Flowers

Spectacular Yellow Flowering Golden Chain Tree

The spectacular springtime show of yellow flowers gives Laburnum its common name Golden Chain Tree or golden rain. But the laburnum also has its dark side, for it is...

Cherries from the Orient

For hundreds of years, Cherries trees have been cultivated in the Far East for their ornamental blossoms. These...

Pied Heron (Egretta picata)

Pied herons, or pied egrets (Egretta picata) are exclusively tropical and locally abundant on the coastal flood plains...

Consequences of Deterioration in System of Nature

Consequences of Deterioration in System of Nature - The world's food production, clean drinking water, basic living facilities,...

Whitebeams, Sorbus species

WHITEBEAMS, Sorbus species Deciduous, Zone 5-6, H6-7 History and origin: There are many species of Sorbus in the family, including the...

Ferocactus cylindraceus (Engelmann) Orcutt 1926

Description: George Engelmann named the barrel-cactus variation Ferocactus cylindraceus in 1853. This unusual cactus poses a threat to plant collectors due to its exquisite...

Ferocactus emoryi (Engelmann) Orcutt 1926

Family: Ferocactus emoryi is a species of the family Cactaceae in the order Caryophyllales. Genus: It is a barrel cactus in the genus Ferocactus. Habitat: Ferocactus...

Turbinicarpus knuthianus: A Masterclass in Cactus Elegance

Family: Turbinicarpus knuthianus is a species of the family Cactaceae. Altitude: About 1,700 meters above sea level. Scientific Name: Turbinicarpus knuthianus (Boedeker) V. John & Riha...

Gymnocalycium: Most Popular Cacti among Hobbyists

Gymnocalycium is the most popular cacti for hobbyists—and certainly exciting to see in the field. A vast genus of globose cactus from eastern South...

Matucana krahnii: Stunning little clustering cactus

Matucana krahnii is a species of matucana in the family CACTACEAE. There are more than five known locations in Peru where this cactus can...

Matucana intertexta

Matucana intertexta plants are usually solitary. The stunning flowers are oblique, pale orange to vermilion to scarlet, with violet margins, 7–10.5 cm (2.8–4.1 inches) long,...

Trumpet Vine – Hummingbird’s Favorite Flower

Trumpet vine is a perfect example of a hummingbird plant. It's red-orange two to three-inch, trumpet-shaped flowers, which bloom in mid-July have evolved along...

10 Unique Rose Varieties

The Rare Nine Unique Rose Varieties Rare roses are flowers that are not commonly found in gardens or nurseries. They are often hard to find...

How to Grow Philodendron?

Philodendron means “tree loving,” inspired by the tree-climbing habit of many South and Central American jungle plants. Some species are not jungle plants. Philodendron...

The Breathtaking Rainbow Rose

The Rainbow Rose was shaped by Dutch flower company owner Peter Van-De Werken. who formed them by developing a method for injecting natural pigments...