Zonal Geraniums (Pelargonium x hortorum)

Zonal geraniums (Pelargonium x hortorum) are a popular type or group of Pelargonium cultivars, with leaves marked with a brown annular zone and inflorescence in the form of large balls of tight flowers, usually red, pink, or white. These are the most common geraniums of garden centers and florists, sold in pots for windowsills and balconies … Read more

Monstera Adansonii: History, Propagation & Care

Overview Monstera Adansonii also commonly referred to as Swiss Cheese Vine is a highly popular versatile plant that will with proper care grow effective under many different conditions. It produces white arum-like flowers typical of the aroid family. Leaves are slightly rough in texture and heart-shaped. Foliage is mostly whole in young specimens and changes … Read more

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus): Facts And How To Grow

Rose of Sharon, (Hibiscus syriacus, or Althaea syriaca), shrub or small tree, in the hibiscus, or mallow, family (Malvaceae), widely planted as an ornamental for its showy flowers. It native to south China and Taiwan but widely introduced elsewhere, including much of Europe and North America. It was given the epithet syriacus because it had been collected from gardens … Read more

10 Plants That Look Like Marijuana

There exist plants in nature that bear an uncanny resemblance to one of the most controversial botanical species: marijuana (Cannabis sativa). While marijuana itself has garnered widespread attention for its psychoactive properties and medicinal potential, its look-alikes dwell quietly in the natural world, often unnoticed or misconstrued. What Does Marijuana Look Like? Cannabis sativa plants have long, … Read more

Golden Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii)

Echinocactus grusonii, known as the golden barrel cactus, golden ball or mother-in-law’s cushion, is a species of barrel cactus which is endemic to east-central Mexico. It is found near Mesa de León in the state of Querétaro, and in the state of Hidalgo. The Golden Barrel Cactus features spherical shape and golden-yellow spines. When mature, it … Read more

Lilac Tree: Facts, Varieties & How To Grow

The lilac tree, scientifically known as Syringa, is a member of the Oleaceae family and comprises about 20 to 25 species of flowering woody plants. Lilacs are beloved for their fragrant, colorful blooms and are often found in gardens, parks, and landscapes around the world. Lilacs are native to the temperate regions of Europe and … Read more

Creeping Thyme: How to Grow & Landscaping Ideas

Thymus serpyllum, commonly called wild thyme, creeping thyme or mother-of-thyme, is a hairy, prostrate, creeping, woody-based perennial which is primarily grown as an ornamental ground cover. It is native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa. The leaves of creeping thyme are typically oval-shaped and arranged oppositely along the stems. They are small, measuring approximately … Read more

12 Types of Creeping Thyme (With Pictures) – Identification Guide

Thymus serpyllum, commonly called wild thyme, creeping thyme or mother-of-thyme, is a hairy, prostrate, creeping, woody-based perennial which is primarily grown as an ornamental ground cover.  Found growing in sandy areas, roadsides, hills, grasslands, or rocky areas in its native Europe and Northwest China.  The origin of the word “thyme” is from the Greek word thumos, which … Read more

60 Types of White Flowers For Garden And Containers

White flowers are commonly provided as a token of pureness, humility, recognition, virtue as well as express a truthful, clean as well as open heart. They are thus frequently used in wedding events and in the Immaculate Conception. There are thousands of white flower varieties and cultivars that bloom in the summer, fall and spring. In … Read more

3 Major Species of Zebras (And Its 11 Subspecies)

Zebras are iconic members of the family (Equidae) which includes horses and donkeys. They are easily recognizable from their distinctive black and white stripes which extend from their head to their hooves. These stripes can vary in width and pattern among the different zebra species. They are native to the plains, savannas, grasslands and open woodlands of … Read more