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Amwoga Khalwale As one of the most easily recognized tropical plants, Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia ssp) gets its common name from its unusual flowers, which resemble the beak and head plumage of a bird in flight. Native to South Africa, where it also is called the crane flower, Bird of Paradise type plants are popular in conservatory … Read more
Introduction Many different plants have been used throughout history to feed animals. Hay and straw are currently the most popular animal feeds during winter or dry seasons, thus Straw and hay are a huge part of everyday life for many farmers, but because the two overwhelmingly look identical, it’s highly likely that folks who aren’t … Read more
Both silage and hay are popular ways for farmers to feed their livestock when they’re unable to graze during the winter. Hay is made up of dried grass, while silage is fermented grass. Though both are high in nutrients, there are some key differences between the two. In this post, we’ll break down the difference … Read more
Most flowering plants contain both male and female flower parts. Sometimes, these organs are found in the same flower, while other plants grow separate male and female flowers. With close observation, you can typically identify a flower’s reproductive organs and identify the sex of the flower. Monoecious and Dioecious Plants When a plant has both … Read more
Introduction Lilies add graceful elegance and fragrance to any garden, blooming from early summer all the way through fall, depending on the type. By carefully blending early, mid-season, and late varieties into your garden, you will enjoy their magnificent blooms from spring through first frost. At home in both formal and naturalistic settings, most lilies also … Read more
Amaranth plants typically are annuals or short-lived perennials. The stems often are reddish in colour and sometimes are armed with spines; they bear simple alternately arranged leaves and often feature a pinkish taproot. The plants can be monoecious (flowers of both sexes are on the same individual) or dioecious (each individual produces flowers of a single sex). The small flowers typically feature colourful … Read more
Sempervivum is a genus of about 40 species of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as houseleeks. Other common names include liveforever and hen and chicks, a name shared with plants of other genera as well. It is a mat-forming succulent that produce rosettes of juicy leaves. These leaves are often covered by … Read more
The Aeonium genus consists of approximately 40 species of succulents, many of which are grown as container or garden plants. Aeoniums are characterized by their spiraling, succulent leaf rosettes and their panicles of small white or yellow blooms. The genus name derives from the Greek word “aionion,” or ever living, which references the ability some … Read more
Senecio is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family that includes ragworts and groundsels. Variously circumscribed taxonomically, the genus Senecio is one of the largest genera of flowering plants. The genus Senecio includes more than 1,500 species, spread all over the world. Among these, only a few have the characteristics of succulents. Senecios can have … Read more
Agave plants with their iconic leaves and striking appearance, bring a dramatic presence and add a bold, geometrical nuance to landscape architecture. Agaves are well suited for the extremely arid conditions of the desert, with tough, spiny exteriors that protect their highly sought-after moisture from natural predators. Although agaves share intrinsic traits common to all … Read more