Raat Rani - Cestrum Nocturnum
Cestrum Nocturnum is a species of Cestrum in the plant family Solanaceae (the potato family). The species is native to the West Indies, but naturalized in South asia . Common names include Raatraani (Marathi: रातराणी, "Night Queen"), night-blooming cestrum, Hasna Hena, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine and night-blooming jasmine.
Queen of Night or commonly known raat ki raani is a fragrant flowering bush. Commonly also known as Night ..
Raat Rani - Cestrum Elegans
Cestrum Nocturnum is a species of Cestrum in the plant family Solanaceae (the potato family). The species is native to the West Indies, but naturalized in South asia . Common names include Raatraani (Marathi: रातराणी, "Night Queen"), night-blooming cestrum, Hasna Hena, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine and night-blooming jasmine.
Queen of Night or commonly known raat ki raani is a fragrant flowering bush. Commonly also known as Nig..
Rhapis excelsa grows up to 4 m in height and 30 mm in diameter in multi-stemmed clumps with glossy, palmate evergreen leaves divided into broad, ribbed segments. Leaf segments are single or few in young plants and increase to a dozen or more in mature plants; segments are divided to the petiole. Leaf-ends are saw-toothed unlike most other palms, occurring on slender petioles ranging from 20 to 60 cm in length. New foliage emerges from a fibrous sheath which remains attached to the base. As the p..
Banana - Musa Velutin
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be si..
Ribbon Grass - Ophiopogon Jaburan
Ribbon Grass - Ophiopogon Jaburan is a generic term for a large number of different plants, much like grass or vegetable. Bamboo varieties are typically perennial evergreen woody-stem grasses that are among the fastest-growing plants in the world.
Although bamboo is best known in Asia, there are three species native to North America, and more than 100 other types can grow in the United States. Bamboos come in a wide array of sizes and growth habits, from low-..
Ribbon Grass - Ophiopogon Jaburan
Ribbon Grass - Ophiopogon Jaburan is a generic term for a large number of different plants, much like grass or vegetable. Bamboo varieties are typically perennial evergreen woody-stem grasses that are among the fastest-growing plants in the world.
Although bamboo is best known in Asia, there are three species native to North America, and more than 100 other types can grow in the United States. Bamboos come in a wide array of sizes and growth habits, from low-..
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae, which includes many other herbs. The name "rosemary" derives from the Latin for "dew" (ros) and "sea" (marinus), or "dew of the sea". The plant is also sometimes called anthos, from the ancient Greek word, meaning "flower". Rosemary has a fibr..
Royal Palm Plant - Cuban Royal Palm Tree, Roystonea Regia Palm
The Cuban Royal Palm (Roystonea regia) also known as simply royal palm, is straight from the Caribbean Islands. This majestic palm tree grows best in direct sunlight with moderate watering. The Cuban Royal Palm grows from 40 to 60 feet tall and a beautiful crown of pinnate leaves sometimes over 20 feet diameter. The grey trunk of the Cuban royal develops an elongated bulge that sometimes rises to the middle of the tree. The Cuban Ro..
Senecio Plant
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, either trailing plants or spreading gr..
Product (Rudraksha Plant or Tree) Information:Plant Height: 1.5- 3 feets.
Pot size: 4.5/5 inch Dia and 4.5/5 inch Height.
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Oxalidales
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
Species: Elaeocarpus ganitrusRudraksha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the name Rudra ("Shiva") and akṣha ("Tear Drops"). The specific epithet ganitrus is derived from ganitri, the name for this species in Sundanese and Malay.
The Tree of Rudraksha is abo..
Sage Plant
Botanical name: Salvia officinalis Plant type: Herb USDA Hardiness Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Sun exposure: Full Sun Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Sage is a hardy perennial with soft, grayish green leaves. Its flower colors vary; they can be purple, pink, blue, or white. Common sage is used most commonly for cooking; it's a classic in stuffing. Common sage is attractive; however, there are several cultivars that are even more ornamental because of their leaf color. Purple sage, golden sage, and..
Sankrant Vel
Common name:
Flaming Trumpet, Golden Shower, Flame Vine, Orange Bignonia, Orange Shower
Regional name:
Marathi - Sankrant Vel, Tamil - Tanga Pu
Flaming Trumpet, Golden Shower, Flame Vine, Orange Bignonia, Orange Shower
Pyrostegia - offers a burst of color
Category:
Climbers, Creepers & Vines
Family:
Bignoniaceae or Jacaranda family
Light:
Sun growing, Semi shade
Water:
Normal
Primarily grown for:
Flowers
Flowering season:
February, March, April
Flower or Inflo..
Sankrant Vel
Common name:
Flaming Trumpet, Golden Shower, Flame Vine, Orange Bignonia, Orange Shower
Regional name:
Marathi - Sankrant Vel, Tamil - Tanga Pu
Flaming Trumpet, Golden Shower, Flame Vine, Orange Bignonia, Orange Shower
Pyrostegia - offers a burst of color
Category:
Climbers, Creepers & Vines
Family:
Bignoniaceae or Jacaranda family
Light:
Sun growing, Semi shade
Water:
Normal
Primarily grown for:
Flowers
Flowering season:
February, March, April
Flower or Inflo..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant w..
Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel', Cylindrical Snake Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they ..
Sansevieria cylindrica Long, Cylindrical Snake Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can ..
Sansevieria Cylindrica Rhino, Snake Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost i..
Sansevieria Cylindrica Snake Tail, Cylindrical Snake Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, the..
Sansevieria Cylindrica Twisted, Braided Cylindrical snake plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Sansevieria Plant
Majority of people spend the bulk of their time indoors, whether it's at home or working in an office environment. as such, it's important to ensure that air quality is of a high standard, some thing that regular houseplant help can achieve. A study by NASA found that Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) is one of the best plants for improving indoor air quality by passively absorbing toxins such as nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde.
Growing Conditions Light: Bright, filtered..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Sansevieria trifasciata "Hahnii" Snake Plant house plant
Sansevieria is undoubtedly one of the most easily recognized plants in the world. Sansevieria trifasciata Golden 'Hahnii' is a lovely, short growing form of Sansevieria trifasciata which remains less than a foot (30 cm) high as it sends out new shoots, and spreads into a cluster of leafy funnels. It is a stemless perennial succulent plant with dark green leaves with clear horizontal bands, arranged in an attractive rosette. Sansevieria tr..
Sansevieria trifasciata "Jade Dwarf Marginated" Snake Plant
Sansevieria is undoubtedly one of the most easily recognized plants in the world. Sansevieria trifasciata Golden 'Hahnii' is a lovely, short growing form of Sansevieria trifasciata which remains less than a foot (30 cm) high as it sends out new shoots, and spreads into a cluster of leafy funnels. It is a stemless perennial succulent plant with dark green leaves with clear horizontal bands, arranged in an attractive rosette. Sansevieria..
Sansevieria trifasciata Golden 'Hahnii' Snake Plant house plant
Sansevieria is undoubtedly one of the most easily recognized plants in the world. Sansevieria trifasciata Golden 'Hahnii' is a lovely, short growing form of Sansevieria trifasciata which remains less than a foot (30 cm) high as it sends out new shoots, and spreads into a cluster of leafy funnels. It is a stemless perennial succulent plant with dark green leaves with clear horizontal bands, arranged in an attractive rosette. Sansevi..
Sansevieria Plant
Sansevieria is only new to the United States. People in the United Kingdom and Australia have been growing them for some time. Sometimes called the African spear plant, the Sansevieria cylindrica has all the ease and durability of the popular snake plant and the appeal of lucky bamboo. The plant consists of stout, cylindrical spears that spring from the sandy soil. They can be braided or left in their natural fan shape. Best of all, they can be almost ignored and the plant wil..
Alstonia Scolaris - Saptaparni
FAMILY: Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) GENUS: Alstonia SPECIES: Scholaris COMMON NAMES: Chatian (Hindi), Chhatim (Bengali), Dita (Tagalong), Dita Tree, Maddale (Kannada), Milky Pine, Pala, Saptaparna (Sanskrit, ‘seven-leaved’), Satvin, Shaitan (Arabic, ‘devil’), Yaksippala
Alstonia scholaris, commonly known as the dita tree, is an evergreen that may grow up to 100 feet tall. It has rough, grey bark and large leaves that grow in cluster..
Elegant and easy to grow, our Malphigia bonsai lucky bamboo is a perfect gift for giving on some professional occassion as well as casual one. It can also increase the look of your study table and also give you positive vibes while doing work. One of the strongest fengshui elements, they are symbol of good luck and fortune.
Also according to Feng Shui masters, wherever bamboo is placed, good fortune is sure to follow. Its a traditional symbol of happiness, wealth and health. It is also being sa..
Sedum Plant
The succulent foliage of many types of sedum is topped by starry flowers in late summer and fall. Low-growing types are perfect for rock gardens, while taller varieties thrive in perennial borders. Another common name is stonecrop.
Special Features
Easy care/low maintenance
Good for cut flowers
Attracts butterflies
Unusual foliage
Tolerates dry soil
Site Selection
Select a site with full sun to light shade and very well-drained soil.
Planting Instructions
Plant in spring, ..
Sedum Plant
The succulent foliage of many types of sedum is topped by starry flowers in late summer and fall. Low-growing types are perfect for rock gardens, while taller varieties thrive in perennial borders. Another common name is stonecrop.
Special Features
Easy care/low maintenance
Good for cut flowers
Attracts butterflies
Unusual foliage
Tolerates dry soil
Site Selection
Select a site with full sun to light shade and very well-drained soil.
Planting Instructions
Plant in spring, ..
Sedum Plant
The succulent foliage of many types of sedum is topped by starry flowers in late summer and fall. Low-growing types are perfect for rock gardens, while taller varieties thrive in perennial borders. Another common name is stonecrop.
Special Features
Easy care/low maintenance
Good for cut flowers
Attracts butterflies
Unusual foliage
Tolerates dry soil
Site Selection
Select a site with full sun to light shade and very well-drained soil.
Planting Instructions
Plant in spring, ..
Sedum Plant
The succulent foliage of many types of sedum is topped by starry flowers in late summer and fall. Low-growing types are perfect for rock gardens, while taller varieties thrive in perennial borders. Another common name is stonecrop.
Special Features
Easy care/low maintenance
Good for cut flowers
Attracts butterflies
Unusual foliage
Tolerates dry soil
Site Selection
Select a site with full sun to light shade and very well-drained soil.
Planting Instructions
Plant in spring, ..
Sedum Plant
The succulent foliage of many types of sedum is topped by starry flowers in late summer and fall. Low-growing types are perfect for rock gardens, while taller varieties thrive in perennial borders. Another common name is stonecrop.
Special Features
Easy care/low maintenance
Good for cut flowers
Attracts butterflies
Unusual foliage
Tolerates dry soil
Site Selection
Select a site with full sun to light shade and very well-drained soil.
Planting Instructions
Plant in spring, ..
Sedum Plant
The succulent foliage of many types of sedum is topped by starry flowers in late summer and fall. Low-growing types are perfect for rock gardens, while taller varieties thrive in perennial borders. Another common name is stonecrop.
Special Features
Easy care/low maintenance
Good for cut flowers
Attracts butterflies
Unusual foliage
Tolerates dry soil
Site Selection
Select a site with full sun to light shade and very well-drained soil.
Planting Instructions
Plant in spring, ..
Donkey Tail Succulent - Sedum Morganium
Light: Full sun. Perfect for a sunny window.
Water: Water during the summer and spring, making sure drainage is immaculate. Reduce water in the winter to monthly.
Temperature: Prefers average summer temps (65ºF - 70ºF). In winter, can survive at 40ºF, but prefers it slightly warmer.
Soil: A well-drained succulent mix, with an ideal pH around 6.0 (slightly acidic).
Fertilizer: Feed with a controlled-release fertilizer in the beginning of..
Sedum Plant
The succulent foliage of many types of sedum is topped by starry flowers in late summer and fall. Low-growing types are perfect for rock gardens, while taller varieties thrive in perennial borders. Another common name is stonecrop.
Special Features
Easy care/low maintenance
Good for cut flowers
Attracts butterflies
Unusual foliage
Tolerates dry soil
Site Selection
Select a site with full sun to light shade and very well-drained soil.
Planting Instructions
Plant in spring, ..
Sedum Plant
The succulent foliage of many types of sedum is topped by starry flowers in late summer and fall. Low-growing types are perfect for rock gardens, while taller varieties thrive in perennial borders. Another common name is stonecrop.
Special Features
Easy care/low maintenance
Good for cut flowers
Attracts butterflies
Unusual foliage
Tolerates dry soil
Site Selection
Select a site with full sun to light shade and very well-drained soil.
Planting Instructions
Plant in spring, ..
Sedum Plant
The succulent foliage of many types of sedum is topped by starry flowers in late summer and fall. Low-growing types are perfect for rock gardens, while taller varieties thrive in perennial borders. Another common name is stonecrop.
Special Features
Easy care/low maintenance
Good for cut flowers
Attracts butterflies
Unusual foliage
Tolerates dry soil
Site Selection
Select a site with full sun to light shade and very well-drained soil.
Planting Instructions
Plant in spring, ..
Senecio Plant
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, either trailing plants or spreading gr..
Senecio Plant
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, either trailing plants or spreading gr..
Senecio Plant
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, either trailing plants or spreading gr..
Senecio Plant
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, either trailing plants or spreading gr..
Senecio Plant
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, either trailing plants or spreading gr..
Senecio Plant
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, either trailing plants or spreading gr..
Senecio Plant
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, either trailing plants or spreading gr..
Senecio Plant
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, either trailing plants or spreading gr..
Senecio Plant
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, either trailing plants or spreading gr..
Senecio rowleyanus 'String of Pearls' Succulent
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, eith..
Senecio Stapeliiformis Cactus
Kleinia stapeliiformis, also known as Senecio stapeliiformis, is an attractive succulent plant with prettily marked pencil-like stems with purple-green patterns and soft spines along the sides. The stems are cylindrical, soft, brittle, glabrous and highly succulent, jointed, up to 10 inches (25 cm) long, up to 0.8 inch (2 cm) thick, with 4-6 or rarely more angles or grooves with scale-leaves arranged along the ribs, dark green and often with an unusual pinkish ting..
Senecio Plant
Senecio is a very large genus with over 1000 species dispersed around the world. Some are lovely and some, like the groundsels and ragworts, are noxious weeds. Some, like Dusty Miller ( Senecio cineraria ), are tender perennials . This profile covers the succulents. There are about 100 succulent Senecios. Some are oddities and not really suited to the garden, but they are certainly interesting. There are some large shrubs, but many are small, either trailing plants or spreading gr..
Shahtoot - Mulberry
Mulberries have been cultivated since ancient times. The black mulberry (Morus nigra) is native to Iran and can be exceptionally long-lived, bearing fruit for centuries. The white mulberry (M. alba) was the species used in the silk trade to feed silkworms.
Planning the crop
Mulberries are particularly tough and unfussy. Only in really cold districts will they fail to thrive. They can be grown either as bushes or standard trees. Some varieties of the latter eventually achie..
Shorea Robusta - Saal
This tree is native to the Indian subcontinent, ranging south of the Himalaya, from Myanmar in the east to Nepal, India and Bangladesh. In India, it extends from Assam, Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand west to the Shivalik Hills in Haryana, east of the Yamuna. The range also extends through the Eastern Ghats and to the eastern Vindhya and Satpura ranges of central India. It is often the dominant tree in the forests where it occurs. In Nepal, it is found mostly in the terai reg..
Silverdust Plant
Silverdust is part of the Senecio genus and is a Dusty Miller variety. Its scientific name is Senecio cineraria 'Silverdust'. This variety typically blooms in the following colours: Golden yellow. The leaves of this particular variety normally show as Taupe gray colour. Silverdust grows as a Perennial and is a Ornamental. Being a Perennial, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater).
Typically, Silverdust Dusty Miller is normally fairly..
Fern Plants
Fern, Plant Classification: Tracheophytes [Credit: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.]tree fern [Credit: Copyright John Shaw/Bruce Coleman Inc.]any of several nonflowering vascular plants that possess true roots, stems, and complex leaves and that reproduce by spores. They belong to the lower vascular plant division Pteridophyta, having leaves usually with branching vein systems; the young leaves usually unroll from a tight fiddlehead, or crozier. The number of fern species is abou..
Grevillea robusta - Silver oak
Grevillea robusta, commonly known as the southern silky oak or silky oak, or Australian silver oak, is the largest species in the genus Grevillea of the family Proteaceae. It is not closely related to the true oaks, Quercus. It is a native of eastern coastal Australia, in riverine, subtropical and dry rainforest environments receiving more than 1,000 mm per year of average rainfall.
Before the advent of aluminium, Grevillea robusta timber was widely used for exte..
Sitaphal - Anona Squamosa
Annona squamosa or or Sugar Apple or Sitaphal is a multipurpose semi-deciduous small tree, which is rich in medicinally and industrially important bio-active components present all its parts. The fruit is known as the "Aristocrat of Fruits" for its nutritional value. This native Amazonian tree has many sister varieties now cultivated in India in many parts, mainly in Bengal. Ramphal or Annona reticulata is one among them which is commonly seen.
A large deciduous shrub..
Michelia Son Champaca, Son Champa (orange) flower plant
Common & Regional name: Marathi - Soanchapha, Bengali - Champa, Hindi - Champa, Tamil - Champakam, Malayalam - Champakam, Telugu - Champakamu.
Synonyms: Magnolia champaca.
Michelia is one of the most popular flowering trees. It belongs to the Magnoliaceae family, the family of sub-tropical bushes and small trees; It is also one of the ancient families of the plant kingdom having existed since 95 million years. The flowers of Golden C..
Michelia Son Champa white flower plant
Michelia is one of the most popular flowering trees. It belongs to the Magnoliaceae family, the family of sub-tropical bushes and small trees; It is also one of the ancient families of the plant kingdom having existed since 95 million years. The flowers of Golden Champa are best known and used in India for several purposes. They are primarily used for worship at temples, floated in bowls of water to scent the room, as a fragrant decoration for bridal beds,..
Spathodea Campanulata
Common name: African tulip tree, Fountain Tree
Botanical name: Spathodea campanulata
Hindi: Rugtoora, Tamil: Patadi, Bengali: Rudrapalsh, Kannada: Nirukavi.
Family: Bignoniaceae (Jacaranda family)
One of the world's most spectacular flowering trees, African tulip tree is a large upright tree with glossy deep green pinnate leaves and glorious orange scarlet flowers. It may grow to 80 ft on an ideal site, but most specimens are much smaller. The tree has a stout, taperin..
Fern Plants
Common Names: Maidenhair, Maiden hair Fern, Maiden fern, Venus Hair, Rock Fern, Hair of Venus
Fern, Plant Classification: Tracheophytes [Credit: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.]tree fern [Credit: Copyright John Shaw/Bruce Coleman Inc.]any of several nonflowering vascular plants that possess true roots, stems, and complex leaves and that reproduce by spores. They belong to the lower vascular plant division Pteridophyta, having leaves usually with branching vein systems; the youn..
Stapelia Scitula Cactus
Height:under 6 in. (15 cm)
Sun Exposure:Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:RedCream/Tan
Bloom Time:Mid Summer
Foliage:Succulent
Other details:Flowers are fragrantDrought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSuitable for growing in containers
Patent Information:Non-patented
Propagation Methods:From leaf cuttingsFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fallBy grafting..
Stapelia Variegata Cactus
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color: Red Cream/Tan
Bloom Time: Mid Summer
Foliage: Succulent
Other details: Flowers are fragrant Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Suitable for growing in containers
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: From leaf cuttings From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall By grafting..
Strawberry Plant
Strawberries require a fair amount of maintenance to produce a good crop. You can maximize yields by continually renewing your strawberry bed with new plants. Plants bear in their second season. Plan to set your new plants out in early spring, just as the trees in your area leaf out. For best yields, start a new bed of plants each year and take out beds that have fruited.
Site Selection
Select a site that offers full sun and good drainage and air circulation.
Care
In spring..
Succulents should always be placed in Pots should be chosen carefully to fit the plants. Never over-pot. Over-potting refers to placing a small plant in a large pot. The large pot tends to dry out slower than a small one. This may allow the plant to become infected by organisms that breed in moist soil. Soil in a container dries out partly because the plant uses the water.the smallest container that is consistent with their needs. Ideally, the soil should completely dry out in about a week's tim..
Surinam cherry, also called pitanga, Brazil cherry, and (in Hawai‘i) pumpkin cherry, is a large shrub that can reach heights in excess of 25 feet. It is often referred to as a tree...
Tulsi Plant
Indian Name: Tulsi (also tulasī) Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum Family: Lamiaceae Parts Use: Leaves, Seed, Whole body
Description Tulsi is native to India, where it often graces shrines and homes as an aromatic perennial shrub. Tulsi is grown as an annual herb in temperate climates. The tulsi plant is pleasing to the eye, with an upright, open and branching form. The fragrance of the leaves is also quite attractive-spicy and complex, often ..