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Tropical Houseplants from A (African Violets) to Z (Zamioculcas)
A is for African Violet, with furry leaves and plumes of small purple flowers.
B is for Begonia, which can have leaves with silver or dark red marking to brighten things up when it is not flowering.
C is for Chlorophytum comosum, commonly known as “Spider plant”, a green and white striped plant usually seen in hanging baskets.
D is for Dionaea muscipula, more commonly known as “Venus flytrap”, will actually trap and devour small insects.
E is for Epipremnum aureum, commonly know as “Pothos”, is a sturdy vine which usually has yellow or white marking on it’s leaves.
F is for Fuchsia, normally kept in a hanging pot to accommodate the beautiful red or purple flowers that bloom under the cascading leaves.
G is for Gardenia, with large fragrant white flowers, probably best for a large indoor area with a lot of light.
H is for Hoya, which are vines with thick waxy leaves and clusters of sweet smelling white flowers.
I is for Ipomoea Batatas, better known as the sweet potato, can be sprouted indoors if suspended with toothpicks over a glass of water.
J is for Jasminum, which produces abundant white flowers with a heavenly fragrace if it is well cared for and has plenty of sunlight.
K is for Kalanchoe, with thick broad leaves and clumps of small flowers in a wide array of colors.
L is for Lithops, or living stones, look like tiny toes and are easy to care for as long as they have enough sunlight.
M is for Marantaceae, commonly known as “Prayer plants”, which as large leaves accented with striking dark markings.
N is for Nephrolepis exaltata cv. Bostoniensis, or the “Boston Fern”, is a beautiful big fern seen in many indoor gardens.
O is for Orchids, the huge family of striking flowers including the big Cattleya, the cascading Cymbidium, and the delicate Phalaenopsis.
P is for Peperomia, which has shiny green leaves in a variety of shapes, and which thrives under fluorescent light.
Q is for Quandary, which Q so often is for for these A to Z lists.
R is for Rosemary, which is a fragrant woody herb that can do well indoors if given enough light and care.
S is for Sansevieria trifasciata, commonly known as “Snake Plant”, with leaves that are tall spikes with yellow margins on each side.
T is for Tradescantia zebrina, commonly known as “Wandering Jew”, a sturdy plant with trailing stems bearing two toned leaves.
U is for Unicorn, which seems like it would make a great common name for a tropical houseplant but does not seem to be.
V is for Variegation, which are white or yellow markings on green leaves, and make many houseplants more colorful.
W is for Weeping Fig, or Ficus benjamina, which can be grown indoors as a small tree with interesting intertwining branches.
X is for Xanthosoma, sometimes known as “elephant’s ear” because of it’s beautiful large leaves.
Y is for You, as in you should try growing some tropical plants in your home.
Z is for Zamioculcas, which has an almost fern like architectural appearance, and which is said to be very easy to grow.
See more resources for buying and growing Tropical Houseplants with listings of local garden centers and specialty mail order nurseries at http://www.GardeningWithLarry.com.
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Caring for African Violets : Avoiding African Violet Problems
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EXTRA LARGE CERAMIC AFRICAN VIOLET POT/PLANTER $22.50 |
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Green Self-Watering African Violet Pot/Planter $11.00 |
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Miniature sef watering African Violet Pot Pansies Bees $12.95 |
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2.5″ Oyama African Violet Self Watering Planters, 3 Pk $8.85 |
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Jack’s Classic African Violet Food 12-36-14 $5.75 |
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Optimara African Violet Fertilizer 14-12-14 $4.50 |
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African Violet CLOUD PUFF $6.50 |
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African Violet DEFINITELY DARRYL (Semi) $5.95 |
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African Violet GREEN EYES- Lovely Show Plant! $6.49 |
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African Violet JOLLY FRILLS $5.95 |
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African Violet LADY TRAIL (Semi-mini trailer – Vintage) $5.95 |
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African Violet Lucky Lass – Adorable $5.95 |
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African Violet Merry Wood – Adorable Semi miniature $5.95 |
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African Violet Rob’s Smarty Pants – Seldom Available $5.95 |
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African Violet Shirls Red Sky Mini $5.95 |
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1948-The African Violet-Dj-Signed Helen Van Pelt Wilson $24.99 |
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AFRICAN VIOLET VARIETY LIST ~ CAROLYN K. RECTOR (1957) $19.98 |
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MARK ROBERTS AFRICAN VIOLET FAIRY – medium 17″ $0.99 |
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African Violet!!Blue Dragon!!! $2.99 |
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African Violet!!Emerald Pink!!! $2.99 |
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Russian African Violet!!Ek Goddess of Beauty!!!! $2.99 |
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African Violet!!Wrangler’s Winter Hawk!!! $2.99 |
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Hydrofarm Jump Start T5 Grow Light System The 2 ft wide Jump Start T5 Grow Light System is ideal for seedlings, cuttings, flowers and house plants. The super efficient T5 lights help you grow faster by providing 15-20% more lumens than traditional grow lights. It features a simple toggle clamp for easy lamp height adjustment, and the fixture has an internal reflective finish that directs more light to plants. Ideal for African Violets, or… |
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Green Light Organic Rooting Hormone – 2 oz 06920A $3.45 A rooting hormone with fungicide for faster, healthier rooting from plant cuttings. Contains: .20% 1 Naphthaleneacetamide (NAA) and 4.04% Thiram. 2 oz. container…. |
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Hydrofarm JSV2 2-Foot Jump Start T5 Grow Light System $41.79 Hydrofarm JSV2 2′ Jump Start Grow Light SystemHydrofarm JSV2 2′ Jump Start Grow Light System Features:; Ideal for seedlings, cutting, flowers and house plants; Grow seedlings faster with 15-20% more lumens; Adjustable fixture height; Super easy assembly; Includes Jump Start fluorescent light fixture, 27″ x 18.5″ x 24.5″ fixture stand and two AgroBrite full spectrum fluorescent tubes; Internal refl… |
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19 [Solo] Compositions, 1988 $11.00 19 [Solo] Compositions, 1988 by Anthony BraxtonThis product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply…. |
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American Violet $6.90 AMERICAN VIOLET – DVD Movie… |
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91 Classic TV Star Dinah Shore Old Time Radio Broadcasts on DVD (over 32 hours 24 minutes running time) $11.99 This unique old time radio DVD collectible features 91 digitized reels of classic TV Star Dinah Shore radio broadcasts and over 32 hours 24 minutes of total running time on 1 DVD. Take a journey back through radio broadcasting history with this large audio library of OTR memorabilia. The golden age of old time radio has been rescued, digitized, and packaged into a gift set that any classic radio l… |
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African Violet $24.2 African Violet |
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Purple African Violet in Basket $299.99 R.I.L. Purple African Violet in Basket – Art on Acrylic |
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African Violet in Bright Light $249.99 R.I.L. African Violet in Bright Light – Art on Acrylic |
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Eye Colour – African Violet (Luster) $24.89 Eye Colour – African Violet (Luster) by Laura Mercier for Women – 0.09 oz Eye Color |
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Incense African Violet 10 Gm $1.99 Incense African VioletTrue to Nature Auroshikha Incense – African VioletThe Greeks believed that the scent of the violet flower could send one off to sleep. Its powerful and peculiar green leaf odor is enmeshed in an indisputable delicate floral note. Auroshikha African Violet incense is reminiscent of violets in a bouquet. It is based upon violet absolute.This fragrance is cooling and can be used for a calming and relaxing effect during times of nervousness or extremes of emotion.. |
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Miracle Gro African Violet Food $2.92 Miracle Gro African Violet Food Watch Your Plants Grow! Miracle-Gro® Liquid African Violet Plant Food is specially formulated with five essential micronutrients for the unique needs of African Violets. 7-10 drops per quart of water Apply every time you water Provides lush foliage and beautiful, abundant blooms Ships Quickly! |
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Ultimate Edge Gel Eyeliner – # 304 African Violet $14.64 Ultimate Edge Gel Eyeliner – # 304 African Violet by Calvin Klein for Women – 0.11 oz Eyeliner |
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Close-Up of an African Violet Plant (Saintpaulia Ionantha) $24.99 C. Dani Close-Up of an African Violet Plant (Saintpaulia Ionantha) – Photographic Print |
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Close-Up of an African Violet Flower (Saintpaulia Ionantha) $24.99 C. Dani Close-Up of an African Violet Flower (Saintpaulia Ionantha) – Photographic Print |
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Close View of a Purple African Violet, Washington, D.C. $34.99 Stacy Gold Close View of a Purple African Violet, Washington, D.C. – Photographic Print |
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Spectrum 1061 African Violet Plant Food $6.48 Spectrum 1061 African Violet Plant Food Spectrum 1061 African Violet Plant Food Features: • Improves quality of all African violets and other gesneriads • Helps stimulate flower production • Highest nutrient analysis 8-14-9, of all major-brand liquid African violet foods, plus micronutrients • 5.5 oz |
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Auroshikha True to Nature, Incense, African Violet, 10 gram $1.22 African Violet True to Nature Rolled by hand in the traditional way Auroshikha 16 Incense Sticks 10 grams when packaged |
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Jacks African Violet 8 Oz. Model 51208 Pack of 12 $69.58 123614 Analysis. Water soluble fertilizer. Perfect to maximize flower count size and bright color on standard African Violet varieties. |
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Black Gold African Violet Mix 4 quart: HY $4.42 Black Gold African Violet Mix 4 dry quarts Finicky African Violets feel right at home in this balanced blend that provides the optimal rich and porous medium for growing beautiful foliage and flowers. The mix that African Violets would ask for by name. Use in planting or transplanting all varieties of African Violets. |
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