..Priced at $13.90 each (350 Parries)

 

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THREE OF OUR MIRACULOUS NATIVES

 

……Gorgeous Native….

POWDERPUFF LILY PILY 

Syzygium wilsonii (2m**RfAbcD) is an outstanding Australian rainforest shrub with brilliant flowers, weeping branches,drooping leaves and
colourful new growth. Delightful large, 10cm, crimson powderpuff flowers… (tipped in gold) …from winter to summer are followed by white clusters of fruit.
From Nth Qld and proven to flower and grow as far south as Sydney and can tolerate a little light frost if well mulched. Best in a warm position in part shade. Sent in a long 50mm native tube.

…Priced at $9.90

 

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…Outstanding Plant Rarely Offered…

LITTLE EVODIA

Evodiella muelleri (4m*,**RfFmAbCD)i is a most outstanding plant which is rarely offered in cultivation. Its almost unnatural lolly-pink flowers with contrasting white anthers are nothing short of spectacular. They occur in abundance for some weeks in summer and grow straight out of the branches! They are replaced with large green aromatic capsules. Little Evodia occurs in the rainforest of the Tablelands of NE QLD. It is an important food plant for the Ulysses Butterfly. Grows in full sun or part shade and requires full drainage, mulch and plenty of moisture. Fast growing.

…..Priced at $9.90 each

 

 

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Three Caladiums for YOU

 

CALADIUM ICICLE

Caladium bicolour Icicle is a very pretty heavily  white centered leaves fading to a green edge. Sent in 75mm pots.
…..Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries)

Caladiums are tubers originally from Brazil grown for their brilliant foliage. Displaying a variable attractive hooded white flower this is one of natures marvels..Caladiums like warm conditions and reemerge from winter when the soil is warm in later spring. Ideal plant for use in patio boxes, window sills or as border plants. Can grow in cool areas as they are dormant when cold. Like shade but if you are careful you can grow a nice specimen in full sun….morning or late afternoon sun is safest. Leaves are long lasting in floral arrangement

CALADIUM PINK & CREAM

Caladium Pink & Cream (35cmABCD) This is a pretty caladium with bright red, pink and green heavily red veined foliage. Flowers are pretty with a small cream spadix and wrap around spathe. Caladiums are bulbous aroids that will multiply for you in brilliant colour. Deciduous in winter so good in cold country as well as hot. Morning sun to shade they are pretty flexible. in the ground or in a pot. Sent in 70mm pots (Sent as bulbs during winter).
…..Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries)

 

…Pink Polka Dots…

Caladium Pink Polka Dot

Caladium Pink Polka Dot (30cm ABCD)  Beautifully patterned with pink polka dots and a red central wishbone.

Sent in 75mm pot. Priced at $12.90 each

 

OR

Get All Three X Caladiums for $35

Get All 3  X Caladiums for $35

       All 3 Caladiums Icicle + Pink & Cream + Pink Polka Dot

 

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…Juicy and edible pink fruits that produce Live Young…

CURLY SUE

(60cmEdAbcD) Epiphyllum guatemalense monstrose `Curly Sue’ Big impressive curled thick succulent leaves. Let the leaves hang over the pot and watch it grow out in a irregular pattern. Curly Sue will produce sweetly scented white flowers with narrow petals that opens during night time. Juicy and edible pink fruits that produce amazing live young in situ.. Easy to grow. Morning sun or indirect light.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (200 Parries)

 

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                                                                                                                            …Attractive flowers from Ornamental Cones.

  EDIBLE GINGER 

(1mEdAbcD) Zingiber officinale
Edible ginger we know so well. Actually it is the rhizome (thickened root) we use in cooking. Rich green lance shaped leaves and yellow green and purple unusual and attractive flowers from ornamental cones! This is a perennial plant and goes dormant in winter to reemerge in spring, growing off its rhizome. Its the rhizome we eat. Native of Southern Asia and likes warm conditions in part shade or light sun. Sent as plants in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $9.90 (180 Parries)

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….Will stir your Imagination ……..…

THAI BEAUTY `Mauve’

 Globba  winitii (1mAbcD) is just so beautiful a Ginger it will stir your imagination to new heights with its long trailing (20cm) mauve or white flowers with protruding gold. The large leaves are a delicate pale green. The overall appearance is sensual and delicate, but this is one tough plant and the flowers last for ages- This is a deciduous perennial plant and the bulbs should be kept warm and dry over winter but they do not rot easily. In spring Thai Beauty will then grow, multiply and flower rapidly for you.
From the forests of Thailand it is best suited to shaded areas, patios and indoors. Excellent for pot culture. As a deciduous perennial it should be OK in most climates particularly in a pot. Keep him moist in a well drained situation. Shade.
……..Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries)

 

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…Rarely Available Gesneriad…….Magic Flower...

ACHIMENES JUBILEE GEM

Achimenes Hybrid ‘Jubilee Gem’. (30cmABCD) Very pretty houseplant. Dark purple 5cm flowers. Upright green fuzzy leaves with serrated edges. This is a
rhizomatious plant from the amazing Gesneriad Family (related to African Violets). So it will always shoot off the rhizome and will multipy. Will go dormant in winter in cool areas. Native to Mexico & Central America. Requires warmth & well drained soil that is kept moist. Bright indirect light.
…..Priced at $ 9.90 each (250 Parries)

 

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..Don’t miss out on this indoor beauty!..

PHILODENDRON CEYLON BEAUTY

Philodendron Ceylon Beauty. This is a dazzling yellow lime coloured Philodendron that will light up any room! Will cascade gracefully out of a pot or grow up with support. Needs little care and doesn’t require a lot of water. Great in bright light indoors.

…..Priced at $14.90 each

 

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….Red with green-yellow Tips….

HELICONIA PITON POINT

(3.5mAbcD) Heliconia bihai x caribaea ‘Piton Point’.   Huge upright flowers.…red with green-yellow tips. Will take warm frostfree temperate conditions & are proven flowerers in Perth WA so will flower at least north of the Sydney-Perth line. Sent as big strong rhizomes dug recently from mature plants and ready to go back in the ground again..

…..Priced at $25 each

 

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…..Shimmering patterned Foliage….

PEACOCK GINGER

(30cm*EdAbcD) Kaempferia roscoeana. Beautiful  tropical foliage plant with lovely pink flowers emerging daily from a split in the leaves in summer. Lovely rounded quilted shimmering patterned foliage. Medicinal herb! Deciduous, so the leaves will die down in winter. Harvest when the leaves have yellowed or died. Native to South East Asia. Prefers well drained soil. Can be grown in pots but also makes a nice garden plant in tropical conditions. Part shade.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (200 Parries) or 3 for $29

 

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…Giant Pink Flowers...

GIANT PINK SHELL GINGER

Alpinia zerumbet ’Giant Pink’ (2.5m**AbcD) Amazing standout giant pink flowers will light up your landscape ideas.Attractive clumping plant. Will grow in all frostfree areas. Big erect flowers. Big strappy leaves .Shade or full sun.

Sent as  plants in 75mm pots.
…..Priced at $19.90 each

 

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..…Non Twining Hoya…………

HOYA LOS BANOS

Hoya Los Banos.  (VAbcD)This is an amazing beautiful hoya. Clusters of gold reflexed star like flowers with a maroon centre. Flowers in a huge clusters of 12 flowers per cluster. Non twining Good drainage & light to part sun.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries)

 

                                                                                  

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Two Rain Lillies

 …Great Flowering Multiplier…

WHITE CROCUS

Zephyranthes candida. (15cmFmABCDE) Lovely white yellow anthered erect crocus like flowers come forth in summer and autumn. This is a fine clumping plant with narrow needle like soft dark green foliage. Bulbs about 25mm wide develop and multiply greatly in little time. Great as a border, in a rockery or pot. There are about 70 species of Zephyranthes all from the Americas. Full sun or part shade. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $7.90 each (150 Parries)

 

 

…Big Showy Flowers…

PINK RAIN LILY

(20cmFmABCDE) Zephyranthes grandiflora. Lovely light pink yellow anthered erect flowers a little like small asiatic lillies come forth in summer and autumn. This is a fine clumping plant with strap like green foliage. Bulbs about 25mm wide develop and multiply greatly in little time. Great as a border, in a rockery or pot. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $7.90 each

OR

Get Both Rain Lillies

Get Both RainLillies for $11.90

        Pink Rain Lily + White Crocus

 

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Three Caladiums

Caladium Thai Beauty

Caladium Thai Beauty (35cmABCD) Amazing pink splashed white and green variegated leaves. White fades into more pinks when matured.

 Caladiums are brilliant variably coloured and marked foliage plants that die back to a bulb in winter.
…..Priced at $15.90 each

CALADIUM RASPBERRY RIPPLE

(35cmABCD) Caladium ‘Raspberry Ripple‘.  Looks like an artist has had a dream ! This is a pretty caladium with  heart shaped leaves covered with pink specked spots and pink veins when matured. Flowers are pretty with a small cream spadix and wrap around spathe. Caladiums are bulbous aroids that will multiply for you in brilliant colour. Deciduous in winter so good in cold country as well as hot. Morning sun to shade they are pretty flexible. in the ground or in a pot. Sent in 70mm pots (Sent as bulbs during winter).

…..Priced at $15.90 each

Caladium White Lace

Caladium `White Lace’   Heavy white leaves with green veins. Sent in 75mm pots.
…..Priced at $14.90 each

Caladiums are tubers originally from Brazil grown for their brilliant foliage. Displayin g a variable attractive hooded white flower this is one of natures marvels..Caladiums like warm conditions and reemerge from winter when the soil is warm in later spring. Ideal plant for use in patio boxes, window sills or as border plants. Can grow in cool areas as they are dormant when cold. Like shade but if you are careful you can grow a nice specimen in full sun….morning or late afternoon sun is safest. Leaves are long lasting in floral arrangement (Sent as bulbs during winter).

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Get All Three Caladiums for $42

Get All 3 Caladiums for $42

        Thai Beauty + Raspberry Ripple + White Lace

 

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…Lushe Foliage…Multiple Long Serving Amazing Flowers..

BLACK BAT PLANT

Tacca chantrieri (80cmAbcD)
produces the most unusual and striking flowers. The flower is black with long sinister tentacles hanging down wards. They are both long serving andnumerous. Its leaves are lushe, broad and about 40 cm long.
They are quite hardy once grown up but need to be nurtured over their first winter in cooler climates than sub-tropical. Give your Bat Plant a real well drained potting mix with good moisture in the summer but keep just moist in the winter. They do not like the cold frosty weather outside so you will need a warm spot, under shelter or inside. Can grow in a protected spot in the garden in sub-tropical and tropical areas otherwise in a pot. Keep it under medium heavy to heavy shade. Large strong plants 40cm tall in 100mm pots.
…Priced at $25 each {500 Parries)

 

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..Famous for Bonsai..

BODHI TREE

Ficus religiosa (9mAbcD) is the famed tree under which the Buddha sat for 6 years when he attained enlightenment. You will find it in and around every Buddhist Temple! Also a magnificent signature tree that can also be kept in a pot. Very popular for Bonsai. Its heart shaped leaves have a pointed drawn out end. It must be pollinated by a special wasp. Loves full sun & can be grown in the shade. Sent in a 75mm Pot.

…..Priced at $15.90 each

 

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…All Frost Free Climates…

CHANDELIER PLANT

 Medinilla cummingii (2mAbcD)
Spectacular small Medinilla with hanging flower clusters in chandeliers that combine light pink flowers with large showy mauve pink bracts. First the flowers with the bracts and then these bright long lasting bracts for months. Attractive velvety large 20cm leaves. This wonder of nature clumps readily providing heaps of branchlets for these amazing flowers.

Special feature: its flowers follow a rainforest‑style blooming habit — often blooming directly from woody stems (cauliflory), so even older plants reward with blooms.
We are finding this plant quite cold hardy and is suitable to all frost free climates, otherwise sheltered in winter. Shade.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries)

PS Bring this plant into your space and enjoy refined elegance, an instant exotic vibe, and regular floral drama without the fuss. It uplifts mood, adds status, and fills your room or garden with lush optimism.

 

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Gift Vouchers for the Plant Lovers in Your Life

GIFT VOUCHER

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YOUR GIFT PLANTS CAN BE MAILED TO YOU OR PICKED UP AT THE NURSERY
PLEASE ALLOW $22 for postage. Please pick a Free Plant up to the Value of $12.90

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RARE PLANTS – PARADISE DISTRIBUTORS

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This is a Gift Voucher.

Gift Vouchers are a fantastic way of honouring someone on their birthday, Christmas, Mothers/Fathers day or any other celebration.

And the benefit is, the plants live on, as does your gift…… definitely not a 5 day wonder!!

We have 5 options for Gift Vouchers available up to $30, $50, $80, $100, $150 and $200.

If you live overseas from Australia, this is also a brilliant option! Please note, the voucher must be sent to someone in Australia.

Please provide the Name and email if you are sending the voucher to a friend or relative in the ‘Order Notes’ during the checkout process.

Please phone us at 0408 687 109 if you wish to order by phone or you have any problems. {PS We answer the Phone…let it ring we are usually carrying plants}

GIFT VOUCHER....How to Use…..Choose $30…..$50…..$80……$100……$150…..$200

Just click on the GIFT VOUCHER above to get it in the Shopping Cart. In the Cart click on `Choose an Option’ and click again on the Value you want. We will email you a Voucher or Multiple Vouchers each with its own code.

In the `Order Notes’ Section on the Checkout Page you can either advise the name of the Beneficiary or  have it Issued to ` The Bearer’.

We can Email the Gift Voucher direct to the Beneficiary if you give us their Email….otherwise we will send to YOU.

The Voucher will be valid for 3 Years.

 

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A Gesneriad…Related to African Violets

Seemakohleria ‘Heartland’s Joy’

Seemakohleria ‘Heartland’s Joy’   (60cmAbcD) A flowering sensation you will have these gorgeous and unusual flowers from spring right through to autumn. This delightful indoor and patio plant will present you with hairy magenta trumpet flowers with darker lips and a yellow/white throat speckled with purple spots. A Gesneriad growing on a rhizome so every year you get a bigger stronger and more spectacular plant! Native to South America. Can be grown indoor or outdoors. Keep the soil moist. Prefers bright indirect light. The brighter the light is, the more flowers you will get! Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $9.90 each (180 Parries) or Three for $23

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….Rarely Available Native…

Native Palm Lily

Cordyline rubra (3m**AbcD) An evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4 metres tall, with dark green shiny leaves that can have red margins or streaks. It produces red fruits.
Cultivation: It is also commonly grown indoors and as an accent plant in tropical gardens due to its vibrant colours and architectural form. Found from Lismore to

Sent in 75mm pots. One per Customer. Priced at $8.90 each

 

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….Tasty Fruit on this Native…

Rose Tamarind

Mischarytera lautereriana (15 m* FmAbcD) Lovely foliage, small white flower bunches and fruit ripening in summer and autumn. The yellow-orange aril (fleshy coating) around the seed is edible and used in recipes….and the taste is often described as sweet and tart, with some people comparing it to rosewater and floral lychee flavors.A rainforest‑native tree that can grow up to ~15 m, with glossy, dense foliage and a naturally elegant form. It thrives in subtropical to tropical climates, favouring rich, well‑drained soils and sheltered conditions; once established, it can tolerate mild frosts.

Plant this tree and you’re investing in future shade, privacy, and natural beauty — a living legacy that adds value, ambiance, and ecological balance to your property. It matures into a graceful canopy, creating serene retreat spaces. Hidden benefit: its dense leaf cover provides natural cooling and shelter for understorey plants — ideal for layered, low‑maintenance forest‑style gardens. Take the top out and keep it short and branching if you would like to pick the fruit easily.

Sent in a 75mm pot. Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries) or 3 for $29

 

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….Lots of Flowers for Your Honeyeaters…

GREVILLEA SPLENDOUR

Grevillea oleoides x shiressii ‘Splendour’... (2m**ABCD) Australian native with grey‑green foliage and coral‑red “spider” blooms that attract native birds in spring and summer. Thrives in sun, poor soils, and tolerates frost and drought. Adds wildlife appeal, vibrant colour and low‑maintenance charm — perfect for water‑wise, sustainable gardens.

Sent in a long Native Tube. Priced at $7.90 each (200 Parries)

 

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HOYA CAMPHORIFOLIA

Hoya camphorifolia  Hanging with lots of light pink flowers with dark pink centers. Pointed oval green leaves with lighter green veins. Hardy and fast growing hoya. Suited for hanging baskets or trailing up a fence or trellis. Native to the Philippines….but fine at least down to 5oC. Requires bright indirect light. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $12.90 each

 

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…..Up to 60 Pink Flowers…..

HOYA FUNGII

Hoya fungii   Quite thick emerald green foliage as well as its dark green veins. Large pink flower clusters have up to 60 flowers. Happily under shade here down to 0o C in winter. Part shade.

….Priced at $12.90

 

 

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ORCHIDS

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Vanda Pachara Delight ‘Blue’

Stunning large blue violet flowers. Approx 120mm leaf span in 50mm pots
…..Priced at $17.90

 

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Phalaenopsis King Car Rose Day

Nice shaped Yellow with a contrasting Red Lip

Approximately 140mm leaf span.

………………Priced at $25

 

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CHINESE MUGWORT

Artemisia argyi. (1m*ABCD  This is an old favourite as a medicinal herb. Used by Professionals. The leaves have a pleasant pungent smell due to their oil content. Good in a fragrant garden or as an informal hedge.This is a fast growing small shrub with attractive grey green foliage. All climates. Full sun.

…..Priced at $9.90 (250 Parries) or 3 for $25

 

 

…Rarely Available Gesneriad…

ACHIMENES DEEP PINK

 Achimenes species ‘Deep Pink’. (30cmABCD) Very pretty houseplant. Deep Pink 3cm flowers. Upright green fuzzy leaves with serrated edges.
This is a rhizomatious plant from the amazing Gesneriad Family. So it will always shoot off the rhizome and will multipy. Will go dormant in winter in cool areas. Native to Mexico & Central America. Requires warmth & well drained soil that is kept moist. Bright indirect light.
…..Priced at $ 9.90 each (200 Parries)

 

 

ACHIMINES KLAUS NUBAUER

Achimenes species ‘Klaus Nubauer‘. (30cmABCD)  Very pretty houseplant. Flowers vary in shades on the one plant…Highland Heather coloured 5cm trumpet flowers with a darker centre. Upright green fuzzy leaves with serrated edges. This is a rhizomatious plant from the amazing Gesneriad Family. So it will always shoot off the rhizome and will multiply. Will go dormant in winter in cool areas. Native to Mexico & Central America. Requires warmth & well drained soil that is kept moist. Bright indirect light

…..Priced at $9.90 each

 

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Remove spent Flowers and Get Another !

ZYGOCACTUS PURPLE

Schlumbergera truncata ‘Purple’ (50cmABCD) The purple flowers bloom in winter.

Place in a sunny location while indoors and if outdoors during the summer, find a place that has a sun/shade mix. Water the soil when dry on the top and still a bit moist toward the bottom. Many people don’t realise you can pull off the spent flowers and get another round of flower, often in twos!

Adding this plant gives you vivid floral display when many plants are quiet, boosts your interior or shaded garden charm, and signals refined plant‑care skill. It’s low‑maintenance yet high‐impact—letting you enjoy elegance without heavy work.Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $9.90 each (200 Parries)

….Mini African Violets are on the Cute side of Spectacular and Produce More Flowers…..

The miniature African violet (Saintpaulia hybrids) delivers beauty in a compact footprint. Its rosette of velvety leaves frames blooms in jewel tones—purples, pinks, whites, and bi-colours—bringing long-lasting colour to windowsills and desks. Suited to bright, indirect light and steady indoor temperatures, minis thrive in a porous mix with consistent, moderate moisture, ideally by wick or bottom watering. They respond to dilute, regular feeding with tight symmetry and repeat flowering. Great in bowls or gift sets. Refined yet cheerful, mini violets elevate small spaces without demanding space or effort.

Yes its true the Minis actually produce more dense flowering to surprise you!

 

Mini African Violets Collection J

Saintpaulia ‘African Violets’ hybrids. Mini African Violets are tightly packed with tiny leaves and also get tightly packed with fantastic flowers. These are your latest named hybrids and not your common old garden type. There are thousands of varieties. Easy to grow inside on your window sill. We have plenty of African Violet Hybrids from several of our previous catalogues.

                                                                                                                                Here is Mini African Violets Collection J:

Mini African Violet Rose Quartz

Mini African Little Pearl

Mini African Violet Everdina

Compact African Violet Crinkle Blue

Moderate light to indoor light. Small plants in 50mm pots.

…..Priced at $11.90 each or

All 5 Collection J  African Violets for $49

 

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…Gorgeous Fine Leaved….

AETHIOPICUM MAIDENHAIR

Adiantum aethiopicum. (50cmAbcD) This is a rich green densely foliaged, medium growing Maid.

Gorgeously fine leaved. Will grow in full sun with enough moisture. Maidenhairs require warm bushhouse or sheltered conditions. Keep under cover & under watering is best. Sent in 100mm pots.

…..Priced at $14.90 each (300 Parries)

 

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Hard to Get…Leaves Go Blue !

PHLEBODIUM BLUESTAR

 Phlebodium aureum ‘Bluestar’ (1m**ABCD) This is a very unusual and little knownn fern with large very pretty wavy blue -green fronds
that go blue….growing off an above ground rhizome. The fronds shoot
up then arch and hang. Grows naturally in the tropical rainforests of South America. . Makes a wonderfu basket or pot plant in a moist position in light shade or bright light. Sent in 100mm pots.
…..Priced at $12.90 (300 Parries)

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Great Australian Heirloom Species

AUSTRALIAN RED CEDAR

Toona ciliata (7-20m**FABCD) is the most famous of timber producing trees valued almost as highly as gold. A handsome shade tree native to NSW & QLD rainforests well back into the higher escarpment country. The large attractive leaves are glossy green turning brown and briefly falling in winter revealing new pinkish-red foliage in spring White flowers in spring it is a fine ornamental. Expect it to grow to about 7metres in drier areas but could get to 20m in moist situations in the garden. Known to grow as a small tree at Yanco in NSW’s Riverina. Will need frost protection for the first 2 years. Full sun or part shade.

Sent in long native pot…..Priced at $7.90

 

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Brilliant Variably Coloured

Caladium ‘Red Glamour’

 Caladiums (35cmABCD) are brilliant variably coloured and marked foliage plants that die back to a bulb in winter.

Red centered leaves with green veins and edged variegated leaves.
…..Priced at $14.90 each (300 Parries)

Please Note:

Caladiums are tubers originally from Brazil grown for their brilliant foliage. Displaying a variable attractive hooded white flower this is one of natures marvels..Caladiums like warm conditions and reemerge from winter when the soil is warm in later spring. Ideal plant for use in patio boxes, window sills or as border plants. Can grow in cool areas as they are dormant when cold. Like shade but if you are careful you can grow a nice specimen in full sun….morning or late afternoon sun is safest. Leaves are long lasting in floral arrangement (Sent as bulbs during winter).

 

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……….Weird Curly Green  Leaves…….

CALADIUM ‘CURLY’

Caladium hybrid `Curly’ A Caladium with weird curly green  leaves with occasional red splashes that may develop in timey. Caladiums are tubers originally from Brazil. Grown for their unusual foliage. This is a rare one but will still display a hooded white flower. Caladiums like warm conditions and reemerge from winter when the soil is warm in later spring.Ideal plant for use in patio boxes, window sills or as border plants. Can grow in cool areas as they are dormant when cold. Like shade but if you are careful you can grow a nice specimen in full sun. Leaves are long lasting in floral arrangements. (Sent as bulbs during winter).

…..Priced at $12.90 each

 

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 ….Silver Spire Sentinal

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…Huge Orange Yellow Tipped Claws..

HELICONIA KAWIKA

Heliconia bihai ‘Kawika‘. (3mAD) Huge dark orange yellow tipped claws.Compact growing. These will take warm frost free temperate conditions & are proven flowerers in Perth WA so will flower at least north of the Sydney-Perthline. Sent as strong rhizomes ready to go in the ground…with sensible preparation. If you do not know what a rhizome is please check with us or read below. These are easy growing hardy varieties. Sent as rhizomes.

…..Priced at $23.00

PS Heliconias are sent in the rhizome form. This is the starch filled thickened root tissue from they which they shoot. Once they shoot in warm weather they grow rapidly & the rhizome thickens & expands even more…so the plant gradually expands with the rhizome. These rhizomes are mostly fist to half fist size. Expect long flowering from early summer to late autumn & luxuriant broad tropical foliage.

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…Finest of the Fine…

CHARLOTTE MAIDENHAIR

Adiantum raddianum ‘Charlotte Parvifolium’. (50cmABCD) This is a beautiful extremely fine foliaged compact grower. Tear dropped shaped pinules. Takes down to 2oC in a sheltered spot. Bronze new growth. Sent in 100mm pots.

…..Priced at $14.90 each (300 Parries)

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….Native Cultivar with Edible Fruit….

ACRONYCHIA

Acronychia imperforata.(5m**RfEdABCDE) Produces juicy yellow edible fruit after yellow flowers. Bird attracting. Bright clusters of lemon coloured flowers. Lovely dense, shiny bright green medium sized veined leaves with a tight crown. In its best natural sites can get up to 15m but will grow less in most backyards. Native to rainforest from Seal Rocks NSW to Cape York QLD. Takes salt air. Full sun or shade. Grows 1m wide. Great hedge plant….can be pruned.

….Priced at $9.90 (180 Parries) each or 3 for $27

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…Tropical Violet Beauty…

Noeline Princess Flower

Tibouchina mutabilis ‘Noeline’ (1.5mAbcD)
Glamourous flowers that open white and quickly  change to pink.  Attractive glossy green veined foliage, Tibouchina ‘Noeline’ adds a touch of tropical elegance to gardens. This shrub reaches up to 1.5 meters in height, showcasing an upright growth habit and a long blooming season. Thriving in warm, humid climates, it prefers full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for sheltered garden spots or sunny patios. Its vibrant blooms and minimal care requirements make it a standout choice for borders, mixed beds, or large containers.
Sent in a 75mm pot.
…..Priced at $8.90 each (200 Parries)

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Moonlit Silken Beauty

Moonlight Grevillea

Grevillea ‘Moonlight’ (2.5 m* FAbcD)
This refined evergreen shrub bears feathery, fine foliage and elegant creamy‑ivory spider‑brush blossoms nearly year‑round. Reaching ~2.5 m in height and spread, it thrives in full sun to part shade with well‑drained soil, and is frost‑resilient once established (F). It elevates your garden’s prestige while demanding minimal care and time. The blossoms attract nectar birds, infusing your space with life and serenity. Little‑known perk: its cut sprays last for weeks indoors, bringing your garden’s beauty inside.
Sent in a 75 mm pot. Priced at $12.90 (300 Parries)

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Pink feather-like Flower Heads

PINK BRAZILIAN PLUME

Justicia carnea `Pink’ (Syn. Jacobinia) (1.5mAbcD) Exciting pink feather-like flower heads will be yours with this spectacular shrub.Flowering from
spring right through to winter,you can initiate more,flower buds quickly, by removing the spent flowers. Large pointed veined leaves. If you have a cold winter bring this one indoors for the cold period-it is worth the trouble. it is a native of South America. For frost free climates. Part shade is best or morning sun.
Priced at $8.90 each (200 Parries)

 

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…Delicious Pink Flesh …Not White…

PINK DRAGONFRUIT

 Hylocereus undatus. (4.5mAbcD) Also known as Pitaya & Strawberry Pear. Hylocereus undatus is a weird climbing cactus with large delicious edible pink fruit (1kg) with pink flesh. Its huge white fragrant flowers are 30cm acrossin late spring and summer. They appear only during the night! The huge fruit are juicy and absolutely delicious. This cactus will climb up a wall or a tree and quickly develops multiple trunks. Vivid green three cornered stems. Will grow in desert but easy to grow elsewhere. Needs winter protection in cooler areas. Full sun or bright light. These are sent as cuttings 20cm long. Easy to strike. Maximum 2 per Customer.

…..Priced at $8.90 each

 

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….Just Keep Flowering….

Impatiens Double Pink

Impatiens Double Pink…..lovely big dark pink doubles. These beauties just keep on flowering. Dont be afrid to cut them back to get more bushy and more flowers. Hold onto the cut pieces as you can grow more from these. They make great gifts !!  Priced at $9.90 each

 

PS The parents and the original ones sent out 3 years ago started off red as the photo showed as in our original photos. Somehow the same progeny

have changed their colour to pink as in this photo!! Maybe the fertiliser.

 

 

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We live with Brush Turkeys !!

No this one has not died !!

Would you believe she has gone to sleep while sunning herself.

Can you see her eyeing me off as I disturbed her. …..Next thing she jumps up  has a wing flap and drops down again

only one metre on. Lays out in the same spot and goes back to sleep. It was 15 minutes before she woke up got up and moved on.

 

 

….Just Call Me Spot….

Cattleya Caudebec Candy

Spotted pink cluster type. 50mm pot.

…..Priced at $17.90 each

 

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Brilliant Flowers Spring, Summer & Autumn.

FRANGIPANI RED

Plumeria obtusa Red . Frangipanis require little moisture & maintenance. Guaranteed shade in summer & sun through winter. Brilliant flowers spring, summer & autumn. Like frostfree areas. Height 2.5-4m. Make spectacular garden or container plants. This is one of the worlds most loved plants. Multibranching with a sculptured succulent trunk. Hardy to drought. Deciduous. Best in coastal frostfree climates. Full sun to semi shade. As a guide frangipanis grow to 2.5 to 4m depending where you live. These 35cm tall in 100mm pots. …..Priced at $14.90 each.

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…Fantastic Colour…Luxuriant plant…

FISHPOLE HELICONIA

Heliconia rostrata. (2mAbcD) Be amazed by the great big long flowers (easily 60cm) in the most brilliant colours imaginable. This loveliest of Heliconias has huge contrasting bright red & yellow curious lobster-claw like bracts in summer. Large pale green leaves and ribbed foliage. Makes a great garden speciman.Native to Central America.If you live south of Sydney or equivalent you will need to protect the rhizome from cold with mulch. This is one of the more cold hardy of the Heliconias. Light or mottled shade. Sent as rhizomes.

…..Priced at $19.90 each

 

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Ollie the Famous Nursery Dog

After a hard day mustering Water Dragons and Turkeys

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Like a Fairy’s Magic Wand

Angel’s Fishing Rod

Dierama mossii (1m Fm AbcD)
Graceful arching stems bear pendant, bell-shaped pink flowers (~3 cm), floating like fairytale lanterns above slender foliage. This clumping perennial grows to about 1 m, thriving in moist, well-drained soil with full sun to part shade and tolerates moderate frost (Fm) . It brings dreamy elegance, soothing rhythm, and refined garden beauty. Its secret talent? The papery blooms reflect early evening light—creating a magical ambient glow few plants manage naturally.
Sent in a 75mm pot. Priced at $9.90 (200 Parries)

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…Incredible Pups Grow from the Top….

Cryptanthus striatum ‘Sunshine’

Cryptantus striatum `Sunshine’  (10cm ABCD) A Striking miniature bromeliad to 20cm across and low growing. Brilliant bronze or green {as you can see ion the photo) with two long prominent stripes. It can be all green, all bronze or halfway in between like our plant in the photo. Small white flowers cluster in centre. Easy to grow in potting mix. The incredible thing about this plant is that the pups grow out of the top of the plant and then form a weird stack and any of the pups can be easily picked off !!!

Sent in a 75mm pot.

…..Priced at $9.90 each (200 Parries)

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Multiplies Hanging in the Air

Tillandsia neglecta

Tillandsia neglecta (10cmFAbcD)
A rare epiphytic air plant with stiff green-bronze leaves and subtle blue blooms emerging from salmon-colored bracts. In nature in Brazil it grows on rocks.You can attach these to wood or rock or simply hang it in the air and watch it multiply.
Compact (~0.1 m), it thrives in bright indirect to partial sun and is frost-resistant when dry (F). It instantly elevates décor with effortless green artistry and Zen-like simplicity. Fun fact: it forms new offsets readily, enabling quick collection growth with minimal effort. These are wired so you can hang it in the air or attach it.
Priced at $9.90 (200 Parries)

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PHILODENDRON PINK PRINCESS

Philodendron erubescens ‘Pink Princess’ (1.2 m AbcD)
Striking leaves in deep green with bubblegum-pink streaks form a living artwork to ~1.2 m tall. Prefers bright indirect light, high humidity, and warm conditions (above 16 °C); moderately frost‑tolerant (Fm). It adds luxurious color, pride-of-ownership, and refined design flair—often fetching high collector value.
Sent in a 75 mm pot. Priced at $15.90

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...Unique Textured Flowers….

Vanda Chulee Blue

Unique and beautifully textured purple/blue flowers.

100mm leaf span. Sent in a 50mm pot.

Priced at $15.90

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….Interesting Scented Cattleya Hybrids…..

Cattleya intermedia var Orlata ‘Elsie’ x Cattleya hippodemiaCattleya intermedia
var OrlataCattleya hippodemia

Those are the Parents above.

Cattleya intermedia var Orlata ‘Elsie’ x Cattleya hippodemia. These interesting Hybrids will produce ruffled flowers in soft pastel tones, often with striking contrasting lips. Known for its long-lasting blooms and pleasant fragrance, this orchid grows to about 50 cm in height and thrives in bright, indirect light and humid conditions. It’s surprisingly hardy, tolerating brief drops to 10°C. Fascinating feature: this hybrid’s flowers can emit a stronger scent at dawn and dusk, making it a sensory delight! These are small plants…sit back and watch it develop in this pot.
….Sent in a 70mm pot. Priced at $14.90. (400 Parries)

 

 

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African Violets

African Violet Optima Trinadad

African Violet Christening Gown

African Violet Robs Zipper Zapper

African Violet Little Ruby…Gorgeous Miniature

African Violet Little Pro….Gorgeous Miniature

All Five Collection H African Violets for $49

Saintpaulia ‘African Violets’ hybrids. These are your latest named hybrids and not your common old garden type. There are thousands of varieties. Easy to grow inside on your window sill. Two tone pink and white. Moderate light to indoor light. Small plants in 50mm pots.

…..Priced at $11.90 each

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……Lime flower spikes…..

Peperomia clusifolia ‘Red Edge’

(20cmABCD) This is a very strong emerald leaved structural peperomia with broad leathery leaves coloured with subtle red edges! Lime flower spikes in spring. This marvellous plant is hardy to cold and heat and wet conditions. Great indoors or out. Water only when dried out a little. Keep out of direct sunlight. Peperomias are a collectors item and this is one of the best. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $9.90 each (180 Parries)

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…Pink Blush Variegated…

PINK BLUSHED BROMELIAD

Aechmia gamosepela x Variegated Pink Blush  (40cmABCD) gives us lovely pink blushed variegated foliage and will give you spectacular late winter and spring flowers. Each flower head is crowded with purple, pink tipped flowers arranged symmetrically along the flower spike. Grows in the sun or shade and the blush will actually be stronger in the shade but still attractive in sun. Great in the garden in a pot or attached to something. Good indoors. South American in origin most Aechmeas are epiphytes that attach themselves to trees. Easy to grow. Sent as 30cm pups.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries)

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Key to Abreviations:

…cm or m…Mature Height in Cm or  Metres………* ….Native of Australia………….F….Frost Resistant……….Fm Moderately Frost Resistant………

A…Grows Coffs Harbour (Geraldton WA) to Nthn Au Outdoors………B… Grows Inland Outdoors……….b… Should Grow Inland..but not sure

C.. Grows Cooler Areas Outdoors Wollongong (Bunbury WA) South……..c… Should Grow Cooler Area but not sure

D… Grows Warm Areas Outdoors North of Rockhampton…….

 

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CHAIN CACTUS

Rhipsalis paradoxa (40cmABcD) is a attractive hanging segmented succulent plant. The pendulous sections are about 1cm width, hanging together like chains and branching into 2, 3 or 4 branchlets. Making it look great cascading over the pot, whether it’s on a shelf or hanging basket! This one is pendulous and forms clusters of stems (tassels) like a Tassell Fern does . It is an epiphyte, from the rainforest of South America. Small white flowers in spring & summer. Light shade & keep well drained.

…..Priced at $9.90 each (200 Parries) or 3 for $26

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………….Pink Bell Shaped Summer Flowers……………..

PRIMA DONNA BLUEBERRY ASH

Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Prima Donna’ (4m*,**RfFABCDE) is a wonderful native with dainty and unusual, fragrant aniseed, pink bell shaped summer flowers that hang downward like a frilled petticoat! In winter its brilliant blue fruits hang for months and attract birds. The leaves are large, leathery and serrated with prominent veins. Suited to all areas, it is an incredibly tough plant coping with frost, salt spray and drought.

…..Priced at $8.90 (150 Parries) or 3 for $21

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Stunning architectural plant

Golden Barrell Cactus – Echinocactus grusonii

Echinocactus grusonii 70mm Pot

The Golden Barrel Cactus (70cmABCD) is a stunning architectural plant,renowned for its striking round shape and vibrant golden spines.Thriving in full sunlight, this resilient cactus is perfect for sunny gardens or indoor spaces.With minimal water requirements, it’s an excellent choice for those seeking low-maintenance exotic life.
Its unique form adds a dramatic touch to any landscape, making it a must-have for cactus enthusiasts and desert gardens alike.

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More Plants Below this Story.

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AFRICAN VIOLETS

Saintpaulia African Violet Ballet Big Star

African Violet Daydream

Saintpaulia ‘African Violets’ hybrids. These are your latest named hybrids and not your common old garden type. There are thousands of varieties. Easy to grow inside on your window sill. Two tone pink and white. Moderate light to indoor light. Small plants in 50mm pots.

…..Priced at $11.90 each

ANGELS TRUMPETS

….Brilliant & Unusual Flowers….

MANGO CORNET ANGEL TRUMPET

 Brugmansia ‘Mango Cornet’   (3m*FmABCD) will give you huge (25cm) yellow frilled trumpet flowers in late spring & summer. Very fast growing they have velvety light green foliage. An Australian cultivar. Will survive a mild frost. Suited to all areas except the harshest. Full or part sun. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (250 Parries)

 

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Collector’s Icon

Giant Anthurium Dussii

Anthurium dussii  (Synonym A. balaoanum) (2m FmAbcD)
Elegant and refined, this Anthurium adds serenity and collector prestige—huge heart‑shaped leaves up to 50 cm frame subtle creamy-green spathes and purple spadices. At about 2 m tall, it thrives indoors in warm, humid indirect light, moist soil, and may be a little frost-resistant after acclimation (F). Enhances air quality, focus, and interior elegance.Will take the cold of Wollongong and Perth for example. Plus its leaves emit phytoncides—natural stress reducers rarely noted. Owning it signals botanical sophistication and tyhe [lant gods will give you a pat on the back !
Sent in a 75mm pot. Priced at $15.90

 

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Key to Abreviations:

…cm or m…Mature Height in Cm or  Metres………* ….Native of Australia………….F….Frost Resistant……….Fm Moderately Frost Resistant………

A…Grows Coffs Harbour (Geraldton WA) to Nthn Au Outdoors………B… Grows Inland Outdoors……….b… Should Grow Inland..but not sure

C.. Grows Cooler Areas Outdoors Wollongong (Bunbury WA) South……..c… Should Grow Cooler Area but not sure

 

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Cute and Tiny Flowers

Million Hearts Plant

Dischidia acuminata (1m FmAbcD)
This charming trailing plant forms cascades of small 3cm pointed heart-shaped leaves. The cute and tiny white bell shaped flowers accumulate at the nodes. Perfect in hanging baskets or terrariums, it thrives in warm filtered light and humid conditions, and tolerates light cool spells (Fm). Its lush green vines enhance serenity, contentment, and a sense of visual harmony.
Sent in a 75mm pot. Priced at $9.90

 

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Elegant Stripe Style

Philodendron Birkin 

Philodendron Birkin   (50cmABCD)  brings luxury into your life — without a designer price tag. Each leaf is a glossy work of art, rich green striped with creamy white pinstripes that become more defined as it matures. Compact, upright, and striking, it grows to around 50cm and makes any room feel curated and classy. Whether on a desk, entry table, or bookshelf, it delivers daily joy and style. Thrives in warm, indoor settings with filtered light. Low maintenance and rewarding. What few know? No two Birkin plants are exactly the same — each unfurls unique patterns, giving you your very own living original.
Sent in a 75mm pot.   Priced at $12.90  or 3 for $33

 

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Multiplies For You

Achimenes ‘Blue Boy’

Achimenes Blue Boy (30cm DeciduousFAbcD)
Radiant trailing plant with 5–6 cm trumpet‑shaped azure-blue flowers above soft foliage reaching 30cm. Blooms prolifically from late spring through autumn and goes dormant in winter (deciduous.), hiding a fleshy rhizome beneath the soil which multiplies each year
In bright filtered light and humid conditions, it adds seasonal delight, vibrant color and emotional uplift—perfect for containers or hanging baskets. Secret perk: dormant tubers can be stored during winter and regrown next year for repeat bursts of happy bloom or we find you can tip the  pot to one side. These plants will reemerge in later september so get in early before we split the rhizomes.

.Sent in a 75 mm pot. Priced at $9.90 (250 Parries)

 

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Year Round Architecture

Agave ‘El Miradores Gold’

rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out”>Agave desmettiana ‘El Miradores Gold’ (60cm FmAbcD)
A sculptural, golden-edged rosette to ~0.6 m—ideal for sunlit spots or minimalist spaces. Very drought-tolerant, hardy to light frost (Fm), and low-maintenance. This agave provides year-round architectural impact and effortless sophistication. Bonus: it produces pups readily, letting you easily expand your display.
Sent in a 75 mm pot. Priced at $9.90

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Syngonium Collection of Three (B)

A Trio of Joy: Vibrant ColorsSyngonium Lime

Syngonium Mini Pink

Syngonium Little Pearl

A delightful set of three Syngonium varieties, each bringing unique charm.
Lime’s bright green leaves,
Mini Pink’s soft pastel hues, and
Little Pearls pure colour  make this collection a perfect addition to any location. Each plant grows to about 40 cm, thriving in warm, frost-free climates.
Fascinating feature: Syngoniums are air purifiers, removing toxins from the air while adding lush beauty!
Sent singly or in three 75mm pots.
…Priced at $9.90 each or the Three for $26

 

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…Flower Bunches in Abundance

PINK EUODIA

Melicope elleryana (5m*,**RfFmAbCD)  flower bunches in abundance for weeks in summer and grow straight out of the branches! They are replaced with large green aromatic capsules. Native of North Australia. Grows in full sun or part shade.

…..Priced at $8.90 eeh

 

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Garlic-Scented Leaves

Sweet Wild Garlic

Tulbaghia simmleri (30cmABCD)
With soft pink-lavender flowers and garlic-scented leaves, this pretty perennial repels pests, fills the air with fragrance and adds edible flair to your cooking…..both the leaf and flowers.Bulb like stem base and evergreen. Grows 30–40cm tall in full sun or light shade. You’ll save money on herbs and feel grounded by its easygoing beauty. Its straplike leaves can knock out a sinus headache. Drought-tolerant and frost-hardy. Multiplies nicely by rhizome.Little-known perk? Its roots help deter nematodes — a natural soil protector in disguise. This versatile South African plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit as an ornamental.
Sent in a 75mm pot. Priced at $9.90

 

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🌺 Parry’s Playful Guide: 10 Tips to Keep Your Anthurium Happy!

Hi, it’s Parry here — your leafy little friend with

huge plant wisdom and a big bubble for banter.

Let me show you how to keep your

Anthurium blooming like royalty!

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1. Let There Be Light — But Not Too Much!

💡 Bright filtered light is perfect. Direct sun? Yikes! Your Anthurium prefers a gentle spotlight, not a tanning salon.
Parry says: “You like a soft morning glow. So does your Anthurium.”

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.. Shower Me With Humidity

💧 These darlings love humidity. Mist regularly or place on a pebble tray — they’ll thank you with glossy leaves and more flowers.
Parry whispers: “If your bathroom has good light… boom! Anthurium paradise!”

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3. Keep It Warm, Darling
🌡️ Anthuriums hate shivering. Aim for 18–28°C. No sudden chills or draughts please.
Parry points to a sweater: “If you’re cold, so is she.”

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4. Water Gently, Not Generously
💦 Let the top inch dry before watering again. Overwatering is the fast lane to gloom.
Parry frowns: “Soggy roots? That’s a no from me.”

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5. Use a Chunky Mix
🌱 Think bark, perlite, coir — like a jungle floor, not a swamp.
Parry’s pro tip: “Your plant wants air, not sludge!”

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6. Feed Lightly, Flower Freely
🍽️ Monthly liquid fertiliser in spring/summer does wonders. No feeding frenzies, please.
Parry beams: “A little snack, not a buffet!”

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7. Pot It Snug
🏺 Anthuriums like tight roots — it’s how they know they’re loved. Repot only when root-bound.
Parry winks: “Cosy roots, happy shoots!”

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8. Clean Those Leaves!
🧽 Wipe gently with a damp cloth. Dust dulls their sparkle and your plant’s pride.
Parry sighs: “Polish your princess!”

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9. Deadhead the Drama
✂️ Snip off old blooms and sad leaves. It keeps energy flowing to fresh growth.
Parry cheers: “Snip snip snip — bloom boom boom!”

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10. Winter is Nap Time
❄️ Growth slows in winter. Water less. No food. Just let her dream of spring.
Parry dozes: “Zzz… she’ll thank you in September.”

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Bonus Parry Bubble:
🎁 “Anthuriums make you feel rich, even if you’re just watering in your pyjamas. That’s plant magic.”

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Fragrant Garden Sanctuary

East Indian Rosebay

Tabernaemontana corymbosa (2mAbcD) blooms generously through the warmer months, creating a calming retreat that soothes the senses. It grows to around 2 metres and thrives in warm, frost-free climates in full sun or part shade. The outcome? A more peaceful, inviting outdoor space and a gentle reminder to pause and enjoy life’s small joys. Ideal for meditation gardens or sensory planting.Highly sought for wreaths.

Bring grace and serenity into your garden with this evergreen shrub, famed for its creamy-white, pinwheel-shaped flowers and delicate evening fragrance

Here’s something most don’t know — its flowers close slightly at night and re-open each morning, gently syncing your space with nature’s rhythm.
Sent in a 75mm pot. Priced at $12.90 or 3 for $33

 

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Zebra Vein Zen

PARALLEL PEPEROMIA

Peperomia puteolata (45cmAbCD)
This compact beauty brings peaceful order and rhythm into your home. The striped, dark green leaves with silver-white veins are neatly arranged like little tiles — calming, symmetrical and satisfying. Growing to 30cm tall and wide, it’s ideal for desks, windowsills or shelf gardens where clutter needs calming. The result? More mental clarity and a prettier workspace. It thrives in bright, indirect light and is tolerant of dry spells. One exciting feature you’d never guess: Peperomia leaves store water like succulents — making them forgiving friends when life gets busy.
Sent in a 75mm pot. …Priced at $8.90 each (250 Parries) or 3 for $23

 

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Foliage Fantasy Duo

Syngonium Collection of Two

Syngonium Tropicana + Syngonium Silver Pearl

These two unusual Syngoniums deliver instant charm, energy and luxury. Silver Pearl dazzles with silvery-pale leaves and crisp veins, while Tropicana offers sunset-pink highlights and softly variegated tones. Together, they make your space look curated, artistic and tranquil. Perfect for hanging baskets or climbing poles, they grow 60–90cm and thrive in bright, filtered light with warmth. These are your feel-good foliage friends — boosting mental clarity and plant-collector cred. Secret feature? As they mature, leaf shapes and colours evolve — giving you a growing gallery of shifting beauty.
Sent in a 75mm pot.

Priced at $14.90 for the pair !!

 

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Sweetly Scented Surprise

Hoya obscura

Hoya obscura(M) is not well known but worth knowing. Big 10cm clusters of bright fragrant flowers that have a yellow centre & white edges. Soft gold toned, veined hanging foliage. Ovate leaves blush red in bright light, and the golden star-shaped flowers smell like honey and lemon. Ideal for hanging baskets or climbing on supports.

It brings joy and tranquillity while needing little attention. Grows easily to 1.5 metres + in bright, filtered light. The outcome? You’ll feel satisfied, admired, and gently uplifted each time it blooms. Rarely known secret? Its flowers glow under UV light — attracting night pollinators in the wild.
Sent in a 75mm pot.

Priced at $12.90 (200 Parries)

 

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…One Weird Plant !.

MADAGASCAR PALM

Pachypodium lamerii (1.5mAbcD)is one weird plant, a bit like a tall fat cactus with spines and amazing ‘Three Stooges’ like foliage arrangement on top. The leaves in this arrangement are long and narrow with silver undersides, which it is likely to drop in the depths of winter. Yes it even flowers with white/cream frangipani like, terminal flowers. Although this one grows to 6m in its native Madagascar, it will not grow as big here. Can be grown in a container indoors in good light. Known to grow as far south as Auckland NZ. Likes a well drained soil in sunny position. Keep on the dry side when cool – if kept dry can survive a light frost. Full sun to part shade. Big strong plants. These are sent in a 75mm pot.

…..Priced at $15.90 (350 Parries)

 

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…Bright Contrasting Colour…

LUCKY BAMBOO

(1.5mAbcD) Dracaena sanderiana ‘Gold‘. This plant is reported to give luck and happiness to anything new…like new years, new house, marriage, new career. It is also recommended to bring positive energy into your life (Chi). If you change the water every week you can grow it in water…. and for colour fill your vase with coloured stones. Can be trained into spirals using wire guides. This gold form is highly sought with its extreme bright foliage with lime to gold contrasting with dark green in a stripey formation. White bell shaped flowers. Not a true Bamboo, it is a native of Africa. A very durable indoor or garden plant with elegant erect stems. Warm areas or indoors. Shade to morning sun.

…..Priced at $12.90 each

 

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...Unusual Spiral Ginger

Green Mountain Spiral Ginger

Costus bracteatus ‘Green Mountain’ (1.8mAbcD) is a vibrant tropical beauty, this ginger boasts spiraling stems adorned with glossy green leaves and striking orange-red bracts. The flowers emerge out of the bracts! Reaching up to 1.8 meters, it thrives in warm, humid climates with partial shade and ample moisture. Frost-sensitive, it’s ideal for protected gardens or indoor cultivation. An intriguing feature: its bracts are not only ornamental but also attract honeyeaters, adding dynamic movement to your garden.

Sent in a 75mm pot. Priced at $12.90

 

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Oncidium Aloha Iwanaga

Branching spikes of big skirted yellow flowers. Compact grower.  Plants 15cm tall and sent in 70mm pots.

…..Priced at $22

…Health & Flower Beauty

RAKKYO – Asian Onion

 Allium chinense.  (30cmEdAbcD) The bulb and narrow leaves are eaten raw or cooked. The bulb will have a crisp texture and will taste like onion. The whole plant is astringent, carminative and expectorant. It is used in the treatment of stuffiness sensation and pain in the chest, angina pectoris, pleurisy, bronchitis, diarrhoea and tenesmus in cases of dysentery. Regarded as a plant for general health if added to your diet. Lovely mauve flowers on 30 cm stalks in autumn. Native to Asia and popular in South East Asian, Chinese and Japanese cooking. Prefers well drained soil, will tolerate poor soil. Full sun. Multistemmed in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $9.90 or 3 for $25

 

 

 

 

 

 

Popular in south east Asian cooking.

Betel Leaf

Piper sarmentoum. (80cmAD}  Lovely spicy flavoured leaves. Popular in south east Asian cooking. Have a go raw or cooked in a salad or use as a wrapping. Prefers well composted, moist, well drained soils in a protected, sunny position. Full sun to part shade.
…..Priced at $12.90 (250 Parries) each or 3 for $33

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About the African Violet

Introduced to Europe and then the United States in the late 19th century, African violets initially struggled in colder climates. However, the advent of fluorescent lighting in the 1930s allowed for successful indoor cultivation, leading to a surge in popularity .​

Today, African violets are cherished for their compact size, vibrant blooms, and ease of care. They thrive in bright, indirect light and prefer consistent moisture without overwatering. With proper care, they can bloom year-round, bringing continuous color to indoor spaces .​

Their rich history and charming appearance make African violets a delightful addition to any home or office. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these plants offer a rewarding and enduring presence.​

From India through to Indonesia.Flowers readily with bright light indirect light.Sent in a 50mm pot which they can be kept in for some time. Priced at $12.90 each

Morning Glory Hybrid Orchid

The Two Parents Above – Bc Morning Glory and BcGulfshores Beauty Below

Cattleya Morning Glory x Gulfshores Beauty
Step into a world of elegance with the Cattleya Morning Glory x Gulfshores Beauty! This stunning orchid showcases spectacular pink blooms with vibrant colors and intricate patterns, making it a true showstopper. Known for its enchanting fragrance, this plant thrives in bright light and well-draining media. Perfect for orchid lovers, it’s sure to be a conversation starter in any space. Elevate your indoor garden with the exquisite charm of this stunning hybrid orchid! Sent in a 70mm pot.
…..Priced at $14.90 each.

 

 

 

 

 

Mystery African Violet Collection

Saintpaulia ‘African Violets’ hybrids.
4 Unusual Mixed in Different Colours. Named Violets. Easy to grow inside on your window sill. Moderate light to indoor light. Small plants in 50mm pots.

…..Priced at $11.90 each or 4 Mystery violets for $44

 

 

 

 

….Brilliant & Unusual Flowers….

MANGO CORNET ANGEL TRUMPET

 Brugmansia ‘Mango Cornet’   (3m*FmABCD) will give you huge (25cm) apricot frilled trumpet flowers in late spring & summer. Very fast growing they have velvety light green foliage. An Australian cultivar. Will survive a mild frost. Suited to all areas except the harshest. Full or part sun. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $9.90 each (180 Parries)

NB Like many plants this one has a narcotic content and if anyone is silly enough to cook it up & eat, it can have deadly consequences!

 

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…Hard to Get The Real Thing…

WHITE KNIGHT PHILODENDRON

Philodendron ‘White Knight’. This is a gorgeous dark green and white variegated Philodendron with pointed foliage. Burgundy stems with white stem stripes. Clumps nicely and good solid climber. Lovely chunky white aroid flowers. Prefers well drained soil. Good indoors with good light. Philodendrons are tough epiphytic types, from tropical America where there is 450 species. Part shade. Sent in a 75mm pot. These are genuine White Knight.

….Priced at $59

 

NB There are TC Philos for sale that are not true White Knight eg no white stem stripes on a red stem and light green thin leafed cf dark green thicker leaves…buyer beware.

 

Saintpaulia ‘African Violets’ hybrids. These are your latest named hybrids and not your common old garden type. There are thousands of varieties. Easy to grow inside on your window sill. We have plenty of African Violet Hybrids from several of our previous catalogues. They are…

African Violet    Daydream

Moderate light to indoor light. Small plants in 50mm pots.
…..Priced at $11.90 each

Lushe Jungle Giant

Mexican Philodendron

Philodendron mexicana This rare philodendron is a leafy legend, boasting enormous, glossy green foliage shaped like elongated hearts that can grow over 60cm long! Native to the steamy jungles of Central America, it brings a dramatic rainforest vibe indoors or out in tropical gardens. Mature plants can reach 2.5 metres in height with a spreading habit. It thrives in warm, humid climates and is frost-sensitive, so protect from temperatures below 5°C. An exciting secret? The new leaves unfurl with a coppery sheen before turning deep green.
Sent in a 75mm pot. Priced at $15.90 each. One per Customer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gorgeous & Resilient Indoors

PINK THAI AGLAONEMA

Aglaonema commutatum Pink.…..Gorgeous coloured, structured and textured plants that are so easy care you cant go wrong. Because they love shade they
handle indoor conditions with ease and in warm areas they will light up any garden. Branch readily for you. They are tough & handle a variety of conditions and are relatively pest resistant and long lived..
There are 40 species of Aglaonema and they are from the Family Araceae and hail from Asia. They have a green-white spathe that present red berries. They love humidity and moist but not wet soil. One of the worlds great ornamental plants. Strong plants in 100mm pots like the photo.
..Priced at $24.00 each

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vibrant Miniature Bloomer

African Violet ‘Rob’s Zipper Zapper’

Saintpaulia ionantha ‘Rob’s Zipper Zapper‘ is a semi-miniature African violet that enchants with its deep pink, semi-double star-shaped flowers, each accented by a wide band of fuchsia purple. The dark green, pointed leaves form a compact rosette, providing a lush backdrop to the vibrant blooms. Typically reaching heights of 6 to 8 inches, this variety flourishes in warm, indoor environments with bright, indirect light. It prefers consistent moisture, requiring the soil to remain slightly moist without becoming waterlogged. Remarkably, African violets like ‘Rob’s Zipper Zapper’ can bloom 10-12 months a year, offering nearly continuous floral displays. An exciting feature of this cultivar is its potential to thrive for decades; with proper care, African violets have been known to live up to 50 years, making them cherished heirlooms passed through generations.

 

 

More Plants after this Story……Parry

..…..This is the true story of how i Came to Collect Hoyas Dischorenis & Coronarium when in PNG a few years Back…………. From Bob

The Story of Your Hoya dischorensis““Chapter 5: The Hoyas of Sideia“ …..Bob Chalmers

“The sun was barely above the horizon when Rodney hit me with the idea. “Forget Alotau,” he said. “The real treasure’s out in the islands. Sideia. That’s where we’ll find something special.”““I was hooked. A tropical island in the middle of Milne Bay PNG ? It sounded like something out of a lost-world novel. “We’ll hire a runabout and shoot over there,” Rodney continued. “Just need to fuel up first.”““That should’ve been my first clue.““Into the Unknown““The next morning, I stood on the wharf staring at our “runabout.” Except, this was no casual little dinghy. It was a beast—long, powerful, and built to ride ocean swells. It looked ready to chase tuna into the horizon, not ferry a couple of plant hunters on a leisurely trip.““Then we started fueling up. The numbers on the pump kept climbing. Hundreds of dollars’ worth of fuel disappearing into the tank. Rosie a gorgeous local who could spot a hoya flower from 50m up a tree and always the voice of reason, shot Rodney a withering look. “You should have told him,” she snapped.““Told me what?““Before I could ask, the real surprise arrived. Locals. Dozens of them. Men, women, kids—each carrying sacks, baskets, and bundles of supplies. My ” expedition” had suddenly transformed into a fully-fledged community transport service.““I barely had time to process it before we were off, slicing through the calm bay waters at full throttle.““At first, I squinted ahead, trying to spot the island. I expected something close—maybe a few kilometers away……““One hour passed.““Then two.““Then three.““Now we were in open ocean, the land behind us a mere smudge on the horizon. The swell picked up, and the boat lurched over rolling waves, sending salt spray into the air. I shot Rodney a sideways glance. “You sure we’re not heading for the Philippines?”““Then, at last, a shadow appeared on the horizon—a jagged, green mass rising from the endless blue. Sideia. My pulse quickened.““Lost in Paradise““As we neared shore, the locals hopped out one by one, disappearing into the jungle like they had done this trip a thousand times before. Soon, it was just us, standing on the white sand with the thick, untamed wilderness pressing in around us. The air was rich with the scent of wet earth and salt spray.

This was it. Uncharted ground. A world untouched.““We moved inland, hacking through the undergrowth with machetes, sweat pouring down our backs. Rodney was the first to make an unexpected discovery—not a Hoya, but something even stranger. An unusual Amorphophallus species, its hooded green flowers looming like ghosts in the dense foliage.““But we weren’t here for ghost flowers.““Hours passed. The island’s heat was relentless, and my patience wore thin. We searched, we climbed, we scanned every tree and rock face.““Nothing.““I flopped onto the sand in defeat, watching the waves crash rhythmically against the shore. Maybe this had all been a fool’s errand. Maybe the Hoyas were deeper inland, in places we’d never reach. Maybe—““Then I heard Rosie yell.““”Come! Come here!”““I scrambled to my feet, heart pounding. Rosie never overreacted.““I sprinted toward her voice and skidded to a halt. There, nestled low in the undergrowth, was something out of legend—a golden, star-shaped flower, glistening in the dappled sunlight.““Hoya coronaria.““The rare New Guinea Gold Hoya. A treasure. A holy grail.““I barely had time to process it when Rodney let out a low whistle. “Look at that.”““Just meters away, scrambling over a fallen log, was another plant—a climber. Large, waxy yellow blooms hung in heavy clusters, glowing like lanterns in the jungle gloom.““Hoya dischorensis.““I let out a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding. Two rare and unknown Hoyas, growing side by side, just meters from the crashing waves.““We worked quickly, taking careful cuttings, ensuring their survival. These plants would one day be known in collections around the world as Provenance Sideia, a living testament to this wild, untamed island.““Escape from Sideia““But our adventure wasn’t over yet.““With our precious cuttings secured, we turned our attention back to getting off the island. And that’s when we realized—the tide had gone out.““Our boat, once bobbing gently in the shallows, was now stranded on the sand like a beached whale.““Rodney and I exchanged looks. “Well, that’s inconvenient.”““We had two options: wait for the tide to return or push. Neither sounded great.““After a backbreaking hour of hauling, swearing, and shoving, the boat was back in deep water. We collapsed into the seats, exhausted but victorious. Our journey back to Alotau would be long, filled with salt spray, aching muscles, and the knowledge that we had just made a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.““But there was still one more battle to fight—quarantine, biosecurity, and the bureaucratic nightmare of getting our treasures home.““But that, my friends, is another adventure entirely.““

PNG Beauty

Hoya dischorensis Provenance Sideia…..Sorry Sold out for the moment

Hoya dischorensis Provenance Sideia (VAbcD) . This is another amazingly beautiful hoya we found in New Guinea a few years back. This one from the Island of Sideia. This is our first release with light yellow star shapedflowers and darker corona and big leaves. Flowers in a large cluster of 25 to 30 flowers during the warmer months. Tolerant of most coastal climates, fine at 5oC in winter here but best to move undercover during colder periods and protect from frost. Morning sun….part shade. Found this one on the edge of the Soloman Sea. …Sent in a 75mm pot.
..Priced at $12.90 each.

 

However Hoya New Guinea Gold which we also got from Sidea is back….Hoya coronaria `Sidea’...we found only about 10m from the ocean!!

 

 

 

 

Hoya meliflua

Hoya meliflua.  (AbcD) This stunning tropical climber produces big clusters of rich, pink, red, orange flowers that are thick, waxy, and dripping with nectar, filling the air with a sweet fragrance.
The long broadish, thick glossy green leaves are more succulent-like than most… …., Hoyas are considered succulents. An epiphyte like most hoyas it thrives in warm, humid conditions and is ideal for hanging baskets or trained up a trellis. Hoya meliflua can reach up to 3 meters in length, perfect for cascading over pots or climbing surfaces. While frost-tender, it can be grown indoors in cooler climates. Its nectar is so sweet that it was once used as a natural sugar substitute in parts of Southeast Asia! Rare in nature, it is primarily found in select regions of the Philippines.Sent in a 75mm pot.
…..,Priced at $19.90

See many of our Current Hoyas in the Collections Above and on the Hoya Page

 

 

 

Delicious Dwarf  Native Fruit Tree

Dwarf Davidson’s Plum

Davidsonia jerseyana (2-3mAbcD)  A spectacular dwarf native fruit tree treasured for its dramatic appearance and unique, tangy fruit. This striking small tree produces clusters of deep crimson-pink flowers along its stems in spring, followed by large, dark purple-black fruit that hang directly from the trunk and branches. The fruit is tart and rich in antioxidants, making it superb for jams, sauces, and juices. Davidsonia jerseyana grows to 2-3 metres tall in a garden and thrives in warm, moist climates. A bit taller in its home in the rainforests of Northern NSW where it is a rare small understory tree. It prefers a sheltered position with good drainage and is frost-sensitive in its early stages. Known to take some cold eg Ballarat ! One fascinating fact: its fruit contains ellagic acid, a rare natural compound believed to have anti-aging properties.

Sent in a long native tube. Priced at $9.90 each (350 Parries)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

….Brilliant Yellow Flowers….

BRUGMANSIA BUTTER BOMB

Brugmansia ‘Butter Bomb’. (3m*FmABCD) Stunning buttery yellow flowers with the beautiful shape. Highly scented. Deeply lobed. One of our best of the Australian breds! Coloured frilled trumpet flowers in late spring & summer. Flowers have a sweet perfume scent. Very fast growing they have velvety light green foliage. Will survive a mild frost. Suited to all areas except the harshest. Full or part sun.

……Priced at $9.90 each (200 Parries)

 

…..Rare and Endangered…Magnificent Foliage……

FINE- LEAVED TUCKEROO (3m**ABCD)

Lepiderema pulchella Grow this native beauty for its foliage alone in a pot or in the ground.
This is one of the most elegant of rainforest foliage plants. Once the new growth is seen most people find it irresistable. Dark green soft weeping foliage with pink, white and pale green new growth.
Lovely clusters of small pale orange flowers in Spring,followed by highly ornamental orange fruit. Hardy and suitable to cold areas. Native to Nth NSW and Qld. Full sun or shade
..Priced at $9.90 each (250Parries)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…Takes Shade & Wet & Good Indoors…

LOMANDRA HYSTRIX

Lomandra hystrix (1m*,**FABCDE) will provide you with lovely bright green arching leaves and highly perfumed crowded cream blossoms on the end of a flower spike in spring. This one is a popular landscape plant for rockeries, banks and on the edge of water features. Its long straplike foliage arches gracefully. Brilliant indoor speciman. It is a native of NSW & Qld and is very hardy. It is drought and frost resistant and takes wet places. Shade or sun.

…..Priced at $7.90 each or 3 for $19.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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……..Rare in Nature and Hard to Get……….Rare

Graptophyllum spinigerum

Graptophyllum spinigerum (1m**FAbcD) is as rare as Hen’s Teeth in its native Qld habitat and will present you with lovely little one cm white flowers and narrow holly like leaves. This is a very attractive and compact plant. Grows well in semi shade to full sun. Sent in long native tubes
..Priced at $7.90 (200 Parries)or 3 for $21

FABULOUS ORCHIDS

Phalaenopsis Ox Lottery Prince

Moth orchid with medium size yellow/orange flowers overlaid with darker orange striping. Indoor, indirect light position best. Keep moist. Approximately 130mm leaf span. These plants are in 70mm pots.

…..Priced at $19.90

….Orchid Beauty Fusion….

Fragrant white five petalled star shaped flowers

NATIVE GARDENIA

Randia fitzlanii (4m*,**RfAbD) is a highly prized rainforest shrub. Fragrant white five petalled star shaped flowers in spring. Bushy this one makes a great pot speciman
and also in the garden in sun or shade. Produces flowers whilestill young. Large glossy dark green leaves. Lovely erect tall shrub. If grown in southern areas requires
protected position and known to grow well in Sydney. Full sun.Sent in long native tubes.
…..Priced at $8.90 (200 Parries) or 3 for $23

 

 

 

 

 

 

.….Rare and exquisite Epiphyte

Dischidia milnei

Dischidia milnei (60cm AbcD) is a rare and exquisite epiphyte,
It drapes itself elegantly over branches and rocks, creating a cascade of small, succulent-like green leaves. Tiny, waxy,
star-shaped white flowers emerge in warm weather, adding a delicate charm. This tropical climber thrives in humid environments and enjoys filtered light. Resistant to short dry spells, it flourishes in well-drained soil or mounted on bark. It can reach up to 60 cm in length and is perfect for hanging baskets.
A surprising fact—its leaves can store water, helping it survive unpredictable dry periods. Sent in a 75mm pot.

Priced at $15.90 each

 

 

 

…Multiplying Squared Branchlets…

SQUARE CACTUS

 Rhipsalis sulcata (30cmABcD) is a attractive hanging thinly squared segmented succulent plant. The pendulous narrow sections are about 2-3 millimetre width, hanging together like sticks and branching into 3, 4 or 5 squared branchlets. Making it look great cascading over the pot, whether it’s on a shelf or hanging basket! This one is pendulous and forms clusters of stems (tassels) like a Tassell Fern does . It is an epiphyte, from the rainforest of South America. Small white flowers in spring & summer. Light shade & keep well drained. Sent in 50mm tubes.

…..Priced at $12.90 each

…..One Weird Plant……

MADAGASCAR PALM

 Pachypodium lamerii (3mAbcD)is one weird plant, a bit like a tall fat cactus with spines and amazing ‘Three Stooges’ like foliage arrangement on top. The leaves in this arrangement are long and narrow with silver undersides, which it is likely to drop in the depths of winter. Yes it even flowers with white/cream frangipani like, terminal flowers. Although this one grows to 6m in its native Madagascar, it will not grow as big here. Can be grown in a container indoors in good light. Known to grow as far south as Auckland NZ. Likes a well drained soil in sunny position. Keep on the dry side when cool – if kept dry can survive a light frost. Full sun to part shade. Big strong plants. These are sent in a 75mm pot.

…..Priced at $15.90 (350 Parries)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…Like a lushe Green Carpet

MOSS

Like a lushe green carpet. For terraniums, bonsai, landscaping and
germinating ferns.

(Not for WA, NT & Tasmania)

….Priced at $7.90 each (15cmx10cm)

                          

SWORD BROMELIAD

 Vriesea x Hybrid. (40cmABCD) This is a fabulous bromeliad with spectacular red & yellow flower spikes to 30cm and attractive narrow rosetting foliage. Multiplies over warm months when pups can be
taken off. Let new roots grow in the air in a humid spot.
Pot into a well drained mix.
These are epiphytes and can be attached to a board or tree or easily in a pot. Good indoors. Filtered light. Easy to grow. These are 30cm tall in 75mm pots. …..Priced at $9.90 each

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

….Interesting Scented Cattleya Hybrids…..

Cattleya intermedia var Orlata ‘Elsie’ x Cattleya hippodemiaCattleya intermedia
var OrlataCattleya hippodemia

Those are the Parents above.

Cattleya intermedia var Orlata ‘Elsie’ x Cattleya hippodemia. These interesting Hybrids will produce ruffled flowers in soft pastel tones, often with striking contrasting lips. Known for its long-lasting blooms and pleasant fragrance, this orchid grows to about 50 cm in height and thrives in bright, indirect light and humid conditions. It’s surprisingly hardy, tolerating brief drops to 10°C. Fascinating feature: this hybrid’s flowers can emit a stronger scent at dawn and dusk, making it a sensory delight! These are small plants…sit back and watch it develop in this pot.
….Sent in a 70mm pot. Priced at $14.90.

Aromatic Delight: Culinary Treasure

 

 

Vanilla Orchid

Vanilla planifolia. This iconic climbing orchid produces fragrant, pale yellow-green flowers, each lasting only a day but capable of yielding the world’s most beloved spice – vanilla. Growing up to 10 meters in optimal conditions, it thrives in tropical climates with consistent warmth and humidity. Fascinating feature: the vanilla bean pods require hand-pollination in most regions outside their native habitat, making cultivation a labor of love.
Sent in a 75mm pot.       …Priced at $12.90 each (250 Parries)

 

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PHLEBODIUM BLUESTAR

 Phlebodium aureum ‘Bluestar’ (1m**ABCD) This is a very unusual and little knownn fern with large very pretty wavy blue -green fronds
growing off an above ground rhizome. The fronds shoot
up then arch and hang. Grows naturally in the tropical rainforests of South America. . Makes a wonderfu basket or pot plant in a moist position in light shade or bright light. Sent in 100mm pots.
…..Priced at $12.90 (300 Parries)

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Titan Arum…sorry they went a few years back…

FABULOUS ORCHIDS

Classy PlantPhalaenopsis Lottery Prince

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….Refreshing & Tasty Drink….

GOLDEN FRUIT OF THE ANDES

Solanum quitoense (1mEdABCDe) is also known as Naranjilla. It is a very unusual looking and rather spectacular foliage plant with a fruit that looks like Kiwi Fruit and is
made into a refreshing & tasty drink. One30mm fruit is enough to flavour a whole drink. The leaves are large (40cm) and light green with mauve strips along its veins. there are small surface prickles. It is always picked out as something unusual in our nursery. Native to the northern Andes of Colombia and Equador. Should grow in all areas. Full sun to part shade. Sent in 75mm pots.
…..Priced at $12.90 (250 Parries)

 

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…Luminous Bulbs on Top…

FAIRY LIGHTS

Scirpus cenuus is an unusual ornamental grass with little luminous bulbs on top of each and every little rush. These shine when reflecting light from around the house.This is a very attractive neat dark green clumping fine rush like grass. The stems are fine and weeping. It will grow in all areas and is frost resistant but likes plenty of moisture. Great for garden borders on the edge of or in ponds and under any light. Full sun (with plenty moisture) or shade. Sent in 75mm pots.
….Priced at $9.90 (220 Parries) each or 3 for $25

 

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…..Fragrant Flower Spikes…

PEACOCK ORCHID

Acidanthera bicolor (80cmAbcD) also known as the Abyssinian gladiolus, offers stunning white flowers (in late summer and autumn} with a touch of purple at the centre creating an eye-catching display. These star-shaped blooms emit a sweet fragrance, making them perfect for evening gardens.  . It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Acidanthera is frost-sensitive, so it requires protection or overwintering in colder zones. In the Iris Family and related to Gladiolus. The plant multiplies nicely and dies down in winter after they develop multiplying corms which can be divided
Sent in a 75mm pot. Priced at $9.90 each

Your plants are sent in the pots they are grown in …usually 20cm+ tall out of a 75mm diameter pot. We rarely send in 45mm tubes and rarely bareroot our plants because it sets them back. A 75mm pot has the capacity for a 4 times bigger root system than a 45mm tube!

 

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….Magnificent Red & Yellow Cone Flowers….

PHEONIX GINGER

Costus comosus x productus ‘Pheonix’ (1.5mEdACD) will leave you incredulous with its magnificent bright red beeswax cone like flowers in atower formation from spring
onwards. Sprouting out  yellow flowers from the red cone. The yellow flowers reportedly edible with light sweet ginger flavour. These amazing flowers can be retained on the plant for up to nine months. Lovely strong clumping plant with broadish light green foliage. Cold tolerant. Part shade. Sent in 75mm diameter pots.
…..Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries)

PLANT LOVERS GIFT VOUCHER

Do you have enough Perfume, Chocolates and T-shirts etc?
If so why not put the word out to your loved ones that you would really enjoy a Plant Lovers Gift Voucher!
Can be ordered online for any amount or phone Bob direct on 0408 687 109.

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Dendrobium Love Memory `Fizz’

Softcane Type. Plants 100mm tall in a 50mm pot.

…..Priced at $17.90 each

 

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…Golden Spines Shine…

Golden Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus grusonii (70cmABCD)
The Golden Barrel Cactus is a stunning architectural plant,renowned for its striking round shape and vibrant golden spines.Thriving in full sunlight, this resilient cactus is perfect for sunny gardens or indoor spaces.With minimal water requirements, it’s an excellent choice for those seeking low-maintenance exotic life.
Its unique form adds a dramatic touch to any landscape, making it a must-have for cactus enthusiasts and desert gardens alike. These plants fill a 100mm pot. Sent in a 100mm pot.
…..Priced at $25.00 each.

 

PLANT LOVERS GIFT VOUCHER

Do you have enough Perfume, Chocolates and T-shirts etc?
If so why not put the word out to your loved ones that you would really enjoy a Plant Lovers Gift Voucher!
Can be ordered online for any amount or phone Bob direct on 0408 687 109.

 

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Your plants are sent in the pots they are grown in …usually 20cm+ tall out of a 75mm diameter pot. We rarely send in 45mm tubes and rarely bareroot our plants because it sets them back. A 75mm pot has the capacity for a 4 times bigger root system than a 45mm tube!

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.Mystery Hybridised Costus…

 

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…Will Help You Sleep as Well…

Insomnia Plant

(45cmEdAbCD) Plectranthus amboinicus aka Mother of Herbs, Indian Borage. Recommended to try for insomnia, joint pains, coughs, sore throats, infections. An attractive evergreen medicinal and culinary herb. Fleshy and very aromatic green succulent, with leaves that are nicely flavoured, can be used as stuffing for meat and poultry and also used to flavour meat dishes. The leaves are also traditionally used for treatments of insomnia, coughs, sore throats, infections, joint pains and many other ailments. Just put a couple of leaves in boiling water to make a tea, Fast grower!! Small purple flowers winter/spring. Good indoors with natural light. Protect from frost. Well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. In 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $9.90 or 3 for $27 (200 Parries)

 

 

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….One of the Best….

BRUGMANSIA BRUCE’S PINK

(3m*FmABCD) Brugmansia ‘Bruce’s Pink’. One of the best. Intoxicating fragrance. Huge pink coloured frilled trumpet flowers in late spring & summer.
….Priced at $9.90 each (250 Parries)

 

 

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PHILODENDRON PINK PRINCESS

Philodendron erubescens ‘Pink Princess’. Gorgeous dark green and bright pink splashes. Grow in a bright spot for maximum colouration! These are lightly variegated and gorgeous….not the heavily variegated type. Philodendrons are tough plants adapted to warm tropical rainforest living where they climb up and along trees gripping with aerial roots as they reach for more light. They can be grown under shadecloth in warmer areas or indoors where there is reasonable light. They are epiphytes living off their host so don’t need a lot of water but do like some moisture and humid conditions. Easy to grow. 75mm pots. Nicely pink variegated.

…..Priced at $19.90 each

 

 

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…Strong Subtle Structure…

…Towering Succulent…

TOWER CACTUS

(20cmFABCD) Aloe zanzibarica. Unusual pyramid arrangement with this little soft ornamental cactus. Thick leaves have white specks and attractive soft teeth. Red/orange flowers on top. Requires good drainage & water sparingly. Grow it in full sun to part shade. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $8.90 each

 

 

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…Multiplying Squared Branchlets…

SQUARE CACTUS

(30cmABcD) Rhipsalis sulcata is a attractive hanging thinly squared segmented succulent plant. The pendulous narrow sections are about 2-3 millimetre width, hanging together like sticks and branching into 3, 4 or 5 squared branchlets. Making it look great cascading over the pot, whether it’s on a shelf or hanging basket! This one is pendulous and forms clusters of stems (tassels) like a Tassell Fern does . It is an epiphyte, from the rainforest of South America. Small white flowers in spring & summer. Light shade & keep well drained. Sent in 50mm tubes.

…..Priced at $12.90 each

 

 

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July Saintpaulia African Violets

Saintpaulia ‘African Violets’ hybrids. These are your latest named hybrids and not your common old garden type. There are thousands of varieties. Easy to grow inside on your window sill. We have 2 New African Violet Hybrids. They are…

Little Pro

Pink flowers with a darker and yellow center.

Optimara Little Ruby

Purple flowers with a yellow center.

Moderate light to indoor light. Small plants in 50mm pots.
…..Priced at $11.90 each or both African violets for $22

 

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PINK RAIN LILY

(20cmFmABCDE) Zephyranthes grandiflora. Lovely light pink yellow anthered erect flowers a little like small asiatic lillies come forth in summer and autumn. This is a fine clumping plant with strap like green foliage. Bulbs about 25mm wide develop and multiply greatly in little time. Great as a border, in a rockery or pot. Sent in 75mm pots.

…..Priced at $7.90 each or 3 for $21

 

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..Rare & Endangered..Glorious Palm…

FOXTAIL PALM SEEDS

(15m**AD) Wodyetia bifurcata is a hugely attractive native palm with a smooth closely ringed trunk. The fronds are hugely attractive with their cut off leaf formation. Native to rocky areas of North East QLD where it sets down deep roots to offset the long dry period between monsoonal rains. This Palm has only been cultivated in recent times and the cold sensitiveness is still being assessed. The most advanced specimen planted in Brisbane and Sydney are both doing well. Requires a well drained soil in full sun. Fresh seeds.

…..Priced at $2.90 for each seed or 10 for $19.90

 

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…Miracle Grass…

VETIVER GRASS

(1.5mABcDE) Chrysopogon zizanioides
A spectactular hardy tall growing bunchgrass, usually reaching 1.5m and 3m in warm tropical conditions. Long thin rigid grassy stems shooting from underground culms. Blooming brownish panicle flowers in summer. An excellent plant for water and soil conservation due to it dense root system reaching 3m downwards into the ground. Great for preventing ground erosion and providing nutrients for live stock. Very tolerant of drought, flood, grazing & salt.
Also used commercially to produce a medicinal oil. Will adapt to any climates and any soil types. Full sun or part shade.

…..Priced at $8.90 each or 3 for $21
……or Ask for Bulk Prices >100>1000

 

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…Delicious Pink Flesh …Not White…

PINK DRAGONFRUIT

(4.5mAbcD) Hylocereus undatus. Also known as Pitaya & Strawberry Pear. Hylocereus undatus is a weird climbing cactus with large delicious edible pink fruit (1kg) with pink flesh. Its huge white fragrant flowers are 30cm acrossin late spring and summer. They appear only during the night! The huge fruit are juicy and absolutely delicious. This cactus will climb up a wall or a tree and quickly develops multiple trunks. Vivid green three cornered stems. Will grow in desert but easy to grow elsewhere. Needs winter protection in cooler areas. Full sun or bright light. These are sent as cuttings 20cm long. Easy to strike. Maximum 2 per Customer.

…..Priced at $8.90 each

 

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…Makes A Great Office Plant!…

ZANZIBAR GEM

(60cmAbD) Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Due to its small size & attractive foliage, its air purifying ability and low light & water requirement makes Zamioculcas zamiifolia a great indoor plant, especially in your office areas! It’s glossy green foliage helps bring colour indoors of your home or work office. Flowers usually around mid summer, the flower is a yellow to bronze spadix with a green spathe. Can go a long time without water. Avoid overwatering. Part shade.

…..Priced at $12.90 each (300 Parries)

 

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MOSS

Like a lushe green carpet. For terraniums, bonsai, landscaping and germinating ferns.

(Not for WA, NT & Tasmania)
…..Priced at $7.90 each (15cmx10cm)

 

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Pineapple Dyckia

Dyckia brevifolia. 20cm bright orange – yellow flowers.Compact green small grower.

…..$12.90 each

 

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GASTERIA ‘RABBIT EARS’

(30cmABCD) Gasteria brevifolia. A slow growing cute compact succulent with thick grey green leaves with white spots that are shaped like rabbit ears! Excellent as a pot specimen. Requires a well drained soil. Morning sun to part shade. 15cm tall in 70mm pots.

…..Priced at $14.90 each

 

 

 

ZEBRA HAWORTHIA

(20-30cmAbCD) Haworthia attenuata
A slow growing succulent with upright thick dark green leaves with pronounced bright white stripes which will readily forms offset clumping rosettes. A very attractive indoor plant. Prefers well drained soil. Keep moist in summer. Can withstand cool temperatures as low as 10°C. Position in bright spot with indirect lights.

…..Priced at $12.90 each

 

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Mystery Anthurium

We have numerous anthuriums that only remain in small numbers. We are selling these as Mystery Anthuriums. If you order a Mystery Anthurium it will be a Surprise Plant. These are all in 70mm pots.

…..$12.90 each (200 Parries)

 

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CHIRITA SINESIS

(30cmABcD) Lovely houseplant with 15cm attractively marked velvety leaves. Big open tubular blue flowers. Native to Indo-malaysia. Easy to care for. Treat like an African violet. Shade or filtered light. These amazing plants are in 80mm diameter pots and the plants have a leaf span of approximately 150mm.

…..Priced at $14.90 each

If you can’t find all your plants in our latest catalogue please search our website as every plant on our website is available

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newsletteNEWSLETTER : 

FEBRUARY 2026

PLANT LOVERS GIFT VOUCHER

Do you have enough Perfume, Chocolates and T-shirts etc?
If so why not put the word out to your loved ones that you would really enjoy a Plant Lovers Gift Voucher!
Can be ordered online for any amount or phone Bob direct on 0408 687 109.

 

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DID YOU KNOW

* Tropical and sub-tropical plants have special needs
when you grow in colder climates outside their natural
range. See our focus article on the back page.
* Tropical and sub tropical plants that grow at higher altitudes are more likely to be adaptable to colder winter temperatures.
* Its the winter time when care must be taken with tropical and sub tropical plants.
* There are many many tropical plants that have now been shown to be adaptable to colder climates. but you should remember where it comes from.
*Knowing the habit and likes and dislikes of a plant and the environment it thrives in are all part of its ecology. Its interesting to know the ecology of a plant. When you know a lot of plants you will see there is a pattern which makes it easier to understand the whole thing. People who study this at educational institutions call themselves ecologists but you can be an ecologist just by continually enquiring into the patterns of nature.
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DID YOU KNOW From our Previous Catalogue

DID YOU KNOW

* There are many plants, normally thought of as shade plants that will take full sun if they have plenty of moisture in summer eg Alocasias, Gingers, Heliconias, Tree Ferns & many other ferns.
* They need to be hardened into full sun over a few weeks of mild days first.
* Babies are born without knee caps. They don’t appear until the child reaches 2-6 years of age.
* Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined.
* Profesor of Geology from an Australian University commented on ABC radio last week that if scientists could not explain the huge movements in the earths climate that occurred during the Ice Age….then some scientists are clutching at straws trying to explain the very small changes that may have occurred in recent history!!

* Prescribed Burning is the art & science of conducting low intensity burns in cool weather to reduce heavy forest fuel loads……without doing damage to the ecology of the area. The science is well proven & researched but ignored by politicians at all levels as they do not have the gumption to stand up to those opposed.
Read the hard hitting blog by Victorian Journalist Andrew Bolt at http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/andrewbolt/index.php/heraldsun/comments/column_the_hard_lessons.

* `Every landholder has a responsibility to keep fuel loads down to reduce the risk of uncontrollable fire running on to adjoining landowners’…Judge Stretton findings after the Black Friday fires of 1939. Fire exists only with fuel, oxygen & heat. Increase any of these and you increase the risk…DRAMATICALLY. Add a slope or wind factor & it increases again.

** WE HAVE OUR OWN TV CHANNEL PARAPLANTS1 ON YOUTUBE
You have always been able to view our nursery & many of the plants as we discuss & show you how the plants look, their propagation and care. Discover more about the world of plants& hear about some of our commercial secrets !! These videos only run for about 5 minutes & are very much adlib as we find time. Our Channel is paraplants1 located at www.youtube.com/paraplants1.

 

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TRUE LIES

 An old customer from west of Gympie called in last week. He lives alone and wanted to dig his potato garden but the work was too hard in the hot sun. His only son Ralph, who used to help him, was in Boggo Road Gaol, (fraud). The old fella wrote to Ralph about his predicament, showing us the correspondence. Dear Ralph, I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won’t be able to plant my potato garden this year. I’m just getting too old to be digging up gardens. If you were here all my troubles would be over because I know you would dig the plot for me. Love Dad. A few days later he received a letter from his son.
Dear Dad, For heavens sake Dad, don’t dig up that garden, thats where I buried the BODIES. Love Ralph.
At 4am the next day the Police showed up and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologised to the old chap and left. That same day he received another letter from Ralph. Dear Dad, Go ahead and plant the potatoes now. Its the best I could do under the circumstances. Love Ralph

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Why Plants will `Make You Happy’

For us humans happiness is a decision but for the rest of creation.. it `just is the thing”. What iidiot would choose to be unhappy ? Although we are born into a natural `sea of happiness and love’ all too often we let the sharks of fear and negativity control us and take it away.
Now lets examine why plants are an essential part of our happiness.
Did you realise that plants & our earth are an essential part of our lives for food, health, shelter, energy and inspiration. The other main kingdom on our planet is the animal kingdom and that is where we belong but the animal kingdom is dependent on the plant kingdom and earth. As humans we like to think we are in charge of our planet – they call this huberis – but in fact we know very little of what makes it all tick. We like to think it can all be controlled in some way by learning new facts. People think scientists (of which I am one) will someday know `everything’ whereas in reality the amount that is known today is more like the proverbial needle in a haystack.
As technology and western society takes us further and further from nature and getting our hands dirty its a good time to get back into natural things because this is where the real you will be happiest. Our species has not evolved over millions of years to suddenly be something different over the last 50 years ! Keep it simple and grounded and surround yourself with plants.This is one of the bases for Happiness.
PS Enjoy the high vibration of Happiness and You can Have Everything you Desire. This will enrich your awareness to be able to fight off the Sharks.

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Plant Quarantine

  We are one of the few retail nurseries who go
through all the hoops to send plants into WA, NT and Tasmania.
This is especially time consuming. All plants have to be inspected
by the Qld DPI a few days before they travel. They charge at $350 per hour !! Our paperwork is inspected when the plants hit those states. They are again inspected on arrival and we are charged again. We need to prepare documents listing all the plants botanical names and getting those lists approved. WA does have a Permitted list but it only covers plants that are not weeds…..it does not cover plants that are capable of carrying disease.
When plants arrive here we carefully unwrap them…(please do not use sticky tape!!!) and look after them under cover until our next sendout (every 3rd week} when we repack them with great care. We also treat them with several chemicals which has never been seen to cause a problem. The variety of plants we receive are endless & its little wonder our people want them so much. Sorry. We need plenty of orders from WA, NT and Tassie to justify the costs involved, so please keep those orders rolling in.

 

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Greens show Their True Colours and its Not Green….Its Yellow

….as wind mill factories and solar farm factories destroy the Australian Bush and industrialise our Rural Heritage. Not a wimper from the Greens!!!

*Did you know you only have to sneeze in Rural Australia to require an Environmental Impact Statement yet all this destruction of our rural environmental heritage caused by wind mill factories and solar factories goes on without a single Impact Statement.

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Heres Our No Stress Quiz for You …. with the Answers

QUIZ with Answers …no cheating.. Can you answer these 4 questions 1) What tree can insect repellent be made from ? Answer – Neem Tree 2) What breed of dog is familiar with the thoroughbred racehorse ? Answer – The Silkie Terrier came to Australia on the First Fleet with the Thoroughbreds. 3) What is the oldest a 1999 French Cabernet or a 1999 DeBortolis Merlot from Griffith NSW ? Answer DeBortolis is the oldest -Australian grapes for winemaking are picked in autumn, March-April, European wines In September-October. Australian wines of the same vintage year are 6 months older than Northern hemisphere wines !! 4) Which 2 teams will play off in this years NRL Grandfinal ? Answer Eels V Dolphins

 

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How I Got Strangled by a 5metre Python in the Middle of the Bush..Part 1   ….by Bob….Part 2 is still coming……the suspense!!! Its true…

                                                                                                                                      …..what did you do in situations like this ???

Just before Christmas a few years back, I went chasing rare plants in the rainforests west of Nambour, that dreamy green tangle where the air feels like warm soup and every roadside cutting promises some new botanical treasure.
The road I was on was barely a road at all—just an old, cracked smear of bitumen curling through the forest. No houses, no traffic, just me, the trees, and the vague hope of finding something leafy and unusual to take home to the nursery.
I rounded a bend… and hit the brakes.
The entire road was… snake.
A gigantic, sun-soaked carpet python—easily five metres of thick, patterned muscle—was sprawled right across the bitumen like it owned the place. Head on one verge, tail on the other, eyes half closed, having a luxurious pre-Christmas nap.
Now, I’ve got plenty of pythons at home and my own tried-and-tested way to move them on. I’m no Pro but it always worked before ??
Grab just behind the jaws so it can’t swing around and bite.
Stretch your right arm as far down its body as possible so it can’t coil around you.
Lift, relocate, release. Snake happy. Human happy. All limbs intact.
And there was no way I was leaving this beauty to become a speed bump for the next ute.
So out I get.
I walk up, have a quick word with him—“Righto, mate, road’s closed”—then in one smooth, practiced move I grab behind his head with my left hand and run my

right arm down his body, stretching him out.
Perfect. Snake secure. Plan working.
All I had to do was lug him a couple of metres to the side of the road and put him down. But then I saw it: a lovely, ferny green gully just down the slope.

A proper, deluxe python apartment. He’d be safer down there, I thought. Happier, even.
That’s when my brain got ahead of my arms.
My body started doing “Move snake down the slope.”
My right arm started doing “Oh good, we’re done now, time to relax.”
My left hand, unfortunately, was still firmly clamped around five metres of mildly offended reptile.
I loosened my right arm along his body before I’d actually let go of his head.
Bang.
In an instant, the lazy sunbather transformed into a muscular, scaly corkscrew. He coiled hard and fast around my right arm—tight. Really tight. Suddenly I was standing on a deserted rainforest road with a python wrapped like a living pressure bandage around my arm, my left hand gripping behind his jaws like gelignite.I looked at him. He looked at me.
We both had the same question: Now what?
I couldn’t drive.I couldn’t reach my phone.
There was no one to yell to—just trees, vines, and a few unimpressed kookaburras.
So I did the only thing I could do.I started walking.
Picture it: a bloke marching down a deserted rainforest road, right arm raised like a traffic cop, completely wrapped in five metres of python, left hand welded behind its head. A few wallabies stared from the scrub with the exact expression of, “Yeah, nah, that’s above my pay grade.”
Time stretched. My arm started to tingle, then throb, then go an interesting shade of plum.
……………..{Continued next Catalogue….

 

And some Stuff we like to keep is Below

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The Importance of being Grounded.

All plant lovers have a natural grounding ability. How does it Happen?
People talk of going back to `country’ or going back to their roots.
Do you realise how natural this is to everyone living on earth and not just a few. And you do not need to go back to where you were brought up to feel it …although nostalgia and memories may enhance the feeling. The process of being grounded is an awareness of our attachment to earth itself. We come from the earth and we go back to the earth….we are made up of the 92 natural elements of the earth…yes we are made from dirt! Plants grow from the soil and collect the elements and combine them into nutrients that we eat. If we eat an animal it has eaten the plants which grew from the soil. Add to that the gravitational and magnetic forces of the Earth and its easy to see why we are so attached to the earth….and no matter where we are on it. Grounding yourself is a simple as taking a deep breath….using all your senses to take in the natural environment and connecting yourself to the earths centre. Be aware of where you came from and everthing will come back into balance for you.

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Great Artesian Basin & Lake Eyre Basin

On our trip to Mt Isa we were fascinated by the water collection system from the Channel Country into River
Systems like the Georgina, Diamantina & Cooper’s Creek and the Barcoo into the Lake Ayre depression.
There is cattle fattening country that rarely gets rain, water fed from the northern monsoonal rain.
The Lake Eyre Basin is the worlds largest internal river system! A fascinating place.
Everywhere we travelled you could see high cooling tanks where water is cooled after being drawn up from bores

into the Great Artesian Basin (one of the worlds largest). The average bore depth is 500m but they go down to 2000m

in some places. The water temperature is 30oC in the shallower areas up to 100oC in deeper areas.

Water quality is generally good but high sodium levels make it unsuitable for irrigation.
For more info on The Great Artesian Basin – www.nrm.qld.gov.au/water/gab/
For more info on Lake Ayre Basin – www.lakeeyrebasin.org.au/pages/page01.html

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The Real Science About the Climate Change Theories…Try some Facts

Climate Panic vs. Climate Science*…….And the Studies of Dr Ian Pilmer

Dr. Ian Plimer, an Australian geologist, author, and professor emeritus, is one of the leading voices challenging the mainstream view on climate change. His arguments are rooted in Earth’s geological history and a strong defense of scientific skepticism.
On the Scientific Method
“The science is never settled. If it is, it’s not science. That’s religion or politics.”
On Geological History
“To understand climate change, you must understand geology. The past is the key to the present.”
On Climate Models
“Models are not evidence. They are speculative constructs built on assumptions and adjusted until they produce the desired result.”
On Carbon Dioxide
“CO2 is not a pollutant. It’s a natural gas essential for all life on Earth. We exhale it, plants absorb it, and it drives plant growth.”
On Funding and Consensus
“Climate alarmism is driven by billions in research grants, subsidies, and political agendas. No dissent is tolerated because the money depends on the narrative.”
On Children and Emotion
“Scaring children with apocalyptic futures is emotional abuse masquerading as education. Fear is not a basis for sound policy.”
On Silencing Debate
“Anyone who challenges the orthodoxy is labeled a denier. That’s not how science is done — that’s how power is preserved.”

Pilmers Key Points:**
1. **Earth’s Climate Always Changes**
* Over billions of years, Earth has cycled through ice ages and greenhouse periods **without human influence**.
* Modern changes are **minor and not unusual** in a geological context.
2. **CO2 Is Not a Climate Driver**
* Historically, **temperature rises preceded CO2 increases**.
* CO2 is essential for plant life and has been much higher in the past.
3. **Climate Models Are Flawed**
* Climate models often **fail to predict real outcomes**.
* They’re based on assumptions, and many **ignore key natural variables** like solar cycles and ocean currents.
4. **“The Science is Settled” Is Anti-Scientific**
* True science welcomes debate, but **climate dissenters are silenced**.
* The consensus is **propped up by funding, politics, and ideology**, not open inquiry.

5. **Fear-Based Messaging is Manipulative**
* The use of **children and apocalyptic rhetoric** is unethical.
* Public policy should be based on **measured science**, not emotion.
*Conclusion**
Plimer believes that today’s climate movement is **ideologically driven**, **scientifically selective**, and **economically dangerous**. He warns that the public is being misled by **activists posing as scientists**, and urges people to **study geological history** before accepting modern climate claims.

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If Australia was Divided into 14 Sovereign Nations

If Australia was divided up into smaller sovereign counties made up of the 7 major metropolitan areas of the states and territories and the seven rural areas outside of them then that would be 14 countries.
The Rural Countries' would thrive from Agricultural and Mining Income and their sales of produce overseas would make them wealthy. Any manufacturing coming from the Metro Countries’ would be replaced in 5 minutes flat with the surplus of sales. They would invest in harvesting their water supplies and they would protect their forests and its animals from fire by proper forest management and hazard reduction burning. They would pull down all the wind towers and pull up all the solar panels that had ruined the Australian Bush Icon and send them all back to the Metro Countries. They would sell gas, coal, timber and water to the Metro Countries.
They would need only the few Politicians they have already. Naturally people from the Metro Countries would want to come to the Rural Countries for a better standard of living ! However only the grounded people who worked with the earth, loved plants and nature would be given passports to enter and they would be welcomed because they have common sense are happy and appreciate their country.

The Metro Countries would shrivel because they have a negative impact on the national wealth. They would be calling out for the Rural Countries to send water and food and raw materials. They would be fighting amongst themselves because they could not agree on anything. They would still have all their Politicians !They would have to put all their wind towers in their harbours and their solar panels on their sporting fields.
All the grounded people who loved plants, the earth and nature would want to move to the Rural Countries and they would be welcomed because they have common sense, happiness and appreciate their country.

FOR YEARS THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH HAS BEEN OUTNUMBERED BY POLITICIANS AND NOW BULLIED AND PLUNDERED BY ONE POLITICIAN TOO MANY

 

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A Story of Passion, Perseverance, and Plants

Bob wiped the sweat from

his brow as he stepped

into the greenhouse, the scent of damp earth and fresh

foliage filling the air. The sun hung low in the sky,

casting golden rays over rows of rare and unusual

plants—each one a testament to decades of dedication, resilience, and an unshakable love for the natural world.
Paradise Distributors had not always been the thriving nursery it was today. Back in 1992, when Bob and Bev first took over, it was little more than a defunct business, failing to survive. To most, it looked like a lost cause. But to Bob, it was a diamond in the rough—an untamed paradise just waiting to be revived.
They rolled up their sleeves, diving headfirst into the world of plant propagation, science and the intricate dance of seasons. The work was far from easy—long days in the sweltering sun, endless hours packing orders, and the constant challenge of finding and growing plants that would ignite excitement in fellow enthusiasts. But the rewards were immeasurable. Each new leaf unfurling, each tiny seedling pushing through the soil, was a reminder of why they had chosen this life.

It wasn’t just about plants. It was about people. Over the years, customers didn’t just buy plants—they became part of the Paradise family. Some called from far-flung corners of the country just to chat about their latest garden adventures. Others sent letters filled with stories and photos of plants they had nurtured for decades, thriving under their careful hands.

Now, decades later, Paradise Distributors stood as a testament to unwavering passion and perseverance. Over 200 customers had been with them for more than 20 years—a loyalty so strong that, as Bob liked to joke, “They’d leave the planet before they’d leave us!”

As he stood among the lush greenery, Bob smiled. Paradise wasn’t just a place. It was a way of life—a life built on patience, love, and the simple joy of watching something grow. And as long as there were people who shared that joy, Paradise Distributors would continue to flourish.

After all, true plant lovers know—paradise isn’t found. It’s cultivated.

 

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The Art and Science of Dealing with Trauma….Carl Jung

All people have had trauma in their lives & that trauma will affect who they are and how they act. The trauma can have a human perpetrator or can be an event….either way the cause will be secretly manipulating every aspect of your life….body, mind and soul. The starting point is to recognise it.

Carl Jung says we humans should not even try to bury past trauma.
If we are successful at burying it then it will be stored in a certain part of out subconscious called the ‘repressed subconscious’….We think it’s gone but no it is there and working in the background to affect absolutely all aspects of our lives and we have no idea it’s happening. If suddenly certain little things trigger us back to that past trauma…this is when the ‘stuff in our repressed subconscious comes to the surface.
What we usually do then is work overtime to eliminate it. If we think we have been successful at eliminating it out of our mind …NO we have only buried it deeper to make it worse…we may not be triggered but it is there secretly working in the background on every aspect of our life. Because we are not aware it has a free run manipulating the way we think and act.
The answer is to be aware of the past trauma…but instead of being a big bright picture on our conscious mind…make it a dull small blurred black and white. Instead of seeking revenge or being hateful or trying to teach…be neutral and accept that karma will come into play. If there is a perpetrator then pity the perpetrator.
Also accept that life is full of paradoxes…its not simple logical lines of feelings we must observe.
We can and must have feelings that appear to be opposite. Love and hate, peace and trauma, joy and miserableness, pleasure and pain, life and death, beauty and ugliness and the list goes on. How can we appreciate the positives if there are not negatives to counterbalance
. We should be aware of the paradoxes and accept.
And so it is with past trauma. Accept it…minimise without burying it…accept the paradox of life and let the real person run our lives without the secret saboteur from the past managing us without our remotest knowledge.

Carl Jung was a major 20th Century Thinker and reknowned Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist. influencing many fields including psychiatry,psychology,religion and many more.

 

And here is some shopkeeping type Info

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West Australian, NT & Tasmanian Orders

These states have strict quarantine protocols in place. All have inspection procedures in place at both ends. Please note you do nothing… we do all the work and payments. These order are intended to be sent on the following day:

Western Australia, Northern Territory & Tasmania Sending Date
Monday 2nd February, We need your order by 2.00 PM Monday 9th March (2.00 PM Friday 6th March for Concierge orders), QLD time before this date as we go through an intricate Quarantine Inspection process & need to do this in one batch to make the process feasible. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WA, TAS. & NT ORDERS .

…………..PLEASE GO TO THE VERY BOTTOM OF THIS CATALOGUE AND THE FAQ’s.

 

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Your Plants

Payment Options

 

….Tiny Plants….40% Below Regular Market Prices….

We Introduce Tiny Plants for Tiny Prices

Initially we propagate plants in a tiny tube (42mm or 50mm) and then grow it on in a larger pot 75mm diameter across the the top. The bigger pot is 4 times the volume for the roots to grow into. The larger plant is more robust and ready to plant out. The tiny plants need more nurturing.
As other outlets sell shrubs in these tiny tubes we are now doing the same but there will be a difference. Our price for many shrubs in a tiny tube will be tiny ie $3.90!! If popular we will keep it going.

Pots are measured by diameter across the top eg 75mm, 42mm and 50mm.
Our plants are mostly in 75mm pots, 4 times bigger pot for roots than the 42mm tiny plant.

 

 

 

Plant Quarantine….What we have to do to carry out the Plant Quarantine Protocol for WA, Tasmania and NT.

* We have to hold the plants in a dedicated quarantine area but its not how long they are held that matters …its the specified treatment and a lot more.
* All plants are sent in their pots in a soiless potting mix.
* We get permission to send the plants from WA, Tas and NT. Plants must be identified with their correct botanical names.
* All plants are sprayed and dipped wuth the approved chemicals
* Plant Health Certificates are prepared for signing by the Authorised Officers
* All plants are inspected for certain pests and diseases important to the receiving States by the Qld .Dept of Agriculture who sign off on the documents.
*We then prepare the plants for sending so they have moisture and and are protected in transit. Then we pack the plants into cartons.
* The cartons are sent by overnight Air Freight.
PS We also do this Quarantine Protocol for other Growers and the details are listed in the Concierge Quarantine Hub.

 

 

INTERSTATE CONCIERGE QUARANTINE SERVICE

Plants cannot simply be sent into Western Australia, Northern Territory or Tasmania without satisfying the protocols of the particular Depts of Agriculture.
We have been providing a Concierge/Quarantine Service for Interstate Plants for a couple of years now. Clients from Western Australia, Northern Territory or Tasmania who want specific plants we do not have here… simply get those plants sent to us and we repot and label them, hold them till our next 3 weekly send out date, treat them with insecticides and fungicides as required, do all the necessary paperwork and then repackage and send out Courier by Air Express. This is an expensive process when you add in the freight and government fees. If you require further information go to our Concierge Hub on our website.

 

 

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Combined Postage/Shipping
We do combine postage/shipping with all our orders. This means you can buy as many plants as you like for a single postage/shipping price. eg, in NSW you might buy 100 plants for $18 freight.

Our Plants are not sent Bare Rooted
All our plants are sent in pots. Mostly in a pot of 70mm diameters and 110mm deep. This pot is 4 times the volume of the tiny 40mm tubes that many other suppliers use. Our Ferns are sent in 100mm pots. * Very large plants from large pots (Bamboo, Fiddle Leaf Fig, Heliconias) may be sent bare rooted.

 

 

If you can’t find what you’re looking for in our catalogue, you can use the search bar at the top of all our pages, above navigational menu.

All Plants on our website are available, not just the ones in our latest catalogue.

 

 

We send most of our plants in 75mm pots! We do not bareroot our Plants.

If there is an exception we tell you.

Please Note; We send our plants in 75mm diameter pots. We do not usually send in 42 mm tubes except for our $3.90 specials. Most other online nurseries are in either 42mm tubes or bareroot plants. We do not set plants back by taking the plant out of its pot and barerooting it.

 

 

 

WA, NT & Tasmanian Customers see Below

Every 3 weeks  we  put all orders together & complete the WA, NT & Tas Quarantine Protocols in one batch & minimise the cost to you.

Western Australia, Northern Territory & Tasmania Sending Date Monday 16th March,

We need your order by 2.00 PM Monday 9th March, QLD time before this date as we go through an intricate Quarantine Inspection process 7.00am Thursday & need to do this in one batch to make the process feasable.

The Quarantine Protocol cost of $15 is included in your freight charge.

Mrytle Rust Alert now affects some plants into the SA & Tas as well as WA…..which means we cannot send plants from Family Myrtaceae to these states. Restrictions will soon be lifted in Victoria as Myrtle Rust has been found in 60 locations. In reality it has probably been around Australia the last 100 years but it needs a very wet year to be noticeable.

 

 

 

…WA & SA, Tas & NT Customers….

There is an alert for Myrtle Rust for WA, SA & Tas.

The following potential host genus are not allowed entry into WA .:
Austromyrtus, Callistemon, Begonia, Eugenia, Feijoa, Kunzea, Leptospermum, Melaleuca, Myrciaria, Psidium, Syzygium. Also all Citrus and Paw Paw, There are many more Ostemon, Rhodomyrtus,  and  more.
These are the plants that may appear in our catalogue & is not the complete list. The complete list includes all the Family Myrtaceae. It was hoped this would be a short term measure…..but the authorities are in no rush to take action that would lead to lift the restriction. To check if your plant is in the Myrtaceae Family…google its name and put Myrtaceae Family after its name and the result will tell you if in that Family or not.

There are other plants that are not permitted into WA for various reasons. We get all our plants approved by the State Dept of Agricultures when sending.

Here are a few  more restricted in WA for your information.

Euphorbia species, Citrus species, Microcitrus species, Hibiscus species, Azalea species, Feijoa species, Vaccinium species Blueberry, Carica papaya Paw Paw ,Rhododendron, Solanum, Vireya & Begonia.

 

The following potential host genus are not allowed entry into Tasmania .:

Grape Plants & Familty Myrtaceae Listed Above

 

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