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Overview Christmas cactus botanically referred to as Schlumbergera bridgessii typically blooms at Christmas and also sometimes around Easter when cared effectively. It grows best when it is potted. Christmas cactus is commonly referred to as Thanksgiving cactus, holiday cactus or crab cactus. The name crab refers to the leaf-shaped stem segments that have curved, pointed … Read more
Oakleaf hydrangea also referred to as Hydrangea quercifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae. It is native to the Southeastern United States, in woodland habitats from North Carolina west to Tennessee and south to Florida and Louisiana. The plant can grow up to 8 feet high and between 4 to 6 … Read more
What Are Monocarpic Plants? Monocarpic plants are the plants that flower once in their whole life time and after flowering, they produce fruits and die. Typically, most Monocarpic plants are annual plants; however, these plants may live several years before flowering. Some Monocarpic plants can be kept alive if the flowers are removed as soon … Read more
Generally, each flower consists of a floral axis upon which are borne the essential organs of reproduction (stamens and pistils) and usually accessory organs (sepals and petals). The sepals and petals together make up the perianth or floral envelope. The sepals are usually greenish and often resemble reduced leaves, while the petals are usually colorful … Read more
What Are Homosporous Pteridophytes? Homosporous pteridophytes are vascular plants which produce spores of one kind. The spores of these plants cannot be differentiated as male or female. The spores of homosporous plants grow into bisexual gametophytes, producing both male and female gametes. The fusion of the gametes forms the embryo, which develops into the sporophyte … Read more
Overview Buddleia Grand cascade also referred to as cascade butterfly bush features showy panicles of fragrant lavender flowers with purple overtones at the ends of branches from mid-summer to early fall. This plant grows to about 6 feet tall at maturity with a spread of 8 feet. It grows at relatively fast rate and under … Read more
What Is Epigeal Germination? Epigeal germination is a process of germination in which the cotyledons emerge out of the soil due to the elongation action of the hypocotyl. The hypocotyl is generally the part of the stem of an embryo plant beneath the stalks of the seed leaves or cotyledons and directly above the root. … Read more
Bee balm also known by its botanical name of Monarda is a perennial flowering herb in the mint family. It consists of square stem, slender, serrated oppositely arranged leaves and creeping rhizomes that spread rapidly under the soil. The flowers are tubular and bilaterally symmetric with a narrow upper lip and a wider lower lip. … Read more
Milkweed is a genus of herbaceous, perennial flowering plants that grows to heights of between 2 to 6 feet on solitary stalks. Milkweed gets its name from the milky sap contained in its leaves and stems. Milkweed can be found in a wide range of habitats including roadsides, fields and gardens. The leaves of Asclepias … Read more
Overview Asclepias Tuberosa also referred to as butterfly weed or Indian paintbrush, Orange Milkweed is a species of milkweed native to eastern and southwestern America. It is commonly referred to as butterfly weed because of the butterflies that are attracted to the plant by its color and it’s copious of nectar. At maturity, Asclepias tuberosa … Read more