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Amwoga Khalwale Introduction The zebra plant (Aphelandra squarrosa) is a tropical plant that is easy to grow indoors. Native to South Africa, the Zebra Plant is a succulent with beautiful white and green markings that resembles a zebra. A popular choice for office environments, they are also a common wedding gift! Zebra plants typically have long, trailing … Read more
Monterey cypress trees are an iconic and majestic sight along the central coast of California. These evergreen conifers are native only to this region, with two small populations remaining in the wild on the Monterey Peninsula and at Point Lobos. The most famous example is the Lone Cypress, standing strong for over 250 years on … Read more
Introduction Some plants are so iconic and recognizable that we don’t even think about them very much. The Monstera philodendron is one of those plants. Monstera philodendron is a large plant with heart-shaped leaves that can grow as long as three feet. Native to tropical areas of Central and South America, monstera philodendron requires a … Read more
Introduction Philodendrons are classic indoor plants that provide a green backdrop to any home decor. Their lush leaves and easy maintenance make them one of the most popular houseplants, and over the years, over 50 varieties have been discovered. While they may seem like easy plants to care for, there are actually a few things … Read more
Overview Grown for its showy flowers and fragrant foliage, lantana makes an attractive addition to shrub groupings, mixed borders and oceanfront landscapes. It is a shrub-like plant that grows 2 to 6 feet tall and has a spread of 2 to 6 feet. It has tough, green foliage, dense clusters of small flowers that bloom … Read more
There are more than 200 species of flowering shrubs and woody climbing vines in the Jasminum genus. They are prized for their fragrant blossoms, which yield a sweet scent used for perfume and flavoring used in ice cream, chewing gum and other food. Flowers of some jasmine plant varieties are edible. Dried flowers are used make … Read more
Overview Sunflowers (Helianthus annus) belong to the Asteraceae plant family. The flowers of this plant are remarkably large and tall, standing on upright, hairy, leafy stems. Sunflowers are available in sizes ranging from dwarf 12- to 24-inch plants to gigantic 10-foot plants. Blooming during the summer months and attracting birds and bumblebees, sunflowers are annuals, … Read more
Overview The tropics are the geographic regions of the Earth centered on the equator and limited in latitude by the two tropics: the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. Tropical Flowers are those species of flowers that are native to the tropics. Tropical flowers hold a special … Read more
Gardening and landscaping are two techniques of improving the aesthetic beauty of outdoor spaces such as back yards, parks, golf courses and building complexes. Both gardening and landscaping techniques are interrelated and share many similarities to the extent that many people find themselves using the two interchangeably in conversation unknowingly. Despite the interrelation between landscaping … Read more
Agave Plants Agave is a genus of plants that contains over 200 succulent and xerophytic species. Agaves are characterized by a rosette of succulent or leathery leaves that range in size from a few centimeters to more than 2.5 meters (8 feet) in length, depending on the species. Most bear spines along the edges and the tip … Read more