John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on March 1st, 2009

Our Miss February 2009 is none other than this striking beauty, Oxalis triangularis spp. Triangularis, with such impressive foliage in the most unique shape and colors. Just look at those lovely shamrock-shaped leaves in the right image and you’ll know why this plant is commonly known as Purple Shamrock or Purpleleaf False Shamrock.

Posted by Jacqueline on February 27th, 2009

Tecoma capensis (Cape Honeysuckle)

Posted by Jacqueline on January 12th, 2009

Epipremnum aureum (Pothos, Devil’s Ivy, Silver Vine) A top favorite house plant, worldwide! Money Plant, another of its common name, always ignites fond memories for me. As far back as a teenager, I had loved placing a glass of ‘Jade Pothos’ on my desk and later, a vase of either ‘Golden Pothos’ or ‘Marble Queen’, [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on December 12th, 2008

Episcia cupreata (Flame Violet, Carpet Plant) An outstanding plant, widely grown as much for its attractive foliage as its brilliant flowers. Excellent for hanging baskets or as ground cover.

Posted by Jacqueline on November 30th, 2008

Chlorophytum amaniense (Fire Flash, Fire Glory, Mandarin Plant) A very attractive and exotic looking ornamental foliage plant that joined our tropical garden, sometime late 2005. Another love at first sight plant! The vibrant orangy-hued petioles set against the contrasting medium green leaves make it so appealing and interesting. Chlorophytum ‘Fire Flash’ will make an excellent [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on November 26th, 2008

Anthurium andraeanum (Flamingo Flower/Lily, Tail Flower) A beautiful hybrid of Anthurium andraeanum that has been in our garden since early 2006, presented by a friend. 3 lovely plants in a medium-sized pot that is located at the front yard porch and producing almost continually year round, gorgeous rosy-pink flowers to our greatest delight. Even when [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on September 30th, 2008

Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Golden Hahnii’ does flower after all! Truly, a remarkable phenomenon, very rarely seen on Birdnest cultivars of Sansevieria trifasciata. Matter of fact, even the common sansevieria, such as S. trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ and others rarely flowers.

Posted by Jacqueline on August 7th, 2008

Aglaonema spp. (Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen) Without doubt, foliage plants are as treasured as flowering plants in our tropical garden. More so if they have variegated leaves and air-purifying properties! One such treasure is Aglaonema costatum ‘F. Foxii’, as pictured on the right with attractive evergreen foliage. It produces glossy dark green leaves that are wonderfully [...]