Codiaeum Variegatum Gold Dust
A tropical shrub with glossy, leathery green leaves heavily speckled with golden yellow. In Phoenix, best grown in a movable container rather than as a permanent outdoor shrub. Special Features Striking gold-speckled foliage provides year-round tropical color; well suited to decorative containers. Not frost hardy or drought tolerant. Problems & Solutions Phoenix frost, dry air, […]
Codiaeum Variegatum Petra
A tropical shrub prized for broad, leathery leaves with bold yellow, orange, red, and green variegation. In Phoenix, best grown in a sheltered container that can be moved indoors during cold weather. Special Features Vivid multicolored foliage provides year-round tropical interest. Not frost hardy or drought tolerant; sap can irritate skin, and ingestion is harmful […]
Dracaena Deremensis
A tropical, cane-forming foliage plant with arching, strap-shaped leaves. Formerly classified as Dracaena deremensis, these cultivars are now included in Dracaena fragrans. Special Features Attractive foliage; tolerates lower indoor light; well suited to containers. Not frost hardy or adapted to exposed desert conditions. Problems & Solutions Phoenix sun and dry heat can scorch leaves; provide […]
Oakleaf Croton
A tropical croton grown for leathery, oakleaf-shaped foliage splashed with green, yellow, orange, and red. Best grown as a houseplant or movable patio container in Phoenix. Special Features Bold, multicolored, lobed foliage provides year-round interest. Sap can irritate skin, and ingestion is toxic to people and pets. Problems & Solutions Phoenix frost, dry air, and […]
Cordyline
A tropical foliage shrub, also called ti plant, with broad, glossy leaves in colorful, cultivar-dependent shades. In Phoenix Zone 9b, it needs protection from intense sun, dry air, and freezing temperatures. Special Features Bold tropical texture and colorful foliage; well suited to decorative containers and bright indoor spaces. Problems & Solutions Phoenix sun, low humidity, […]