Walk along Malama Ala and gather fresh fruit for breakfast or wander down to one of the waterfalls.
1. The Anthurium has a long lasting flower and foliage. It is an irritant if ingested and is native to the tropical regions of the Americas.
2. The Hibiscus is Hawai’i’s state flower and symbolizes the spirit of aloha. It comes in many colors and is used for making leis
3. The Bamboo Ala features one of several Buddhas placed throughout the property. See if you can find them all.
Valley Views
1. The Swiss cheese plant or Monstera Deliciosa has an edible fruit that grows under the leaves.
2. The Gardenia flower is an elegant, fragrant flower often used in essential oils and is associated with love and purity.
3. The Hawaiian corn plant, which is not related to the edible corn plant, can be toxic to animals.
After exploring the gardens, unwind with breathtaking valley views in the hot tub. Rainbows are common at Hamakua Hideaway.
4. The African Tulip Tree was introduced to Hawai’i in the early 1900s for its ornamental value, as it grew quickly and provided a colorful, shade-providing canopy. However, it has become highly invasive, choking out native vegetation and altering ecosystems.
5. The Allamanda Trumpet can grow up to 20 feet tall, and substances extracted from the plant can be used as pesticides.
6. The Snake Plant is a natural air filter, and can remove indoor air pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene.
Flower Power
1. Native to Africa and Asia, The Flame Lily’s fiery petals symbolize fertility and rebirth. While they are used medicinally in some cultures, they can be highly toxic.
2. Cape Leadwort, native to South Africa is an evergreen butterfly plant that is poisonous for humans and animals.
4. The Coconut tree is known as the tree of life due to its many uses: food, water, fiber, and various materials. They can grow up to 100 feet and produce coconuts throughout their long lifespan, which can exceed 80 years.
Osta Lange is a talented painter located on the Big Island of Hawai`i. Her paintings are bright and loud because, according to her, “ Color is life! Above, Osta was commissioned to showcase her version of the “view”.
