Pentas plants
Pentas plants (Pentas spp.) come in both annual and perennial varieties. The perennial types are only hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 10 and 11, but they can be treated as annuals in cooler climates. Pentas grows at least 2 feet tall, producing lush, green foliage and clusters of red, pink, white or lavender star-shaped flowers. Whether grown as an annual or perennial, a pentas plant provides summer-long flowering with proper care.
CarePlant pentas in ..
Alpinia Purpurata - Pink Ginger Plant, Ostrich Plume Pink Cone Ginger
Scientific Name: Alpinia purpurata
Common Name: Red Ginger
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial, Evergreen
Growth Habit: Herb/Forb
Hawaii Native Status: Introduced. This naturalized ornamental garden plant is native to parts of Melanesia.
Flower Color: White. The much more conspicuous floral bracts are red, pink, or white.
Height: To 15 feet (5 m) tall, but usually much less.
Description: The small, inconspicuous..
Alpinia Purpurata - Red Ginger Plant
Scientific Name: Alpinia purpurata
Common Name: Red Ginger
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial, Evergreen
Growth Habit: Herb/Forb
Hawaii Native Status: Introduced. This naturalized ornamental garden plant is native to parts of Melanesia.
Flower Color: White. The much more conspicuous floral bracts are red, pink, or white.
Height: To 15 feet (5 m) tall, but usually much less.
Description: The small, inconspicuous, tubular, white flowers emerge f..
Alpinia Purpurata Variegated Ginger Plant
Scientific Name: Alpinia purpurata
Common Name: Red Ginger
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial, Evergreen
Growth Habit: Herb/Forb
Hawaii Native Status: Introduced. This naturalized ornamental garden plant is native to parts of Melanesia.
Flower Color: White. The much more conspicuous floral bracts are red, pink, or white.
Height: To 15 feet (5 m) tall, but usually much less.
Description: The small, inconspicuous, tubular, white flowers eme..
Amaryllis is a monotypic (consisting of only one species) genus of flowering plants containing the Belladonna Lily, popularly known as the Amaryllis belladonna lily. Amaryllis is a native of South and Central America and the Caribbean. The Hippeastrum genus of flowering bulbed plants is erroneously named as the Amaryllis orChristmas Amaryllis.Amaryllis is a perennial flowering plant.
Amaryllis bulbs are 3-11 cm in diameter, and produce 3-7 long-lasting leaves of 10-60 cm long and 1-5 ..
About Bird of Paradise Plant, Crane Flower Plant
The Birds of Paradise is one of the most colorful flowers in the world. The name Bird of Paradise comes from its spectacular flower shape which resembles a bird's beak and head plumage.
Birds of Paradise, also known as Crane flowers is one of the most beautiful Exotic Flowers. Birds of Paradise are native to South Africa. Birds of Paradise bloom from September through May.
The flowers of the Birds of Paradise resemble a brightly colored bird i..
About Bird of Paradise Plant, Crane Flower Plant
The Birds of Paradise is one of the most colorful flowers in the world. The name Bird of Paradise comes from its spectacular flower shape which resembles a bird's beak and head plumage.
Birds of Paradise, also known as Crane flowers is one of the most beautiful Exotic Flowers. Birds of Paradise are native to South Africa. Birds of Paradise bloom from September through May.
The flowers of the Birds of Paradise resemble a brightly colored bird i..
Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' is a vigorous, deciduous, bushy shrub bearing long, lance-shaped, green leaves with white felted undersides. In mid-summer to autumn, dense clusters of fragrant, tubular, purple-blue flowers are produced on elongated, arching growth from the current year...
Kalanchoe Plant
The genus Kalanchoe includes more than 100 plants, but only a few are regularly seen in cultivation. Kalanchoes are native to arid areas, and they are popular succulents. Modern hybrids are valued for their interesting leaf-forms or for their flowers. Flowering Kalanchoes are available in red, pink, yellow, or white. Like many succulents, these are not difficult plants to grow, providing you are careful with the water, especially in the winter.
Growing Conditions Light: They pr..
Kalanchoe Plant
The genus Kalanchoe includes more than 100 plants, but only a few are regularly seen in cultivation. Kalanchoes are native to arid areas, and they are popular succulents. Modern hybrids are valued for their interesting leaf-forms or for their flowers. Flowering Kalanchoes are available in red, pink, yellow, or white. Like many succulents, these are not difficult plants to grow, providing you are careful with the water, especially in the winter.
Growing Conditions Light: They pr..
Kalanchoe Plant
The genus Kalanchoe includes more than 100 plants, but only a few are regularly seen in cultivation. Kalanchoes are native to arid areas, and they are popular succulents. Modern hybrids are valued for their interesting leaf-forms or for their flowers. Flowering Kalanchoes are available in red, pink, yellow, or white. Like many succulents, these are not difficult plants to grow, providing you are careful with the water, especially in the winter.
Growing Conditions Light: They pr..
Kalanchoe Plant
The genus Kalanchoe includes more than 100 plants, but only a few are regularly seen in cultivation. Kalanchoes are native to arid areas, and they are popular succulents. Modern hybrids are valued for their interesting leaf-forms or for their flowers. Flowering Kalanchoes are available in red, pink, yellow, or white. Like many succulents, these are not difficult plants to grow, providing you are careful with the water, especially in the winter.
Growing Conditions Light: They pr..
Kalanchoe Plant
The genus Kalanchoe includes more than 100 plants, but only a few are regularly seen in cultivation. Kalanchoes are native to arid areas, and they are popular succulents. Modern hybrids are valued for their interesting leaf-forms or for their flowers. Flowering Kalanchoes are available in red, pink, yellow, or white. Like many succulents, these are not difficult plants to grow, providing you are careful with the water, especially in the winter.
Growing Conditions Light: They pr..
Kalanchoe Plant
The genus Kalanchoe includes more than 100 plants, but only a few are regularly seen in cultivation. Kalanchoes are native to arid areas, and they are popular succulents. Modern hybrids are valued for their interesting leaf-forms or for their flowers. Flowering Kalanchoes are available in red, pink, yellow, or white. Like many succulents, these are not difficult plants to grow, providing you are careful with the water, especially in the winter.
Growing Conditions Light: They pr..
Clerodendron Splendens - Flaming Glorybower Plant
Flaming glorybower is a woody or semi-woody evergreen vine or running shrub to 12 ft (3.7 m) long, that climbs by twining. The leaves are oval, to 7 in (18 cm) long, and arranged in opposite pairs. Flowers are salverform (which means tuba shaped) having a slender tube with an abruptly expanded corolla.
This coarse-textured evergreen climber is popular in warm, humid climates and can be used as an evergreen screen on a trellis or wall. The flowe..
Ease of cultivation
Easy to grow plantHeight
At home, it can reach up to 30-50 cm in height and width.Growth
Average, young plants increase by a few cm per year, with age, the diameter of the rosette increases by 10-15 cm per season.Life
Perennial plants. However, approximately 3-4 years after rooting, the plant needs to be renewed.Temperature
In the summer: 64,4-75,2 ° F, in winter it is better to keep the temperature at least 53,6 ° F.Light..
Ease of cultivation
Easy to grow plantHeight
At home, it can reach up to 30-50 cm in height and width.Growth
Average, young plants increase by a few cm per year, with age, the diameter of the rosette increases by 10-15 cm per season.Life
Perennial plants. However, approximately 3-4 years after rooting, the plant needs to be renewed.Temperature
In the summer: 64,4-75,2 ° F, in winter it is better to keep the temperature at least 53,6 ° F.Light..
Fuchsias are versatile, hardworking shrubs that will flower virtually all summer long. For a reasonably small amount of effort, you’ll be rewarded with a glorious show of pretty pendant flowers.
Flower colors vary plant to plant. We don't provide any guarantee for flowers color
This plant grows happily in sun or partial shade, whether planted in borders, beds, window boxes, hanging baskets and containers. In fact, they bring color to almost any position that you can shake a trowel at. Yo..
Gerbera
Gerberas can be the finishing touch to your new home or garden. These long-lasting flowers come in a number of colors, ranging from white to deep red. Because they thrive in sunny conditions, the West Coast is ideal for growing them. Aside from being decorative, growing your own gerberas is also economical. With proper care and maintenance, a gerbera plant can bloom endlessly and last longer than the average vase of cut flowers.
CarePlace your gerberas in a sunny windowsill where t..
Gerbera
Gerberas can be the finishing touch to your new home or garden. These long-lasting flowers come in a number of colors, ranging from white to deep red. Because they thrive in sunny conditions, the West Coast is ideal for growing them. Aside from being decorative, growing your own gerberas is also economical. With proper care and maintenance, a gerbera plant can bloom endlessly and last longer than the average vase of cut flowers.
CarePlace your gerberas in a sunny windowsill where t..
Gerbera
Gerberas can be the finishing touch to your new home or garden. These long-lasting flowers come in a number of colors, ranging from white to deep red. Because they thrive in sunny conditions, the West Coast is ideal for growing them. Aside from being decorative, growing your own gerberas is also economical. With proper care and maintenance, a gerbera plant can bloom endlessly and last longer than the average vase of cut flowers.
CarePlace your gerberas in a sunny windowsill where t..
Gerbera
Gerberas can be the finishing touch to your new home or garden. These long-lasting flowers come in a number of colors, ranging from white to deep red. Because they thrive in sunny conditions, the West Coast is ideal for growing them. Aside from being decorative, growing your own gerberas is also economical. With proper care and maintenance, a gerbera plant can bloom endlessly and last longer than the average vase of cut flowers.
CarePlace your gerberas in a sunny windowsill where t..
Hibiscus
Growing hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden. When you know how to care for hibiscus plants, you will be rewarded with many years of lovely flowers. Let’s look at some tips on how to care for hibiscus.
Growing Hibiscus in ContainersMany people who are growing a hibiscus plant choose to do so in a container. This allows them to move the hibiscus plant to ideal locations, depending on the time of year. Hibiscus plants prefer a cozy fit when growing in a c..
Hibiscus
Growing hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden. When you know how to care for hibiscus plants, you will be rewarded with many years of lovely flowers. Let’s look at some tips on how to care for hibiscus.
Growing Hibiscus in ContainersMany people who are growing a hibiscus plant choose to do so in a container. This allows them to move the hibiscus plant to ideal locations, depending on the time of year. Hibiscus plants prefer a cozy fit when growing in a c..
Hibiscus
Growing hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden. When you know how to care for hibiscus plants, you will be rewarded with many years of lovely flowers. Let’s look at some tips on how to care for hibiscus.
Growing Hibiscus in ContainersMany people who are growing a hibiscus plant choose to do so in a container. This allows them to move the hibiscus plant to ideal locations, depending on the time of year. Hibiscus plants prefer a cozy fit when growing in a c..
Hibiscus
Growing hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden. When you know how to care for hibiscus plants, you will be rewarded with many years of lovely flowers. Let’s look at some tips on how to care for hibiscus.
Growing Hibiscus in ContainersMany people who are growing a hibiscus plant choose to do so in a container. This allows them to move the hibiscus plant to ideal locations, depending on the time of year. Hibiscus plants prefer a cozy fit when growing in a c..
Jacobina Plant
With its upright plumes of tube-shaped blooms and long, dark green leaves, jacobinia (justicia carnea) is an attractive and sweet-smelling shrub. Jacobinia, which grows in the temperate climates of USDA Zones 8b through 11, is available with blooms in shades of red, orange, apricot, white or rose-purple. Also known as "flamingo plant" because of its showy flowers, jacobinia can be tricky to grow, but will do well in moist, well-drained soil with shelter during the heat of the aft..
Jacobina Plant
With its upright plumes of tube-shaped blooms and long, dark green leaves, jacobinia (justicia carnea) is an attractive and sweet-smelling shrub. Jacobinia, which grows in the temperate climates of USDA Zones 8b through 11, is available with blooms in shades of red, orange, apricot, white or rose-purple. Also known as "flamingo plant" because of its showy flowers, jacobinia can be tricky to grow, but will do well in moist, well-drained soil with shelter during the heat of the aft..
Jacobina Plant
With its upright plumes of tube-shaped blooms and long, dark green leaves, jacobinia (justicia carnea) is an attractive and sweet-smelling shrub. Jacobinia, which grows in the temperate climates of USDA Zones 8b through 11, is available with blooms in shades of red, orange, apricot, white or rose-purple. Also known as "flamingo plant" because of its showy flowers, jacobinia can be tricky to grow, but will do well in moist, well-drained soil with shelter during the heat of the aft..
Mussaenda
Mussaenda bushes are evergreens in the Rubiaceae family that bloom from spring to fall in mild-winter areas. The bloom colors can be yellow, red or creamy white with red, white or pink bracts or sepals surrounding the flowers. The variety M. 'Queen Sirikit' produces pale yellow to white flowers with red centers and pink bracts. There are five different species grown in cultivation and many hybrid cultivars, ranging in height from 2 feet to 15 feet tall. Select a Mussaenda bush that wi..
Mussaenda
Mussaenda bushes are evergreens in the Rubiaceae family that bloom from spring to fall in mild-winter areas. The bloom colors can be yellow, red or creamy white with red, white or pink bracts or sepals surrounding the flowers. The variety M. 'Queen Sirikit' produces pale yellow to white flowers with red centers and pink bracts. There are five different species grown in cultivation and many hybrid cultivars, ranging in height from 2 feet to 15 feet tall. Select a Mussaenda bush that wi..
Mussaenda
Mussaenda bushes are evergreens in the Rubiaceae family that bloom from spring to fall in mild-winter areas. The bloom colors can be yellow, red or creamy white with red, white or pink bracts or sepals surrounding the flowers. The variety M. 'Queen Sirikit' produces pale yellow to white flowers with red centers and pink bracts. There are five different species grown in cultivation and many hybrid cultivars, ranging in height from 2 feet to 15 feet tall. Select a Mussaenda bush that wi..
Passiflora
Passiflora, known also as the passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of about 500 species of flowering plants, the namesakes of the family Passifloraceae. They are mostly vines, with some being shrubs, and a few species being herbaceous. For information about the fruit of the passiflora plant, see passionfruit. The monotypic genus Hollrungia seems to be inseparable from Passiflora, but further study is needed.
Ecology The passion flowers have a unique structure, which in most ..
Passiflora
Passiflora, known also as the passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of about 500 species of flowering plants, the namesakes of the family Passifloraceae. They are mostly vines, with some being shrubs, and a few species being herbaceous. For information about the fruit of the passiflora plant, see passionfruit. The monotypic genus Hollrungia seems to be inseparable from Passiflora, but further study is needed.
Ecology The passion flowers have a unique structure, which in most ..
Passiflora
Passiflora, known also as the passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of about 500 species of flowering plants, the namesakes of the family Passifloraceae. They are mostly vines, with some being shrubs, and a few species being herbaceous. For information about the fruit of the passiflora plant, see passionfruit. The monotypic genus Hollrungia seems to be inseparable from Passiflora, but further study is needed.
Ecology The passion flowers have a unique structure, which in most ..
Passiflora
Passiflora, known also as the passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of about 500 species of flowering plants, the namesakes of the family Passifloraceae. They are mostly vines, with some being shrubs, and a few species being herbaceous. For information about the fruit of the passiflora plant, see passionfruit. The monotypic genus Hollrungia seems to be inseparable from Passiflora, but further study is needed.
Ecology The passion flowers have a unique structure, which in most ..
Russelia
The narrow, tubular flowers are about 1 in (2.5 cm) long and cover the plant from late spring till fall. Actually, it can flower any time of year, given enough warmth and light. You'll get the most blooms by putting it in full sun. Moving it outdoors for the summer is ideal. It's attractive to passersby as well as to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Height: 3-6 ft (90 cm - 1.8 m) tall; trails to 6 ft (1.8 m)
Light: Bright light to full sun
Water: Water thoroughly, allowing the top of t..
Russelia
The narrow, tubular flowers are about 1 in (2.5 cm) long and cover the plant from late spring till fall. Actually, it can flower any time of year, given enough warmth and light. You'll get the most blooms by putting it in full sun. Moving it outdoors for the summer is ideal. It's attractive to passersby as well as to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Height: 3-6 ft (90 cm - 1.8 m) tall; trails to 6 ft (1.8 m)
Light: Bright light to full sun
Water: Water thoroughly, allowi..
TEXAS SAGE
Texas sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) plants are easy-care, compact, drought-resistant and attractive bushes.
Choose a well-drained area or this plant won't survive. Plant it a little on the high side, mounding dirt up to it, to make sure there's good drainage even during our rainy season.
No soil amendments are necessary. This shrub does fine in a large container.
Because it's a slow grower, trimming occasionally (do it after a bloom cycle has finished) should be all that's n..
Vinca
There are seven species of Vinca that are collectively known as Periwinkles, but in a prime example of why we should use their botanical names, the annual plant Catharanthus roseus is also commonly known as a Vinca and even occasionally as a Periwinkle.
Vinca Species
Vinca major, the Big or Greater Periwinkle is hardy in USDA zones 7-10. Big Periwinkles can grow up to about 1-1½ ft. tall and spreads by long trailing stems that root along the ground as they grow. They produce purp..