Dioon spinulosum, also known as a Giant dioon, adds a lush "Jurassic Park" feel to Sarasota landscapes. Dioon spinulosum used to be overlooked for those preferring sago palms. But ever since word got out that sagos were susceptible to airborne scale, dioons have moved to the forefront as a reliable…
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Crotons stir up Florida landscapes with a riot of kaleidoscopic colors and nearly 700 cultivars to select from. So it was no small feat for each ArtisTree Plantopinions expert to winnow down their favorites to just one. But they managed, considering cultivars like Funky Jungle Queen, Chili Pan, Mrs. Iceton…
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This Arikury palm claims a small corner of a Sarasota courtyard. Photo source: South Florida Plant Guide. Arikury palms aren’t that well-known, so chances are you’ll ask “What’s that?” when you see one. Their punky, spike-like leaf bases or “boots” are purposely left long to form a distinctive spiral pattern.…
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Florida paradise at its best: Philodendrum Xanadu encircles a palm while serving as a lush green backdrop to other tropical plantings. Philodendron Xanadu is really hard to mess up, but some homeowners do despite their good intentions. Just as their Xanadu is getting full and lush, they decide to thin…
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