AMERICAN GARDENER

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

Botanical Classification: Leucanthemum × superbum is a hybrid species, a result of crossing Leucanthemum vulgare (Oxeye Daisy) with other Leucanthemum species. It belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae, known for its composite flowers where what appears as a single flower is actually a collection of many small flowers. The Shasta Daisy was created by the … Read more

Green flowers, while less common than their more brightly colored counterparts, hold a unique place in both the natural world and in human culture. The color green in flowers often symbolizes health, growth, and renewal, resonating with the very essence of nature itself. These flowers can range from soft lime to deep emerald. Many green … Read more

Botanical Classification: The genus Passiflora includes over 500 species of flowering plants, commonly known as passion flowers, passion vines, or passion fruit. They are notable for their complex, often stunning, floral structures. The name “Passiflora” was given by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century, who saw in the flower’s unique structure symbols of the Passion … Read more