John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on April 13th, 2018

Grammatophyllum speciosum (Giant Orchid, Tiger Orchid, Sugar Cane Orchid, Queen of the Orchids) Giant Orchid or the Queen of the Orchids is listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s tallest orchid with specimens up to 7.62 m tall. Queen of the Orchids, the largest orchid species in the world is cultivated as […]

Posted by Jacqueline on July 29th, 2017

Christia obcordata (Swallowtail Plant, Butterfly Leaf, Butterfly Wing/Plant, Butterfly Leaf ‘Stripe’) The Swallowtail Plant is grown for its captivating variegated leaves. We were extremely delighted that we sighted several pots of the Swallowtail Plant or Butterfly Wing at Cactus Point, Cameron Highlands during our vacation in October last year. Of course, we grabbed a pot […]

Posted by Jacqueline on July 25th, 2017

Lilium spp. (Lily) Many species of Lilium produces large and showy flowers and are highly scented. The blossoms come in numerous and varying explosive colours. The Lilies make excellent cut flowers. Great to include this beauty as it will add fragrance to your garden.

Posted by Jacqueline on July 19th, 2017

Graptophyllum pictum ‘Aurea Variegata’ (Caricature Plant, Jamaican Croton) The Caricature Plant is mainly grown for its very attractive and ornamental variegated leaves. They are splotched in mid-green and speckled with cream along the midveins. A popular and versatile perennial shrub with lovely crimson-coloured flowers.

Posted by Jacqueline on August 1st, 2015

Excoecaria cochinchinensis cv. Firestorm (Chinese Croton Firestorm, Variegated Blindness Tree, Jungle Fire Plant) The variegated foliage of Chinese Croton Firestorm is simply colourful and beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way! We had this remarkable beauty about two years ago. Unfortunately, the plant died six months later for unknown reasons, possibly due to our ignorance about its cultural requirements. […]