The Dragon tree (Dracaena draco) is a slow-growing monocot belonging to the asparagus family. It starts out with a single stem which takes 10 to 15 years to stop growing and make the first flower. The Dragon Tree is a subtropical plant. [1] It is a tree-like species that grows in Madeira, Cape Verde, Morocco, … Read more
The Sago palm is a gymnosperm from the Cycadaceae family. It’s native to Japan and the Ryukyu Islands. Although widely used as an ornamental plant, the Sago palm’s main use is in the production of sago, a staple of traditional cooking in New Guinea, Brunei, Malaysia, and more. Its botanical name, Cycas revoluta stems from … Read more
The Desert Rose plant, or botanically Adenium obesum, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Apocynum or dogbane family. The Adenium genus contains six subspecies after the latest reclassifications in the 20th century. Although at one point the genus Adenium was attributed to 12 species, many of them have since been regarded … Read more
Angel trumpet or angel’s trumpet is the popular nickname for Brugmansia. This is a genus of flowering plants from the Solanaceae family. Oftentimes these common names are also used for species in the Datura genus because of some obvious visual similarities. [1] Between 1753 and 1805, all Brugmansia species were considered members of the Datura … Read more
Oleander is a legendary plant and was already widely cultivated when it appears in the writings of the ancient Greeks and Romans. This hardy shrub with sweet-smelling flowers is also one of the most toxic garden plants [1], and should be handled with care. What Is The Oleander Plant’s Origin? Oleander originated in North Africa, … Read more
Lantana is a pretty perennial shrub with beautiful clusters of fragrant flowers and handsome berries, prized by gardeners for being attractive and requiring very little maintenance. Unfortunately, the fact that it thrives in a wide variety of climates and soil conditions, and propagates readily by spreading and by seed, has led to it becoming an … Read more
Would a climbing lily vine bring some excitement to your patio? Add bright color for a garden wall or something glamorous, exotic, and a conversation starter for the front doorstep? If so, why not plant a climbing Gloriosa lily vine (aka Gloriosa lilies) in pots for a portable bloom that provides color in your garden … Read more
There are times in the garden we want to show off our hard work and creations! Then there are times we want a garden where we can have a backyard privacy. Below are links to give some backyard privacy ideas for adding the element of privacy to your garden. Make A Lattice Privacy Screen On … Read more
Good Coleus plant care answers the question of: “What annuals can I grow in shady places for color during the summer months?“ This question confronts many home gardeners, and colourful varieties of coleus plants are one of the best solutions to this problem, not a flowering annual. The plant has many cultivars complete with brightly-hued, … Read more
Ready to explore the differences between sumac and poison sumac plants? Sumac (also known as sumach) is an interesting group of plants. There are wide, harmless varieties you can use for many useful purposes, and there are a few poisonous varieties that give all the rest a bad name. In this article, we will discuss … Read more