Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on by December 1, 2019

Sansevieria: If you are familiar with this botanical name, the first thing that comes to mind is Sansevieria trifasciata. Now if you are not familiar with this botanical name, I bet you are familiar with the common names of Snake Plant or maybe even more familiar with Mother-in-Law’s Tongue. A long flat thick succulent leaf, green in the middle and yellow on the edges. It grows in clumps and spreads via underground rhizomes and is on Miami-Dade County’s invasive plant list. However, there are many cultivars of this plant that stay small and clump and are not considered invasive. There are other species as well which can be grown here in S. Florida either in the landscape or in decorative terra cotta pots.

Richard Lyons Nursery, currently has these plants to offer:

Sanseveria cylindrica var. patula ‘Boncel’ (African Spear), a very attractive plant for a shallow wide container which it will fill in no time.

  • Sansevieria clindrica var. patula ‘Boncel’ (African Spear Sansevieria)
  • Sansevieria clindrica var. patula ‘Boncel’ (African Spear Sansevieria)

Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ (Bird’s Nest Sanseveria), also makes an excellent plant for a decorative pot, but it can also be used for garden borders.

  • Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ (Bird’s Nest Sansevieria)
  • Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ (Bird’s Nest Sansevieria)
  • Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ (Bird’s Nest Sansevieria)

Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Jade Dwarf Marginated’ (Dwarf Snake Plant), also an excellent border plant for the garden.

  • Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Jade Dwarf Marginated’ (Dwarf Clumping Sansevieria)

Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Dwarf Snake Plant)

  • Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Dwarf Snake Plant)
  • Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (Dwarf Snake Plant)

Finally, we have the largest of this group of plants, Sansevieria canaliculata, attaining a height of 3-4 feet. Very narrow, almost cylindrical, except for a small indent running the length of the leaf. A very nice specimen plant.

  • Sansevieria canaliculata (Tall Sansevieria)
  • Sansevieria canaliculata (Tall Sansevieria)

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on by November 24, 2019

It is peek flowering season for one of the more colorful shrubs in the South Florida landscape, with an unusual common name. I am referring to the Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow shrub (Brunfelsia grandiflora). While it starts blooming in late September or early October, and continues into the springtime, mid-November thru December really is at its most spectacular.

Now, for an explanation of its common name: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow is referring to the three color phases of each flower. This gives the appearance that the shrub has three different colors of flowers, but in fact, every flower starts out purple, fades to lavender, and then to white before falling off. That is why, you only see white flowers on the ground. Since flowers continue to bloom each day, you do in fact see three different colors at the same time. Yesterday they were purple, Today they are lavender, and Tomorrow they will be white. By the end of the day, all of the white stages of the flowers fall to the ground. Each flower blooms for approximately three days.

Richard Lyons Nursery currently has this shrub in stock.

  • Brunfelsia grandiflora (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Shrub)
  • Brunfelsia grandiflora (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow flowers)
  • Brunfelsia grandiflora (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow flowers on the ground)

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on by November 24, 2019

Cabbage Tree or Horseradish Tree? Turns out, both are correct depending on the species of Moringa. Moringa stenopetala (Cabbage Tree) and Moringa oleifera (Horseradish Tree) are the two common species of Moringa. Both have become popular with the health craze, due to the amount of protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins A, B12, and C in their leaves.

These two species are heralded as a powerful anti-aging agent, improves sleep, stabilizes blood sugar and blood pressure, and acts as an anti-inflammatory.

Richard Lyons Nursery has both of these species in stock.

  • Moringa stenopetala (Cabbage Tree)
  • Moringa oleifera (Horseradish Tree)
  • Moringa stenopetala (Cabbage Tree)
  • Moringa stenopetala (Cabbage Tree)

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on by November 10, 2019

Brazilian Red Cloak (Megaskepasma erythrochlamys), a winter bloomer which can tolerate shady conditions, and attract hummingbirds to your landscape. What’s not to like? A very tropical looking shrub with large green leaves, contrasting against the bright red bracts which house tubular white flowers. It can be planted as a single specimen shrub, or as a privacy screen along your property. Whatever your design, it will add nice color to the landscape.

Richard Lyons Nursery currently has this large shrub in stock.

  • Megaskepasma erythrochlamys (Brazilian Red Cloak)
  • Megaskepasma erythrochlamys (Brazilian Red Cloak)
  • Megaskepasma erythrochlamys (Brazilian Red Cloak)

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on by November 3, 2019

Looking out the window, there is no mistaking the bright orange pendant raceme of blooms that contrast against the Poinciana-like feathery leaves and blue sky of Colville’s Glory Tree (Colvillea racemosa). It truly is, in all its glory right now. The tree is mostly upright with little crown spread, attaing a height of 30-50′ tall. Those bright orange flowers dangle off the ends of branches, making just a spectacular display. There’s no mistaking this tree when it’s in bloom in early fall in the South Florida landscape.

Richard Lyons Nursery currently has these trees in stock.

  • Colvillea racemosa (Colville’s Glory Tree)
  • Colvillea racemosa (Colville’s Glory Tree)
  • Colvillea racemosa (Colville’s Glory Tree)