Epidendrum orchids: so diverse, yet easiest to grow!
Epidendrum species (Epi, Epidendrum Orchid, Crucifix Orchid, Reed-stem Epidendrum, Star Orchid)
How enormous and diverse the genus Epidendrum L. is! It consists of about 1,100 species of orchids that are native to tropical and subtropical Americas and the Caribbean. Now though, it is widely distributed, naturalized and cultivated in many regions worldwide.
The more popular and [...]
Chlorophytum laxum ‘Bichetii’ or is it Chlorophytum bichetii?
Chlorophytum laxum ‘Bichetii’ (Bichetii Grass, Siam Lily, False Lily Turf, Wheat Plant) -
This lovely lime-green foliage plant is another of our potted garden babies. It goes by the cultivar name, ‘Bichetii’ or ‘Variegatum’ and is the commonest variegated form of Chlorophytum laxum in cultivation.
Popularly grown in home gardens, this petite herb plant is quite [...]
Epipremnum aureum (Pothos) is both beautiful and useful!
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’, two lovely [...]
Colorful hybrids and cultivars of Episcia cupreata
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.
Platycerium (Staghorn Ferns) with fascinating fronds
Platycerium (Staghorn/Elkhorn Ferns)
Platycerium are epiphytes, growing naturally on branches and trunks of trees in the tropical and subtropical jungles and rainforests of Southeast Asia, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, New Guinea, Madagascar, Africa and South America (only one species, P. andinum that is native to Peru and Bolivia). There are popularly cultivated worldwide for their fascinating antler-like [...]
Adiantum trapeziforme – free tropical ferns for life!
Adiantum trapeziforme (Diamond/Giant Maidenhair) -
How wonderful! These tropical green beauties are found self-sown in every nook and corner, sort of. Like the Torenia fournieri and other ferns, they’re seen growing on mossy bricks, sharing ground or pot spaces, on crevices of walls and pavement, along the sides of drain and even sprouting from the drainage [...]
Fabulous shamrock-like foliage of Oxalis triangularis
Oxalis triangularis (Purple Shamrock, Purple Leaf Shamrock)
What a stunner Oxalis triangularis is! We’re absolutely captivated by their uniquely colored leaves of deep maroon-purple and unusual trifoliolate foliage! Small clusters of light pink to lavender flowers borne above the lovely foliage display a wonderful contrast too. It is truly impressive!
We’ve reintroduced a hanging pot of [...]
Dazzling blue flowers of Evolvulus glomeratus
Evolvulus glomeratus (Blue Daze, Hawaiian Blue Eyes) -
This is one charming and attractive plant that has been in and out of our garden since 2004! It’s like a love and hate relationship with us. When it dies unexpectedly, it is removed and forgotten! But, absence makes hearts grow fonder – when we chance on it [...]
Grow Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant) to purify the air!
Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant) -
Portulaca grandiflora, a sun-loving annual succulent!
Portulaca grandiflora (Moss Rose, Rose Moss, Sun Plant) -
