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| A list of some of the new varieties introduced at the 2004 edition of the TPIE exhibition together with contact details. Alocasia ‘Mark Campbell’ is a large leafed variety. The new foliage is extremely striking; irridescent black with silver veins. Mature foliage is black-green with silver veins. Impressive nearly round black leaves (irridescent eggplant purple). Hybridized by David Fell from Hawaiian Sunshine Nursery from a A. loweii ‘Grandis’ x ‘Nobilis’ cross. Mature Height: 60-90cm for 20-35cm pots. The variety ‘Purple Prince’ of Curculigo purpurea has an erect growth habit with leaves that can reach a length of 45-60cm and a width of 10-12cm. Leaves are also suitable as a cut-foliage crop. The top side of the leaf is a shiny dark green and the underside is burgundy. Potentially a good new addition for interior landscaping. Plants produce small flowers at the base of the petiole. Plants are heat and drought tolerant and prefer shade. Mature height: 90-130cm. For more information: Agri-Starts, Inc. Fax: 001 407-889-2523, Email: tystrode@agristarts.com www.agristarts.com Nephrolepis Fancy Frill™ is a compact selection of Nephrolepis falcata. It is very practical for use in tropical landscapes, but is also highly suitable for container production and for hanging baskets. From: Oglesby Plants International, Inc., Fax: 850-762-3806, E-Mail: info@oglesbytc.com www.oglesbytc.com The leaves of Calathea ‘White Jade’ show a very wide range of colours and patterns and represents an outstanding example of the new generation of Calathea produced exclusively by Twyford International, Inc. The variety has an upright growth habit with shiny durable foliage. It produces a white flower that is held just above the foliage in the spring. It is 15, 20 or 25cm pots and is grown under greenhouse or shadehouse conditions. Microsorium musifolium 'Crocodyllus’ is a unique and versatile new fern native to Northern Australia. The plant is a useful new addition as a houseplant and in commercial interior landscapes. The fronds have an interesting shape and texture, have very good lasting properties and are suitable as cut-foliage in floral arrangements. Twyford International, Inc. Fax: 407-886-3284, E-Mail: info@twyford.com www.twyford.com Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Aztec Sun’ is a naturally low-growing variety that flowers heavily throughout the year in Florida. Bred by Curt Sinclair, it has unique arrow-shaped leaves. The large 17cm diameter flowers are bright yellow/gold with a large multicolored eye. From Exotic Hibiscus, Inc. Fax: 941-322-2852, E-Mail: exotichibiscus@aol.com www.exotichibiscus.com Ananas lucidus 'Red Spineless Pineapple' is a non-edible ornamental variety, native of South America. It produces rich magenta coloured leaves color and a long lasting inflorescence. A good new plant for landscaping and as a patio plant in appropriate climates. The variety is highly drought tolerant. From ForemostCo, Inc. Fax: 305-599-7362 Email: sales@foremostco.com www.foremostco.com |
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