Tropical Look : Kaipara Coast Plant Centre – Garden Ideas, Best Plants at the Best Prices

Tropical Look

Add a tropical look to your garden with bold colours, striking forms and lush leaves.

If there are any Palms, Succulents or tropical looking plants aren't in our online catalogue, or you have a question, simply Contact Us to send an email.

Note: Some of the photos shown below are of mature plants.

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10L

AECHMEA GAMOSEPALA

Up to 5 off shoots a year. Autumn/winter flowering. Can take light frost if planted under trees. 30cm. Full shade best (GOOD FOR; DRY, FLOWERS,...

$50.00

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AEONIUM 'SCHWARZKOPF'

Striking purple foliage, best in a sunny well drained situation. Light frost only. Yellow flowers in winter. Don't over water. (GOOD FOR: DRY,...

$24.99

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17L

AGAVE ATTENUATA

Has thick stems with large rosette clusters of broad grey/green colored leaves. Frost tender. Grows to 1m tall, and 1.5m wide. [GOOD FOR: DRY,...

$29.99

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35L

AGAVE ATTENUATA

Has thick stems with large rosette clusters of broad grey/green colored leaves. Frost tender. Grows to 1m tall, and 1.5m wide. [GOOD FOR: DRY,...

$49.99

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AGAVE ATTENUATA

Has thick stems with large rosette clusters of broad grey/green colored leaves. Frost tender. Grows to 1m tall, and 1.5m wide. [GOOD FOR: DRY,...

$9.99

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45L

AGAVE ATTENUATA

Has thick stems with large rosette clusters of broad grey/green colored leaves. Frost tender. Grows to 1m tall, and 1.5m wide. [GOOD FOR: DRY,...

$69.99

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ALOCASIA 'BLACK TARO'

Produces large black leaves during warmer weather, on a spreading plant to 1.5m by 1m tall. Best in a warm moist site. Frost tender. (GOOD FOR; DAMP,...

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ALOCASIA 'BLACK TARO'

Produces large black leaves during warmer weather, on a spreading plant to 1.5m by 1m tall. Best in a warm moist site. Frost tender. (GOOD FOR; DAMP,...

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ALOCASIA 'BLACK TARO'

Produces large black leaves during warmer weather, on a spreading plant to 1.5m by 1m tall. Best in a warm moist site. Frost tender. (GOOD FOR; DAMP,...

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ALOCASIA 'JADE MILLIE'

Ornamental Taro, which is compact to 1m round with mid green heart shaped leaves. Best in a warm spot with protection from frosts. (GOOD FOR: DAMP,...

$9.99

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17L

ALOE BAINESII

Evergreen shrub/tree that can get 10m tall. Rose pink tubular flowers in spring. Light frost only. Warm site and well drained soil. (GOOD FOR: DRY,...

$45.00

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ALOE BAINESII

Evergreen shrub/tree that can get 10m tall. Rose pink tubular flowers in spring. Light frost only. Warm site and well drained soil. (GOOD FOR: DRY,...

$12.99

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ALOE PLICATILIS

Multi branched, pale blue green spineless leaves. Scarlet flowers. Likes some shade in the summer. Frost tender. Grows to 1.5m. (GOOD FOR: DRY,...

$15.99

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ALOE POLYPHYLLA

A hard to find and really interesting aloe that forms either left or right spirals. To 1m round. Frost tolerant. Recommended! (GOOD FOR; DRY,...

$15.99

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ALOE SPECIOSA.

Large growing Aloe up to 5m tall, forming a trunk with a group of grey green leaves with a few spikes. Orange red flowers. Light frost only. (GOOD...

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ALOE THRASKI

Grows into a small tree to 3m tall, with red/ orange flowers. Branchy growth habit. Best in a well drained warm sunny situation. (GOOD FOR: DRY,...

$19.99

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ARCHONTOPHOENIX ALEXANDRAE

Fast easy care palm to 15m. Likes a moist soil over summer. Tall smooth slender trunk. Best in a fertile well drained soil. Light frost only. (GOOD...

$69.99

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17L

ARCHONTOPHOENIX CUNNINGHAMIANA

Graceful single trunked palm to 15m, with fine weeping fronds Semi-shade best when young. Light frost only. (GOOD FOR; DAMP, DRY, FOLIAGE,...

$49.99

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45L

ARCHONTOPHOENIX CUNNINGHAMIANA

Graceful single trunked palm to 15m, with fine weeping fronds Semi-shade best when young. Light frost only. (GOOD FOR; DAMP, DRY, FOLIAGE,...

$300.00

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BEAUCARNEA RECURVATA

Forms a round base with a short trunk and weeping leaves. Grows well indoors, but can be grown outdoors in a dry sheltered site. Ideal for pots as...

$9.99

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35L

BUTIA CAPITATA

Has a rough grey trunk and long grey-green fronds. Fragrant yellow/purplish flowers and edible fruit. Grows well in most soil types. (GOOD FOR:...

$99.99

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BUTIA CAPITATA

Has a rough grey trunk and long grey-green fronds. Fragrant yellow/purplish flowers and edible fruit. Grows well in most soil types. (GOOD FOR:...

$19.99

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CANNA 'ALBERT'

Bright yellow flowers. Green foliage. Ideal for borders or group plantings. Prefer a warm sunny position in rich soil. Drought and frost tender....

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CANNA 'BENGAL TIGER'

Golden yellow striped leaves, vibrant orange flowers from early summer to autumn. Dormant during winter. 1.2m tall by 0.6m wide. (GOOD FOR: DAMP,...

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CANNA 'BLACK MAGIC'

Green leaves with very dark red/black flowers on a plant to 1.2m. Best in a moist fertile soil. Light frost only when young. (GOOD FOR: DAMP,...

$12.99

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CANNA 'PINK SURPRISE'

Compact selection to 50cm round, with salmon pink/scarlet new leaves. Soft pink flowers summer/autumn. Dormant in winter. (GOOD FOR: DAMP, DRY,...

$12.99

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CANNA 'RANGITOTO'

Has large green leaves & bright red flowers from spring to autumn. Dies back in autumn & comes again in spring. Moist soil best. 1.2m (GOOD FOR:...

$12.99

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CANNA 'RED AND YELLOW'

Grows to 1m tall. Non invasive. Has a scarlet red flower with mottled yellow borders. Light frost only. Damp or dry conditions. (GOOD FOR: DAMP, DRY,...

$12.99

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CANNA 'TROPICANA'

Has vibrant red/orange/yellow green leaves On a shrub to 1.2m tall. Orange flowers. Sunny site and a moist well drained soil best (GOOD FOR; DAMP,...

$12.99

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CANNA IRIDIFLORA

Large leaves and hot fuchsia pink 10cm sized flowers. Tropical and exotic looking addition to the garden. Grows to 2.5m tall. Leaves can get to 1m...

$19.99

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0.75L (10cm)

0.3m to 0.5m

CORDYLINE 'CARDINAL' (PVR)

New form of Cabbage tree with long drooping rich purple foliage on a small tree 2m to 3m tall. Must have a well drained soil. Frost tolerant (GOOD...

$9.99

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CORDYLINE 'CORUBA BLACK'

Forms a small multistemmed bush to 2m tall by 60cm wide, with wide black/purple leaves. Frost free sheltered site best. Grows indoors/outdoors. (GOOD...

$24.99

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CORDYLINE 'GREEN GODDESS'

Broader leaves than ordinary cabbage trees. Smaller growing to 2.5m tall. Best in a well drained soil. Frost tolerant. Good in groups. (GOOD FOR:...

$25.99

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CORDYLINE 'PURPLE TOWER'

The best colored purple cabbage tree to 4m tall, white flowers. Prefers a well drained soil. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DRY, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE, NATIVE,...

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CORDYLINE KASPER

Shorter broader leaves than the common cabbage tree, 2.5m tall. Branching growth. Good soil best. Light frost only when young. (GOOD FOR; BIRDS, DRY,...

$16.99

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CORDYLINE NIGRA

Forms a small multistemmed bush to 2m tall by 60cm wide, with wide black leaves. Frost free sheltered site best. Grows indoors/outdoors. (GOOD FOR:...

$22.99

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CYCAD REVOLUTA

Slow growing palm to 3m wide forming a short stocky shrub. Best in a warm site with very good drainage. Large specimens are valuable. (GOOD FOR; DRY,...

$99.00

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CYCAS THOUARSII

Large Cycad Palm to 6m, with upright trunk & green/bluish green fronds. Lightly shaded humid site. Frost tender. Fast growing. (GOOD FOR; FOLIAGE,...

$19.99

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17L

DRACAENA DRACO 'DRAGON TREE'

Robust, Slow growing, many branched tree, growing to around 3m. Works well in pots. Light frost only. Excellent specimen. [GOOD FOR: DRY, FOLIAGE,...

$39.99

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DRACAENA DRACO 'DRAGON TREE'

Robust, Slow growing, many branched tree, growing to around 3m. Works well in pots. Light frost only. Excellent specimen. [GOOD FOR: DRY, FOLIAGE,...

$9.99

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DYPSIS BARONII

Small palm with yellow bamboo like stems. Multi-stemmed. Grows to 4m tall by 1m wide. Well drained soils. Perfect for smaller gardens. Frost tender....

$39.99

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ECHEVERIA 'BLACK PRINCE'

Forms a tight cluster of dark chocolate brown leaves. Scarlet red flowers. 20cm x 20cm. Best in well drained soil and full sun. (GOOD FOR: DRY,...

$4.99

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0.3m to 0.5m

FATSIA JAPONICA

Shrub to 1.5m tall and round, with large tropical looking leaves, ideal for partly shaded situations. Frost tolerant. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, DRY,...

$12.99

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17L

FICUS 'BENJAMINA'

Evergreen tree to 6m tall with a weeping habit. Used for screening or as a specimen tree. Well drained soil best. Frost Tender. (GOOD FOR: DRY,...

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0.3m to 0.5m

FICUS 'BLACK KNIGHT'

Has large black leaves with crimson new leaf buds. Eventually grows to a large tree 20m round with a huge trunk. Light frost only. Good soil best....

$19.99

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17L

FICUS MICROCARPA 'HILLII'

Evergreen tree to 6m tall with a weeping habit. Used for screening or as a specimen tree. Well drained soil best. (GOOD FOR: DRY, FOLIAGE, INDOORS,...

$75.00

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HELICONIA SCHIEDEANA

Very similar to Heliconia subulata, but superior one for NZ

$49.99

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HIBISCUS 'TUI SONG'

A NZ hybrid, large single shiny rose pink flower with deeper pink veined throat. 1.5m. Light frost only, well drained and warm site. (GOOD FOR; DRY,...

$14.99

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HIBISCUS 'TUI SONG'

A NZ hybrid, large single shiny rose pink flower with deeper pink veined throat. 1.5m. Light frost only, well drained and warm site. (GOOD FOR; DRY,...

$15.99

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HOWEA FORSTERIANA

Slender palm up to 9m. Suitable indoors/outdoors, Looks best planted in groups, slow growing, protect from sun when young. Light frost only. (GOOD...

$15.99

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0.75L (10cm)

0.1m to 0.3m

IRESINE 'BRILLIANTISSIMA'

Has rich purple-green leaves with beetroot pink veins. Tropical looking plant to 60cm. Well drained warm site. Frost tender. (GOOD FOR; DRY, FOLIAGE,...

$7.99

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0.75L (10cm)