Plant Encyclopedia
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.