Amwoga Khalwale

Trumpet Lilies are renowned for their large, trumpet-shaped blooms that often exude a strong, sweet fragrance. These lilies come in a spectrum of colors, including pure whites, rich yellows, and deep pinks, with many varieties featuring contrasting colors on the outside of the petals. They are a hybrid group, combining the hardiness of Trumpet lilies … Read more

Asiatic Lilies are among the most popular lilies due to their hardiness, ease of cultivation, and vibrant colors. These lilies come in an array of hues including reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, and whites, often with contrasting spots or edges. Unlike some other lilies, Asiatic varieties are typically unscented or have a very mild fragrance, which … Read more

Oriental Lilies are celebrated for their opulent, oversized blooms that add a dramatic flair to any garden or bouquet. These lilies are the result of crossbreeding various Asiatic species, primarily from Japan, to produce flowers with vivid colors, intricate patterns, and a notorious fragrance that can fill an entire garden. The blooms are typically large, … Read more

Martagon Lilies, commonly known as Turk’s Cap Lilies, are a group within the genus Lilium known for downward-facing flowers that resemble a turban or a Turkish cap, hence their common name. Native to regions spanning Europe and Asia, these lilies stand out with their elegant, recurved petals, which are adorned with speckles or spots, often … Read more

African Violet (Saintpaulia) Botanical Classification: Saintpaulia is a genus within the Gesneriaceae family, known for its vibrant, often velvety flowers and its popularity as a houseplant. However, recent taxonomic revisions have seen many traditional Saintpaulia species reclassified under Streptocarpus or related genera, but for common usage, they’re still referred to as African Violets. The first … Read more

Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba) Botanical Classification: Gloriosa superba, commonly known as Flame Lily or Glory Lily, is part of the Colchicaceae family, which is known for its tuberous perennials with showy flowers. The Flame Lily has a rich history across various cultures. In Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe, it’s the national flower and holds significant cultural … Read more

Jessenia Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Jessenia’) Botanical Classification: Epipremnum aureum ‘Jessenia’ is a cultivar within the Araceae family, known for its diverse, ornamental foliage plants. Jessenia Pothos was introduced by Costa Farms, a prominent plant nursery, in 2014. It was developed as part of their ongoing efforts to breed new and unique varieties of popular houseplants, … Read more

Manjula Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Manjula’) Botanical Classification: Epipremnum aureum ‘Manjula’ is a cultivar of the species Epipremnum aureum, which is part of the Araceae family, known for its diverse and decorative foliage plants. The Manjula Pothos was developed by the University of Florida and is a patented cultivar, introduced to the market in the early … Read more

Jade Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Jade’) Botanical Classification: Epipremnum aureum ‘Jade’ is a cultivar of Epipremnum aureum, a member of the Araceae family, which is known for its variety of foliage plants prized for their decorative leaves. The ‘Jade’ cultivar was selected for its uniform, dark green foliage, contrasting with the variegated forms of Epipremnum aureum. … Read more

Marble Queen Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Marble Queen’) Botanical Classification: Epipremnum aureum ‘Marble Queen’ is a cultivar of Epipremnum aureum, belonging to the Araceae family, known for its diverse and decorative foliage plants. ‘Marble Queen’ is a cultivar that was developed for its unique variegation. It showcases a marbled pattern of white and green, which was … Read more