John&Jacq~s Garden

Posted by Jacqueline on February 1st, 2018

Cymbidium hybrids (Boat Orchid, Cymbidium Orchid) Boat Orchid’s beautiful and exotic flowers are usually large in size and display a patterned lip. The blooms can last anywhere from 8-10 weeks and they come in almost all colours except blue. Its longevity of flowering has become the desire of many orchid enthusiasts and hybridisers.

Posted by Jacqueline on December 9th, 2017

Mucuna bennettii (New Guinea Creeper, Scarlet Jade Vine, Red Jade Vine) New Guinea Creeper of Red Jade Vine is an exotic and magnificent tropical climber with amazing clusters of bright orange-red flowers. The colour of its chandelier-like clusters of blossoms is absolutely stunning and unique. Grow this beauty if you can provide space and a […]

Posted by Jacqueline on November 4th, 2017

Aloe vera (Chinese/Indian Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Burn/Medicinal Aloe, First Aid Plant) Chinese Aloe or Barbados Aloe grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. Because of its common use in treating burns and wounds, it is also called Burn Aloe, First Aid Plant and Medicinal […]

Posted by Jacqueline on September 16th, 2017

Pereskia sacharosa (Needle Seven Blade, Seven Star Needle, Rose Cactus, Tree Cancer, Jarum Tujuh Bilah in Malay) It is without any doubt that Seven Star Needle or Rose Cactus is one of the most interesting, unusual and exotic genera of cacti. A free-flowering perennial plant that produces highly ornamental flowers throughout the year in Malaysia, […]

Posted by Jacqueline on September 11th, 2017

Carica papaya (Papaya, Papaw, Pawpaw, Melon Tree, Betik in Malay) Papaya, a revered tropical fruit was reputably called the ‘fruit of the angels’ by Christopher Columbus as it tasted superbly good. Papaya is an incredibly delicious, healthy and versatile tropical fruit that is loaded with essential nutrients and antioxidants.