Epidendrum radicans

Mexican Reed Orchid

This Mexican orchid is ridiculously easy to grow. Here in Florida they can be grown as a landscaping plant or as a container specimen. In Hawaii and other places in the tropics, this has established itself as an invasive species, growing profusely along roadsides...
Heimia salicifolia

Heimia salicifolia

Hemia salicifolia is native to Mexico, where it has been culturally significant as a sacred plant by native people there. A drink is made from the leaves and flowers, which is said to brighten vision, which is where its name sinicuichi comes from, which means...

Artocarpus heterophyllus

The jackfruit tree fruit is the largest tree-borne fruit, reaching as much 120 lbs. The ripe and unripe fruit and seeds are consumed. Jackfruit has a distinctive sweet and fruity aroma. Generally speaking, there are two varieties, which are the “hard”...