Fern of the Desert not pool-friendly The white form (Alba Plena)

The white form (Alba Plena) has pure white double flowers with a subtle fragrance

Established plants need very little supplemental water — overwatering causes root rot

Tropical Bird of Paradise Plant Details

infrequent watering is always better than frequent shallow irrigation

Growing 3–5 feet per year

Fern of the Desert not pool-friendly The white form (Alba Plena)Fern of the Desert Arizona's Most Graceful Native Shade Tree Fern of the Desert (Lysiloma watsonii) is one of the most elegant native trees you can plant in the Phoenix Valley. Its delicate, fern like bipinnate foliage creates beautiful filtered shade that cools patios, pools, and walkways without blocking all sunlight perfect for growing understory plants beneath. This Sonoran Desert native handles extreme heat, reflected surfaces, and extended