Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

 Scientific Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Common Name: ZZ plant
Family Name: Araceae
Origin: Africa



PLANT CARE

Water: Medium
Light: Partial shade
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Upright (0.9m Tall x 0.9 m Wide)
Plant Uses:Standalone, mass planting, pot 
Special Features: Indoor plant

Friday, April 16, 2021

Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii'

Scientific Name: Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii'

Common Name: Variegated Snake Plant
Family Name: Asparagaceae
Origin: West Africa



PLANT CARE

Water: Low
Light: Partial sun, partial shade
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Upright clumping (1.2m Tall x 0.60m Wide)
Plant Uses:Standalone, accent plant, mass planting, pot 
Special Features: Indoor plant

Oncidium sp.

Scientific Name: Oncidium sp.

Common Name: Dancing Lady
Family Name: Orchidaceae
Origin: South America, Central America, Mexico and the West Indies & Florida



PLANT CARE

Water:Medium
Light: Partial sun
Soil: Orchid media

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Spreading sympodial orchid (3m Tall x 0.6m Wide)
Plant Uses:Standalone, mass planting, pot 
Special Features: Indoor plant

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Chamaedorea elegans

 Scientific Name: Chamaedorea elegans

Common Name: Parlour Palm or Neanthe Bella Palm
Family Name: Arecaceae
Origin: Mexico & Central America



PLANT CARE

Water:Medium
Light: Partial shade, full shade
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Upright (2.4m tall x 0.9m Wide)
Plant Uses:Standalone, accent, mass planting, pot 
Special Features: Indoor plant

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Tillandsia ionantha

Scientific Name: Tillandsia ionantha
Common Name: Air plant, blushing bride
Family Name: Bromeliaceae
Origin: Mexico to Central America



PLANT CARE

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun, partial sun
Soil: NA

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Clumping (10cm high)
Plant Uses: Foliage plant, flower plant, container, mounted up high
Special Features: Flowers are attractive to birds

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Scientific Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name: Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Tulasi, Tulsi
Family Name:Lamiaceae
Origin: North central India


PLANT CARE

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Upright (1m high)
Plant Uses: Foliage plant, border, container 
Special Features: Fragrant foliage, herb, edible, attractive foliage

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Centella asiatica

Scientific Name: Centella asiatica
Common Name: Pegaga, Gotu Kola, Daun Pegaga, Asiatic Pennywort, Antanan, Indian Pennywort
Family Name: Apiaceae
Origin: India

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PLANT CARE

Water: High
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Sprawling (2cm High, 2.5m Long)
Plant Uses: Foliage plant, ground cover, container 
Special Features: Fragrant foliage, herb, edible, attractive foliage

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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Lycium chinense

Scientific Name: Lycium chinense
Common Name: Wolfberry, goji berry
Family Name: Solanaceae
Origin: Northern China




PLANT CARE

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Erect sprawling (1.0m high)
Plant Uses: Container, bed
Special Features: Plump berries

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Brassica oleracea cultivar

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea cultivar
Common Name: Chinese Kai-lan
Family Name: Brassicaceae
Origin: NA




PLANT CARE

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Upright mound forming (40cm high)
Plant Uses: Pot, bedding
Special Features: NA

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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Chlorophytum comosum 'Vittatum"

Scientific Name: Chlorophytum comosum 'Vittatum'
Common Name: Spider Plant or Ribbon Plant
Family Name: Anthericaceae
Origin: NA



PLANT CARE

Water: Medium
Light: Partial shade
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Clumping (0.6m x 0.6m)
Plant Uses: Foliage plant (variegated leaf), indoor plant, groundcover
Special Features: Inconspicuous flower

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Sunday, August 7, 2016

Brassica rapa var. parachinensis

Scientific Name: Brassica rapa var. parachinensis, Brassica chinensis var. parachinensis
Common Name: Choy Sum, Sawi Bunga, Sawi Manis, Cai Xin, Chinese Flowering Cabbage, Oil Vegetable, Hakusai, Mock Pak Choy 
Family Name: Brassicaceae
Origin: China



PLANT CARE

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS


Form: Upright (20cm high) 
Plant Uses: Pot, bedding
Special Features: NA


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Sunday, July 24, 2016

Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus

Scientific Name: Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
Common Name: Chinese Radish
Family Name: Brassicaceae
Origin: Asia, China or Japan




PLANT CARE

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS


Form: Upright (45cm high) 
Plant Uses: Pot, bedding
Special Features: NA


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Saturday, July 25, 2015

Capsicum annuum cultivars

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum cultivars
Common Name: Chilli peppers, Ornamental Peppers
Family Name: Solanaceae
Origin: Southern North America to northern South America


PLANT CARE

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS


Form: Upright (15cm to 100cm depending on the cultivar) 
Plant Uses: Pot, bedding
Special Features: Edible

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Syngonium podophyllum

Scientific Name: Syngonium podophyllum
Common Name: Arrowhead Vine, Nephthytis, African Evergreen or Goosefoot
Family Name: Araceae
Origin: Mexico to Brazil



PLANT CARE

Water: High 
Light: Full shade, partial shade
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS


Form: Mound forming shrub (30 to 45cm high), sprawling vine
Plant Uses: Specimen, ground covers, hanging pot
Special Features: Indoor air purifying plant

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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Rivina humilis

Scientific Name: Rivina humilis
Common Name: Pigeon Berry, Blood Berry, Rouge Berry, Baby Pepper or Coralito
Family Name: Phytolaccaceae
Origin: Tropical and Sub-tropical Americas


PLANT CARE

Water: Medium 
Light: Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS


Form: Upright (1.0m High and Wide)
Plant Uses: Hedge, border, mass planting, ground cover, raised bed, specimen, accent, pot
Special Features: Red-berried plant

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Monday, July 28, 2014

Ipomoea batatas

Scientific Name: Ipomoea batatas
Common Name: Sweet potato, Kumara
Family Name: Convolvulaceae
Origin: Central America


PLANT CARE

Water: High
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Well draining loamy soil

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS


Form: Sprawling
Plant Uses: Foliage plant, vegetable, container, border
Special Features: NA


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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Amaranthus Perfect Red

Scientific Name: Amaranthus tricolour cv.
Common Name: Bayam Merah Pekat, Chinese Spinach, Yin Tsai, Asian Spinach, Edible Amaranth or Leaf Amaranth
Family Name: Amaranthaceae
Origin: Andean regions of South America and Mexico


PLANT CARE

Water: Medium
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS


Form: Upright
Plant Uses: Vegetable, border, container plant
Special Features: Edible, attractive leaves

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Monday, October 21, 2013

Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus'

Scientific Name: Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus'
Common Name: Satin Pothos, Silver Vine, Silver Philodendron & Silk Pothos
Family Name: Araceae
Origin: Southeast Asia


PLANT CARE
Water: Medium
Light: Partial shade
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Form: Sprawling
Plant Uses: Foliage plant (variegated leaf), indoor plant, ground cover, specimen
Special Features: Can be grown in water. All parts of the plant are poisonous.


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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Hemigraphis repanda

Scientific Name: Hemigraphis repanda
Common Name: Narrow Leaf Hemigraphis or Dragon Flame Plant
Family Name: Acanthaceae
Origin: Peninsular Malaysia


PLANT CARE
Water: Medium
Light: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Spreading horizontal
Plant Uses: Foliage plant, mass planting, ground cover, specimen
Special Features: NA


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Hemigraphis alternata 'Exotica'

Scientific Name: Hemigraphis alternata 'Exotica'
Common Name: Purple Waffle Plant or Red-flame Ivy
Family Name: Acanthaceae
Origin: New Guinea


PLANT CARE
Water: Medium
Light: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Spreading horizontal
Plant Uses: Foliage plant, specimen, mass planting, ground cover
Special Features: Great for hanging basket

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