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48 plants
in our database have a scientific or common name that begin with "p" |
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Aglaonema species and hybrids
(Chinese evergreen, Painted droptongue)
Small, green bushy plant with attractive variegated leaves. Many varieties available with a wide range of leaf patterns.
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Ananas comosus
(Ananas sativus, Ornamental pineapple, Pineapple)
Attractive bromeliad often used in groups in containers or in feature beds. A variegated form is especially attractive. Very easy to look after.
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Anthurium hybrids
(Oilcloth plant, Painter's palette, Tail flower)
Evergreen erect climbing or trailing perennials, some grown for the foliage others for their bright flower spathes.
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Anthurium scherzerianum
(Flamingo flower, Pigtail plant)
Colourful, flowering plant. Ideal for low light areas where a splash of colour would be welcome. |
Beaucarnea recurvata
(Elephant's foot, Nolina recurvata, Nolina tuberculata, Pony-tail palm)
Unusual plant with a swollen stem base and long grassy leaves. A variegated form has recently become available.
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Calathea makoyana
(Brain plant, Cathedral windows, Peacock plant)
Colourful foliage plant, ideal for low light areas. Good for small bowl arrangements as well as mass planting in feature beds. |
Chamaedorea elegans
(Neanthe bella, Neanthe elegans, Parlour palm)
Small, bushy palm with delicate foliage. The classic "Parlour palm".
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Cyperus papyrus
(Papyrus)
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Epipremnum aureum
(Devil's ivy, Golden pothos, Pothos aureus, Scindapsus aureus, Taro vine)
An easy-to-care for climber or trailing plant, often with highly variegated leaves. Some modern varieties have very large leaves and make good specimens... |
Euphorbia pulcherrima
(Flor de Noche Buena, Poinsettia)
A small colourful pot plant produced seasonally, usually for Christmas displays.
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Hypoestes phyllostachya
(Polka dot plant)
Small, colourful foliage plant ideal for desk bowls or as an underplant in feature beds.
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Maranta leuconeura
(Prayer plant, Rabbit's foot, Ten commandments)
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Metrosideros excelsus
(Metrosideros tomentosus, New Zealand Christmas tree, Pohutukawa)
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Miltonia species
(Pansy orchid)
Colourful orchid with large, pansy-like flowers.
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Monstera deliciosa
(Ceriman, Hurricane plant, Philodendron pertusum, Swiss cheese plant)
Monstera deliciosa has shiny, cordate leaves that are deeply incised and may reach 50 centimetres or more in length. The lobes are perforated with large holes and... |
Pachira aquatica
(Guiana chestnut, Provision tree, Shaving brush tree, Water chestnut)
Unusually proportioned plant. The stem is almost always braided into a plait to give it some rigidity.
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Pachycereus pringlei
Very spiny plant - be careful! |
Pandanus utilis
(Screw pine)
Beautiful plant with a distinctive spiral growth pattern, hence its common name. Watch out for sharp spines on the leaf edges and midribs.
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Phalaenopsis species
(Moth orchid)
Popular orchids for most interior situations. Modern varieties are very easy to grow and produce an abundance of flowers.
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Philodendron 'Brasil'
(Variegated philodendron)
New variegated variety of Philodendron resembling Philodendron scandens and the Epipremnum (Scindapsus) species. Ideal in hanging pots and for trailing over balconies.
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Philodendron 'Xanadu'
Recent cultivar characterised by its finely lobed, glossy foliage.
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Philodendron bipennifolium
(Fiddle-leaf philodendron, Philodendron panduraeforme)
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Philodendron bipinnatifidum
(Philodendron 'Barryi', Philodendron selloum, Tree philodendron)
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Philodendron erubescens
(Blushing philodendron)
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Philodendron scandens
(Heart leaf philodendron)
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Phoenix canariensis
(Canary Islands date palm)
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Phoenix roebelenii
(Pygmy date palm)
Stately palm with a defined trunk. Available in a wide variety of sizes and is best used as a stand-alone specimen.
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Phyllostachys aurea
(Golden bamboo)
Attractive bamboo with golden canes and pale foliage.
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Phyllostachys nigra
(Black bamboo)
Attractive bamboo with jet black canes. The colour of the canes is affected by water and nutrients.
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Platycerium bifurcatum
(Stag's horn fern)
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Pleomele reflexa 'Anita'
(Dracaena reflexa 'Anita')
New cultivar of Pleomele reflexa. Very elegant. Relatively expensive due to its current rarity. |
Pleomele reflexa 'Song of India'
(Dracaena reflexa 'Song of India')
A decorative foliage shrub which provides a good focal point in mixed displays. Large examples of the variegated form make excellent and unusual specimen plants.
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Pleomele reflexa 'Song of Jamaica'
(Dracaena reflexa 'Song of Jamaica')
A decorative foliage shrub which provides a good focal point in mixed displays. Large examples of the variegated form make excellent and unusual specimen plants.
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Podocarpus gracilior
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Podocarpus latifolius
(Podocarpus milanjianus, Podocarpus thunbergii, Yellow wood)
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Podocarpus macrophyllus
(Buddhist pine, Chinese yew, Japanese yew)
A useful small specimen for containers or feature beds, especially in unheated and draughty areas.
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Polyscias balfouriana
(Balfour aralia, Black aralia, Polyscias scutellaria 'Balfourii')
Shrubby tree with attractive leaves. |
Polyscias balfouriana 'marginata'
(Dinner plate aralia, Polyscias scutellaria 'Balfourii')
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Polyscias balfouriana 'pinnata'
(Polyscias scutellaria 'pinnata')
Small, shrubby plant with attractive foliage. Ideal where the 'look' required is not overtly tropical.
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Polyscias balfourinana 'crispata'
(Chicken gizzard aralia, Polyscias scutellaria 'Balfourii')
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Polyscias fruticosa
(Ming aralia)
Attractive bush with delicate fern-like foliage.
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Polyscias guilfoylei
(Celery leaf aralia, Lace aralia, Oak-leaf panax)
Attractive, bushy specimen with divided leaves, sometimes thought to resemble oak leaves or celery leaves - hence two of its common names.
A variegated form, var. 'Victoriae' is also available and has the common name 'Lace aralia'.
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Pseudopanax laetus
(Shiny lancewood)
Elegant bush with distinctive deep red stems and leaf petioles. Hardy to -5 degrees Celsius, but also very good indoors.
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Ptychosperma elegans
(Alexander palm, Seaforthia elegans, Solitaire palm)
A tall, elegant palm used as a specimen in interior landscapes, feature beds and large containers.
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Spathiphyllum large hybrids
(Euro 92, Mauna loa, Peace lily, Sensation)
Hybrid forms of Spathiphyllum species that are often used as stand-alone specimens. |
Spathiphyllum wallisii
(Peace lily, White sails)
Occasionally used as a small specimen plant but more commonly found in single or mixed displays, or as under planting to larger species. |
Tillandsia cyanea
(Pink quill, Tillandsia morrenniana)
Small bromeliad with an unusual infloresence. The small, violet flowers emerge one-by-one from the bright pink spathe.
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Washingtonia filifera
(California palm, Cotton palm, Desert fan palm, Petticoat palm, Pritchardia filifera, Washingtonia palm)
Stately palm that can grow to a height of several metres. Often... |
