Tropical Flowering Plants Other / Books A Guide to Identification and Cultivation | This book bridges a long-standing gap between obscure references in tropical botany and the gardener s need for an accurate, practical guide with clear photographs. Incorporating the latest advances in plant taxonomy from the definitive text of Dr. Walter Judd, … Contributed by amazon 13.04. 2007 08:58:11 (16137 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Tropical Plants for Home and Garden Other / Books A stunningly beautiful presentation of flowers and plants native to tropical regions of the world. —Phoenix Home & Garden With sections on flowering shrubs and annuals, foliage plants, ornamental trees, ornamental vines and creepers, palms, exotics, water plants, ground covers, ferns, and orchids, … Contributed by amazon 07.05. 2007 11:55:55 (47021 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Dictospermum album var rubrum - Hurricane Palm Plants / Other Native to the Mascarene islands. Long arching fronds with broad leaflets to 3 having a blackish grey trunk to 30. Known for flowering at early age and for its bulging base and large crownshaft. Beautiful in the tropical landscape. Hardy in zones 10-11. … Contributed by amazon 20.09. 2007 08:00:53 (15969 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Neomarica Caerulea ‘Regina’ - Blue Walking Iris Plants / Bulbs The Blue Walking Iris is native to Brazil. It grows well in the ground or in pots. It is hardy in zone 10 and elsewhere should be grown as a houseplant or patio plant. Bright filtered light is prefered, but it will also grow in shade. Water when on the dry side. The flowering season is from February … Contributed by amazon 30.07. 2007 11:42:55 (35268 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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The Classic Cattleyas Other / Books In 1818, William Cattley succeeded in flowering one of the first species of the genus that would bear his name. These first cattleyas are the classic cattleyas, whose form defined the essence of tropical orchids for generations to come. Indeed, the color of their flowers became known as orchid. In this … Contributed by amazon 03.04. 2007 10:50:54 (13328 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Passiflora Other / Books Passionflowers of the World | Since they were first described in Europe in the 16th century, passionflowers have held a special fascination among plant collectors for their bold, beautiful, complicated blossoms and delectable passionfruits. Most are perennial climbers, but some are trees, shrubs, herbaceous … Contributed by amazon 06.04. 2007 10:33:48 (10237 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Hibiscus Other / Books While the flamboyant blooms of hibiscus conjure up images of the tropics, there are today many new hybrids that flourish in subtropical and even temperate climates. And indeed, in cooler climates hibiscus grown in containers will do well all summer long and then move indoors to bring sunny color and … Contributed by amazon 22.09. 2006 09:20:46 (14048 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Cercis canadensis 'Forest pansy' - eastern redbud, love tree Plants / Deciduous Trees Eastern redbud is a lovely, deciduous, small tree or a large shrub where the word “love” is the key feature. Why? Because its leaves are in a perfect shape of a heart that we are used to draw as an icon. Moreover, Forest Pansy variety has burgundy red to deep burgundy brown foliage. If placed in … Contributed by havlis 28.08. 2012 12:23:34 (30360 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Yucca filamentosa - Adam's needle Plants / Perennials Adam’s needle is a great plant which looks as if stolen from sandy deserts in Mexico. Truth is that this plant is native to southern parts of the USA, not necessarily the driest. In both Czech and Slovak republic this plant has been slightly overused over the past few decades in either neglected gardens … Contributed by havlis 25.09. 2016 20:15:20 (12749 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Stephanotis floribunda - Madagascar Jasmine Plants / Climber Plants The Madagascar Jasmine (Bridal Wreath) thrives with bright but indirect lighting. A bright North or East window is perfect,or any indirect light window. Also, try to provide some humidity as this plant will do better then although this is not critical for the plant s survival. The Madagascar jasmine … Contributed by amazon 18.11. 2007 11:59:13 (39991 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
The Gardener's Guide to Growing Cannas Other / Books Gardener s Guide to Growing Series | The strong forms and eye-catching colors of cannas make them perfect for planting as focal points or to help create a subtropical ambience. … Contributed by amazon 18.04. 2007 20:55:28 (15889 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
