Plant of the Month

July 2025 - Lipstick Palm

The lipstick palm (Cyrtostachys renda), named for its vivid red crownshaft and leaf bases, is one of the most visually striking palms used in South Florida landscaping. Native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, it thrives in tropical conditions with high humidity…

June 2025 - Sabal Palm

The sabal palm, also known as the cabbage palm, is a widespread and significant feature of Florida’s natural landscape. Designated as the state tree, it grows in a variety of habitats including coastal dunes, wetlands, and hardwood hammocks. With its tall trunk…

May 2025 - Plumeria

In south Florida, the arrival of spring doesn’t just mean warmer air and longer days—it marks the return of one of the state’s most striking bloomers: the Plumeria. Known for its lush, fragrant flowers, this tropical tree wakes from its winter dormancy…

April 2025 - Mexican Bush Sage

As summer approaches, now is the perfect time to introduce Mexican Bush Sage, Salvia leucantha, into your garden. This hardy, heat-loving perennial thrives in South Florida’s climate, producing soft, gray-green foliage and arching stems covered in velvety purple …

March 2025 - Money Tree

Leprechauns and pots of gold aren’t the only signs of good fortune—sometimes, luck grows on trees! Native to Central and South America, the Money Tree, Pachira aquatica, is a tropical gem that thrives in South Florida’s warm, humid climate. Legend has it…

February 2025 - Bridalveil Tree

Missed Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry! Our February Plant of the Month is sure to win hearts and make a lasting impression—even if you forgot the chocolates and flowers. Native to northern South America, the elegant Bridalveil Tree, Caesalpinia granadillo, thrives in warm temperatures and full sun, making it a perfect choice for South Florida landscapes…

January 2025 - Madagascar Jasmine

With the New Year signaling fresh beginnings, Stephanotis floribunda, the Madagascar Jasmine, mirrors the season with its vibrant blooms and uplifting fragrance. Its snowy white, star-shaped flowers make this evergreen vine a popular addition to wedding bouquets, earning it the nickname “bridal wreath.”…

2024 A Year In Review

The Cotleur & Hearing Plant of the Month series offers a fantastic opportunity for gardeners and plant lovers in South Florida to discover new and exciting plants…

December 2024 - Red Ginger

As December rolls in with its festive cheer, one plant that brings a touch of tropical holiday spirit is the Red Ginger, Alpinia purpurata. With its striking, torch-like blooms of vibrant red hues this herbaceous perennial evokes the warmth and brilliance of the season. Native to the South Pacific…

November 2024 - Hurricane Palm

After the rainy hurricane season, November’s plant of the month celebrates a resilient palm, well-adapted to withstand South Florida’s recent storms. The Hurricane Palm, endemic to the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean, is accustomed to humid, tropical environments…

October 2024 - Crabwood

October, celebrated as Florida Native Plant Month, highlights the state’s diverse and resilient flora, including one of its coastal natives, the Crabwood, or Gymnanthes lucida. A small tree or large shrub, this species is integral to the health…

September 2024 - Silver Palm

As September unfolds, the Silver Palm is the perfect fan palm for the start of the fall season, bringing its signature silver-tinted leaves and tropical elegance to any landscape. Native to Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and many other Caribbean islands…

August 2024 - Brazilian Red Cloak

The Brazilian Red Cloak’s fiery pops of color resemble August’s hot summer sun. Vibrant clusters of bright red bracts form a dramatic floral display periodically throughout the year, primarily from late fall through early spring, and “cloak” small, white tubular flowers beneath…

July 2024 - Odorata Bromeliad

The Odorata Bromeliad, native to Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest, glows in July’s radiant sun with its silvery-green hues. Named after Dom Pedro d’Alcântara, Brazil’s second emperor, this species is admired for its grandeur and resilience. Its striking light blue…

June 2024 - Dwarf Sugar Palm

As June kicks us off into the warm and rainy summer season, the landscape is eager and ready for new palms to be planted. The Dwarf Sugar Palm, originating from Taiwan, provides a variety of uses, including privacy screening to accenting your yard…

May 2024 - Giant Yarey Palm

With Summer on our doorstep, it’s time to start preparing for our big summer plans. Our May Plant of the Month, the Giant Yarey Palm, could be the biggest plan of them all for your landscape. This Imposing yet elegant Palm from Cuba is enormous. The fronds can span over…

April 2024 - Wax Plant

As we intertwine with the Spring season, your landscape can become intertwined with our April Plant of the Month, the Wax Plant. The Wax Plant is a climbing or trailing vine that can grow over 20 feet long. It has lush foliage of long, narrow, dark green leaves that turn…

March 2024 - Lucky Nut

If you did not find your pot of gold on St. Patrick’s Day, you can still find it in the beauty of our March Plant of the Month, the Lucky Nut. Unique in appearance, this small tree radiates eye catching qualities that will have you chasing leprechauns….

February 2024 - Pink Princess Philodendron

If you are looking to get your sweetheart something unforgettable this Valentine’s Day, ditch the chocolate and flowers and go with our February Plant of the Month, the Pink Princess Philodendron. This rare plant features a spectacular form of pink variegation that will turn anyone into an admirer. These patterns form…

January 2024 - Musical Notes Clerodendrum

As the clock struck midnight, song and celebration rang out as we turned over a new year filled with more amazing plants to feature as our Plant of the Month. To kick off the month of January, we bring you a plant that is bound to harmonize soundly with your landscape, the Musical Notes Clerodendrum. Although this plant cannot croon…