PLANTS OF ORLANDO (Volcano Bay)
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I thought Baldi Resort in Costa Rica was one of the most beautifully landscaped locations that I have ever visited and I am hard to please when it comes to landscaping. I have to say that Volcano Bay in Orlando comes close to Baldi when it comes to plant use and design.
I added a few photos from the park at the bottom of the this post.
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- Zone: 10-11
- Height & Spread: 30 ft to 50 ft depending on type
- Light This tree loves a sunny spot, faring best when exposed to full sun. It can tolerate partial shade, however.
- Soil A rich, loamy soil with neutral to mild acidity works best for this plant
- Water: The Travelers palm needs soil that remains consistently moist due to its rain forest origins. However, you should be careful not to overwater the plant.
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- Zone: 10-11
- Height & Spread: 30 ft to 100 ft depending on type
- Light Full sun
- Soil A rich, loamy soil with neutral to mild acidity works best for this plant
- Water: Water as needed to keep the soil evenly moist, but never soggy or waterlogged.
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- Zone: 9-11
- Height & Spread: 7 ft
- Light full to partially sun
- Soil A rich, loamy soil with neutral to mild acidity works best for this plant
- Water: The princess flower plant needs regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist, particularly during hot spells in summer, but don’t allow the soil to become soggy
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- Zone: 9-11
- Height & Spread: 4-6 ft
- Light full to partial shade
- Soil Well-draining, moist soil, organic-rich
- Water: Keep moist but not soggy
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- Zone: 9-11
- Height & Spread: 10 ft
- Light Direct sunlight, filter harsh light
- Soil Rich soil, fast draining
- Water: Average
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- Zone: 9-11
- Height & Spread: 3-5 ft
- Light: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
- Soil: Well-draining, moist soil, organic-rich
- Water: Water regularly – weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- Zone: 9-11
- Height & Spread: 10 ft
- Light Full-partial sun
- Soil Well drained
- Water: Average-heavy
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- Zone: 8-10
- Height & Spread: Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and 4 to 5 ft. wide.
- Light: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
- Soil: sand or sandy loam well-draining soils.
- Water: Low – Once established, needs occasional watering; more often in extreme heat.
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- Zone: 8-11
- Height & Spread: 3–15 ft. tall, 2–6 ft. wide
- Light: Full sun, partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained
- Water: very drought-tolerant once it reaches established maturity
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- Zone: 8-11
- Height & Spread: 8 to 10 ft. tall and wide, 25 ft. tall as a tree
- Light: Full sun
- Soil: Sand, clay, loam, well-draining
- Water: The autograph tree should be watered regularly for the first year or so until the plant is fully established.
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- Zone: 9-12
- Height & Spread: Often maintained at 6′ but can get to 12′ tall, 1.5-2′ spread
- Light Bright indirect light, limit direct sun to prevent sunburn
- Soil Moist, but very well-draining
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not wet, as needed
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- Zone: 9-11
- Height & Spread: 10-33 ft with spread up to 25 ft
- Light: Full sun
- Soil: Hibiscus tiliaceus will thrive in a variety of light to heavy textured soils.
- Water: Drought tolerant once established.
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- Zone: 4-10
- Height & Spread: 2-3 ft
- Light: Partial Sun to Full Sun
- Soil: well drained – all soil types
- Water: Average
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- UMBRELLA TREE
- Zone: 9-11
- Height & Spread: 1′ to 50′ depending on variety and growing location
- Light Partial sun preferred, may tolerate full sun in limited conditions
- Soil Well-draining potting mix
- Water: Keep soil moist but not wet
- FISHTAIL PALM
- Zone: 10-11
- Height & Spread: 30-40 ft
- Light: Partial Sun to Full Sun
- Soil: well drained
- Water: Water your palm deeply but less frequently, allowing the plant to dry out between watering and watering more during summer months when it is hot outside.
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- Zone: 10-11
- Height & Spread: 24 to 36 inches as houseplant
- Light Partial shade
- Soil Well-draining soil
- Water: Rich, quick-draining, loamy
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- Zone: 10-11
- Height & Spread: up to 18 inches
- Light Partial shade
- Soil Fast draining soil but can be grown as air plants
- Water: need to put water in the middle of the rosette leaves
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- Zone: 10-11
- Height & Spread: 12-15 ft
- Light: Full sun to light shade
- Soil: Wet, sandy to drier, richer soils.
- Water: Drought tolerant
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