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Pilosocereus lanuginosus

P. tillianus

Slender-branched tree to 35 ft. tall

Tree-like cactus with tufts of wool and funnel shaped blooms. Stunning waxy blue stems with golden spines. Can be grown outside during the summer but should be protected from frost. Keep dry in the winter.

Pilosocereus magnificus

Pilosocereus pachycladus

P. azureus

Tree-like to 30+ft. tall; glaucous stems, golden spines.

Stunning waxy blue cactus with golden spines and wool along the ribs. Can be grown outside during the summer but should be kept inside, or dry under an overhang for the winter in the Bay Area.

Pitcairnia flammea

Platycerium “Madagascar”

Platycerium “Netherlands”

P. bifurcatum “Netherlands”

Epiphytic fern. Compact cultivar. Grown on weathered slabs of bark, these fascinating ferns are semi-hardy outdoor in the Bay Area in a shady spot, or indoor. Keep more dry in winter, under an eave or indoor. Will grow 2 to 4ft.

Platycerium alcicorne

Epiphytic fern w/fronds to 12″. Grown on weathered slabs of bark, these fascinating ferns are semi-hardy outdoor in the Bay Area in a shady spot, or indoor in a moist location. Keep more dry in winter, under an eave or indoor.

Platycerium bifurcatum

Epiphytic fern. Grown on weathered slabs of bark, these fascinating ferns are semi-hardy outdoor in the Bay Area in a shady spot, or indoor in a moist location. Keep more dry in winter, under an eave or indoor.

Platycerium superbum

Epiphytic fern. Giant Staghorn with very broad shield. Can get 8ft! Hardy to 25F. Long lived. Keep more dry in winter, under an eave or indoor.

Platycerium veitchii

Plectranthus amboinicus

Coleus amboinicus

Minty aroma, can be used in cooking. Soft fuzzy aromatic leaves, tall bloom spikes with small purple flowers. great for hanging baskets.

Plectranthus amboinicus “Variegata”

Coleus amboinicus

Minty aroma, can be used in cooking. Soft fuzzy variegated aromatic leaves, tall bloom spikes with small purple flowers. great for hanging baskets.

Plectranthus ernstii

Soft, fragrant, small green leaves. Natural bonsai, swollen stems, will form a caudex of up to 50mm. Lavender spur flowers. Can grow from cuttings.

Plectranthus montanus

Soft fuzzy aromatic leaves that smell like camphor or menthol. Purple spur-flowers. Great for hanging baskets.

Plectranthus oertendahlii “Emerald Lace”

Slightly succulent low growing with large leaves. Grows well as a houseplant.

Plectranthus socotranus

Soft, fragrant, small and chubby green leaves. Stays under 1 ft. tall.

Plectranthus tomentosa

Minty aroma, can be used in cooking. Soft fuzzy aromatic leaves, purple flowers. great for hanging baskets.

Pleiospilos “Royal Flush”

Pairs of purple leaves, mostly solitary. Low water.

Pleiospilos bolusii

Pairs of wide leaves, mostly solitary; can have many blooms, yellow flowers.

Pleiospilos nelii

Pairs of round leaves, mostly solitary; keep dry.

Pleiospilos simulans

Large flattish leaves, yellow flowers.

Plumeria acuminata c.v.

Tree to 8ft. tall indoor; fragrant blooms, bright sun. Dry in winter. Fragrant flowers.

Plumeria rubra