Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis
Brighamia insignis

Considered one of the most unusual and interesting plants of the Hawaiian flora. Flowers are cream to yellow in color and trumpet shaped.

Height: 1 – 2 m

Flowers bloom in September and October, and the small green capsule fruit ripens six to eight weeks after pollination. Scientists believe that moths have historically been the natural pollinator of Brighamia flowers.

Brighamia species are endemic to Hawaii.

Thus, although once fairly common, this species is now teetering on the brink of extinction in the wild.

Botanists and horticulturists concerned about the plight of Hawaii’s threatened plant species have helped save this fantastic plant from total extinction by pollinating the remaining wild specimens by hand and collecting seeds for propagation. Successful germination of the seeds has enabled large numbers of plants to be grown in botanical gardens to be used in a replanting programm. Today there are more plants in the Limahuli Gardens and McBride Gardens on Kaua’i than there are in the wild.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season Fall
Common Name Alula
Dormancy Winter
Family Campanulaceae
Flower Purple
Frost Tolerance -5° C
Growth Rate Fast growth
Hardiness Zone 10
Height 1.5-3'
Origin Kauai
Pot Size 3.5"
Scientific Name Brighamia insignis
Shape Succulent stem
Sun Exposure Partial shade

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11/18/2022
gregory c.
United States United States

Beautiful plant.

This rare plant came in great condition and within a couple days of ordering. It’s in great condition.

DT
05/04/2022
David T.
United States United States

Healthy plants

Now believed to be extinct in the wild, these are healthy little Brighamia seedlings.

CF
05/02/2022
Christine F.
United States United States

Brighamia insignis

Fast shipping and healthy plant

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11/24/2021
Hallie

At time of purchase was not sure of quality but when I received it's amazing.

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11/11/2021
Cain

Plant is being delivered at my place and its beautiful

Brighamia insignis

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To prevent plants from freezing while in transit, orders placed for areas with extreme severe freezing temperatures will be held for shipment until it is safe to ship.

Plants that are in 3.5" pots and smaller will be shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. Any plant that is larger than a 3.5" pot WILL NOT come with a pot as it will be shipped bare root.

Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

We ship via USPS Priority Mail, and we calculate the shipping cost based on the weight and volume of your purchase. Care instructions are included in every package you order. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. Depending on your location, we will ship the plants on a certain day to avoid transit time during weekends or holidays. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note on your order. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time.


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