Sub-tropical decideous tree grown for its brilliant orange-red trumpet-like flowers followed in fall by ornamental, small, spherical-like orange-red fruits. Has dark green leaves with shades of bronze. Slow to moderate grower. Full sun. 5 years old 12" tall Suitable 8" x 10" humidity tray is recommended. . To purchase add $3.50. Shipped UPS 2-3 days - $11.95.

Native to St. Croix, Trinidad and Curacao. The name "Malpighia"is used to honor Marcello Malpighia (1628-1693). He was a distinguished naturalist in Bologna, Italy. The natural form of the Barbados Cherry is pendulous with weeping twigs and branches. The flowers are rose-pink, often several together in a cyme. Its fruit is small and edible. It has a weeping growth habit if the branches are allowed to elongate. The round edible fruits are borne singly or in 2s or 3s and are bright red with glossy skin. The fruit is very juicy and extremely high in ascorbic acid. Great indoor bonsai. 4 years old 5" tall Suitable 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" humidity tray is recommended. . To purchase add $2.95. Shipped UPS 2-3 days - $11.95.

The Natal Plum is a semi-tropical evergreen, bearing fragrant, star-shaped white flowers and, following pollination, dark red edible plum-shaped fruit. Easy indoor care. 4 years old. 6"-8" tall. Suitable 4 1/2"x6 1/2" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $2.95. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days - $10.95.

Also called Syzygium Paniculatum, Australian Brush Cherry. Has small handsome evergreen leaves which are firm and glossy and the flowers are puffy white. If it receives enough light, the leaves will develop red highlights. 7 years old. 12" tall. Suitable 6"x8" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $3.50. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days - $12.95.