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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.

Prairie Fire Rainbow Chili Pepper

Posted on September 20, 2017

Prairie Fire Specie: Capsicum annuumBears different color fruit, changing from white to purple to orange, to red.  Red Scoville units = 70,000-100,000 I’ve seen many different descriptors for this chili, but this is…

Summer Squash – Yellow

Posted on September 20, 2017

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Cacao

Posted on August 23, 2017

Cacao Cacao trees can live for up to 100 years but are considered productive for only around 60. When the tree grows naturally from cocoa tree seeds, it has a long, deep…

Caladium, Buck

Posted on August 22, 2017

Caladium, Buck Also known as Angel Wings or Heart of Jesus, Caladiums enjoy well-drained soil and partial shade.  Many varieties of this ornamental plant exist, with colors ranging from white to green,…

Cosmos (flowering)

Posted on August 22, 2017

Cosmos Daisy-like flowers of the cosmos plant appear atop tall stems with lacy foliage.  Flowers are popular for indoor use and come in a variety of colors from yellow to purple.  Cutting…

Pandan

Posted on August 22, 2017

Pandan Pandanus amaryllifolius is a tropical plant commonly known simply as pandan leaves and is used widely in South Asian and Southeast Asian cooking as a flavoring.  Leaves tied in a knot…

Song of India

Posted on August 22, 2017

SONG OF INDIA Native to Madagascar and Mauritius, Dracaena Reflexa — Song of India — can have dark green leaves, yellow stripes on the leaves, or off-white stripes. Here in Hawaii, variegated…

False Heather

Posted on August 22, 2017

False Heather A shrubby dependable evergreen perennial that grows to 2′ tall and 4′ wide, the False Heather bears small, closely set leaves and tiny rose red flowers. It heaviest bloom period…

Shiso, Britton

Posted on August 22, 2017

Britton Shiso From Johnny’s Seeds.  Eye-catching green leaves with red undersides.  Good salad mix item, or use larger leaves as sushi wraps or garnishes.  Grows well in moderate sun/heat for best colors….

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