SELECT id, scientific_name, cultivar_name, common_name, description FROM plant WHERE 1 = 1 AND suitable_for_shade = 1 ORDER BY scientific_name LIMIT 0, 20
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1. Red cats tail, Chenille plant, Firetail, Acalypha (Acalypha reptans)Acalypha reptans is a tropical or subtropical subshrub with decorative pendulous tassels of red flowers in summer to autumn. An easy care, low maintenance plant. They are good garden feature plants, for massed plantings and borders, and for containers. They can be used as indoor... |
2. Maidenhair fern (Adiantum raddianum) |
3. Maidenhair fern (Adiantum raddianum) |
4. Giant maidenhair fern (Adiantum trapeziforme) The Giant maidenhair fern is a lovely fern with shiny black stems and large diamond shaped leaves. The stems are attractively arched, and the new leaves are pale, maturing to having a silvery green then dark green. It likes a moist soil rich in organic matter.... |
5. Maidenhair fern (Adiantum variegatum) The variegated maidenhair fern has soft tear drop shaped leaves, green and attractively coloured with cream markings, with stems that are shiny black and arching. Likes a humus rich soil and consistent moisture levels. If allowed to dry out, the fronds will die back, but... |
6. Bromeliad (Aechmea weilbachii)Aechmea weilbachii is an attractive bromeliad that has long lasting purple flowers with red bracts from autumn to spring. It has soft shiny leaves, and readily forms clumps. It is relatively slow growing, and is not frost tolerant. It likes a semi shaded position, under trees... |
7. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonemas) |
8. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonemas) |
9. Ajuga, Carpet bugle, Bugle (Ajuga reptans) |
10. Blue Bugle (Ajuga reptans) Ajuga reptans is a useful creeping groundcover perennial plant with dark green leaves and spikes of blue flowers in spring. The foliage is glossy and attractive, and it grows by sending out runners on the soil, which root along their length. This creates a dense... |
11. Bromeliad (Alcantarea imperialis) A large and spectacular feature plant with broad mainly burgundy red leaves with some dark green colouring. It is a tough and easy care plant which will be an eye catching feature in the garden, and is also brilliant for container growing. When it... |
12. Elephant Ears (Alocasia)Alocasias, or elephant ears, are perennial plants that are noted for their eye catching foliage. They have large leaves, arising from a rhizome or tuber, and give a tropical feel to a garden, patio or indoors. They are best in tropical and sub-tropical climates, but can... |
13. Elephant ear, Alocasia (Alocasia alba)Alocasias, or elephant ears, are perennial plants that are noted for their eye catching foliage, which arises from a rhizome. Alocasia alba is fast growing, but small for an alocasia, growing to around 1.5 metres. The leaves are heavily crinkled with veins on the leaf reverse.... |
14. Elephant ear, Alocasia (Alocasia chaii)Alocasia chaii is a relatively small growing Alocasia, at around 30-45 cms high. It has spectacular large metallic green leaves. Alocasias give a tropical feel to a garden, patio or indoors. They are best in tropical and sub-tropical climates, but can also grow in temperate... |
15. Elephant ear, Alocasia (Alocasia crassifolia)Alocasias, or elephant ears, are perennial plants that are noted for their eye catching foliage, which arises from a rhizome. Alocasia crassifolia is fast growing, but small for an alocasia, growing to around 1.5 metres. The leaves are heavily crinkled with veins on the leaf reverse.... |
16. Elephant ear, Buddha's hand, Hooded elephant ear, Alocasia (Alocasia cucullata)Alocasia cucullata is different to other Alocasias, as it grows into a small but thick clump, and is hardy, and can take lower temperatures, even to minor frosts. The small leaves are heart shaped with curly tips and upturned leaf margins. In Thailand, people place the plant... |
17. Dwarf elephant ear, Elephant ear, Alocasia (Alocasia gageana)Alocasia gageana, the Dwarf Elephant Ear, is a tuberous tropical perennial plant that makes a great foliage plant for indoors or outdoors. It has large round emerald green leaves with decoratively scalloped edges on a clumping plant. It grows from tropical to temperate areas, and... |
18. Elephant ear, Alocasia (Alocasia longiloba)Alocasia longiloba is a tropical, tuberous perennial plant that is a decorative foliage plant.. It has huge arrow shaped leaves of a bluish green colour, with silver margins and veining. The leaf revereses are a contrasting purple. It can grow in full sun, but does... |
19. Giant taro, Upright elephant ear, Elephant ear, Alocasia (Alocasia macrorrhiza) |
20. Elephant ear, Upright elephant ear, Giant taro (Alocasia macrorrhiza)Alocasia macrorrhizos, the Giant Elephant Ear, is a perennial tuberous tropical plant that is a great specimen plant for the garden or indoors. It will give a lush tropical look, and is suitable for tropical to warm temperate climates. It can survive mild frosts. It... |
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