Rocalba : Hobby Catalogue

TROPICAL PLANTS DESCRIPTION VARIETY DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS AFRICAN TULIP TREE Tree belonging to the Bignoniaceae family, fast growth. Intense red blooming. Sensitive to cold so grows in mild climates. Fertile not too limy soils. 5-10 m YELLOW BIGNONIA Perennial shrub belonging to the Bignoniaceae family. Leaves with 5 - 13 leaflets. Yellow funnel- shaped flowers. Mild climates, tolerates slight frosts (-2ºC). Well drained rich cool soils. 3-5 m DRACAENA Vigorous shrub of quick growth belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Very decorative element in gardens. Exposed to sun or semi-shade. Prefers slightly acid soil. Moderate watering.. 3-5 m DRAGO High durability shrub plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Indigenous fron the Canary Islands. Very slow growth, can grow up to 10 m heigh. Needs well drained soil. Not tolerant to temperatures below 7ºC. 3-10 m FLAMBOYANT Perennial tree from the Fabacceae family, it can grow 5-8 m in heigh. Very dense foliage. Very colorful red or orange blooming. Big flowers with 8-10 cm large petals. Exposed to sun, doesn’t tolerate frosts. Tolerates drought and salty soils. 3-5 m GUAYABA Tropical tree, 4-7 m high, with persistent leaves. Pear-shaped fruit with a thin rind; the flesh is very aromatic, reminiscent of pineapple and strawberry; it is very rich in vitamin C. CULTIVA- TION: Plant in a sunny position and protected from the cold. Sensitive to frost. Draining soil, frequent watering. 4-7 m JACARANDA Very decorative tree, also called Palisandro, belonging to the Bignoniaceae, with a very spec- tacular violet-blue spring blooming hanging in bunches. Grows well in any soil but does not tolerate frost. Exposed to sun.. 5-12 m LIVISTONA Palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family, with shiny green big leaves resembling closed fans. Can reach great height. Slow growth. Deep fertile soils. Moderate watering, tolerates drought. Exposed to sun or semi-shade. Adult specimens tolerate moderate cold (until -8ºC). 3-20 m MUSA Plant belonging to the Musaceae family, with shiny green big leaves. Produces bananas. Ma- cerate the seeds before sowing. Rich organic soil, water frequently. Exposed to sun. Does not tolerate frosts. 3-4 m CANARY PALM Palm tree belonging to the Araceceae family, with long shiny green leaves which give it an ele- gant and majestic appearance. Germination period: one month. Dioecious plant. Very hardy, resistant to -8ºC. 3-20 m DATE PALM Dioecious plant belonging to the Arecaceae family, with long blue-green pinnate leaves. Very flexible trunk which bends in the wind without breaking. Germination period: at least a month. Prefers loose and permeable soils. Needs constant humidity. 5-25 m DWARF PALM TREE Small palm tree from the Arecaceae family. Slow growth and short stalk. Dark green rigid leaves with long and very divided petioles. Rustic plant, resistant to drought, easy cultivation, tolerates a wide range of climates and conditions. Tolerant to temperatures close to -10ºC. 1-4 m PAPAYA Tree from the Caricaceae family, with big dark green palmate leaves. From seeds born herma- phrodite plants and other dioecious. Fast growth. Fruits contain digestive substances. Needs heat, humidity and rich soils. Does not tolerate frost. 3-5 m STRELITZIA Plant belonging to the Strelitziaceae family. Oval-shape leaves joined to long leaf stalks. Produ- ces beautiful beak shaped inflorescences with 8 or 10 orange-yellow flowers. Soak the seeds in warm water before sowing. Does not resist freezing under -2ºC. Rich and cool soil. 1-2 m WHITE STRELITZIA Large size majestic plant. Long leaves, supported by long petioles. Very attractive white flowers that emerge from green-purple spathes developed between the foliage. Macerate the seeds in warm water before sowing. Does not tolerate frost over -2ºC. Cool rich soils. 3-6 m RED TAJINASTE Herbaceous biannual plant, belonging to the Boraginaceae family. The first year grows in a ro- sette of leaves. Blossoms in the second year, in an inflorescence of 1 to 3 meters high, red coral colour. Melliferous flowers. Mild climate, resists light frost. Well drained soils, moderate watering. 2 m UCHUVA Solanaceous plant, erect, branched, 0.8 to 1 m high. The fruits are very tasty, similar in shape and size to a cherry tomato, orange-golden in colour and are wrapped in a papyrus-like structure. It is eaten fresh. CULTIVATION: Same requirements as for a tomato crop. 0,8-1 m WASHINGTONIA Palm tree belonging to the Aracaceae family, with huge leaves resembling fans, divided into segments with whitish sinewy edges. Thick stalk, fast growth. Requires mild climate, resists drought, moderate watering. Prefers fertile well drained soils. 3-15 m YUCCA Plant belonging to the Agavaceae family. Long glaucous green leaves, with thorns; blossoms in long panicles with white flowers. Very hardy plant, tolerates moderate frost (-5ºC). Adaptable to any soil, fears excessive humidity. 2-4 m 166 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Tropicals plants & Trees