Stewardship Greenhouse Directory
Browse our Kualoa Ranch Stewardship Directory to discover & learn more about the different plant species that we have growing in our greenhouse. Our directory includes plants of current & past seed collections.
KUALOA RANCH
Native Plant Propagation
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Propagation of native plants is the cornerstone to restoration projects conducted across the Ranch. Seeds for propagation are sourced from plants across Kualoa Ranch and sometimes from neighboring Koʻolau Mountain Watershed Partnership landowners with whom seeds are also shared. Seed stock is collected from a variety of locales to capture a range of genetic diversity of a given plant species. This diverse stock supports
more resilient restoration projects.
more resilient restoration projects.
Our Process
Seed collections are either processed and sown fresh, or placed in short-term storage for future use. Plants are grown in a facility at our native plant nursery in Kaʻaʻawa. Greenhouse phytosanitation and reintroduction considerations are made and each plant is cleaned and inspected before outplanting. Greenhouse grown plants are planted in restoration sites where they meet restoration goals such as dryland or mesic native forest restoration, riparian restoration, or to serve as educational resources.
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Native Plant Greenhouse
Our greenhouse is located in Kaʻaʻawa near the agriculture center. We propagate via Over forty-five native species of plants have been successfully propagated and outplanted in restoration sites across the ranch. Staff modify conditions in the greenhouse including light and water availability, pot drainage, fertilization and mineral supplement to meet plants’ growing needs.
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Data Collection
& Seed Storage
Seeds are brought back to the stewardship office for proper cleaning and processing for sowing or storage. Seeds collections are tracked with the use of gps software and are linked to accessions created for all seeds sowed immediately, or stored in the short-term seedbank. Over 400 unique accessions (collections of a given species in a unique locale) are currently stored in the Stewardship seedbank. These seeds can be used for both propagation of plants, and broadcast seed sows in the field.
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ʻIlima is a widespread native groundcover with delicate yellow flowers, cherished for lei-making and symbolic of love and humility.
ʻilima
(Sida fallax)
Native
ʻOhe makai is a dry-forest native tree, well-adapted to dry, rocky soils and valued in landscaping and restoration.
ʻOhe makai
(Polyscias sandwicensis)
Endemic
Palapalai is a beloved native fern traditionally used in hula and ceremonies, thriving in shaded, moist forest understories.
Palapalai
(Microlepia strigosa)
Endemic
Lonomea is an endemic soapberry tree from Oʻahu whose seeds were traditionally used for cleaning and whose wood supports native forest restoration.
Lonomea
(Sapindus oahuensis)
Endemic
ʻAʻaliʻi is a hardy native shrub valued for its resilience in harsh conditions and its use in lei, dyes, and traditional practices.
ʻAʻaliʻi
(Dodonaea viscosa)
Native
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Lama is a native tree with dense wood used in traditional carving and by hula practitioners, symbolizing spiritual enlightenment and protection.
Lama
(Diospyros sandwicensis)
Endemic
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