{"title":"Exotic Plants","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"alpinia-galanga-thai-ginger-galangal","title":"Alpinia galanga - Thai Ginger - Galangal","description":"\u003cp\u003eGalangal is essential to Thai cooking. A member of the ginger family, its tender pink rhizomes have a pungent fiery flavor that's characteristic of Southeast Asian cuisine. If you cook Thai food, you need Galangal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThai Ginger grows in clumps of 5' stalks with broad, shiny leaves. Spikes of fragrant pink and yellow flowers rise above the lush foliage and last for weeks. In the tropics, the red fruits are used in traditional Chinese medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalangal thrives in rich moist soil. It tolerates more sun than most gingers and is hardy down to zone 7. It will grow in a pot (a big pot). Once settled in the ground it will spread into a handsome clump. This is a vigorous plant that's fragrant, beautiful, edible, and very easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill a pot with well draining soil, water and allow to drain. Surface sow seeds, lightly cover. Use a hose or water bottle on “mist” setting only to keep soil moist but not soaking wet. Cover your pot with plastic wrap and a rubber band or a piece of glass to keep in heat and moisture and place in a very warm, sunny location. Seeds can take several months to germinate, please be patient!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 rare seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thailand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24371944134,"sku":"00371","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/382776502.jpg?v=1482258915"},{"product_id":"alpinia-katsumadai-katsumadai-ginger","title":"Alpinia katsumadai -  Katsumadai Ginger","description":"\u003cp\u003ePungent and spicy, this spectacular ginger grows 5' tall. Flashy pink and yellow shell flowers grow upright handsome wavy foliage. They resemble Alpinia zerumbet, but the blooms are a foot tall and stand straight up. This collector's ginger is quite rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsumadai grows wild in the forests of tropical Asia and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. It does beautifully in a greenhouse and will thrive in your zone 8 to 10 garden. Like most tropicals, it needs rich moist soil and partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds are very fresh and should be planted right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24371947142,"sku":"00541","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/Alpinia_katsumadai_SQ_382.jpg?v=1506039467"},{"product_id":"antigonon-leptopus-coral-love-vine","title":"Antigonon leptopus - Coral Love Vine","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntigonon leptopus is extremely pink, gorgeous, and easy-to-grow. A tendril climber from Mexico, its heart-shaped leaves are lovely year-round, and in late summer, can be completely hidden by the profusion of bright pink blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast growing to 20 feet or more, Coral Love Vine quickly covers a trellis or hillside. Perennial in zones 9-11, it will be leveled by frost, but grows back from underground tubers. If you live in the north, overwinter a potful indoors. Plant it in full sun or part shade in any kind of soil. Once established, it's drought-tolerant, even tolerates air pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vine is a great problem-solver, will cascade down a sun-scorched hillside or cover a wall in a season. It's also lovely enough to feature in a hanging basket on your patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak seeds for 24 hours in warm water.  Surface sow seeds, and barely cover with a layer of soil.  Cover pots with plastic wrap and rubber band to keep in heat and moisture.  Place pot in a warm, sunny location.  Keep soil consistently moist, but not soaking wet.  Germination can take 20-30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24371968710,"sku":"00086","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/359856648.jpg?v=1468621027"},{"product_id":"arisaema-triphyllum-jack-in-the-pulpit","title":"Arisaema triphyllum - Jack-in-the-Pulpit","description":"\u003cp\u003eJack-in-the-Pulpit is a charming woodsy perennial with REALLY strange flowers. In the spring it sends up a 4 foot stalk that unfurls a single leaf, then blooms a flower that looks like it's from outer space - lime green with white or purple stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks like it eat flies or harbors pixies. (It does eat flies.) This woodland oddity is a particular favorite of children. Tell them not to eat it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArisaemas need moist rich soil and dappled shade. The unusual foliage is cool next to ferns and delicate woodland flowers. Clusters of shiny red berries appear in late summer, very showy. Then it goes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach autumn, as the flower and leaf buds form for the next spring, the plant decides whether to be male or female, and may change it's sex every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJack-in-the-Pulpit is perennial in zones 3 to 9. Seeds need stratification. Plant them outdoors in fall and they'll sprout in spring, otherwise, col stratify for 30 days in the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24371984326,"sku":"00483","price":6.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/175369079.jpg?v=1468621056"},{"product_id":"ashitaba-tomorrows-leaf","title":"Ashitaba - Angelica keiskei -Tomorrow Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshitaba is a native Japanese plant that grows wild on Hachijo Island, Japan. The inhabitants are known for their longevity and good health. Ashitaba has been an integral part of their diet for centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts leaves and stems, along with its yellow sap, have a rich concentration of nutrients and compounds that are said to prolong life and regenerate the human body. It is in great demand, but seeds are almost impossible to find.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOurs are fresh from Japan. They're guaranteed to be genuine Ashitaba and they need to get planted NOW.  The seeds are challenging. If you're not already searching for this wondrous plant, grow something easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASHITABA GERMINATION Ashitaba - Angelica keiskei - Tomorrow's Leaf\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Soak your seeds overnight in cool, non-chlorinated water and then refrigerate the seeds in moist medium for 3 days. The moist medium could be moist sand, moist potting soil, or moist peat. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Sow on surface, press in firmly and barely cover with soil. Keep evenly moist until germination. Use a greenhouse or grow lights. Germination takes about 15 days. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Seedlings are slow-growing and will require about 60 days to reach transplant size. Once established, the plant grows quickly. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*The plants prefer partial shade and rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372049350,"sku":"00634","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/350371809.jpg?v=1496339692"},{"product_id":"brazilian-red-eggplant-solanum-gilo","title":"Brazilian Red Eggplant  Solanum gilo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant red vegetable is worth growing just to look at. The scarlet fruits are the size of an egg and each plant produces loads of them. Plants grow to 5' and do just fine in containers or your garden. They need rich soil, full sun, regular water, are very easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilo was brought to the Americas from West Africa during the slave trade. It is still grown in West Africa, where it is sometimes called \"garden egg\". It's widely grown in Brazil, where it is known as jiló. The fruit ripens to orange-red, but is usually picked while it is green and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrill it, stuff it, add it to stews, or just put it in a bowl and admire it. This is a beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThoroughly moisten your seed-starting mix, and then fill your pots\/containers to within 1\/2\" of the top. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace two or three seeds into each small container or each cell of a seed starter. Cover the seed with about 1\/4\" of soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater to ensure good seed-to-mix contact. You can use a plant mister or just dribble a stream of water over the top. You don't need to soak the soil, just moisten the top layer. \u003cbr\u003e(You don't want to heavily water and \"push\" seeds to deep that they can't germinate.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the mix moist but not soaking wet. Lay some plastic kitchen wrap and a rubber band over pots to keep in heat and moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace the pots in a warm, sunny spot or on top of a heat mat. (Seeds won't germinate until the soil itself is 75-80 degrees.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck pots daily. As soon as you see sprouts, remove the covering and place the pots in a sunny window or under grow lights, keeping the lights just an inch or two above the tops of the plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372181830,"sku":"00224","price":3.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/367186405.jpg?v=1468621354"},{"product_id":"calliandra-tergemina-red-powderpuff-tree","title":"Calliandra tergemina - Red Powderpuff Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalliandras are airy shrubs with feathery foliage and powderpuff blooms that hummingbirds love. This species comes from South America, grows to about 6' in all directions, and blooms fat scarlet puffballs almost year round. The feathery foliage folds up at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC. tergemina is is happy in zones 9-11, thrives in full sun, any soil, and is fairly drought-tolerant, but can only handle a light frost. It's a spectacular showpiece in a container and can be moved to a a sheltered area in slightly cooler zones. Evergreen in warm zones, it blooms those 2\" scarlet puffballs almost year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalliandra grows quickly, accepts pruning really well, but trim it to enhance its natural shape. It's too airy to be sheared into a hedge, but makes a fabulous bonsai. Hummers love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalliandra grows quickly, accepts pruning really well, but trim it to enhance its natural shape. It's too airy to be sheared into a hedge, but makes a fabulous bonsai. Hummers love it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalliandra grows easily from seed. Start it in a deep pot as it puts down a long taproot rather quickly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow seeds no more than twice their thickness in a well-draining soil. Cover your pot with plastic wrap and a rubber band to keep in heat and moisture. \u003cbr\u003eSeeds need warmth and light to germinate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372261254,"sku":"00159","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/Calliandra_tergemina_SQ_413.jpg?v=1477454541"},{"product_id":"calotropis-procera-crown-flower","title":"Calotropis procera - Purple Crown Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Crown Flower is the largest milkweed on the planet.  E\u003cspan\u003essential for butterfly gardens,\u003c\/span\u003e it's a shrubby tree from tropical Asia with lilac blooms and silver leaves. The blossoms are used to make leis in Hawaii. It's the host plant for Monarch butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalotropis blooms year round, lovely clusters of silvery lilac buds. When mature, each tree will support hundreds of monarch larvae. At home in zones 9-11, it will tolerate a brief frost, but prefers a warm, humid climate. It does fine in a container, can be overwintered indoors, and makes a spectacular greenhouse centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak seeds for 24 hours in warm water.  Surface sow and barely cover seeds.  Place plastic wrap and rubber band over your pot and place in a warm, sunny location.  Keep soil moist, but not soaking wet.  Remove plastic wrap when you have seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 fresh seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"smart seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372270854,"sku":"00048","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/Calotropis_SQ_693.jpg?v=1469314555"},{"product_id":"candy-striped-corn-zea-mays-japonica","title":"Candy Striped Corn - Zea mays japonica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular heirloom corn is one gorgeous plant. A rare Japanese strain with candy-striped leaves and burgundy kernels, its shiny foliage is ribbons of pink, green, and white, absolutely striking in a container or the back of a mixed border. The flashy plants look tropical, right at home with gingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaponica does produce corn, deep burgundy red cobs that make fabulous popcorn. This is a gorgeous plant from seeding to harvest. It's as easy to grow as any corn, but you don't need a farm to enjoy the lovely foliage. Grow some in a pot on the patio and enjoy it up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe original seeds were brought from Japan in the mid 1800's. This is a true heirloom. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSeeds can be started 3-4 weeks before the last frost indoors, or direct sow one week after last frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow seeds 1\/2 inch deep, soil temperatures should be 70 degrees or warmer for best results. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep soil moist, but not soaking wet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372292422,"sku":"00426","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/63476125.jpg?v=1468621634"},{"product_id":"canna-indica-indian-shot-red","title":"Canna indica - 'Indian Shot' - Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanna loves, you may have a collection of flamboyant hybrids, but this dainty original species has a different appeal altogether. The foliage is a fresh, vibrant green, and the blossoms are clusters of tiny bright red spritzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanna indica is a wildflower in the West Indies, where it's found growing under bananas and Elephant Ears. But even if your garden is not a jungle, this particular Canna is a delightful accent plant. While the flashy hybrids need a tropical setting, these sweethearts seem at home in any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian Shot grows happily in zone 6-11 in full sun and is a fine container plant indoors, or outdoors in summer as far north as zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarify hard seed coat and soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours, sow seeds no more than twice their thickness and keep warm and moist! Cover pot with plastic wrap and a rubber band to retain heat and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372293190,"sku":"00126","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/44191520.jpg?v=1468621636"},{"product_id":"canna-indica-indian-shot-red-yellow","title":"Canna indica - 'Indian Shot' - Red \u0026 Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou may have a collection of flamboyant Cannas, but this original species is still a surprise. The foliage is a fresh, vibrant green, and the 2\" blossoms come in clusters, spritzes of vivid red and yellow. They remind me of little finches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanna indica is a wildflower in the West Indies where it's found growing under bananas and Elephant Ears. Even if your garden is not a jungle, this particular Canna is a delightful accent plant. The flashy hybrids need a tropical setting. These sweethearts seem at home anywhere, and they're cold hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanna indica grows happily in zone 6-11 in full sun. It makes a fine container plant indoors. Tropicals in Nova Scotia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarify the hard seeds, soak for a couple of days, then plant in normal soil. These babies will appear in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372295430,"sku":"00127","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/43012323.jpg?v=1468621638"},{"product_id":"chlorophytum-amaniense-mandarin-plant","title":"Chlorophytum amaniense - Mandarin Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable houseplant was found in the Thailand rainforest, but it's not fussy and is easy to grow from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMandarin Plant is related to the common spider plant, It has extraordinary foliage, shiny green leaves with glowing orange stems that radiate from the center. Especially attractive from above, it's gorgeous from any angle.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the rainforests of East Africa, this beauty will thrive in shade gardens in warm zones 9-10 and makes a beautiful plant indoors. Like spider plants, it tolerates most conditions, does best in bright indirect light and likes a deep watering when dry. It doesn't attract bugs or diseases and really hates chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Just give it good potting soil, a good soak once a week, and leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMandarin Plant is a great shade plant for warm climates, makes a beautiful border, and is a natural for containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds in a good potting mix, surface sow, barely cover, keep them warm and moist. We recommend a layer of plastic wrap and a rubber band to keep in heat and moisture. Put your pot in a warm, sunny location and be patient- seeds can take 4-6 weeks to germinate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FGNLA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43548962849019,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/chlorophytum_amaniense_SQ_402.jpg?v=1502071161"},{"product_id":"coleus-forsokolii-plectranthus-barbatus-indian-coleus","title":"Coleus forsokolii - Plectranthus barbatus  - Indian Coleus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis furry giant from Madagascar puts out long stems of the bluest flowers imaginable, lots of them. It towers over your head, spreads to cover a wall, and is one of the most spectacular bloomers I've ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough not a Salvia, it has the same appeal and works well in a salvia garden. Also known as Coleus forskohlii, the lime green leaves are thick and fuzzy, and it delivers 10\" spikes of electric purple-blue blossoms from fall through spring. Perennial in zones 8-10, it's easy to grow. A frost will level it, but it reaches full blooming size quickly and you can enjoy it as an annual anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian Coleus is perfect for gardens with dramatic plants like Brugmansias, and is a great backdrop for your salvia spread. Plant it against a wall for support and shelter, or show it off in a container. Full or partial sun, rich soil, average water. This is one amazing plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372359814,"sku":"00137","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/76249299.jpg?v=1493173462"},{"product_id":"datil-pepper-heirloom-chile","title":"Datil Pepper - Heirloom Chile","description":"\u003cp\u003eDatil Pepper is one of the hottest chiles known to man. It's been grown almost exclusively St. Augustine, Florida since 1777, when the city was first settled by Spaniards. Seeds have been passed down from father to son for more than 200 years but are nearly impossible to find for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDatil Pepper is vivid yellow and has a distinctive fruity flavor as well as blistering heat. It's used to make sauces, pickles, mustards, and dips. This shiny yellow fruit is an institution in St. Augustine, where there's a Datil Pepper Festival every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds are almost impossible to find outside the region, but locals will tell you it's well worth growing. It can even be grown indoors. These seeds came directly from a gardener in St. Augustine and are guaranteed to produce the original Datil Pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThoroughly moisten your seed-starting mix, and then fill your pots\/containers to within 1\/2\" of the top. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace two or three seeds into each small container or each cell of a seed starter. Cover the seed with about 1\/4\" of soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater to ensure good seed-to-mix contact. You can use a plant mister or just dribble a stream of water over the top. You don't need to soak the soil, just moisten the top layer. \u003cbr\u003e(You don't want to heavily water and \"push\" seeds to deep that they can't germinate.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the mix moist but not soaking wet. Lay some plastic kitchen wrap and a rubber band over pots to keep in heat and moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace the pots in a warm, sunny spot or on top of a heat mat. (Seeds won't germinate until the soil itself is 75-80 degrees.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck pots daily. As soon as you see sprouts, remove the covering and place the pots in a sunny window or under grow lights, keeping the lights just an inch or two above the tops of the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372418438,"sku":"00242","price":5.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/259270349.jpg?v=1468621897"},{"product_id":"dietes-bicolor-african-iris","title":"Dietes bicolor - African Iris","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tall, grassy South African iris flowers almost year-round in warm zones 8-10, producing a profusion of yellow butterfly-like blooms with dark markings. Individual flowers last only a day but are quickly followed by more. Moraea blooms on and off most of the year, and the graceful 4' narrow foliage is attractive enough to make it worth planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn evergreen perennial, Evergreen Iris grows easily from seed, and eventually spreads to dense clumps. It's drought tolerant in sun or shade and looks terrific in a pot. Often used in mass plantings. It's also spectacular in a solitary stand or a container. Hardy to 15 degrees F and easy to bring indoors, this gorgeous iris should be everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372463494,"sku":"00184","price":3.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/43373592.jpg?v=1468621945"},{"product_id":"dietes-grandiflora-fortnight-lily","title":"Dietes grandiflora - Fortnight Lily","description":"\u003cp\u003eFortnight Lily is a showy South African iris that blooms almost year-round.  Perennial in warm zones 8-10, its willowy foliage adds lush green to desert gardens. It's drought tolerant and undemanding, and produces white butterfly-like blooms almost year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortnight Lily grows easily from seed, then spreads to dense clumps of 4' slender foliage that always look fresh. It thrives in sun or shade, is hardy down to 15 degrees, and looks terrific in a pot.  Great for mass plantings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372467206,"sku":"00185","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/Dietes_grandiflora_SQ_465.jpg?v=1469316478"},{"product_id":"dombeya-burgessiae-pink-wild-pear","title":"Dombeya burgessiae- Pink Wild Pear","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Dombeya is a shrubby tree that blooms fat clusters of soft pink bells, each with snow white stamens and a deep pink starburst at the center. It comes from the grassy hills of Madagascar where it blooms in late summer. The clusters are big as hydrangeas. They gradually fade to a soft brown and hold for months, perfect for dry flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDombeya thrives in temperate climates, zones 8-10, where frosts are brief and infrequent. It's tough, adaptable, quite drought-tolerant. About 10' high and wide, its compact size make it a great container plant, perfect for northern gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Dombeya is almost impossible to find in cultivation, but it grows easily from seed and is a breeze to maintain. Surface sow the seeds, keep them warm and moist, and they should pop up in a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":24372483078,"sku":"00190","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/380993459.jpg?v=1468621971"},{"product_id":"dorstenia-foetida-star-trek-caudiform","title":"Dorstenia foetida - Star Trek Caudiform","description":"\u003cp\u003eLove weird plants? Know any weird gardeners?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDorstenia foetida is a small caudex-forming plant from Ethiopia and Arabia. Multiple short brown stems grow from a low flat base. It is drought deciduous, meaning it will drop it's leaves when dry. The flowers concentrates are disk shaped bodies that contain many small flowers that fruit easily. They look like flowers from Mars.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the flower dries, it explodes, flinging seeds as far as six feet. The easiest way to propagate it is to look for seedlings in your other pots. They're easily lifted and planted in their own containers. Water frequently during the warm season, but don't allow the soil to get soggy. This plant is rare, but it's easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372486918,"sku":"00635","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/351114149.jpg?v=1481659792"},{"product_id":"dragon-fruit-hylocereus-triangularis","title":"Dragon Fruit - Hylocereus triangularis","description":"\u003cp\u003eDragon Fruit come from a spineless cactus that grows in trees, leaning against the trunk, draping itself over limbs. In the tropics, Hylocereus forms fat, shocking pink fruit that are spiky looking and quite delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handsome, easy-care plant is worth growing for its interesting form alone, and is absolutely astonishing when it blooms.It will thrive in a hanging basket in bright, indirect light, or in a warm climate, you can let it climb a tree. The segmented pads double and triple, and chunks root easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNight-blooming Cereus is legendary for its huge white blossoms that unfurl at night. A local artist gives parties when her plant is ready to bloom. Painters and photographers come just to witness the fragrant 10\" flowers open and perfume the night air.  Zones 9-10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Germination:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey need heat, light, and a well draining soil, you can use a cactus mix. Fill a pot with your soil, and water, allow to drain. Place your seeds on the surface of the soil, and sprinkle a light layer of soil over seeds. Use a spray bottle to keep soil moist, but never soaking wet. A spray bottle is ideal also because a hard stream of water can dislodge seeds and bury them too deeply to germinate. Cover your pot with plastic wrap and place in a warm, sunny location. Once you have seedlings, remove plastic wrap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372489094,"sku":"00134","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/386753811.jpg?v=1487098868"},{"product_id":"echium-wildpretii-tower-of-jewels","title":"Echium wildpretii - Tower of Jewels","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pink giant looks like something out of Dr. Seuss. Giant pointy clusters of glistening pink flowers grow 8' tall. It's the most sought-after of all echium species and one of the most dramatic flowers anywhere. (The Royal Horticultural Society awarded it the 2002 Award of Garden Merit. Seriously.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTower of Jewels comes from the high volcanic slopes of the Canary Islands. It needs full sun, fast draining soil and no water. None. And it's deer proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first year appears a gray fuzzball that's interesting on its own. The second spring, it sends up a giant spike of shiny pink blossoms that are dotted with electric blue. Hummers and bees love them and humans stop and stare. This is a real traffic stopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the flowers to go to seed and they'll plant themselves everywhere. Keep the ones you want and pull up the others. They don't transplant well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant these seeds right where you want them in gritty soil and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372635462,"sku":"00525","price":5.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/238246991.jpg?v=1469330182"},{"product_id":"eryngium-foetidum-carribean-culantro","title":"Eryngium foetidum  Carribean Culantro","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you cook Carribean cuisine (or hail from Southest Asia), you crave the familiar flavor of Culantro (Shado beni, Ngo Gai, Phak Chi Farang, Cilantro Coyote). It tastes like home. You won't find it in the local supermarket, but you can grow it in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEryngium foetidum is known by many names around the world , Culantro, Racao, Shado beni, Cilantro Coyote, Ngo Gai, Phak Chi Farang. Its pungent flavor is essential to soups, stews, and sauces in many tropical cuisines and nothing else will do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCulantro loves heat. It's perennial in zones 10-11, annual elsewhere, and does just fine in a pot. Plant as you would basil, but don't expect seedlings to appear for two to three weeks. They need warm soil, and high humidity, but take care not to over-water. The young seedlings dampen off easily. If you haven't grown up with the herb, treat it as an exotic tropical. It will germinate on schedule, but takes special care and some patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200+ seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372645766,"sku":"00536","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/256657941.jpg?v=1468622187"},{"product_id":"eucalyptus-deglupta-rainbow-eucalyptus","title":"Eucalyptus deglupta - Rainbow Eucalyptus","description":"\u003cp\u003eRainbow Eucalyptus is a spectacular multicolor tree from the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. The world’s fastest-growing tree, it's grown throughout the tropics to make paper pulp (what a waste), but is rarely seen here. The bark is so colorful it looks like a child's painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dazzler grows to 75' and has white flowers. It grows best in tropical locations, will tolerate a short freeze, does best in zones 10-11. Most types of soil are fine, but this tree needs high humidity. The pale new growth is lovely and makes a spectacular bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds are impossibly tiny (two million per kilo) and will come with some chaff. We'll send at least 25 seeds (they germinate easily), but they'll look like lint. Surface Sow them on a moist, sterile medium like vermiculite and keep them warm. Make sure everything is sterile and give the seedlings good air circulation. They're very vulnerable to damping off when they first sprout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeds are SMALL, TEENY, TINY SPECKS! If you are intimidated by super small seeds, this may not be the tree for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropicals are tricky. Please Google this one for additional information so your seedlings make it to adulthood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorry. Not legal in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372657478,"sku":"00474","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/152391302.jpg?v=1468622212"},{"product_id":"glass-gem-corn-rare-heirloom","title":"Glass Gem Corn - rare heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlass Gem Corn must be the most beautiful corn in the world, so gorgeous that it started a bidding war where a pack of seeds went for more than $100!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely rare, this unique strain of flint corn was developed by Cherokee Carl Barnes, then almost disappeared until a curious farmer came across a jar marked \"Glass Gem\" and planted a few in his garden. The spectacular plants that emerged blew him away. A photo on the internet went viral, gardeners went crazy bidding on the few seeds that remained (and promptly re-sold them at a profit). What's now being passed off as Glass Gem Corn is anyone's guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds came from a serious research farmer in Idaho and are guaranteed to be the original strain. They are sold in lots of 25 because corn must be planted in clusters (not rows). Too few plants won't pollinate themselves and you'll get bare cobs. If you're going to join this historic endeavor, might as well do it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass Gem is flint corn, used ornamentally or ground for flour. Or planted again for another generation of astonishing beauty. If you haven't grown corn before, look it up first. You don't want to waste these very rare seeds. 105 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds 1\/2 inch deep, soil temperatures should be 70 degrees or warmer for best results. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep soil moist, but not soaking wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372708678,"sku":"00456","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/corn_glass_gem_SQ_375.jpg?v=1469318008"},{"product_id":"gunnera-manicata-dinosaur-food","title":"Gunnera manicata - Dinosaur Food","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Gunnera is one of the largest plants in the world. It can grow 10' tall with an equal spread. The enormous leaves are big enough to stand under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGunnera comes from the cloud forests of Costa Rica, where it grows at the misty, cool edges of ponds and streams. It likes damp, shady conditions, will tolerate warmth if watered enough, but doesn't like being cold. Perennial in zones 7-9, it can handle somewhat colder zones if mulched in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou've seen Gunnera featured in landscape design magazines. This is the holy grail of plant fanatics everywhere. It grows easily from seed, and in the right spot will be around to amaze for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one amazing plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":24372735942,"sku":"00369","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/263056734.jpg?v=1476237561"},{"product_id":"hylocereus-triangularis-dragon-fruit","title":"Hylocereus triangularis  Dragon Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003eDragon Fruit come from a spineless cactus that grows in trees, leaning against the trunk, draping itself over limbs. In the tropics, Hylocereus forms fat, shocking pink fruit that are spiky looking and quite delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handsome, easy-care plant is worth growing for its interesting form alone, and is absolutely astonishing when it blooms.It will thrive in a hanging basket in bright, indirect light, or in a warm climate, you can let it climb a tree. The segmented pads double and triple, and chunks root easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNight-blooming Cereus is legendary for its huge white blossoms that unfurl at night. A local artist gives parties when her plant is ready to bloom. Painters and photographers come just to witness the fragrant 10\" flowers open and perfume the night air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372771206,"sku":"00549","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/hylocereus_undatus_SQ_404.jpg?v=1487098814"},{"product_id":"majidea-zangueberica-black-pearl-tree","title":"Majidea zangueberica - Black Pearl Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eMgambo is a little gem of a tree native to East Africa. Only 15' tall in captivity, it has a perfect shape, a rounded canopy of shiny green leaves and fat clusters of fragrant red flowers . The pods that follow split open to reveal expose velvet black seeds against a scarlet interior. They're so amazing they are often used as beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Pearl Tree is hardy in frost-free zones 9-11 and makes an extraordinary houseplant elsewhere. It grows as well in a container as in the tropics only smaller. And what a bonsai!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMgambo is rare even in its native Zanzibar, but is drought-tolerant, easy to grow and compact enough to fit in most gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak in warm water for 24-48 hours, changing the water several times if possible. (A thermos is ideal for keeping water warm) Once the seeds look like they are swollen, they are ready for planting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't bury seeds too deeply, surface sow and then gently push into the soil, covering with a light sprinkling of soil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace plastic wrap over your pot to keep in heat and moisture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace in a warm spot, but out of direct sunlight until it is established. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove plastic wrap once you have seedlings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24372994118,"sku":"00291","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/Majidea_pods_SQ_450.jpg?v=1469319151"},{"product_id":"michelia-champaca-joy-perfume-tree","title":"Michelia champaca   Joy Perfume Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe world's costliest fragrance, \u003c\/span\u003eJoy Perfume, is made from the petals of this lush tree. It's native to the tropics near the Himalayas. If you live where it's warm, you can grow it in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Michelia grows to 15', a Christmas tree shape with shiny green leaves. The aromatic gold blossoms are present almost year-round. On a warm night, you can enjoy the citrus\/honeysuckle fragrance a hundred feet away. This plant really is a joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoy Perfume Tree grows happily in warm zones 10-11. It also makes a fine container plant to be moved outdoors during warm months. Make sure it has good drainage and that it does not freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak the seeds in several changes of water to remove germination inhibitors. They need light to germinate. Plant them almost on the surface of moist, well-draining soil and keep them warm. They'll germinate in a about 6 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373033862,"sku":"00076","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/316976615.jpg?v=1470777355"},{"product_id":"opuntia-violacea-santa-rita-cactus","title":"Opuntia violacea - Santa Rita Cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Mexican desert comes this handsome blue prickly pear with lemon yellow flowers and long black spines. When stressed by drought or cold, it turns glowing purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll prickly pears love hot dry summers, need minimal water and can stands a fail amount of cold. In the Sonoran desert where this one comes from originates, it sails through winter frost, even an occasional snowfall, and is hardy in zones 8-11. Happily, the two factors that bring out the purple color are cold weather and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Santa Rita' grows slowly to about 4 feet, forming nearly perfect circles. Even young plants are spectacular. In cooler zones, it does fine in a large container, but does need full sun and minimal water. In areas with lots of rainfall, the violet coloration is infrequent and fleeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides being purple, it blooms vivid yellow flowers and bears magenta fruit. Not your ordinary cactus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy in growing zones 8-11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScarify the hard seed coat and soak seeds for a minimum of 24 hours in warm water, you should see the seed coats puff up, or swell. Surface sow, covering with a light layer of soil. Cover pot with plastic wrap and a rubber band to keep in heat and moisture. Place in a warm, sunny location, keep soil moist, but not soaking wet. Remove plastic wrap when you have seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373069830,"sku":"00197","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/43373899.jpg?v=1486317833"},{"product_id":"ornithogalum-caudatum-pregnant-onion-bulbs","title":"Ornithogalum caudatum - Pregnant Onion Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003ePregnant Onion is an oddity from South Africa. It's an usual lily with a huge bulb that sits on top of the soil. Broad curling leaves stand 2' high and cascade 3' down. This is a great plant for a container and it does beautifully indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiltered sun or bright shade are perfect. If the light is good, it will send up long floral stalks 3' tall covered with tiny white blooms. They last nearly a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven more conspicuous are the bulblets that form under the papery skin of the mother plant. They pop out and make more plants alongside Mom, or can be moved to a fresh pot to start a new cluster. Each bean-sized baby will turn into another soccer ball sized mom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePregnant Onions are succulents. They need porous soil with good drainage, filtered light, water only when the soil is dry. They're fine outdoors in zones 9-11 and a striking houseplant everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373071238,"sku":"00390","price":6.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/238234560.jpg?v=1499552027"},{"product_id":"passiflora-ambigua-granadilla-de-monte","title":"Passiflora ambigua - Granadilla de Monte","description":"\u003cp\u003ePassiflora ambigua is a spectacular passion flower from the rain forests of Central America. Red and purple fringe festoon huge rosy blooms that ripen into tasty golden fruits that were cultivated by the Mayans. They are still offered in local markets today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGranadilla de Monte is a vigorous, fast-growing vine, Native to tropical rain forests from Mexico to Ecuador, it needs bright light, high humidity, rich, moist, well-draining soil, and prefers temperatures above 65° It will tolerate dips into the 50's, but this is an emphatically tropical vine. Grow it in a greenhouse or a sheltered spot in zones 9-11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fresh seeds were collected in Ecuador and should sprout easily if planted right away. Soak them in orange juice overnight, then plant in rich, warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the plants well watered in summer, feed twice a month during the growing season, and provide something sturdy to climb on. This is one enthusiastic vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 rare seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373101702,"sku":"00526","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/316824009.jpg?v=1468623059"},{"product_id":"passiflora-coccinea-scarlet-passionflower","title":"Passiflora coccinea  Scarlet Passionflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eScarlet Passionflower is native to Brazil and it looks like it's dressed for Carnival. Vivid red blooms surround fringed pink and purple centers. They're followed by orange and green striped fruit that are as tasty as the are colorful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassiflora coccinea is vigorous and grows quickly to 20'. It's perennial anywhere it does not freeze, zones 9b through 11, and grows quicky enough to enjoy as an annual wherever you have warm summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all Passiflora species, the seeds can be slow to sprout. Scuff up the seeds and soak them in orange juice or beer for a couple of days to break down the seed coat. Then plant in rich, moist, sterile soil and keep it 75-85F. Normal room temperature is too cool for this tropical passiflora. Germination may take a few weeks to six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e 5 seeds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373106758,"sku":"00603","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/296516593.jpg?v=1468623067"},{"product_id":"passiflora-edulis-flavicarpa-lilikoi","title":"Passiflora edulis flavicarpa - Lilikoi","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilikoi is grown throughout the tropics. Its golden fruit are delicious and the fragrant blooms gorgeous. This is a different species from purple Passiflora edulis and needs cross-pollination with another plant to set fruit. Both P. edulis and P. flavicarpa are widely grown in subtropical and tropical regions for their delicious fruits, but occur naturally in different climates and bloom at different times of day, a great reason to grow both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple passiflora is subtropical, prefers a frost-free climate, and does best in a milder climate. Lilikoi is more tropical, loves the heat, doesn't like frost. Both need rich soil, good drainage and regular water. You can grow both in zones 9-10. They do well indoors and make good container specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassiflora seeds can be slow to germinate. Soak them in orange juice or beer (!) for a few days to hasten germination. The luscious fruit is worth the effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 fresh seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":24373120774,"sku":"00446","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/233321129.jpg?v=1468623079"},{"product_id":"passiflora-edulis-purple-passion-flower","title":"Passiflora edulis - Purple Passion Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Passion Flower is worth growing for its amazing flowers alone. It's also worth growing just for the fruit. It's so lush it creates shade. Butterflies love it. It will cover a trellis in a season, and once established needs little attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Passiflora blooms are extraordinary but this is one of the showiest. Easily 3\" across, it looks like a kid invented it. Individual blossoms only last for a day, but the plant's in bloom from April through November and may continue year-round if conditions are right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, pendulous fruits start out green, then turn purple. They ripen about 80 days after flowering and are fully ripe when they've dropped off the vine and turned wrinkley. You can eat the juicy pulp sooner but it's sweeter and more fragrant if you wait. The fruits store quite a long time if you don't eat them first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassiflora edulis is hardy to 32*, needs full sun and a long season. Zones 9-11 are ideal. Water frequently and provide good drainage. This is one enthusiastic vine, can grow 20' in a year, and needs a strong trellis and occasional pruning. Seeds are stubborn and can take weeks to months to germinate. A good soak in orange juice is helpful, as is bottom heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 fresh seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373125638,"sku":"00108","price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/391400857.jpg?v=1487800534"},{"product_id":"passiflora-foetida-wild-water-lemon","title":"Passiflora foetida - Wild Water Lemon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pastel Passionflower has made its way from the West Indies to tropical gardens worldwide. The fragrant blossoms are 2\" across and can be pink, white, or pale blue. The tiny edible fruits are striking - bright red, covered with lacy netting. They're delicately flavored, most often used in juice. Leaves make a calming tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small, vigorous wiry vine, it grows quickly to 3'- 6' and flowers generously. It's a host plant for Gulf Fritillary butterflies and birds love the fruit. Deer ignore it completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Water Lemon loves sun or bright shade, prefers moist soil, is evergreen in warm zones 9-11 where temperatures don't drop much below freezing. Outdoors it spreads by runners and is best confined to a pot. It's an amazing houseplant, will even set fruit indoors if hand pollinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an enthusiastic vine and can be invasive in the tropics. Birds love the fruit and drop seeds everywhere. It's best suited for culture a bit outside its comfort zone. Seeds should be soaked for a few days, then planted in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373134726,"sku":"00109","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/234580240.jpg?v=1468623091"},{"product_id":"passiflora-incarnata-maypop","title":"Passiflora incarnata - Maypop","description":"\u003cp\u003ePassiflora incarnata is the easiest and most rewarding of all passifloras. It's blooms are gorgeous and fragrant, the fruit tastes like apricot guava, the leaves make a calming tea, and butterflies love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaypop is native to the Southeastern United States where it grows wild. In warm, humid climates it grows like a weed, (a pushy weed) and is considered invasive. But this exotic vine also thrives in cool zones 5 or 6 where it's most welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extravagant blooms are fragrant and frilly, 2\"-3\" across with a corona of purple and white filaments. Colors range from lilac to white, and they bloom all summer. They're followed by edible aromatic yellow fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaypop is a clinging vine that needs 30'-40' of support. It will cover a fence in a season, climb over trees and shrubs with curly tendrils. Coax it where you want it by providing a string to follow. In cold climates, it dies back in winter and is easily removed. It will recover in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassiflora incarnata likes full to partial sun and moist soil, does best when neglected. It's hardy in zones 5-10. Soak the seeds in black tea for a couple of days to speed germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":24373143814,"sku":"00110","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/218229128.jpg?v=1497156140"},{"product_id":"passiflora-ligularis-sweet-granadilla","title":"Passiflora ligularis  - Sweet Granadilla","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Granadilla, the most delicious of all the world's passion fruits, is called Sugar Fruit in local markets. In Hawaiian they are farmed for both fruit and flowers. With heart-shaped leaves, this is no ordinary vine: wild, purple-striped fringe grows from fragrant, pale 4-inch flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSub-tropical -- not tropical -- Passiflora ligularis grows wild in the misty mountains of Central America and needs a cooler climate than most of its cousins. Zones 8-9 are perfect. It will tolerate a brief freeze, but it doesn't like Florida or California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can grow it indoors in a sunny window, and it flowers best when its roots are constricted in a container. It needs rich, loamy soil, even moisture and frequent feedings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fast-growing vine can grow 20 feet in a single season -- give it a strong trellis to climb, and get out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373147398,"sku":"00571","price":5.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/272186490.jpg?v=1468623104"},{"product_id":"passiflora-mollissima-banana-passion-fruit","title":"Passiflora mollissima - Banana Passion Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003ePassiflora mollissima produces beautiful pink flowers and tangy yellow fruits. They're used to flavor ice creams, drinks, and cocktails. Most of the year, vivid pink flowers dangle overhead. Hummingbirds love them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP. mollissima is a fast growing vine. It produces fruit by its second year and can yield up to 300 fruits on a single vine. Native to the Andes, it likes cooler temperatures than most of its cousins. Best in zones 8b to 10b, it's hardy to the mid 20's. Even in colder areas it may die back but will regrow from roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive Banana Passion Fruit rich soil, even moisture and a sunny spot and it will grow to 20'. For best fruiting and flowering, plant it in a large pot. When the roots are confined, the plant goes into reproduction overdrive, eager to produce seeds for the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak seeds for 24 hours or longer, changing the water daily to soften the seed coat and leach out germination inhibitors. Passifloras are naturally slow to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373150726,"sku":"00466","price":4.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/126080719.jpg?v=1468623109"},{"product_id":"passiflora-quadrangularis-giant-granadilla","title":"Passiflora quadrangularis - Giant Granadilla","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf the world's passionflowers, Giant Granadilla is the most spectacular. Gigantic fragrant flowers are red and purple with a crown of filaments in the center. They grow 5\" to 7\" across and smell wondrous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassiflora quadrangularis comes from tropical Central America and needs zone 10 heat to be its spectacular self. In warm areas, this robust climber grows 30' to 50' in a season and requires serious support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the spectacular flowers, it's known for enormous golden fruits that weigh up to 9 pounds. The ripe fruit is eaten fresh or used in drinks; green fruit is eaten as a vegetable. The juice makes you serene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exotic perennial vine is somewhat cold-hardy, surviving temperatures to 35°F for short periods. In tropical areas it can be grown outdoors.  Elsewhere, it will thrive in a greenhouse or indoors in a sunny south-facing window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds were just collected in Ecuador and should be planted right away. Soak them in orange juice for 24 hours, the sow on the surface of a peaty compost and barely cover. They need light to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373158406,"sku":"00479","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/171355019.jpg?v=1468623115"},{"product_id":"phaseolus-caracalla-corkscrew-vine","title":"Phaseolus caracalla - Corkscrew Vine","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorkscrew Vine is the most exciting climber to come along in ages. Collectors scan the globe for a few seeds, and with good reason. This tropical beauty is as fragrant as jasmine and delivers masses of silvery buds that open to spirals of pink, yellow and cream, breathtaking against against lush foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beauty is native to Venezuela. Sub-tropical, it's perennial in zones 9-11 and may bloom year-round in a warm, humid climate. It needs full sun, rich soil and evenly moist soil. In cooler zones, grow it as an annual or indoors in a bright window. It can grow to 10' on a trellis, is more compact indoors. It does not climb trees like its lavender cousin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds are extremely hard to find. They're expensive but a good investment. This vine delivers fabulous fragrance, gorgeous blossoms, and will give you pleasure for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNick the seeds, then soak overnight in the hottest tap water you have. Plant 1\/4\" deep in rich, moist seed starter mix and keep warm - bottom heat outside the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese blooms are pollinated by ants, not bees. If you want seeds, let the ants do their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373195526,"sku":"00512","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/Phaseolus_caracalla_SQ_380.jpg?v=1473880529"},{"product_id":"pilosocereus-azureus-blue-torch-cactus","title":"Pilosocereus Azureus - Blue Torch Cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003ePilosocereus azureus is a spectacular blue cactus native to the semi-tropical areas of Brazil. Its dramatic color is amazing, even more stunning in the middle of green plants. The blue gets bluer as the cactus ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBlue Torch is a tall pillar type cactus with downy fur along the ribs and beautiful golden spines. At night, it blooms white flowers that are pollinated by bats and sphinx moths.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent cactus for growing indoors on a windowsill or in your patio. It grows quickly, eventually to 12', but will stay windowsill size for several years. It needs full sun and almost no water. The brighter the sunlight, the bluer it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy in zones 9b-11b\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilosocereus seeds are fairly easy to germinate.  They need heat, light, and a well draining soil, you can use a cactus mix.  Fill a pot with your soil, and water, allow to drain.  Place your seeds on the surface of the soil, and sprinkle a light layer of soil over seeds.  Use a spray bottle to keep soil moist, but never soaking wet.  A spray bottle is ideal also because a hard stream of water can dislodge seeds and bury them too deeply to germinate.  Cover your pot with plastic wrap and place in a warm, sunny location.  Once you have seedlings, remove plastic wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373199238,"sku":"00627","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/315088395.jpg?v=1468623210"},{"product_id":"prickly-caterpillar-bean-scorpirius-muracatus","title":"Prickly Caterpillar Bean - Scorpirius muracatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you have kids (or a sense of humor), this strange little bean belongs in your garden. An old French heirloom, Prickly Caterpillar Bean makes curly seed pods that look like your salad's been invaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaterpillar Beans were grown in the 1880's as a curiosity, usually to surprise unsuspecting dinner guests. They were not meant to be eaten, (they're too prickly), but are harmless and quite amusing. Seeds are difficult to find, but it's time for a revival. Someone should send some to the Food Network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low-growing plants make a pretty ground cover with yellow blooms. It's a nitrogen fixer, grows in sun or shade, any soil, is no trouble. Guaranteed to be the best conversation piece in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds no more than twice their thickness. Keep soil warm and moist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373290694,"sku":"00424","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/62977191.jpg?v=1468623375"},{"product_id":"puya-alpestris-sapphire-tower","title":"Puya alpestris - Sapphire Tower","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 5' blooming stalk of this Bromeliad is absolutely amazing. Its intense blue color is difficult to believe much less describe. Luminous, metallic turquoise, a color you might paint a race car. Plus it has bright orange stamens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large clumping rosettes of spiky grass-like foliage are handsome in their own right, and look good year round in a xeriscape garden. Then comes a 5 foot tall flower spike that explodes with metallic blue blossoms. Hummingbirds love them, and the branches provide convenient perches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Southern Chile, Puya alpestris thrives in zones 9-11, is utterly drought tolerant and is hardy to 25°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiny seeds are very fresh. Sow them on the surface of a gritty medium and keep moist. Germination can be erratic, but these seeds will come through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373314054,"sku":"00140","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/291093107.jpg?v=1565304535"},{"product_id":"sansevieria-masoniana-whale-fin-masons-congo","title":"Sansevieria masoniana - Whale Fin - Masons Congo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gigantic succulent is very rare. Its mottled green leaves stand 3 feet tall and are 10\" across. Related to our skinny Mother-In-Law's Tongue, its unexpected dimensions are startling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhale's Fin is an impressive specimen for large gardens and a fine potted plant indoors. It very will tolerate low light or a bright window and thrives on neglect. It only needs a container heavy enough to keep it upright and well-drained soil. Almost no water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOutdoors in zones 9-11, Whale Fin is hardy to 30*F. It should be grown in sandy soil and watered almost never. In bright light, it may send up a stalk of white flower clusters from its center.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe dense mottled leaves grow enormous if given the room. There are reports of it growing 6' tall, but it takes several years before going vertical. This plant was collected in what was once called the Belgian Congo, which no longer exists. The seeds are almost as rare.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4 large seeds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This information may be helpful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suburbansill.com\/a-whale-of-a-tale-sansevieria-masoniana-propagation-by-seed\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/suburbansill.com\/a-whale-of-a-tale-sansevieria-masoniana-propagation-by-seed\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1594667124457000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNH-YsKq_vwlKNXfSnfDyl_z0KqJqA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/suburbansill.com\/a-\u003cwbr\u003ewhale-of-a-tale-sansevieria-\u003cwbr\u003emasoniana-propagation-by-seed\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":24373446086,"sku":"00675","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/396227612.jpg?v=1479928321"},{"product_id":"sauromatum-venosum-voodoo-lily","title":"Dracunculus vulgaris  - Voodoo Lily","description":"\u003cp\u003eVoodoo Lilies are bizarre. They grow without soil and smell like dead meat. If you're not already a devotee, plant something else.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDracunculus vulgaris blooms a large purple-black spathe like a 3' gothic calla lily. It grows from corms which sprout, leaf out and bloom even if they're sitting in an empty pot. (Voodoo!) Large fan-shaped leaves on speckled stems are extraordinary even if the plant never bloomed. But it will and the enormous blossom smells like rotting meat. Flies find this attractive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter blooming in late spring the stems sprout green fruits which turn orange. This is truly a spectacular plant, but you should know what you're getting into.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVoodoo Lily grows wild in central Asia and is hardy to Zone 7. It needs rich, well-drained soil. even moisture and bright shade. Corms are easily stored in cool zones, but mark where you put them, because they'll sprout and bloom in your basement if you forget. This is not your ordinary garden flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for a minimum of 24 hours. Surface sow and barely cover in a well draining soil. Place a layer of plastic wrap and a rubber band over your pot or a piece of glass. Place in a warm, sunny location. Seeds can take months to germinate, keep them warm and the soil slightly moist but never soaking wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373450054,"sku":"00132","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/dracunculus_voodoo_lily_SQ_380.jpg?v=1538936907"},{"product_id":"solandra-grandiflora-cup-of-gold-vine","title":"Solandra grandiflora - Chalice Vine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eChalice Vine is an exotic jungle vine with enormous gold blooms. They smell like coconut. The 8\" flowers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eare pale yellow with purple stripes when they open, then turn deep gold as they age. They're wonderfully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003efragrant, especially at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolandra is native to Caribbean, Mexico and South America, and was considered sacred to both the Aztecs \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eand Mayans. The flowers are enormous, spectacular against glossy green leaves. Plant it on a sturdy trellis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003enear your patio where you can enjoy the fragrance in the evening. This is the perfect vine for a tropical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003egarden. If you fancy Brugmansias, you will love this vine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow in zones 9-11, this enthusiastic bloomer requires plenty of space and a strong support. It will \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003egrow to 40' easily and can climb to 200' feet if permitted. Drought-tolerant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 rare seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373513542,"sku":"00528","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/239842458.jpg?v=1491071772"},{"product_id":"stenocarpus-sinuatus-firewheel-tree","title":"Stenocarpus sinuatus - Firewheel Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirewheel Tree blossoms look imaginary, even up close, like a child's drawing. They're entirely real - three inches across, vivid red and orange, and bloom at eye level for your viewing convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rte_holder_9350626\" env=\"{base_class: 'standard'}\" meta=\"{node_id:9350626,obj_order:3,obj_inst:\"\u003eThis flashy tree is native to Australia. Exotic as it appears, it's easy to grow, thrives in zones 9-11, even grows in a container plant indoors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv env=\"{base_class: 'standard'}\" meta=\"{node_id:9350626,obj_order:3,obj_inst:\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv env=\"{base_class: 'standard'}\" meta=\"{node_id:9350626,obj_order:3,obj_inst:\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe glossy green leaves are nearly a foot long. The red and orange pinwheel flowers appear in early summer, last well into autumn, and are every bit as amazing in person as in pictures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv env=\"{base_class: 'standard'}\" meta=\"{node_id:9350626,obj_order:3,obj_inst:\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv env=\"{base_class: 'standard'}\" meta=\"{node_id:9350626,obj_order:3,obj_inst:\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv env=\"{base_class: 'standard'}\" meta=\"{node_id:9350626,obj_order:3,obj_inst:\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv env=\"{base_class: 'standard'}\" meta=\"{node_id:9350626,obj_order:3,obj_inst:\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSeeds need to be soaked with smoke seed primer to break germination inhibitors. If you cannot locate seed primer, soak seeds in hot water for 3-4 hours. Sow seeds no more than twice their thickness and keep soil moist. Cover with a sheet of glass, or plastic wrap and a rubberband, place in a warm, sunny spot, seeds need light to germinate. Please be patient, seeds can take 2-3 months to germinate. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rte_holder_9350626\" env=\"{base_class: 'standard'}\" meta=\"{node_id:9350626,obj_order:3,obj_inst:\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373555974,"sku":"00198","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/270455542.jpg?v=1481307786"},{"product_id":"tacca-integrifolia-white-bat-flower","title":"Tacca integrifolia   White Bat Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaccas are legendary for bearing one of the most bizarre flowers ever seen. The whiskers on that strange blossom are 14\" long! The foliage is gorgeous, and in a tropical setting, they are prolific and spectacular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, Taccas require just the right environment to thrive. They like shade, consistent warmth, humidity, good air circulation, and can be grown outdoors in zones 10-11 or indoors in a tropical environment, When they're happy, they bloom like crazy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been coveting a Tacca of your own, you know how finicky they can be. But if you can grow orchids, you can grow Tacca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak seeds for 24 hours in warm water. If you have a thermos that is ideal to keep temperature consistent. If not, change water as frequently as possible to keep seeds warm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFill a pot with seed starting mix, (something containing a combination of perlite\/vermiculite\/peat moss\/coir\/pumice.) and water, allow to drain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace seeds 1\/16 in. deep, and cover with light layer of soil. Use a spray bottle to keep soil moist, but not soaking wet. Do not water with a direct stream of water, this can bury seeds too deeply to germinate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCover with plastic wrap and place in a warm\/sunny location. Tacca needs consistent heat and moisture to germinate, ideally 80-85 degrees. Germination can take 2-6 months, please be patient! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove plastic wrap\/dome cover once you have seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":24373582598,"sku":"00142","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/253381413.jpg?v=1485472315"},{"product_id":"trichocereus-pachanoi-san-pedro-cactus","title":"Trichocereus pachanoi - San Pedro Cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003eSan Pedro Cactus is a fast-growing columnar cactus native to the Peruvian Andes. It's easy to grow and the cluster of tall, slender branches is especially handsome. When conditions are right (usually just after a rainfall), it produces huge fragrant white blossoms at night worth staying awake for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the Andes, San Pedro tolerates lower temperatures and more rainfall than most cacti. It needs free-draining soil, an occasional deep watering, and some protection from scorching sun in mid-summer. It grows fastest in sunny climates with long summers, is hardy anywhere in zones 8-10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a very prickly cactus. It has short spines and is safe to plant near a walkway (but maybe not a swimming pool.) Slender and very erect, it makes a handsome statement in most gardens and grows just fine in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**********Open pollinated************\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*****  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethese seeds are open pollinated on my brothers property south of Tucson, Arizona. The next living thing to him is a saguaro cactus a little over 5 miles away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eI start these seeds in a 6 inch pot, with a cactus soil that contains a mix of perlite, sand, and vermiculite.  Water your soil mix, allow to drain.  Tamp the soil, surface sow seeds and cover with a light layer of starting mix.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCover pot with plastic wrap and a rubber band to keep in heat and moisture.  Place in a warm area, but not in direct sunlight.  Use a spray bottle to keep soil moist but not soaking wet.  (Spray bottle keeps the seeds from being dislodged and being buried too deeply to germinate.)   \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRemove plastic wrap when you have seedlings.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373659078,"sku":"00195","price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/43373844.jpg?v=1468624010"},{"product_id":"tritoma-kniphofia-torch-lily","title":"Tritoma kniphofia - Torch Lily","description":"\u003cp\u003eTorch Lily is a startling flash of color in the southwest desert. Upright plants end in orange and yellow spikes that look like flaming candles. Almost garish, they're bound to get noticed and are a welcome bright spot in a xeriscaped garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sturdy South African native, Tritoma is as easy to grow as it is spectacular. The unusual bi-color spikes stand 3 feet above tough grassy foliage and hold on for weeks. Great in a flashy cluster or lining a driveway, it upstages most flowering plants and looks best on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Hot Poker thrives in the dry heat of the southwest desert, needs full sun, sandy soil, and a dry garden. Anywhere in zones 5 - 9 it thrives in alkaline soils that would defeat a tumbleweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e******** 30 days cold stratification required!********\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill a pot with well draining soil. Water and allow to drain. Surface sow seeds on the surface and barely cover. Place pot in a Ziploc baggie, or cover with plastic wrap and a rubber band and place in the refrigerator for 30 days. Keep soil moist but not soaking wet during this time. At the end of the cold stratification, place pot in a warm, sunny location. Remove plastic wrap or baggy when you have seedlings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373662726,"sku":"00194","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/299708365.jpg?v=1468624017"},{"product_id":"wild-jungle-peanuts-organic-seeds","title":"Wild Jungle Peanuts  Organic Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou must taste wild peanuts! These were grown in the Amazon and are striped like a tiger. They taste amazing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese are the ancestors of our modern, machine-made peanut. They are rich in nutrients and protein, free of industrial tampering (the most likely cause of peanut allergies) and they taste rich and buttery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe peanuts we are familiar with have been hybridized (like boring grocery store tomatoes), then flavored up with sugar and chemicals (read the label!) They've created a whole generation of kids allergic to peanuts. Yuk.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Jungle Peanuts are organically grown heirlooms and they taste like real food. Their rich aroma and smooth, buttery texture will make you want to eat your seeds. Try to save a few for planting. They make great peanut butter, are delicious raw or roasted. A single plant will yield a heap for your family to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePeanuts love heat and need a long season to mature. If you live in a cooler climate, start them indoors. A great kid project!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e15 organic seeds\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smart Seeds Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24373705478,"sku":"00644","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/products\/360574955.jpg?v=1469330829"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1351\/6403\/collections\/foetida_700_SQ_jpg.jpg?v=1469298042","url":"https:\/\/www.smartseedsemporium.com\/collections\/exotic-plants\/galangal.oembed","provider":"Smart Seeds Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}