Gouty stem of Jatropha podagrica (Buddha Belly Plant)
Jatropha podagrica (Gout Plant, Buddha Belly Plant, Bottleplant Shrub)
Here is another unique and fascinating herbaceous perennial plant like the Adenium obesum (Desert Rose), that will develop an attractively swollen and knobby caudex as it ages. A tropical beauty with bright orange-red inflorescence towering above its dark green foliage in lovely contrast.
Hymenocallis caribaea, a spectacular garden jewel!
Hymenocallis caribaea (Caribbean Spiderlily, Spider Lily, White Lily)
An outstanding perennial beauty with handsome foliage and spectacular flowers!
Indeed, a garden jewel that will be excellent for tropical and subtropical gardens, parks and landscapes!
Even without flowers, the glossy dark-green foliage of the Caribbean Spiderlily continues to be a great attraction.
Cheerful Marigolds (Tagetes erecta, Tagetes patula)
Tagetes erecta, Tagetes patula (Marigold, African/American Marigold, French Marigold)
Though we don’t quite fancy annuals, Marigold like Butter Daisy and Globe Amaranth are the few exceptions that we favor to adorn our tropical garden every once in a while with bright intense colors. Colorful, stunning and inexpensive too!
In the tropics, Marigold is a year-round [...]
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 [...]
Orthosiphon aristatus, an extraordinary ornamental herb
Orthosiphon aristatus (Cat’s Whiskers, Java Tea, Misai Kuching)
Absolutely a beautiful and extraordinary ornamental shrub to add interest and contrast to any garden. And, in the darkness of the night, its stunning white pagoda-shaped flower clusters will sparkle and light up the garden! How lovely!
Growing in our garden is the fabulous white variety, Orthosiphon stamineus ‘White’. [...]
The splendid aroma of Pandanus amaryllifolius / odorus
Pandanus amaryllifolius/odorus (Fragrant Pandan/Screwpine, Pandan Leaf/Leaves)
Murraya koenigii whose leaves are a must in curries!
Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng. (Curry Leaf/Leaves, Curry Leaf Tree)
Our Backyard Garden
An area measuring 22 feet by 9 feet just outside our kitchen, entering and exiting through our back door. This is another gardening area at the back of our home that delights us very much, mainly because our lovable pet dog, Maxi, the resident king is here.
