Archive for July, 2009

Ponytail Palm-Extra Large (Beaucamea Recurvata)

Friday, July 31st, 2009

The most striking feature of the Ponytail Palm is the swollen base of the trunk. The texture of the trunk looks and feels scaly like the foot of an elephant and is also known as Elephants Foot. The extraordinary thickening of the trunk serves as a water reservoir against dry spells, allowing the tree to go up to four (4) weeks without water and causing no ill effects. Excellent in low or higher lighting conditions. The Ponytail is an excellent choice for home, office or anywhere. Very easy indoor maintenance. 20 years old 20″ – 25″ tall Suitable 10 1/2″ x 14 1/2″ oversized humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $11.95. Shipped on Monday – $29.95. Allow 3 – 4 days for delivery.

 

Green Island Ficus-Small Ficus Microcarpa

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Informal upright with shiny dark green leaves which are thicker than the standard ficus leaf but thinner than a Jade leaf. Develops a thick trunk and aerial roots at a relatively early age. Very easy indoor care. One of our favorites. 4 years old 6″ tall Suitable 4 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $3.50. Shipped UPS 2-3 days at 10.95.

 

Hawaiian Umbrella Tree – Banyan Style – Extra Large (arboricola schefflera)

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

This is the tree that we recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. In our opinion it is one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful “trouble-free” evergreen. If you don’t know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the tree to select. This versatile tree is great for home, office, dorm or anywhere and does well in low to high lighting conditions. Our tree features tiny umbrella shaped leaves forming a dense green canopy. Very popular and easy indoor care. Our Hawaiian Umbrella Tree extra large bonsai with banyan roots is truly a magnificent work of art by mother nature. Anyone would be proud to own this impressive conversation piece. 15 years old 14″-20″ tall Suitable 10 1/2″ x 14 1/2″ humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $11.95. Shipped UPS 2-3 days – $29.95 The Hawaiian Umbrella Tree is now available in a wide variety of styles.

 

Monterey – Double Trunk-Preserved Bonsai Tree

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Neither plastic nor silk, this real live bonsai tree that was carefully crafted and preserved to protect its natural fragrance, color and texture indefinitely. No watering, trimming or maintenance is required. With its timeless beauty evoking a feeling of nature, this accent piece accommodates any architectural setting. Our one-of-a-kind preserved bonsai is planted in a traditional glazed ceramic imported container. This is the ultimate in environmental control. 11″ – 15″ tall.br> Shipped via UPS ground – $19.95, allow up to 10-14 days for delivery.

 

Barbados Cherry (Small) (malpighia Pendiculata)

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Native to St. Croix, Trinidad and Curacao. The name “Malpighia”is used to honor Marcello Malpighia (1628-1693). He was a distinguished naturalist in Bologna, Italy. The natural form of the Barbados Cherry is pendulous with weeping twigs and branches. The flowers are rose-pink, often several together in a cyme. Its fruit is small and edible. It has a weeping growth habit if the branches are allowed to elongate. The round edible fruits are borne singly or in 2s or 3s and are bright red with glossy skin. The fruit is very juicy and extremely high in ascorbic acid. Great indoor bonsai. 4 years old 5″ tall Suitable 4 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ humidity tray is recommended. . To purchase add $2.95. Shipped UPS 2-3 days – $11.95.

 
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