Most loved for its enormous tropical foliage that creates immediate lush structure and dramatic landscape impact.
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Alocasia macrorrhizos, commonly known as the Giant Elephant Ear, is a bold tropical foliage plant grown for its enormous upright leaves and dramatic architectural presence. Its glossy, ribbed green foliage can reach a metre or more in length, held on thick fleshy stems, creating an instant lush tropical effect wherever it is planted.
It performs best in part shade to filtered light with rich, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. As an understorey rainforest plant, Alocasia macrorrhizos is shade-loving rather than sun-loving and should be protected from harsh afternoon sun, frost and strong wind, all of which can scorch or tear its large leaves. Growth is fast in warm humid conditions, slowing significantly in cool weather.
As a feature plant in tropical and subtropical gardens, in sheltered courtyards, beneath canopy trees, beside ponds and water features, or grouped in mass-planted understorey beds, Alocasia macrorrhizos brings vertical structure and bold leaf texture. It suits resort-style, tropical and contemporary architectural landscapes where warm-climate foliage drama is the goal.
About Alocasia macrorrhizos Giant Elephant Ear
Alocasia macrorrhizos generally reaches 2 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide in warm climates, with individual leaves often a metre or more in length. Growth slows considerably in cooler conditions.
Alocasia macrorrhizos grows best in part shade to filtered light, in a warm, sheltered position protected from harsh afternoon sun and strong wind. It suits tropical garden beds, courtyards, spots beneath canopy trees and shaded understorey plantings.
Alocasia macrorrhizos has low drought tolerance and prefers consistent moisture. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially through hot, dry weather, while ensuring drainage stays good to avoid waterlogging the crown.
No. Alocasia macrorrhizos is frost-sensitive and may suffer damage from cold conditions. It is best suited to frost-free tropical and subtropical gardens, or to sheltered positions in warmer microclimates with protection through cool periods.
Yes, but the blooms are not its main feature. Alocasia macrorrhizos produces pale cream to greenish arum-style flowers close to the base of the plant. The species is grown primarily for its enormous tropical foliage rather than its flowers.
Alocasia macrorrhizos performs best in rich, well-drained loam enriched with organic matter, in slightly acidic to neutral soil. Heavy clay or dry sandy ground should be improved with compost and mulch before planting to retain moisture without becoming waterlogged.
Yes. Alocasia macrorrhizos grows well in large containers with a quality moisture-retentive mix, kept in a shaded, sheltered spot. Potted plants dry out faster, so check moisture often and water regularly through warm weather to keep foliage looking its best.
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
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Alocasia macrorrhizos, commonly known as the Giant Elephant Ear, is a bold tropical foliage plant grown for its enormous upright leaves and dramatic architectural presence. Its glossy, ribbed green foliage can reach a metre or more in length, held on thick fleshy stems, creating an instant lush tropical effect wherever it is planted.
It performs best in part shade to filtered light with rich, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. As an understorey rainforest plant, Alocasia macrorrhizos is shade-loving rather than sun-loving and should be protected from harsh afternoon sun, frost and strong wind, all of which can scorch or tear its large leaves. Growth is fast in warm humid conditions, slowing significantly in cool weather.
As a feature plant in tropical and subtropical gardens, in sheltered courtyards, beneath canopy trees, beside ponds and water features, or grouped in mass-planted understorey beds, Alocasia macrorrhizos brings vertical structure and bold leaf texture. It suits resort-style, tropical and contemporary architectural landscapes where warm-climate foliage drama is the goal.
About Alocasia macrorrhizos Giant Elephant Ear
Alocasia macrorrhizos generally reaches 2 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide in warm climates, with individual leaves often a metre or more in length. Growth slows considerably in cooler conditions.
Alocasia macrorrhizos grows best in part shade to filtered light, in a warm, sheltered position protected from harsh afternoon sun and strong wind. It suits tropical garden beds, courtyards, spots beneath canopy trees and shaded understorey plantings.
Alocasia macrorrhizos has low drought tolerance and prefers consistent moisture. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially through hot, dry weather, while ensuring drainage stays good to avoid waterlogging the crown.
No. Alocasia macrorrhizos is frost-sensitive and may suffer damage from cold conditions. It is best suited to frost-free tropical and subtropical gardens, or to sheltered positions in warmer microclimates with protection through cool periods.
Yes, but the blooms are not its main feature. Alocasia macrorrhizos produces pale cream to greenish arum-style flowers close to the base of the plant. The species is grown primarily for its enormous tropical foliage rather than its flowers.
Alocasia macrorrhizos performs best in rich, well-drained loam enriched with organic matter, in slightly acidic to neutral soil. Heavy clay or dry sandy ground should be improved with compost and mulch before planting to retain moisture without becoming waterlogged.
Yes. Alocasia macrorrhizos grows well in large containers with a quality moisture-retentive mix, kept in a shaded, sheltered spot. Potted plants dry out faster, so check moisture often and water regularly through warm weather to keep foliage looking its best.
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear is expected to grow 60cm to 1.5m per year (fast).
Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear works in an:
Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 2m to 4m
Mature Width: 2m to 3m
Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear is expected to grow 60cm to 1.5m per year (fast).
Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear is expected to grow 60cm to 1.5m per year (fast).
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Is Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear frost tolerant?
Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Alocasia macrorrhizos produces pale cream to greenish arum-style flowers close to the base of the plant. These blooms are relatively inconspicuous, with the plant primarily valued for its enormous tropical foliage and bold architectural presence.
Does Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear flower?
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Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear is Native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, where Alocasia macrorrhizos grows naturally in warm, humid rainforest environments.
Its large foliage provides protected shelter and cooling habitat for small insects, frogs and beneficial garden wildlife. The dense tropical canopy also contributes to biodiversity by creating shaded microclimates within garden spaces.
Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear will thrive best in:
Alocasia macrorrhizos performs best in rich, well-drained loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate heavier soils if improved with organic matter to enhance drainage and soil structure. Avoid dry, sandy or waterlogged conditions, as inconsistent moisture can reduce foliage quality and vigour. Keep soil consistently moist during establishment and throughout active growth for best performance.
Is Alocasia macrorrhizos – Giant Elephant Ear Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it requires regular watering to establish lush, healthy growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Alocasia macrorrhizos shows low drought tolerance and performs best with consistent moisture, although short dry periods can be tolerated in shaded positions.
Alocasia macrorrhizos generally reaches 2 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide in warm climates, with individual leaves often a metre or more in length. Growth slows considerably in cooler conditions.
Alocasia macrorrhizos grows best in part shade to filtered light, in a warm, sheltered position protected from harsh afternoon sun and strong wind. It suits tropical garden beds, courtyards, spots beneath canopy trees and shaded understorey plantings.
Alocasia macrorrhizos is an understorey tropical plant and prefers part to full shade. Direct afternoon sun can scorch and brown the large leaves, so a shaded, sheltered position with consistent moisture gives the best foliage results.
Alocasia macrorrhizos has low drought tolerance and prefers consistent moisture. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially through hot, dry weather, while ensuring drainage stays good to avoid waterlogging the crown.
No. Alocasia macrorrhizos is frost-sensitive and may suffer damage from cold conditions. It is best suited to frost-free tropical and subtropical gardens, or to sheltered positions in warmer microclimates with protection through cool periods.
Yes, but the blooms are not its main feature. Alocasia macrorrhizos produces pale cream to greenish arum-style flowers close to the base of the plant. The species is grown primarily for its enormous tropical foliage rather than its flowers.
Alocasia macrorrhizos performs best in rich, well-drained loam enriched with organic matter, in slightly acidic to neutral soil. Heavy clay or dry sandy ground should be improved with compost and mulch before planting to retain moisture without becoming waterlogged.
Alocasia macrorrhizos grows well in large containers with a quality moisture-retentive mix, kept in a shaded, sheltered spot. Potted plants dry out faster, so check moisture often and water regularly through warm weather to keep foliage looking its best.
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Cyathea cooperi, commonly known as the Australian Tree Fern or Lacy Tree Fern, is a fast-growing tree fern with a tall slender trunk and broad, arching, finely-divided fronds. Its soft green canopy creates dense overhead texture, bringing a rainforest atmosphere to shaded and sheltered gardens.
It performs in part shade to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. Cyathea cooperi suits subtropical to temperate climates and benefits from regular watering, as it has low drought tolerance and needs a sheltered position. It is moderately frost tolerant once mature but requires protection from heavy frost when young.
As a feature plant in shaded beds, beneath existing canopy trees, near ponds and water features, or grouped in rainforest-style understorey plantings, Cyathea cooperi brings vertical interest and movement to tropical, woodland and courtyard landscapes. Its arching fronds and tall trunk give a strong sculptural presence in cool, sheltered settings.
About Cyathea cooperi Australian Tree Fern
Cyathea cooperi typically grows to around 3 to 6 metres tall with a canopy spread of 3 to 4 metres. It is fast-growing, often putting on 50 cm to 1 metre of height per year in suitable conditions.
Cyathea cooperi grows best in part shade to full shade, in a sheltered position protected from strong wind and harsh afternoon sun. It suits shaded beds, spots beneath canopy trees, and rainforest-style understorey plantings.
Cyathea cooperi has low drought tolerance and prefers consistent moisture. Keep the soil evenly moist with regular deep watering, and water the trunk as well as the root zone during hot, dry weather to keep the fern healthy.
Cyathea cooperi is moderately frost tolerant once mature and handles light to moderate frost. Young plants are more vulnerable and should be protected from heavy frost while they establish.
No. As a fern, Cyathea cooperi does not flower. It reproduces through fine brown spores formed on the undersides of its fronds, which is a natural part of its life cycle rather than a floral display.
Cyathea cooperi performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam enriched with organic matter, in slightly acidic to neutral soil. Heavy clay, alkaline or dry exposed ground should be improved with compost and mulch before planting.
Yes. Cyathea cooperi grows well in a large container with a quality moisture-retentive mix, kept in a shaded, sheltered spot. Potted ferns dry out faster, so check moisture often and water regularly through warm weather.
Cyathea cooperi, commonly known as the Australian Tree Fern or Lacy Tree Fern, is a fast-growing tree fern with a tall slender trunk and broad, arching, finely-divided fronds. Its soft green canopy creates dense overhead texture, bringing a rainforest atmosphere to shaded and sheltered gardens.
It performs in part shade to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. Cyathea cooperi suits subtropical to temperate climates and benefits from regular watering, as it has low drought tolerance and needs a sheltered position. It is moderately frost tolerant once mature but requires protection from heavy frost when young.
As a feature plant in shaded beds, beneath existing canopy trees, near ponds and water features, or grouped in rainforest-style understorey plantings, Cyathea cooperi brings vertical interest and movement to tropical, woodland and courtyard landscapes. Its arching fronds and tall trunk give a strong sculptural presence in cool, sheltered settings.
About Cyathea cooperi Australian Tree Fern
Cyathea cooperi typically grows to around 3 to 6 metres tall with a canopy spread of 3 to 4 metres. It is fast-growing, often putting on 50 cm to 1 metre of height per year in suitable conditions.
Cyathea cooperi grows best in part shade to full shade, in a sheltered position protected from strong wind and harsh afternoon sun. It suits shaded beds, spots beneath canopy trees, and rainforest-style understorey plantings.
Cyathea cooperi has low drought tolerance and prefers consistent moisture. Keep the soil evenly moist with regular deep watering, and water the trunk as well as the root zone during hot, dry weather to keep the fern healthy.
Cyathea cooperi is moderately frost tolerant once mature and handles light to moderate frost. Young plants are more vulnerable and should be protected from heavy frost while they establish.
No. As a fern, Cyathea cooperi does not flower. It reproduces through fine brown spores formed on the undersides of its fronds, which is a natural part of its life cycle rather than a floral display.
Cyathea cooperi performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam enriched with organic matter, in slightly acidic to neutral soil. Heavy clay, alkaline or dry exposed ground should be improved with compost and mulch before planting.
Yes. Cyathea cooperi grows well in a large container with a quality moisture-retentive mix, kept in a shaded, sheltered spot. Potted ferns dry out faster, so check moisture often and water regularly through warm weather.
Strelitzia nicolai, the Giant White Bird of Paradise, is an evergreen clumping plant rather than a true tree. Multiple stems rise from the base, each carrying large paddle shaped leaves on long petioles. Mature clumps produce white and blue bird shaped flowers held in dark bracts, mostly through spring and summer.
Full sun to light shade suits it, in soil that drains freely, though it copes with most soil types once settled. Warm temperate, subtropical and tropical climates are its natural home, and it handles wind, salt air and short dry spells. Cold is the limit, since hard frost damages the foliage badly.
It is specified for screening, boundary planting, courtyards, resort style gardens and large planter boxes in commercial work. A row gives quick height and a strong vertical line where a hedge would take years. Clumps look best with room to spread, and the coarse leaf gives contrast against fine foliage.
About Giant White Bird of Paradise
It is a large clumping evergreen from southern Africa, related to the smaller orange flowered Strelitzia reginae. Instead of a single trunk it forms a tight group of upright stems topped with broad, banana like leaves. The flowers are white with a blue tongue, held in a dark purple bract, and appear on established clumps.
In warm climates a mature clump reaches about 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres across, spreading slowly outward from the base. In cooler or drier districts, and in containers, it usually sits closer to 3 metres. Height comes from the stems themselves, so a clump thickens as much as it climbs.
Only lightly. It will take the occasional light frost once well established, but the broad leaves scorch and tear at low temperatures and repeated frost sets a plant back badly. Treat it as frost sensitive and plant it in a sheltered, north facing position in any district that regularly drops below zero.
Yes, and it is one of the most reliable large plants for a pot or planter box. Use a container at least 60 centimetres across with a free draining mix, and expect a smaller ultimate size than a plant in the ground. Water regularly through summer, feed in spring, and divide or repot every few years as the clump fills out.
It is well suited to coastal gardens and handles salt laden wind better than most large foliage plants. The leaves split along the veins in exposed positions, which is normal for the species and does not harm the plant. If you want unblemished foliage, plant where a fence or building takes the worst of the wind.
For a dense informal screen, space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a tighter, more formal line, 80 centimetres apart works, though clumps will compete as they thicken. As a feature specimen, allow 3 to 4 metres so the full clump can develop. Closer spacing gives faster cover but more thinning work later.
Remove old, damaged or wind torn leaves at the base with a sharp saw or loppers, and cut spent stems back to ground level to keep the clump tidy. Water through dry spells and feed in early spring with a general purpose fertiliser. Clumps can be divided in spring if they outgrow their space. Otherwise maintenance is minimal.
Rhapis excelsa, the Lady Palm, is a clumping fan palm with slender cane-like stems wrapped in fibre and deep green fronds split into broad ribbed segments. It suckers slowly into a dense upright clump. Small cream flowers appear in summer, but the foliage and the fine vertical stems are the point.
It prefers part to full shade and moist, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Growth is slow, 10 to 30 centimetres a year. It suits warm temperate, subtropical and tropical gardens, and it is frost sensitive, so it needs a protected or frost free position in cooler districts.
Lady Palm is used in shaded courtyards, narrow side gardens, atriums and lift lobbies, and it is among the best palms for interiors and low light. Grouped, it makes a soft screen where a hedge would not grow. In a pot near an entry it holds its form for years.
About Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa is a clumping fan palm from southern China, grown for its slender cane-like stems and deep green fronds divided into broad ribbed segments. It spreads slowly by suckering to form a dense, upright clump. Cream flowers appear in summer, but the foliage is the reason to plant it.
Clumps typically reach 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 3 metres wide over many years. Growth is slow at 10 to 30 centimetres a year, so a plant stays in scale for a long time. Indoor specimens generally settle at the lower end of that range and stay there.
Part shade to full shade suits it best. It is one of the few palms that thrives in genuinely low light, which is why it is used indoors and in narrow shaded courtyards. Direct hot afternoon sun yellows and burns the fronds. Filtered light under a canopy gives the richest colour.
No. It is frost sensitive, and cold damages the fronds, so it needs a frost free or well protected position. In cooler parts of Australia grow it under a verandah, in a courtyard with overhead shelter, or in a pot that can be brought indoors over winter. Warm, humid conditions suit it.
Yes, and it is one of the best palms for both. Use a free-draining potting mix in a pot at least 40 centimetres wide, keep it out of direct sun, and water when the top few centimetres dry. Indoors it tolerates low light and air conditioning better than most palms.
Space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter, more formal line. Because the clumps expand slowly, closer spacing is worth the extra plants if you want cover quickly. Allow 3 metres apart for a soft textured avenue.
Keep the soil moist but never waterlogged, and enrich it with compost or other organic matter. Feed in spring and again in summer with a palm fertiliser. Remove old or damaged fronds at the base. Wipe indoor foliage occasionally so the leaves stay clean and free of dust.
Gardenia jasminoides 'Florida' produces waxy creamy-white double flowers with a perfume strong enough to scent a whole courtyard, carried generously through spring and summer against glossy dark green foliage. Few shrubs deliver this much fragrance from a plant this small.
'Florida' grows to just 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide at 20 to 40 centimetres per year, holding a naturally compact rounded habit. That scale makes it ideal for pots beside a door or seating area where the scent can be appreciated, for low hedging, and for the front of a mixed border.
'Florida' prefers full sun to part shade with protection from hot afternoon sun, and needs well-drained, slightly acidic soil kept consistently moist. It is frost sensitive, so in cold districts choose a sheltered position or grow it in a pot that can be moved.
About Gardenia jasminoides 'Florida'
'Florida' grows to 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a naturally compact rounded shrub. It is one of the smaller gardenias and holds its shape with minimal pruning.
Flowering runs through spring and summer, with waxy creamy-white double flowers produced generously across the plant. The perfume is strongest in the evening.
Yes. Its compact size makes it one of the best gardenias for pots. Use a premium potting mix formulated for acid-loving plants and keep the pot consistently moist but never waterlogged.
Yellowing between the leaf veins usually indicates iron deficiency, which is common when soil pH is too high. Feed with an acidic fertiliser or iron chelate and mulch with composted pine bark.
No. It is frost sensitive and may be damaged by frost. Choose a sheltered position in cold districts, or grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover through winter.
Yes. Plant 0.8 to 1 metre apart for a low fragrant evergreen hedge. Trim lightly after the main flowering flush to keep the line even.
It wants well-drained, slightly acidic soil with consistent moisture. Feed with a fertiliser formulated for acid-loving plants in early spring and again after flowering.
Plumeria rubra, commonly known as the Pink Frangipani, is a deciduous, small to medium-sized tree with a rounded form and spreading canopy. Its branches are thick, grey and fleshy, contrasting with the large, leathery green leaves clustered at the branch tips. Through summer and autumn it produces clusters of fragrant, pink, five-petalled flowers with a yellow throat, making it one of the most recognisable tropical garden trees. Mature specimens generally reach 5 to 8 metres in height and 4 to 6 metres in width.
This species is moderate to fast growing in warm climates and thrives in well-drained soils. It is frost-sensitive but tolerant of drought once established, requiring minimal care beyond seasonal feeding and pruning. Plumeria rubra prefers full sun for best flowering but will tolerate part shade. As a deciduous tree it loses its leaves in winter, allowing light to filter through, then returns with lush foliage in spring. It is a low-maintenance choice that also attracts pollinators.
As a feature tree in tropical or coastal gardens, beside pools, or in courtyards, Plumeria rubra brings a fragrant summer flowering display where it can be enjoyed at close range. It also works well in group plantings or lining driveways in warm, frost-free regions.
About Plumeria rubra Pink Frangipani
Mature Plumeria rubra generally reaches around 5 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a rounded, spreading canopy. Growth is moderate to fast in warm climates, slowing in cooler districts.
Plumeria rubra flowers through summer and autumn, producing clusters of fragrant, pink, five-petalled blooms with a yellow throat at the branch tips. The display repeats across the warmer months.
No. Plumeria rubra is frost-sensitive and should only be planted in frost-free regions. In cooler or frost-prone areas it needs a very sheltered, warm position or container growing that can be protected over winter.
Yes. Plumeria rubra is deciduous, dropping its leaves through winter and regrowing lush foliage in spring. The bare winter branches have a distinctive sculptural look.
Plumeria rubra grows best in a warm, frost-free position with full sun and well-drained soil. It suits tropical and coastal gardens, poolside settings and courtyards, and will tolerate part shade with reduced flowering.
While establishing, Plumeria rubra needs regular watering. Once established it is drought tolerant and prefers deep but infrequent watering. It is sensitive to waterlogging, so good drainage is essential.
Plumeria rubra performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Heavy clay should be improved with coarse sand and organic matter, or raised planting used, to prevent root rot.
Phoenix roebelenii, the Pygmy Date Palm, is a compact fine-leafed palm that has become a top choice for modern landscape designs. Its controlled size, slender upright trunk, and soft feathered fronds add texture and structure without dominating the space.
Pygmy Date Palm grows slowly to 2-3 metres tall, with a crown of fine arching fronds spreading 1.5-2 metres. It is well suited to residential, commercial, and civic projects, often used in clusters, underplanted groupings, or as a standalone feature in courtyards and poolside zones. Unlike larger palms, it works in tight sites, in containers, and indoors in bright positions.
Pygmy Date Palm prefers full sun to part shade and performs best in well-drained soil. Once established it shows good drought tolerance and moderate cold hardiness, adapting to a variety of climates. It is slow-growing and low maintenance, though it carries sharp spines at the frond bases, so position it away from high-traffic areas.
About Phoenix roebelenii Pygmy Date Palm
Phoenix roebelenii grows slowly to 2-3 metres tall, with a slender trunk and a crown of fine arching fronds spreading 1.5-2 metres.
Pygmy Date Palm is slow-growing, adding 10-20cm of height per year, which makes it easy to keep in scale in small gardens.
Yes. The compact slow-growing habit makes Pygmy Date Palm one of the most popular palms for pots, courtyards, balconies, and indoor use in bright positions.
Yes. Pygmy Date Palms are often planted in clumps of two or three at staggered heights to create a fuller tropical effect.
Yes. Pygmy Date Palm is widely used as an indoor plant in bright, well-lit positions, as well as outdoors in sheltered gardens.
Yes. Pygmy Date Palm has sharp spines at the base of the fronds near the trunk, so position it away from high-traffic areas and take care when handling.
Pygmy Date Palm thrives in warm temperate to tropical climates across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA. It prefers a sheltered position and is frost sensitive.
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
About Star Jasmine Balls
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
About Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Cycas revoluta, the Sago Palm, is a slow growing evergreen cycad rather than a true palm. Stiff, glossy, deep green fronds radiate from a single crown in near perfect symmetry, and a thick textured trunk builds beneath them over many years. New fronds unfurl a soft lime green before hardening off.
It grows in full sun to part shade in any soil with reasonable drainage, and tolerates drought, salt wind and light to moderate frost once established. Tropical, subtropical, temperate and coastal gardens all suit it. Growth is very slow, usually one flush of fronds a year, with the trunk thickening only a few centimetres annually.
It is used as a feature in pots at entries, repeated along a path or driveway for symmetry, and in formal, tropical and resort style gardens where texture carries the design. Large specimens anchor courtyards and pool surrounds. Because it grows so slowly, an advanced plant holds its shape and scale for years.
About Sago Palm
It is a cycad, one of an ancient group of cone bearing plants that predate flowering plants entirely. It forms a stout trunk topped by a symmetrical rosette of stiff, glossy, feather like fronds. Growth is very slow and highly regular, which is why it is valued as an architectural feature plant.
No. Despite the common name it is not a palm and is not closely related to one. Cycads sit nearer to conifers, and they reproduce with cones rather than flowers, so no flowering period applies. Mature plants produce a cone at the centre of the crown, males and females on separate plants.
It reaches 1 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 2 metres wide, taking decades to get there. Most of the height is trunk that accumulates very gradually beneath the crown, while the frond span sets the width. Larger container sizes are the practical way to get scale into a garden.
Very slowly. It typically produces a single flush of new fronds each year, sometimes skipping a year in cooler conditions, and the trunk thickens only a few centimetres annually. Warmth, feeding and steady water encourage a stronger flush. The slow rate is an advantage where a fixed, predictable form is needed.
Both work. Full sun produces a compact crown with short, stiff, deep green fronds, while part shade produces longer, softer and slightly more open fronds. Plants moved suddenly from shade into full sun can yellow, so shift them gradually. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade keeps the foliage looking better.
No. Every part of this plant is poisonous, and the seeds are the most dangerous of all. Dogs that chew the fronds or seeds can suffer liver failure, and the plant is a genuine risk to small children. Plant it away from play areas and dog runs, and clear any fallen seed.
Water regularly through the warm months and much less in winter, keeping the crown itself dry. Feed in spring with a palm or cycad fertiliser containing magnesium and trace elements, since yellowing fronds usually mean a nutrient shortage. Cut off old lower fronds at the trunk once they brown. Watch for scale.
Wodyetia bifurcata, the Foxtail Palm, is a single trunked Australian native palm from Cape York, named for the plumose fronds that radiate around the stem like a brush. The smooth grey trunk swells slightly at the base and carries a clean green crownshaft, with orange red fruit following the small cream flowers.
It grows 8 to 12 metres tall with a crown 3 to 4 metres across, adding roughly 30 to 90 centimetres a year. Full sun to part shade suits it, in free draining soil. Tropical and subtropical Australia is its range, from Darwin and Cairns through to Brisbane and the northern rivers. It is drought tolerant once established but frost sensitive.
It is planted as a driveway avenue, a pool surround, a resort or civic feature and a courtyard specimen, usually 3 to 4 metres apart, or 3 metres for a uniform avenue. The fronds shed cleanly on their own, which keeps ongoing costs down and makes it an easy palm to specify in numbers.
About Foxtail Palm
Wodyetia bifurcata is an Australian native palm, originally from a small area of Cape York in far north Queensland. It has a single smooth trunk, a green crownshaft and plumose fronds where the leaflets sit at many angles around the stem, giving the bushy foxtail look. Orange red fruit follows the small cream flowers.
It grows 8 to 12 metres tall with a canopy spread of 3 to 4 metres. Trunk diameter stays modest, so the footprint at ground level is small even on a mature palm. That combination of height and narrow base is why it works in driveways, pool surrounds and courtyards where floor space is limited.
Moderate to fast, at roughly 30 to 90 centimetres a year depending on warmth, water and feeding. Young palms in the ground in a warm coastal garden sit at the top of that range, while cooler or drier sites run slower. Advanced stock in the larger container sizes gives immediate height and shortens the wait considerably.
No. It is a tropical palm and frost will damage the fronds and can kill young plants outright. Anywhere with regular winter frost is unsuitable, including the tablelands, inland southern Australia and most of Victoria and Tasmania. In marginal areas, plant it in a warm, sheltered position with some overhead protection.
Yes. It handles salt laden wind well and is widely used in beachfront and near coastal landscaping through Queensland and northern New South Wales. Give it free draining soil, since the main risk near the coast is not salt but waterlogging in heavy ground. Water through the first two summers while the root system establishes.
For a feature planting, 3 to 4 metres apart lets each crown develop fully without crowding. For an avenue where a uniform, soft textured line is wanted, 3 metres apart is the usual spacing. Keep them at least 2 metres off buildings and paving so the fronds have room and shed fronds have somewhere to land.
Water regularly through establishment, then it copes with dry spells. Feed with a slow release palm fertiliser in spring and again in summer, since the crown yellows quickly when magnesium or potassium runs short. Fronds shed on their own, so pruning is rarely needed. Remove spent fruit stalks if seedlings in the garden beds are a nuisance.
Livistona australis carries a crown of large glossy fan-shaped fronds on a tall slender ringed trunk, giving vertical structure without taking up ground space. The Cabbage Tree Palm is the hardiest large native palm available and works in far cooler districts than most palms tolerate.
Livistona australis reaches 15 to 25 metres of trunk height over many decades with a crown spread of just 2 to 4 metres, growing at 30 to 60 centimetres per year. That narrow footprint makes it viable in courtyards, along building lines, in street plantings and in tight civic spaces.
This Australian native tolerates light to moderate frost once established, which sets it apart from most feature palms, and grows in full sun to part shade. It handles coastal exposure and, once its roots are down, extended dry.
About Livistona australis
The Cabbage Tree Palm reaches 15 to 25 metres of trunk height over many decades, with a crown spread of only 2 to 4 metres. Growth to that height is slow.
Yes, it handles light to moderate frost once established, which makes it one of the few large feature palms suited to cooler southern districts.
It grows at a moderate 30 to 60 centimetres per year. Young plants establish a crown first and only begin forming visible trunk after several years.
Yes. It is native to the east coast of Australia from Queensland through New South Wales into eastern Victoria, occurring naturally in gullies and coastal forest.
Its narrow crown suits courtyards, entries, building lines and pool surrounds where vertical structure is wanted without a spreading canopy. It also works well in groups of three or five.
It grows in full sun to part shade. Young plants appreciate some shade during establishment, after which they take full sun without difficulty.
Plant 3 to 4 metres apart for a grove or avenue effect. As a single feature allow 4 metres of clear space around the eventual crown.
Chamaerops humilis, the European Fan Palm, is a hardy compact palm native to the western Mediterranean. It forms a clump of multiple stems topped with striking fan-shaped blue-green fronds, adding a strong architectural element to gardens.
European Fan Palm grows slowly to 2-4 metres tall and 1.5-3 metres wide, with a naturally multi-stemmed clumping habit. The compact size and bold form suit Mediterranean and dry-themed landscapes, courtyards, container planting, and grouped feature plantings where texture is wanted.
European Fan Palm is exceptionally tough, thriving in full sun and tolerating drought, salt spray, frost, and poor soils once established. It is one of the most cold-hardy palms available, making it a reliable low-maintenance choice for coastal and water-wise gardens across most of Australia.
About Chamaerops humilis European Fan Palm
Chamaerops humilis grows slowly to 2-4 metres tall and 1.5-3 metres wide, with a multi-stemmed clumping habit.
The European Fan Palm is slow-growing, which makes it easy to keep in scale and well suited to pots and courtyards.
Yes. Chamaerops humilis is one of the most cold-hardy palms available, tolerating frost as well as heat, drought, and coastal exposure.
Yes. Its slow growth and compact clumping form make the European Fan Palm an excellent container plant for courtyards, balconies, and entrances.
Yes. Once established the European Fan Palm is highly drought tolerant and also handles salt spray and poor soils, making it ideal for water-wise and coastal gardens.
Yes. The European Fan Palm has sharp spines along the frond stems, so position it away from high-traffic areas and take care when handling.
The European Fan Palm thrives across most Australian climates in full sun, tolerating coastal exposure, drought, heat, and frost once established.
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Alocasia macrorrhizos, commonly known as the Giant Elephant Ear, is a bold tropical foliage plant grown for its enormous upright leaves and dramatic architectural presence. Its glossy, ribbed green foliage can reach a metre or more in length, held on thick fleshy stems, creating an instant lush tropical effect wherever it is planted.
It performs best in part shade to filtered light with rich, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. As an understorey rainforest plant, Alocasia macrorrhizos is shade-loving rather than sun-loving and should be protected from harsh afternoon sun, frost and strong wind, all of which can scorch or tear its large leaves. Growth is fast in warm humid conditions, slowing significantly in cool weather.
As a feature plant in tropical and subtropical gardens, in sheltered courtyards, beneath canopy trees, beside ponds and water features, or grouped in mass-planted understorey beds, Alocasia macrorrhizos brings vertical structure and bold leaf texture. It suits resort-style, tropical and contemporary architectural landscapes where warm-climate foliage drama is the goal.
About Alocasia macrorrhizos Giant Elephant Ear
Alocasia macrorrhizos generally reaches 2 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide in warm climates, with individual leaves often a metre or more in length. Growth slows considerably in cooler conditions.
Alocasia macrorrhizos grows best in part shade to filtered light, in a warm, sheltered position protected from harsh afternoon sun and strong wind. It suits tropical garden beds, courtyards, spots beneath canopy trees and shaded understorey plantings.
Alocasia macrorrhizos has low drought tolerance and prefers consistent moisture. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially through hot, dry weather, while ensuring drainage stays good to avoid waterlogging the crown.
No. Alocasia macrorrhizos is frost-sensitive and may suffer damage from cold conditions. It is best suited to frost-free tropical and subtropical gardens, or to sheltered positions in warmer microclimates with protection through cool periods.
Yes, but the blooms are not its main feature. Alocasia macrorrhizos produces pale cream to greenish arum-style flowers close to the base of the plant. The species is grown primarily for its enormous tropical foliage rather than its flowers.
Alocasia macrorrhizos performs best in rich, well-drained loam enriched with organic matter, in slightly acidic to neutral soil. Heavy clay or dry sandy ground should be improved with compost and mulch before planting to retain moisture without becoming waterlogged.
Yes. Alocasia macrorrhizos grows well in large containers with a quality moisture-retentive mix, kept in a shaded, sheltered spot. Potted plants dry out faster, so check moisture often and water regularly through warm weather to keep foliage looking its best.
