Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Regius Maximus'

Orginating in India to China, this "Chinese hibiscus" has single scarlet flowers, with a blackish center. The long staminal column has golden anthers.

Anthurium

Anthurium
Originally uploaded by Jane Young

Anthurium is a member of the Araceae family. Requiring high humidity and tolerating low light, these plants are also known as "Tail flowers" due to the spathe and spadix shown here.

Chamaedorea elegans

Chamaedorea elegans, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

The Chamaedorea elegans is a member of the Palmae family and is commonly known as "dwarf mountain palm" or "parlor palm". Mexico is the native country for this lovely specimen which likes warm air, evenly moist soil and partial sun to shade. Clusters of fruit develop from flower spikes.