Clusia Braziliana, Clusia orthoneura Paul C. Standley, 1940 Family: Clusiaceae Brazilian Clusia, Porcelain Flower Origin: South America

Very rare small shrub with waxy and thick narrow leaves and gorgeous flowers that look almost artificial. The flower stays on the plant for a few days. The shrub has naturally round shape and produces thick air-roots at the base of the stem. Blooms from late winter through spring and summer. Cold hardy to zone 9b. Slow growing, perfect container plant or can be gown as a specimen in a small garden.