John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on January 27th, 2010

Cordyline terminalis (Ti Plant/Tree, Hawaiian Ti, Good Luck Plant/Tree) We’re definitely going to reintroduce Cordylines to our garden again. Gosh, we didn’t realize how gorgeous they can be until we saw this striking variegated pink/maroon beauty at Felda Residence Hot Springs recently! It sure would brighten up our plot, adding contrast and interest to our [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on November 29th, 2009

Calathea makoyana (Peacock Plant, Cathedral Windows, Prayer Plant) Undoubtedly, the foliage of Calathea makoyana is striking and beautiful to say the least, giving it the accolade of being called the Peacock Plant or Cathedral Windows! Haha, it itself seems to know that for a fact too! From morning to late afternoon on bright sunny days, [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on July 17th, 2009

Hosta (Corfu Lily, Day Lily, Plantain Lily, Funkia) Hostas are popularly grown as ornamental plants for their attractive and beautiful foliage. But, we hadn’t known before researching for this article how extensively varied are their shapes, sizes, textures and colors! The right image, courtesy of Mark @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/markescapes/3554195218/ presents two fabulous variegated form, so beautifully [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on June 30th, 2009

Bauhinia kockiana has always been a baffling vine for us. It is most elusive. Grows fast and vigorous with beautiful bright green and luxuriant foliage yet rarely flowers! We seldom get to enjoy their blooms in large stunning clusters, that are so often seen in most home gardens around our neighborhood or elsewhere. Just have [...]

Posted by Jacqueline on March 6th, 2009

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 [...]

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 October 31st, 2008

How marvelous! Our potted Calathea roseo picta cv. ‘Eclipse’ started flowering for the first time ever in October! Previously flowerless for more than 2 years in our garden. And so timely too, especially cheering my cheerless heart where I have been so sick for almost 3 weeks and unable to enjoy and potter around the [...]