The shrimp plant is a bushy evergreen shrub in the genus Justicia of the family Acanthaceae. It is also renowned as Justicia brandegeeana, Mexican shrimp plant, or false hop, which is native to Mexico and naturalized in Florida. It grows to 1000 cm (39 inches) tall by 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 inches) …
What is a Brazilian Fireworks Plant? Brazilian fireworks plant also called Maracas, is a beautiful tropical flower that grows from 6 to 12 inches (15 to 46 cm) tall and 8 to 15 inches wide with green colors. It contains purple and pink spikes of tubular flower clusters which are so attractive. The plant grows …
Streptocarpus is an Afrotropical genus in about 155 species of the flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a popular house plant and is native to Afromontane biotopes from eastern, central, and South Africa, including the Comoro Islands and Madagascar. It is also renowned as Cape primrose and nodding violet. The flower has five-petals, …
Which is better for landscaping, the mattock or the pulaski? This is a question that has been asked time and time again, but it’s not an easy answer. Both tools can be used for a variety of purposes and are designed to tackle different tasks. In this article we are going to do a comparison …
Roses are a much-loved plant by gardeners all over the world. Roses are grown for their beautiful flowers and they come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Roses need water in order to thrive but the amount of water they need depends on a few factors. Keeping your rose plant healthy and watered …
What is Kaffir Lily? Kaffir Lily (Clivia Miniata) is a species of flowering plants in the genus Clivia of the family Amaryllidaceous. It best suits for an indoor garden as it mostly prefers cold temperature and grows well in shady areas. Kaffir Lily is originally from South Africa, but today it is popular in New …
It is known that plants are affected by their environment. This is because they have a natural tendency to react to stressors; environmental changes, threats such as animals and insects, etc. When the environment gets out of balance, animals and plants react so as to restore a state of equilibrium. Research has shown that since …
Anthurium plant is the largest herbaceous genus of about 1000 species of flowering plants belonging to the arum family, Araceae. You can found it as you go from Mexico to northern Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of the Caribbean. It is also renowned as anthurium, tail flower, painted tongue, flamingo flower, and laceleaf. The leaves of …
Jasmine is a common evergreen shrub that produces a white flower with yellow tips. It is used in perfumery and cooking. Jasmine can grow up to five feet tall and thrive in warm-weather areas. The oil from the jasmine plant was used in ancient Egypt, India, and China. In Egypt, the flower was used to …
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You can actually grow a banana tree inside, but most people don’t realize what it takes to get a banana tree to fruit. The key is that a male and female plant must be present in order for the male plant’s pollen to fertilize the female plant’s flowers. So you’ll need both male and female …