Opuntia subulata [oh-PUN-tee-uh, sub-yoo-LAY-tuh], which is a member of the family Cactaceae, is also known by its alternate scientific name, which is Austrocylindropuntia subulata [oss-troh-sil-in-droh-PUN-tee-uh, sub-yoo-LAY-tuh]. This evergreen, perennial, succulent
Nicotiana alata [nih-ko-she-AH-na, a-LAY-tuh] is a lovely annual summer flower with a long bloom and pleasant fragrance, making it a popular choice for garden beds and window boxes. It belongs
Callistephus chinensis [kal-LISS-steff-us, chi-NEN-sis] is a species of annuals with bright showy flowers. Typically grown from seed, these plants may reach up to 2’ feet, producing thin stems topped with
Although Gerbera [GER-ber-a] is a genus native to the tropical regions of Asia, South America, and Africa, these days Gerbera daisies are grown and used commercially all over the world.
Coming from the arid regions of Arizona and New Mexico, Agave Parryi [a-GAH-vee, PAIR-ree-eye] is a slow-growing succulent plant with a rosette of grey-green leaves. The plant may reach close
Godetia, pronounced [go-DEE-sha], is an annual with pale apricot flowers. It belongs to the Onagraceae family of flowering plants called the willow herb or evening primrose family. The scientific name
The Ti plant, otherwise known as Cordyline fruticosa or Cordyline terminalis by its botanical name, is an evergreen flowering plant. It belongs to the Asparagus family and it is native
The Wandering Jew has been a popular houseplant for generations. It is an attractive container plant with a trailing habit that produces small, bright flowers, and can also be used
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
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