Dwarf Cardamom coming soon which was grown from seed

which was grown from seed of commercial varieties

fibrous trunk and is less dominating than the likes of Bismarckia

Syagrus weddellianum (known until recently as Lytocaryum weddellianum) still grows naturally in the rainforests of the southeastern coast of Brazil

Add this slow-growing

Colocasia esculenta 'Hawaiian Punch' is an Elephant Ear with large vivid green leaves and reddish stems giving an exotic and tropical look to the garden

Dwarf Cardamom coming soon which was grown from seedThis plant is Alpinia nutans or 'Dwarf Cardamom' and sometimes 'False Cardamom' so it is an ornamental for the garden not 'True Cardamom' (Elletaria cardamomum) of aromatic Indian spice fame. That being said, it is a fabulous addition to the subtropical garden for its lush foliage and beautiful creamy shell like flowers. The foliage gives off a wonderful Cardamom like scent when you rub or crush the leaves, hence the name Dwarf False Cardamom. Grows