Color & Texture …

Croton
Crotons are perhaps best known for their vibrant colors featuring shades of red, yellow, green and orange. There are about nine different leaf shapes ranging from broad, curly, oak shape, thin, narrow and everything in between. Crotons bear a cultish following, attracting collectors all over the world. There are quite a few varieties that are grown for the commercial market. They do best in higher light levels.

Petra –
Most popular of the croton varieties. Broad leaves displaying bright yellow, green, orange and red.

Magnificent –
A newer commercial variety with broad, wavy, dominantly darker green leaves with speckling of brighter colors.

Mamey –
Narrow curly leaves with splashes of a wide range of colors. Reds and oranges tend to be the more dominant colors.

Spring Blooming & Foliage

A large variety of bedding and patio plants featuring blooming flowers and lush tropical greenery. South Florida produces a wide range to satisfy both wholesalers and the garden center market.

Mandevilla –
Usually offered in pink, red and white. Grown in both trellis and hanging baskets.

Hibiscus –
Large trumpet shape flower with 5 or more petals. Colors in pink, red, orange, white, purple & yellow. Offered in bush or standard form.

Ferns-
Various varieties of ferns are offered during the spring. Boston and Kimberly are perhaps the most preferred.

Bleeding Heart –
Vining plant grown on a hoop or trellis. Colors usually offered are red and purple.

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