Ciao Randy - Thank you, getting close to any of these would be great! Ha. That is interesting to know concerning the G. tinctoria alias manicata. I have a fascination for the genus ever since I acquired a species that is somewhat similar, but not as grand (Petasites japonica). Gunnera is definitely much more interesting and I would greatly appreciate seeds and/or a seedling. That Dorstenia hildebrandtii sounds great, I have not even checked out the species as I have only come across a D. foetida in person. I would greatly appreciate a specimen of this as well! Yes, I agree and apologize for the confusion. I grow most of my plants indoors as a result of my residence in NY. The zone rarely plays much importance as the interesting plants are not able to be grown outdoors. :( The good news is that in July I will be permanently moving to LA and most of my plants will be able to stay outdoors finally in the superb CA sun. I will email you with my details and check out your advice. Thanks for the help. Zach

Oh Lord, this happens all the time..in the store and Ebay/online. lol. I want to kick myself, moreso, when plants are on sale. Just last wk, our grocery story had 4" potted plants for 1.50. Most were plants I have, but there were also some really nice Crotons..Passed them up, and now regret it. lol 6/7+ yrs ago, while grocery shopping, I stopped to look at plants. A novel idea. lol. There sat, one-solo, green-leaf with orange center plant, price 6.99. I had no idea what it was. It went in the cart, then put back. Home I went w/my groceries..While putting everything in place, that plant was on my mind. I thought of reasons not to buy it, but there was ONE reason I dwelled on this beauty. It was different. A plant I didn't have. 2 days later I went back to the store..sole purpose, to buy this NOID plant..it was gone! I was devestated. I went home, and even though I thought it was fate, that pretty plant was inbedded in my brain. A wk or so later, dh and I went shopping..I talked about this plant all the way to the store, and then some. lol. So, I drag dh to the plant section..sure enough, he found it behind a group of other plants..The same plant I had in my cart the wk before. I didn't hesitate. This time it went in the cart w/o hesitation..Ironically, while shopping, 'for actual food' two women walked up to me and admired the NOID plant..lol..After getting home, I did some research and ID'd it as Chlorophytum 'Fire Flash.' At the time, Fire Flashes were rare. The only Chlorophytums discussed were Spider Plants: Green, Variegated and Bonnie's. And Bonnie's were new. In IL anyway, and here on GW. Christopher..2.00 for orchids..Do you know they're type? Were they in bloom? If so, at that price, one of each color flower would have followed me home..lol..OR, one of each type..That IS a bargain. Angel..pink and green flowers? You and I are different..Because of the flower color, it too would have followed me home..lol Never seen an AV w/green and pink blooms.. Mr Sub..Variegated Agave..1 month..way too long. Don't hesitiate..Var Agava's are usually pricey. Next time, grab it..lol Bunny...LOL.. Houseplantlover..do you feel the same when you go to a grocery store? To buy food, not plants..then discover they have new plants in stock? Pug, you need to get dh to build you a new room..Start bugging him, today. Mike, too bad you didn't ask a manager if you could put a down payment, and keep the Gardenia on hold.. Bamboo, you'd be surprised the number of ppl who would go out in the cold, rain, snow, and ice to buy a plant..lol Josh, you should kick them in the 'BeeHind' lol Toni

The first two are endemic to madagascar, not sure where you can get those. The third is commonly known as Darwin's orchid/Christmas Orchid/Star of Bethlehem Orchid (also from madagascar) Cinnamon Thorn of the Cross/Crown of Thorns (from south america) Crassula (succulent from south africa and madagascar) Dorstenia is from the area of ethiopia Eastern Cape Blue Cycad ( think that is how it is spelled) is from south africa Hoyas are from asian tropics and ants love them Kalanchoes is a succulent and of the 100 some genuses, only one is from the americas Tree Spinach Pachypodium is a succulent from namibia Stag Horn Fern - from australia Double Claw or Red Devil's Claw - native to southwest USA and northern mexico Puya chilensis - evergreen from Chile Voodoo Lily from asian and african tropics, smells foul while flowering Porcupine tomato from madagascar Cacao or Cocoa Tree from central and south america Hope that helps, I got bored and let google be my friend!

You aren't kidding! Nothing grows at the North Pole!! :D Just watch Logee's plants, I used to order from them all the time and got some plant diseases on some succulents I had purchased and then they transferred to my Christmas cacti which I was bummed about, so I had to pitch them. To be fair Logee's said they would help if I wanted them to, but I didn't bother. They have excellent exotics, though some are pricey.