Cottonmouth / Water Moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus)

The Cottonmouth, scientifically known as Agkistrodon piscivorus, is a venomous snake native to the southeastern United States. It belongs to the Viperidae family and the subfamily Crotalinae, which also includes rattlesnakes and copperheads. The common names “Cottonmouth” and “Water Moccasin” are derived from the snake’s characteristic defensive display, where it opens its mouth wide, revealing … Read more

Virginian Tiger Moth Caterpillar (Spilosoma virginica)

Virginian Tiger Moth Caterpillars also known as the “yellow woolly bear” have a black body covered in dense, soft white or sometimes in yellowish hairs. These are not venomous, stinging hairs, but they may cause irritation for some people. As they mature, the hairs become denser and bristlier, covering the body in clustered tufts that … Read more

Sun flare Rose: History, Characteristics & How to Grow

Rosa ‘Sun Flare’ is a floribunda rose that was introduced into United States market by Jackson & Perkins in 1981. It is also known as the JACjem rose. This cultivar is a result of a cross between the ‘Amber Queen’ and the ‘Sutter’s Gold’ roses. It was bred by William Warriner 1979. Sun Flare rose plant is … Read more

Sunsprite Rose (Floribunda Rose)

Sunsprite Rose, also known as KORresia or Friesia, is a rose cultivar that was developed by Reimer Kordes and introduced in 1973. It is a cross between the cultivars ‘Friedrich Wörlein’ and ‘Spanish Sun’, and it is one of the most successful floribunda roses in the market. The Sunsprite Rose plant is a shrub that … Read more

Teasing Georgia Rose (English Rose)

Rosa ‘Teasing Georgia’ is a type of yellow rose cultivar, bred by British rose breeder David C.H. Austin in 1987. It is named in honor of German journalist, Gorgia Tornow. The rose is part of the David Austin English Rose Collection. The rose was introduced to the market in 1998 and is a moderately sized … Read more

Oregold Rose: Facts, How To Grow & Care

Oregold rose (aka TANolg) is a deep yellow hybrid tea rose bred by Mathias Tantau, Jr in Germany in late 1960s. It is a cross between the yellow hybrid tea rose ‘Golden Holstein’ and the pink hybrid tea rose ‘First Prize’. Mathias Tantau Jr. was a renowned rose breeder who developed many popular rose varieties … Read more

Julia Child Rose: History, Characteristics & Cultivation

The Julia Child rose, also known as the “Buttergold” rose, is a floribunda rose that was introduced in 2004 by the American rose breeder Tom Carruth. This rose was named after the famous American chef Julia Child, who was a cooking teacher, author and television personality. The rose has large, buttery yellow blooms, which have … Read more

Red-headed Reed Snake (Calamaria schlegeli): Facts

Classification KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata SUBPHYLUM: Vertebrata CLASS: Reptilia ORDER: Squamata FAMILY: Calamariidae GENUS: Calamaria SPECIES: Calamaria schlegeli Description The Red-headed Reed Snake is found in parts of Southeast Asia. Its range includes countries like Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. It is a small, lustrous, non-venomous snake. The snake is named because of its … Read more

Rhipsalis Cereuscula ‘Rice Cactus’ Plant

Rhipsalis cereuscula, commonly known as the Coral Cactus or Rice Cactus, is indeed a beautiful and unique plant that captivates the eye with its charm. This epiphytic cactus is native to Central and South America and belongs to the Cactaceae family. The plant’s stems are covered in tiny, closely spaced, bright green, cylindrical segments that … Read more

Euphorbia flanaganii (Medusa’s Head) Plant

Euphorbia flanaganii, commonly known as “Medusa’s Head” or “Octopus Plant,”. It is native to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, where it is found in rocky and arid areas. Its natural habitat is characterized by well-draining soils and receives limited rainfall. The most distinctive feature of Euphorbia flanaganii is its growth habit, which resembles … Read more