AMERICAN GARDENER

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

Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’) Botanical Classification: Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’ is a cultivar of the species Epipremnum aureum, part of the Araceae family, which includes many popular foliage plants known for their decorative leaves. The Neon Pothos is a cultivar selected for its vivid, neon-green foliage, which stands out from other variegated forms of Epipremnum … Read more

Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) Botanical Classification Epipremnum aureum, commonly known as Golden Pothos or Devil’s Ivy, belongs to the Araceae family, which includes many popular houseplants like Philodendrons and Monsteras. It’s a versatile vine known for its climbing or trailing growth habit. Native to the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, Epipremnum aureum was introduced … Read more

Botanical Classification: The English Daisy, scientifically known as Bellis perennis, belongs to the family Asteraceae, which is one of the largest families of flowering plants. It is classified under the genus Bellis, which contains several species, but Bellis perennis is by far the most well-known. The species name “perennis” means perennial, indicating its ability to … Read more

African Daisy (Osteospermum spp.) Botanical Classification: Osteospermum is a genus within the daisy family, Asteraceae, known for its daisy-like flowers. The genus includes over 50 species, with many cultivars and hybrids bred for ornamental use. Native to South Africa, Osteospermum species have been part of the local flora for millennia, growing in diverse habitats from … Read more