How to Grow and Care for Clermontia

Smallflower clermontia, a small Hawaiian shrub, thrives in moist forests on mountain slopes. Distinguished by tubular flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds, its modest blooms are white, sometimes with a greenish tinge. This plant's broad green leaves and the habitats it favours underscore its adaptation to taking advantage of the high humidity in its ecosystem.

Haha'aiakamanu is a distinctive Hawaiian shrub, known for its clusters of long, tubular, greenish-white flowers, which attract native birds with their nectar. This plant often grows in the moist, high-elevation forests, with large, leathery leaves that help capture limited sunlight. Its resilience in the misty mountain habitat showcases an adaptation to conserve water and thrive in cooler temperatures.