AMERICAN GARDENER

Nelumbo nucifera, also known as Padma or Kamala, sacred lotus, Indian lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called a water lily, though this more often refers to members of the family Nymphaeaceae. The Lotus has an ancient and rich history, … Read more

Ranunculus ‘Cloni Success’ is a premium cultivar bred through tissue culture techniques to enhance qualities like flower size, color intensity, and vase life. It is especially valued for its ornamental use in gardens and as cut flowers. The blooms are large, double-layered, and available in striking colors, such as ivory, blush pink, and other pastels. … Read more

Ranunculus aconitifolius, the aconite-leaf buttercup, Fair Maids of France or bachelor’s buttons, is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to central Europe. The Latin specific epithet aconitifolius means “with leaves resembling aconite”, a reference to the related genus Aconitum, the monkshoods. This species has some unique characteristics and cultivation requirements compared to the more commonly known Persian Buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus).It forms … Read more

The Tecolote Ranunculus is a hybrid variety of Persian Buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus) developed in Southern California’s Tecolote Canyon during the mid-20th century by the California growers, particularly popularized by the breeding work of companies like Bodger Seeds LTD. This selective breeding aimed to enhance the flower size, petal count, color range, and stem strength of … Read more

Ranunculus asiaticus, the Persian buttercup, is a species of buttercup native to the eastern Mediterranean region, southwestern Asia, southeastern Europe, and northeastern Africa. It has been cultivated for centuries, with historical records indicating its use in ancient Greece and Rome. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 45 cm tall, with simple or … Read more

Botanical Features Dianthus caryophyllus, commonly known as carnation or clove pink, is a species of Dianthus native to the Mediterranean region. Its exact natural range is uncertain due to extensive cultivation over the last 2,000 years. Carl Linnaeus described the carnation in volume one of his Species Plantarum in 1753, giving it the name Dianthus caryophyllus. Carnations are prized … Read more

Myosotis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. The name comes from the Ancient Greek μυοσωτίς “mouse’s ear”, which the foliage is thought to resemble. In the Northern Hemisphere, they are colloquially known as forget-me-nots or scorpion grasses. The genus was originally described by Carl Linnaeus. The type species is Myosotis scorpioides. Myosotis species are annual or perennial, herbaceous, flowering plants with pentamerous actinomorphic flowers … Read more

Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae, a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Orchids are cosmopolitan plants that are found in almost every habitat on Earth except glaciers. The world’s richest diversity of orchid genera and species is found in the tropics. Orchidaceae is one … Read more

The cucumber is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the family Cucurbitaceae that bears cylindrical to spherical fruits, which are used as culinary vegetables. Considered an annual plant, there are three main types of cucumber—slicing, pickling, and seedless—within which several cultivars have been created. The cucumber plant is a sprawling vine with large leaves and … Read more

Eggplant, Solanum melongena, is a tropical, herbaceous, perennial plant, closely related to tomato, in the family Solanaceae which is grown for its edible fruit. The plants has a branching stem and simple, long, flat. coarsely lobed leaves which are green in color and are arranged alternately on the branches. Solanum melongena is grown worldwide for its … Read more