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Category: Plants in Hawaii

This section holds an encyclopedia of plants that are seen and grown in Hawaii. There are also anecdotes about permaculture: composting and aquaponics in particular.

Papalo

Posted on August 22, 2017

Papalo Originally from Johnny’s Seeds.  Large, bluish green leaves with a flavor reminiscent of cilantro and arugula. Popular in Hispanic communities where it is used like cilantro.  Heat and drought-tolerant, prefers to…

Pink Dragonfruit Cactus

Posted on November 2, 2016

Pink Dragonfruit Biannual fruiting season, summer and winter.  This cactus requires minimal care throughout the year.  Edible fruit is easy to peel and attractive to serve. Stick cactus leaf in the ground…

Ti Leaf, various colors

Posted on August 15, 2016

Ti Leaf, Green Ti leaf is used for making leis and for wrapping food in for flavor while cooking.  These ornamental plants come in a variety of shapes and colors.  The ones…

Cholesterol Spinach

Posted on August 12, 2016

Cholesterol Spinach Purchased at Home Depot as “Cholesterol Spinach,” this most closely resembles Ganura Procumbens. It is also known as the wonder plant, anti-cholesterol plant and longevity spinach.  It grow rapidly and…

Desert Rose, Solid Pink

Posted on August 8, 2016

Desert Rose, Pink solid Desert Rose, also known as adenium, is an ornamental with a variety of blooms.  (image color is close to the one brought in as a sample with the…

Garlic, Society Garlic (like chives)

Posted on August 7, 2016

Garlic, Society Garlic (like chives) This plant is often confused with chives because it looks similar and can be used in the place of it. Originating from South Africa, the plant is…

Lemongrass

Posted on August 7, 2016

Lemongrass Lemongrass is a tropical herb used in Asian cooking, as well as in teas, sauces, and soups. In the garden, lemongrass forms a tall, grassy clump 3 to 6 feet tall….

Oregano, Cuban

Posted on August 7, 2016

Oregano (Cuban) Cuban oregano, a succulent herb, is native to India and not a “true oregano.”  However, it can be used in place of oregano in cooking and is a hardy plant…

Oregano, Traditional

Posted on August 7, 2016

Oregano (traditional) Traditional oregano, a perennial herb, is native to temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region.  It likes moist well-drained soil and thrives in partial shade.  Oregano makes a…

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