John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on June 18th, 2009

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 [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on June 1st, 2009

Wow! Our baby is grown-up! Just two years old, short of one month. There’s always excitement and pride when a young plant blooms for the first time ever upon maturity. This time, it is an orange Crucifix Orchid that was added to our garden in May 2007. Voted as our star orchid for May 2009, [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on April 24th, 2009

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Tropical Hibiscus, Chinese Hibiscus, China Rose, Shoe Flower) Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, the single form with the 5-petaled blood-red blooms, is Malaysia’s national flower. It is locally known as ‘Bunga Raya’ in the Malay language. Hence, it is no surprise that this spectacular ornamental shrub is popularly and abundantly grown in our country, especially along [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on March 27th, 2009

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 [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on March 14th, 2009

Gomphrena globosa (Bachelor’s Buttons, Globe Amaranth) These globe-shaped blooms in brilliant magenta-purple contrast beautifully with its cool and refreshing bluish-green foliage. Wonderfully catchy and everlasting in color and shape, their showy flowerheads are popularly used as cut flowers or dried flower arrangements!

Posted by Jacqueline on February 27th, 2009

Tecoma capensis (Cape Honeysuckle)

Posted by Jacqueline on January 24th, 2009

Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Dwarf Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, Peacock Flower, Red Bird-of-Paradise) A spectacular sun-loving flowering shrub or small tree that will be an excellent specimen in the garden if you have the space! Space above for its wide spreading branches and space below for its expanding root system or to ‘soak in’ its fallen debris.

Posted by Jacqueline on December 29th, 2008

Sharing a colorful photomontage of beautiful bloomers in our garden in December 2008. A harmonious and happy crowd that flowers throughout the year in our tropical country, Malaysia! How rewarding to grow these flowering plants (mostly perennials) that never fail to add color and brightness to our front yard!

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 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 [...]