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Powell's Nursery grows rare plants

Powell's Nursery in Punta Gorda, a family business started in 1963, grows exotic and rare plants across nearly 13 acres.

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  1. Powell's Nursery in Punta Gorda, a family business started in 1963, grows exotic and rare plants across nearly 13 acres.
  2. Owner Joe Powell says 'exotic' depends on perspective, and his nursery is known for 'weird stuff' like a variegated ponytail palm that is 'borderline extinct.'
  3. Florida's warm, humid climate makes it a national leader in ornamental plant production, with $2.15 billion in horticultural sales in 2024.
  4. Naples Botanical Garden's Brian Galligan says most Florida landscape plants are exotic but only a small percentage become invasive.
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