Craig, Author at Grow Paradise

Begonia grandis subs. evansiana var. Alba

This hardy Begonia is a tuberous perennial, native to Southern China and Japan. It features large, olive-green, heart-shaped leaves, red on the underside. Nodding clusters of delicate white to pale…

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Bletilla striata

Bletilla striata, the Chinese ground orchid, is a hardy, terrestrial perennial native to East Asia. It features pleated, sword-shaped leaves and produces delicate, cattleya-like flowers, typically pinkish-purple, on erect stems…

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How to grow Brugmansia: A guide to cuttings and winter storage

How to Grow Brugmansia: Brugmansia, also known as the angel’s trumpet, is a beautiful and fragrant flowering plant that is native to South America. It is a popular choice for…

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How to grow banana plants from seed

Banana plants are fantastic fast growing, fruit bearing plants that are fun to grow from seed. Growing bananas from seed is very rewarding and can be fairly easy if you…

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HOW TO OVERWINTER ALOCASIA & COLOCASIA PLANTS

You would be hard pressed to find a leaf that can give your garden a taste of the tropics as easily as Colocasia/Alocasia plants. There are hundreds of fantantastically varied…

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RELAXING LOOK AROUND MY SMALL TROPICAL OASIS IN LATE SUMMER

2021 was a fantastic year in my small tropical style garden. Lush exotic leaves are huge and the bold tropical flowers did not disappoint. In late summer I took the…

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Begonia pedatifida

Begonia pedatifida is a hardy, rhizomatous perennial native to the highlands of southern China and Vietnam. Also known as the Hardy Foot Begonia, it forms clumps with large, deeply lobed,…

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Brassaiopsis mitis

Brassaiopsis mitis is a small, deciduous to semi-evergreen tree or shrub native to the Himalayas. It is highly valued for its striking, large, deeply-lobed, snowflake-shaped leaves, giving it a tropical,…

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Fascicularia bicolor

Fascicularia bicolor, or Crimson Bromeliad, is a hardy, terrestrial bromeliad native to Chile. It forms rosettes of spiky, evergreen leaves. In late summer/autumn, the inner leaves turn brilliant scarlet, surrounding…

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How to winter dry store Cannas & divide in spring

Canna Plant Winter Care: A Comprehensive Guide Canna plants, with their vibrant blooms and lush foliage, add a tropical flair to any garden. However, as winter approaches, these beauties require…

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Begonia grandis subs. evansiana var. Alba

Bletilla striata

How to grow Brugmansia: A guide to cuttings and winter storage

How to grow banana plants from seed

HOW TO OVERWINTER ALOCASIA & COLOCASIA PLANTS

RELAXING LOOK AROUND MY SMALL TROPICAL OASIS IN LATE SUMMER

Begonia pedatifida

Brassaiopsis mitis

Fascicularia bicolor

How to winter dry store Cannas & divide in spring