I've got a handful of things that haven't triggered much interest elsewhere so seeing if anyone here might want any of these (US Only):
Epidendrum radicans -$10
I have a handful of rooted cuttings of this ridiculously easy to grow orchid that can be grown terrestrially or epiphytically and produces flaming hot flowers.
Cynorkis fastigiata -$6
Another exceedingly easy to grow orchid that will basically self-seed and sprout wherever it wants to if you let it, and produces stalks bearing flowers that look kind of like tiny pink men; I have a number of young to just-mature plants available.
Theobroma cacao: 2 varieties available:
'Forastero' -$40
"White Pod" -$60
Cacao trees, as in chocolate. 'Forastero' is the genetic cluster of the most commonly grown forms, and the "white pod" plants supposedly have less bitter beans that can even be eaten unprocessed; the pulp around the pods too is a rich, tangy flavor. These plants range from 4 inch tall seedlings to fairly established plants over a foot tall, with BIG leaves. Ask for photos, I haven't taken recent ones yet.
Inga sp. (Ice Cream Bean)
edulis -$30
spectabilis -$50
The plants I have are up to 3 feet tall, a couple still smaller; they can be pruned to stay shorter but naturally become giant tropical trees producing pods over a foot long, with edible beans and a pulp that tastes like vanilla ice cream. Ask for photos.
Chilean guava 'Burbank' -$10
Mildly frost-tolerant but otherwise a cool tropical plant, growing to about 3 feet tall and wide and forming pinkish flowers and small reddish sweet edible fruits. The plant I have available is a rooted cutting currently about 5 inches tall; they grow slow but are easy to establish.
Calamondin (Citrus x microcarpa) -$15
Known as the Calamansi or Calamondin, this hybrid citrus is a relatively dwarf plant growing 10-20 feet tall but can be kept pruned at much shorter sizes for container growth. Plants are somewhat spiny as most of their relatives are with thick waxy segmented leaves, and fragrant flowers that give way to small, greenish to orange fruits with thin, sweet rinds and very sour pulps. Great for use wherever citrus fruit might be called for, be it desserts, beverages, or seasonings and sauces.
Available plants are young seedlings, genetically unique, between 3-5 inches tall and wide
Azorina vidalii, Azores Bellflower -$15
The Azores Bellflower is a strange plant endemic to the islands of its name; critically endangered in the wild with a population estimated at under 1,000 plants across all the islands, it inhabits exposed cliff crevices and sharp slopes facing the sea and develops into a large rosette or branching shrub between 1-6 feet tall. Fleshy leaves support a spike covered in small pink bell-shaped blooms. These are easy to grow in a sunny, warm location without frost and well-drained soils.
Available plants are currently approx. 1.5-2.5" in diameter.
Agave lechuguilla -$15
A defining species of the Chihuahan Desert, the Lechuguilla is a slow-growing succulent that eventually develops 2 foot rosettes of folded, sharp-tipped leaves lined with spindly white fibers along their edges and a habit of all growing in one direction. These are dry-adapted and slow to respond, so will take many years to reach full size...and like their relatives, will only flower once in a grand spectacle at the end of their lives.
Available plants are young, still 1-1.5" across.
Kaffir Lime, Citrus hystrix -$10
For those who want a citrus tree that they can utilize within months, and something that can be kept small and easily indoors container-grown, this is a good option. Kaffir Limes are essential to making Southeast Asian dishes such as Tom Yum, Rendang, and proper Pho, the leaves cooked to impart mild flavor, and the fruits can be used much like true limes and other citrus, rinds and all. Plants are thorny when mature and can grow to over 30 feet tall, or be trimmed to stay less than 6.
Available plants are young seedlings between 2-4 inches tall, and similar width.
Aristolochia argentina -$14
One of the many species of infamous pipevine, this South American variety forms clumping vines covered in heart-shaped leaves, between which come a number of reddish or purple veined and yellow "pipe" shaped flowers whose narrow throats open up at the top in a yellow flag with maroon flushing within.
Available plants are between 2-4 inches tall.
I've got a fair handful of other things, usually in small number, and they need to move out so I can open up space.
Epidendrum radicans -$10
I have a handful of rooted cuttings of this ridiculously easy to grow orchid that can be grown terrestrially or epiphytically and produces flaming hot flowers.
Cynorkis fastigiata -$6
Another exceedingly easy to grow orchid that will basically self-seed and sprout wherever it wants to if you let it, and produces stalks bearing flowers that look kind of like tiny pink men; I have a number of young to just-mature plants available.
Theobroma cacao: 2 varieties available:
'Forastero' -$40
"White Pod" -$60
Cacao trees, as in chocolate. 'Forastero' is the genetic cluster of the most commonly grown forms, and the "white pod" plants supposedly have less bitter beans that can even be eaten unprocessed; the pulp around the pods too is a rich, tangy flavor. These plants range from 4 inch tall seedlings to fairly established plants over a foot tall, with BIG leaves. Ask for photos, I haven't taken recent ones yet.
Inga sp. (Ice Cream Bean)
edulis -$30
spectabilis -$50
The plants I have are up to 3 feet tall, a couple still smaller; they can be pruned to stay shorter but naturally become giant tropical trees producing pods over a foot long, with edible beans and a pulp that tastes like vanilla ice cream. Ask for photos.
Chilean guava 'Burbank' -$10
Mildly frost-tolerant but otherwise a cool tropical plant, growing to about 3 feet tall and wide and forming pinkish flowers and small reddish sweet edible fruits. The plant I have available is a rooted cutting currently about 5 inches tall; they grow slow but are easy to establish.
Calamondin (Citrus x microcarpa) -$15
Known as the Calamansi or Calamondin, this hybrid citrus is a relatively dwarf plant growing 10-20 feet tall but can be kept pruned at much shorter sizes for container growth. Plants are somewhat spiny as most of their relatives are with thick waxy segmented leaves, and fragrant flowers that give way to small, greenish to orange fruits with thin, sweet rinds and very sour pulps. Great for use wherever citrus fruit might be called for, be it desserts, beverages, or seasonings and sauces.
Available plants are young seedlings, genetically unique, between 3-5 inches tall and wide
Azorina vidalii, Azores Bellflower -$15
The Azores Bellflower is a strange plant endemic to the islands of its name; critically endangered in the wild with a population estimated at under 1,000 plants across all the islands, it inhabits exposed cliff crevices and sharp slopes facing the sea and develops into a large rosette or branching shrub between 1-6 feet tall. Fleshy leaves support a spike covered in small pink bell-shaped blooms. These are easy to grow in a sunny, warm location without frost and well-drained soils.
Available plants are currently approx. 1.5-2.5" in diameter.
Agave lechuguilla -$15
A defining species of the Chihuahan Desert, the Lechuguilla is a slow-growing succulent that eventually develops 2 foot rosettes of folded, sharp-tipped leaves lined with spindly white fibers along their edges and a habit of all growing in one direction. These are dry-adapted and slow to respond, so will take many years to reach full size...and like their relatives, will only flower once in a grand spectacle at the end of their lives.
Available plants are young, still 1-1.5" across.
Kaffir Lime, Citrus hystrix -$10
For those who want a citrus tree that they can utilize within months, and something that can be kept small and easily indoors container-grown, this is a good option. Kaffir Limes are essential to making Southeast Asian dishes such as Tom Yum, Rendang, and proper Pho, the leaves cooked to impart mild flavor, and the fruits can be used much like true limes and other citrus, rinds and all. Plants are thorny when mature and can grow to over 30 feet tall, or be trimmed to stay less than 6.
Available plants are young seedlings between 2-4 inches tall, and similar width.
Aristolochia argentina -$14
One of the many species of infamous pipevine, this South American variety forms clumping vines covered in heart-shaped leaves, between which come a number of reddish or purple veined and yellow "pipe" shaped flowers whose narrow throats open up at the top in a yellow flag with maroon flushing within.
Available plants are between 2-4 inches tall.
I've got a fair handful of other things, usually in small number, and they need to move out so I can open up space.