Plant Encyclopedia

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Aloe aculeata prickly aloe with characteristic thornsAsphodelaceae

Aloe aculeata: complete guide to the prickly aloe or ngopanie

Aloe aculeata

Learn everything about Aloe aculeata, the thorny prickly aloe from Africa. Care tips, cultivation and guide for a healthy garden plant with red flowers.

12 min
Amaranthus thunbergii flowering plant with characteristic drooping flower spikesAmaranthaceae

Amaranthus thunbergii: complete guide

Amaranthus thunbergii

Thunberg's amaranth grows rapidly with striking flower spikes. Suited to warm gardens with full sun and adequate space.

12 min
African oil palm with bunches of fruitsArecaceae

African oil palm: complete guide

Elaeis guineensis Jacq.

Discover everything about Elaeis guineensis, the oil palm tree from Africa. Learn about growth, requirements and care of this important plant.

12 min
Euphorbia ingens cactus-like candelabra structureEuphorbiaceae

Euphorbia ingens: complete guide

Euphorbia ingens

The cactus spurge (Euphorbia ingens) is an imposing succulent from Africa with candelabra-like branching. Discover cultivation tips, care requirements, and winter hardiness.

12 min
Stately flowers of Primel GladiolusIridaceae

Primel Gladiolus: complete guide

Gladiolus dalenii

Discover the Primel Gladiolus, an African ornamental plant with stately flower spikes. Learn everything about cultivation, care, and planting in warm gardens.

12 min
Lemonyellow rosemallow with bright yellow flowersMalvaceae

Lemonyellow rosemallow: complete guide

Hibiscus calyphyllus

Hibiscus calyphyllus is an African species with striking lemon-yellow flowers. Learn cultivation tips and how to integrate this rare plant into your garden.

12 min
Hyphaene petersiana palm fronds with distinctive formArecaceae

Hyphaene petersiana: complete guide

Hyphaene petersiana

Makalani palm is a stately African palm tree with distinctive branched trunk. Discover how to grow this exotic palm in your garden.

12 min
Hyphaene thebaica doum palm with green frondsArecaceae

Doum Palm: complete guide

Hyphaene thebaica

The Egyptian doum palm is a unique, naturally branched palm tree from Africa with nutritious fruits. Learn about cultivation, care and benefits.

12 min
African juniper foliage and branchesCupressaceae

African juniper (Juniperus procera): complete guide

Juniperus procera

Discover the African juniper from East Africa. Comprehensive guide for cultivation and care of this impressive ornamental conifer.

12 min
Ocimum kilimandscharicum leaves and flowersLamiaceae

Ocimum kilimandscharicum: complete guide

Ocimum kilimandscharicum

Discover camphor basil, an aromatic herb plant from Africa with strong camphor scent. Learn about cultivation, medicinal applications, and culinary uses.

12 min
Trichilia dregeana foliage and flowersMeliaceae

Trichilia dregeana: complete guide

Trichilia dregeana

Trichilia dregeana is an African tree with beautiful foliage and striking flowers. Learn how to care for this exotic plant in your garden.

12 min