Salvia can be used in cool color schemes (Salvia Cacaliifolia and Salvia Guaranitica “Blue Enigma”) and also in hot color schemes (Salvia Coccinea “Pseudococcinea”).
Salvia Cacaliifolia. Usually grown as an annual in cool climates, this upright and hairy, herbaceous perennial, bears spikes of deep blue flowers in early summer, held above mid-green foliage. It’s a distinctive sage with a brilliant flower colour, for bedding, summer infilling, or containers. Read the rest of this entry »
Speaking about color, there is Salvia with silver foliage as Salvia Argentea an Salvia Discolor.
Salvia Argentea is a short-lived perennial that forms large clumps of soft, felty-grey leaves around the base of the plant. Spikes of hooded, two-lipped, white or pinkish-white flowers are borne in mid and late summer, on strong, upright stems. Suits a Mediterranean style border, but will need shelter in areas with cold winters.
Argentea Sage grows in light, very well-drained soil, in a warm, sunny site. Use a cloche or glass panel to protect from excessive winter wet and cold winds. Read the rest of this entry »
Salvia or Sage is the largest genus of plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, including approximately 900 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials and annuals. The most known species is Salvia officinalis used as culinary herb.
Salvia officinalis “Icterina” is a very attractive, yellow and green variegated form of sage that has a mound-forming, subshrubby habit. The aromatic, evergreen, velvety leaves can be used in cooking. Less significant spikes of small, lilac-blue flowers appear in early summer. Ideal for a herb or kitchen garden. “Key Gold” is a very similar plant, although its leaves are often completely yellow.
This Sage officinalis grow in moist but well-drained, fairly fertile, humus-rich soil. Place it in full sun or partial shade. Read the rest of this entry »
I love Begonia. It’s a highly appreciated houseplant here in Romania, but I’ve heard that Begonia is one of America’s favorite flower. Although it’s not an easy to care houseplant, as well as Kalanchoe for example, Begonia is a flowering plant to grow and especially to love for its ornamental quality, for Begonia’s beautiful flowers, special foliage. I personal think that it’s a real challenge to grow and then enjoy Begonia.
It may be difficult to choose what Begonia species to grow: flowering Begonia or foliage Begonia. We can find Begonia in park flower rounds, on terraces and potted indoor. From among the three types of Begonias (Tuberous Begonia, Semperflorens Begonia, Perennials Begonia), the most common and popular is Semperflorens. Begonia’s flowers are white, red, pink, orange, yellow or multicolor. So it’s your decision how to incorporate Begonia into your house in accordance with your color preferences and indoor atmosphere. Read the rest of this entry »
Kalanchoe/Bryophyllum is one of the genera under the leave succulent family Crassulaceae. The other genera, such as Echeveria, Crassula, Pachphytum and Aeonium, from the same family are far more popular. Their diversity of compact and symmetrical forms (compact rosettes or 4-angled column) make them very very attractive to succulent collectors. While Kalanchoes/Bryophyllum may not have such geometrical neatness in their form, they win many of the hearts of succulent lovers by their wide range of leaves shape and colour. They are also more robustness. Kalanchoes/Bryophyllum can tolerate more neglect, more water, and of course one of the easiest to raise from stem or leave cuttings. Several species are so robust and propagate themselves so freely that they are considerated notorious weed in the tropics and subtropics. Several examples come to mind: Bryophyllum delagoensis (syn. K. tubiflora), B. daigremontianum (syn. K. daigremontiana), B. ‘Houghton’s hybrid’ (a hybrid of B. delagoensis and B. daigremontianum created by A. D. Houghton in the 1930s), are all commonly named ‘Mother of Thousands’1,2. Others such as Kalanchoe blossfeldiana and its many varieties are very common popular indoor flowering houseplant.
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Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a member of the lily family. It has been grown for more than 2,000 years and is quite popular in the home garden today. On the other hand Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin A and contains significant levels of calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, thiamine and Vitamin C.
Asparagus characteristics:
Asparagus is a perennial and will produce for many years when properly planted and maintained. It has underground storage roots and compact stems called rhizomes. The roots store food and the rhizomes produce edible shoots or asparagus spears. If the spears are not harvested, they rapidly develop into fern-like bushes 4 or more feet tall. The foliage produces carbohydrates, which is again stored in the roots.
Asparagus has both male and female plants. Both sexes flower and the female plants produce small, round, red berries in the fall. Female plants do not live as long or produce as well as male plants.
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Fruits look so good that are irresistible. Further their leaves shine in the sun and the flowers radiate a sweet and seducing scent. The citric are one of the most ornamental and fascinating houseplants. The citrons, oranges and other citric grow well even on sunny terrace, beautifying and flavoring it. If well placed and correctly attended, the citric become splendid houseplants.
Orange (Citrus sinensis) needs a lot of space. Different orange species are easily to care.
Variedated Calamondin Orange (Calamondin variegata) is a citric species whose leaves are creamy spotted and young fruits have a decorative streaky face.
Orange – Calamondin (Citrus mitis), widely known as calamondin or miniature orange: small evergreen trees with beautiful shape, many orange fruits and easy to care. Speaking about soil, the calamondin needs a well-drained and fertile ground, dislikes alkaline soil. What a pity, its fruits are too sour to eat. Read the rest of this entry »
The most common mistake beginning orchid growers make when choosing their first orchid is to purchase the showiest plant.
Unfortunately, the showiest orchids are often the most difficult to grow. Four of the most popular orchids are Cattleyas, Phalaenopsis,
Paphiopedilums and Oncidiums. These orchids are not only beautiful, but they are among the easiest to grow.
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Bamboo uses:
Mention “Bamboo†and you will get a varying array of responses. Anyone who has ever had to dig out unwanted Bamboo will scowl and cuss at the very mention of it. Yet, anyone who has ever had the opportunity to spend time in a Bamboo garden will fondly recall the sheer beauty and tranquility that it has to offer.
Bamboo is a remarkable resource that, when used properly, offers many possibilities in the home garden. Need a quick screen? Want to create a windbreak? Like to add subtle noise to your garden? Have a hill that has erosion problems? Need some shoots to harvest for your next stir-fry? Bamboo provides solutions to all of these scenarios.
There are many myths to Bamboo that, unfortunately, lead to its bad reputation. A truly beautiful plant that is tough, resilient and easy to care for, Bamboo deserves to be used more in the home landscape. There are over 1200 species of Bamboo throughout the world, ranging from small, grass-like ground covers to 90-foot tall timbers so there is certain to be one to suit your needs. This guide will take you through the care and culture of successfully growing Bamboo in your landscape and, hopefully, aid in putting some of these myths to rest.
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Toshka is a new spray Chrysanthemum that would not look out of place in a trendy florist shop, due to its fashionable colour combination of an apple green centre and contrasting ray florets. read more  | source: www.flowercouncil.org
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History and Legend The Aztecs called poinsettias “Cuetlaxochitl.” During the 14th – 16th century the sap was used to control fevers and the bracts (modified leaves) were used to make a reddish dye.
Montezuma, the last of the Aztec kings, would have poinsettias brought into what now is Mexico City by caravans because poinsettias could not be grown in the high altitude. Read the rest of this entry »
Lavandula is a flowering plants genus from family Lamiaceae. Commonly known as Lavender, the plant is an evergreen small shrub, native of Mediterranean region and of North Africa and South-East Asia.
Between Lavender species, there are some commonly grown Lavenders: Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula pedunculata, Lavandula stoechas. From 25-30 Lavender species, the most known is Lavandula angustifolia, very appreciated for its medicinal uses and healthy benefits. This aromatic plant entered in traditional medicine of Europeans, wide spreading and being quickly adopted and used for its therapeutic capacities. Read the rest of this entry »
Dear Azalea is a flowering shrub, part of genus Rhodendron, family Ericaceae, native of the regions of China, Japan, even SUA, with mild winters and moderate summers.
Many people are purchasing red Azalea or any living color to turn it into Azalea bonsai and decorate the house with. Read the rest of this entry »
Amaryllis is a flowering plant native of South Africa, pretty, elegant and interesting. Amaryllis is one single species flower, also known as The Belladonna Lily or naked ladies, because of its tall stems and precious flowers, very alike lily.
Amaryllis description
Amaryllis is a bulbous plant with green leaves, arranged in two rows, and funnel-shaped flowers, with varied colors from white to intense red, even parti-colored flowers. As a peculiarity, Amaryllis flower stems are already growth when the leaves are just appearing. The plant generally flowers in minimum 7 weeks for being planted in pots indoors. Read the rest of this entry »
Pelargonium is a widespread flowering plant, native to Southern Africa, cultivated as houseplant (as a natural decoration of the apartments, houses, verandas as well as gardens and terraces, during summer), commonly known as Geranium.
Pelargonium description
Pelargonium, commonly known as geranium, is a genus of 200 species of perennial, succulent and shrub flowering plants. Pelargonium leaves are palmately lobed or pinnate, light or dark green colored, and the flowers have a different shave for different species, ranging star-shaped to funnel-shaped, with several colors, from white to orange and deep purple.
One of the most cultivated species is Pelargonium zonale (Pelargonium hortorum) because of its variety of colors. Read the rest of this entry »
