Canarius Food Plants

Canarius Food Plants Shop Exotic Plants and Foods from the Canary Islands. We specialize in exotic plants and cuttings, seldom offered in mainstream garden stores.

From the Canary Islands, we offer the largest variety of exotic plants in subtropical Europe: fruit trees, unique succulents, bromeliads, heliconias and plumerias - discover the essence of the Canary archipelago! Our shop offers natural species as well as rare hybrids. You will find young specimens or older special plants belonging to different families. Our plants are grown from cultivated stock,

never collected in habitat. We are environmentally friendly. We are always on the lookout for new plants. We give personal attention to our customers in different languages, we are experts, ask us!. All the plants we ship are meticulously cleaned, combed and checked, one by one, over and over again. All our orders are inspected by the government, for plant health. So, you only have to enjoy your plants. Visit our blog to find abundant information about us, tips for taking care of your plants, curiosities, news, etc.. http://www.canarius.com/blog/

🌺 BEHOLD THE MAJESTY: Portea alatisepala 'Purple' 🌺Straight from the Atlantic Forest of Brazil comes this absolutely stu...
18/04/2026

🌺 BEHOLD THE MAJESTY: Portea alatisepala 'Purple' 🌺

Straight from the Atlantic Forest of Brazil comes this absolutely stunning specimen! Meet the Portea alatisepala 'Purple' – a plant that's equal parts dramatic and breathtaking. 💜

🌟 What makes this beauty extraordinary:
• Year-round copper-purple foliage that's absolutely mesmerizing
• Tall, majestic inflorescence with vibrant pink axis and bracts
• Stunning purple flowers that steal the show 💜
• Followed by gorgeous dark purple berries – nature's jewelry!
• Endemic to Bahia's Atlantic Forest – a true tropical treasure
• Spiny margins add architectural drama to any space

This is THE statement plant for anyone serious about creating a show-stopping garden or conservatory. Portea alatisepala isn't just a plant – it's a living sculpture that commands attention and admiration from everyone who sees it. 😍

Perfect for landscaping, specimen planting, or as a focal point in your tropical paradise. This is botanical excellence at its finest! 🌴✨

Ready to add this Brazilian gem to your collection? 🛒

Shop now at Canrius Food Plant – where rare meets remarkable!

✨ MEET THE SHOWSTOPPER: Plumeria 'Cindy Moragne' ✨Prepare to fall in love with this stunning tropical beauty! 🌸 The Cind...
17/04/2026

✨ MEET THE SHOWSTOPPER: Plumeria 'Cindy Moragne' ✨

Prepare to fall in love with this stunning tropical beauty! 🌸 The Cindy Moragne is a large, robust plumeria with gorgeous oversized leaves and the most enchanting creamy-to-golden yellow blooms you've ever seen.

🌟 Why we're obsessed:
• Luxurious large, vibrant flowers with creamy yellow tones
• Incredibly fragrant – your space will smell like paradise 🌺
• Robust, vigorous grower perfect for creating a tropical statement
• Stunning foliage that's just as beautiful as the blooms

This is the kind of plant that makes your garden (or home!) the envy of everyone who visits. Imagine stepping outside and being greeted by that heavenly fragrance every single day... 😍

Ready to add this tropical gem to your collection? 🌴

Shop now at Canrius Food Plant – where quality meets beauty! 🛒

💜 PETREA VOLUBILIS - The Queen of Purple FlowersIntroducing the breathtaking Petrea volubilis, affectionately known as t...
18/03/2026

💜 PETREA VOLUBILIS - The Queen of Purple Flowers

Introducing the breathtaking Petrea volubilis, affectionately known as the "Queen of Purple Flowers" or "Sandpaper Vine," a stunning tropical climbing plant native to Mexico and Central America. Belonging to the Acanthaceae family, this vigorous vine is celebrated for its magnificent cascading clusters of purple-violet flowers with five delicate petals. The plant's leaves are characteristically rough to the touch, which inspired its English common name. Under optimal conditions, Petrea volubilis can reach several meters in height, making it an ideal choice for creating dramatic vertical gardens and lush garden walls.

This tropical beauty thrives in warm climates and requires direct sunlight for 6-8 hours daily to produce its abundant, spectacular blooms. During the growing season, maintain consistently moist soil without waterlogging, and provide fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. The plant loves warmth, preferring temperatures between 18-28°C, and should be protected from extreme cold. Provide a sturdy support structure or trellis for the vine to climb, and prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. While it flowers primarily in spring and summer, in warm climates it can bloom year-round. Feed with balanced fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season to promote vigorous flowering and lush foliage.

Create your dream vertical garden! Discover this magnificent beauty at www.canarius.com 🌿

🌺 CYRTANTHUS SANGUINEUS - The Red Jewel of Your GardenMeet the stunning Cyrtanthus sanguineus, also known as the "Fire L...
16/03/2026

🌺 CYRTANTHUS SANGUINEUS - The Red Jewel of Your Garden

Meet the stunning Cyrtanthus sanguineus, also known as the "Fire Lily," a perennial bulbous plant native to South Africa that will transform your garden into a tropical paradise. This remarkable plant produces elegant, tubular flowers in intense red color that hang gracefully in clusters, creating a mesmerizing visual effect. Flowering during spring and summer, it fills your space with vibrant color and life.

Botanically speaking, the Cyrtanthus sanguineus belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and is prized by collectors for its unique hanging flower clusters and relatively easy care requirements. The plant thrives in bright, indirect light with some protection from the intense midday sun. During the active growing season, keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, and provide well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. This beauty prefers temperate climates between 15-25°C and requires a dormancy period after flowering when you should reduce watering. With proper care, this exotic gem will reward you with years of spectacular blooms.

Transform your garden into a tropical haven! Discover all our rare varieties at www.canarius.com 🌿

🌿 TILLANDSIA AERANTHOS - The Fascinating Air PlantDiscover the magic of the Tillandsia aeranthos, a remarkable epiphytic...
16/03/2026

🌿 TILLANDSIA AERANTHOS - The Fascinating Air Plant

Discover the magic of the Tillandsia aeranthos, a remarkable epiphytic plant native to Central and South America that requires no soil to thrive. Belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, this unique "Air Plant" is a living marvel that absorbs moisture and nutrients directly from the air. Its delicate, arched leaves transition from green to a striking deep red when the plant flowers, creating a spectacular visual transformation. The small, delicate flowers are typically blue or purple, adding an extra layer of beauty to this already mesmerizing plant.

What makes the Tillandsia aeranthos truly special is its ability to grow without traditional soil, making it perfect for modern, minimalist spaces and creative displays. This epiphyte thrives in bright, indirect light and requires regular misting with distilled water two to three times per week, increasing frequency in drier climates. It loves humid environments between 50-70% humidity with excellent air circulation. The plant prefers temperatures between 15-25°C and should be hung in a well-ventilated location. One fascinating characteristic is that it flowers only once in its lifetime, but produces offsets (pups) that continue the plant's legacy for generations to come.

Decorate your space uniquely and sustainably! Learn more at www.canarius.com 🌱

🌵 **Aloe plicatilis: The Iconic Fan Aloe** 🌵Aloe plicatilis (also known as *Kumara plicatilis*) is a distinctive succule...
01/03/2026

🌵 **Aloe plicatilis: The Iconic Fan Aloe** 🌵

Aloe plicatilis (also known as *Kumara plicatilis*) is a distinctive succulent species native to South Africa, belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. It is renowned for its unique fan-shaped rosette formation, with leaves arranged in a characteristic two-ranked pattern, making it one of the most architecturally striking and instantly recognizable aloe species.

📚 **Botanical Characteristics:**
• Extremely long, narrow, lanceolate leaves arranged in distinctive fan-shaped rosettes
• Pale to blue-green leaf coloration with serrated margins
• Leaves arranged in two opposite rows (distichous arrangement)
• Thick, woody, speckled brown trunk base
• Red-orange tubular flowers in elongated inflorescences
• Slow growth rate; highly valued in botanical collections
• Natural distribution in arid mountainous regions of South Africa

🌿 **Cultivation Requirements:**
Light: Full sun to bright indirect light (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature: 10-25°C (prefers cooler conditions than most aloes)
Humidity: Low (10-30% relative; drought-adapted)
Watering: Minimal; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
Substrate: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil with minimal organic matter

Aloe plicatilis is ideal for xeriscaping, architectural plant collections, and indoor displays where its unique fan form creates striking visual impact with minimal maintenance requirements.

🛒 Discover our aloe collection at www.canarius.com

🌿 **Tillandsia: The Fascinating Air Plant** 🌿Tillandsias (genus *Tillandsia*) are epiphytic plants belonging to the Brom...
26/02/2026

🌿 **Tillandsia: The Fascinating Air Plant** 🌿

Tillandsias (genus *Tillandsia*) are epiphytic plants belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. They are characterized by their unique ability to absorb water and nutrients directly from the air, without requiring soil.

📚 **Botanical Characteristics:**
• Linear or lanceolate leaves with specialized trichomes
• Absence of functional root system (vestigial roots)
• Foliar absorption capacity (trichomes for moisture capture)
• Tubular or spike flowers, generally showy
• Reproductive cycle through inflorescences and winged seeds

🌿 **Cultivation Requirements:**
Light: Bright, indirect (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature: 15-28°C (tolerant of variations)
Humidity: 50-80% relative (critical for absorption)
Watering: Misting 2-3 times per week
Substrate: No soil required; can be mounted on wood or rock

Tillandsias are ideal for modern botanical collections, vertical gardens, and spaces with minimalist design.

🛒 Discover our tillandsia collection at www.canarius.com

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