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Regal geraniums (Pelargonium × domesticum) are a group of hybrid geraniums characterized by large, showy flowers and elegant appearance. Regal geraniums originate from hybridization involving Pelargonium grandiflorum and Pelargonium cucullatum. Also referred to as Martha Washington geraniums are suitable for various garden settings, including flower beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets. They also make excellent … Read more
Ivy leaf geraniums (Pelargonium peltatum) are a popular type of geranium with a trailing habit and ivy-shaped leaves. The plants like to spread outward and Flowers throughout the warmer months with round-like blooms. Due to their trailing or cascading growth habit. They are well-suited for hanging baskets, window boxes, containers, and elevated planters, where their long, … Read more
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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