Plants

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

A succulent is any plant with thick, fleshy (succulent) water storage organs. Succulents store water in their leaves, stems, or roots. Succulent plants are some of the hardiest, most drought tolerant in the world and very easy to maintain, as long as they are planted in a porous soil, proper drainage, daily bright light, and not over watered. … Read more

What are Perennials? Perennials are those flowers that return reliably year after year—whereas annuals are those one-season wonders that add color and need to be replaced every spring. It’s the perennials which form the backbone of a garden, whereas annual are planted for spots of color. Think of perennials as the foundation.  An advantage of perennials is that they require minimum … Read more

The variety of flowers that can be found in Mexico has fascinated every flower lover for years now; each landscape in Mexico has its own unique flowers. Its land produces a stunning arrangement of flowers that seems to blend smoothly. A common item found in all Mexican homes is flowers. Home gardens in Mexico are … Read more

In much of Florida, the climate is sub-tropical, with mild winters (but subject to short cold spells) and hot, sunny summers. In these place (Florida), there are numerous flowers, shrubs, trailing vines, and evergreen plants all come together to add beauty to landscapes and gardens. A lot of flowers that thrive in shade or sun are … Read more

Hawaiian flora is beautiful and diverse. A subtropical region, Hawaii has a year-round warm climate and soil heavy with volcanic ash – two elements that play a role in the healthy growing of a wide variety of flowers and plants. There are three categories of Hawaiian flora – endemic, native and introduced. Endemic refers to … Read more

Guarana Devil’s Fingers Mushroom Psychotria Elata Devil’s Hand False Morels Snapdragon Poppy Plant Loofah Vietnam Carnivorous Pitcher Plant Peter Pepper Moccassin Flower Africa Tulip Flower Huacrapona palm tree Phallic Cactus Guarana Plant Fruits Devil’s Fingers Mushroom Psychotria Elata or Hooker’s Lips False Morels Dead Snapdragon Flower Poppy Plant Devil’s Hand Flower (Chiranthodendron) Loofah Vietnam Africa … Read more

Have you ever seen unique plants that bear flowers, fruits or with structures that look like a human penis? It sounds strange, right? In fact, they exist in real life. Nature not only brings green space to human life but also has a lot of surprises, and you will be astonished to learn that there … Read more

A Poppy can be any member of the genus Papaver, which contains about 70 species of annuals, perennials and biennial plants. Poppy plants are known for their bright flowers with crepe paper-like petals, interesting seed pods and useful seeds. All are native to temperate zones of the world. Most have four petals, often crinkled, resembling … Read more

Fast-growing trees can be a blessing when you need shade, a bit of privacy or if you need to block an unattractive view of your neighbors. It’s tempting to choose trees that grow as quickly as possible, but sometimes the fastest-growing trees are the worst choices. This is because many fast-growing trees grow so quickly … Read more