Citrus	Fragrant white flowers and tasty fruits. Grow them outdoors in the spring and summer. Bring them indoors by a bright window in the fall and winter.
	Gardenia	Sweetly sensual and appealing to the senses. Plant near doorways or windows to enjoy the scent. Tree forms and bush varieties are available at Tonkadale in the spring.
	Hibiscus	Bold colors, big blooms, attractive to hummingbirds. Tropical hibiscus are prized for their spectacular flowers. Blooms can reach up to 12” in diameter and bloom in single and double forms.
	Jasmine	Climbing vines and fragrant blooms. Good for a part sun exposure.
	Bougainvillea	Purple, red and orange flowers. Grow as a tree form or in a hanging basket. Loves the heat of the summer.
	Eugenia	Also known as crepe myrtle. Grow as a single, double or triple ball topiary as a stand alone in containers or underplant this beauty for color and interest.
	Mandevilla and Dipladenia	Climbing heat lovers in reds, pinks and whites. These guys are tough and can stand the heat, humidity and drought of the summer.
	Lantana	Great as a topiary tree in full sun. Beautiful array of colors to choose from. Attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
	Cannas	Colorful foliage, great for containers and even near water features.
	Bananas	Adds structure and foliage with its arching habit. Great in containers, loves water. Watch out, the leaves can shred in the wind.
	Cordyline	Not your ordinary spike! Big bold color. Use as a “thriller” in containers.
	Agapanthus	Beautiful blue blooms. A stand out in the landscape or in containers.
	Colocasia and Alocasia	Also known as elephant ears! Big leaves, outstanding foliage. Can be used as a water plant! Use in a shady spot in the ground or in containers. The deer don’t like ‘em.
	Caladiums	Colorful foliage for shady places. Reds, greens, whites, pinks etc. Mixes great with ferns, ivies and begonias.

It’s Possible To Enjoy Tropical Plants
Indoors In The Fall and Winter

Before you bring your plants indoors, you may want to treat them with an insecticide. We recommend Bonide products such as Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Brew,

 

 

 

Systemic House Plant Insect Control or Bonide’s line of horticultural soap and oils.

• Kills On Contact
• Patented Formula Does Not Persist In The Environment
• Preferred By Organic Gardeners

It is important to take care of insects outdoors before they become a problem in the house. You may also want to prune and trim your tropicals in order to maintain shape and decrease debris in the house.

Light requirements may vary, but in general, bright light is necessary.

Water and fertilize sparingly in the winter.

You Can Still Find A Good Selection Of African Violets At Tonkadale

Botanical Name:
Saintpaulia ionantha

Common Name:
African Violet

 

You may also find one of our greenhouse cats. They love to sleep on the heated bench with the violets.