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Silvery-grey foliage of Atriplex tatarica Tatarian orachAmaranthaceae

Atriplex tatarica: complete guide

Atriplex tatarica

Tatarian orach with silvery-grey foliage. Growing guide for hot gardens and drought-tolerant landscapes.

12 min
Blumea balsamifera plant with yellow flower clustersAsteraceae

Blumea balsamifera: complete guide

Blumea balsamifera

Discover the Ngai camphor, a fragrant Asian shrub with fine citrus foliage and golden flower clusters. Perfect for subtropical gardens.

12 min
Yellow flowers of wild turmericZingiberaceae

Wild Turmeric: complete guide

Curcuma aromatica

Wild turmeric (Curcuma aromatica) is a striking tropical plant with vibrant yellow flowers and aromatic rhizomes. Learn about care, cultivation, and traditional uses.

12 min
Illicium verum star-anise plant with characteristic star-shaped fruitsSchisandraceae

Illicium verum: complete guide to star-anise

Illicium verum Hook.f.

Illicium verum produces aromatic star-anise fruits used in cooking and medicine. Grows in subtropical climates with fragrance and decorative fruits.

12 min
Iris domestica leopard flower with speckled orange-red flowers and black seedsIridaceae

Iris domestica: complete guide to leopard flower

Iris domestica

Discover Iris domestica (leopard flower), an exotic bloom from Asia with speckled orange-red flowers and dramatic black seeds. Ideal for borders and natural gardens.

12 min
Malus prattii Pratt apple with small red fruitsRosaceae

Malus prattii: complete guide

Malus prattii

Discover the Pratt apple, an elegant Asian crabapple with small fruits and refined architecture. Ideal for small gardens.

12 min
Mesua ferrea tree with white flowersCalophyllaceae

Mesua ferrea: complete guide

Mesua ferrea

Discover the Indian Ironwood Tree with elegant white blooms and glossy foliage. Ideal growth conditions and detailed care instructions.

12 min
Phyllostachys aurea with golden culmsPoaceae

Phyllostachys aurea: complete guide

Phyllostachys aurea

Golden bamboo is an elegant grass species with yellow culms. Learn how to grow this spectacular bamboo variety in your garden.

12 min
Three-leafed foliage of Pinellia (Pinellia ternata)Araceae

Pinellia: complete guide

Pinellia ternata

Discover everything about Pinellia (Pinellia ternata). Care, location and growers. Interesting Asian plant for outdoor gardens and borders.

12 min
Pinus densata Gaoshan Pine conifer with dense green needlesPinaceae

Pinus densata: complete guide

Pinus densata

Discover the Gaoshan Pine, an impressive Asian conifer with dense needle foliage. Perfect for large gardens in full sun. Details on care and planting.

12 min
Kudzu plant with purple flowers and three-lobed leavesFabaceae

Kudzu plant: complete guide

Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr.

The Kudzu plant (Pueraria montana) is a vigorous climbing vine native to Asia. Learn how to manage this fast-growing plant successfully in your garden.

12 min
Indian-weed yellow flowers and foliageAsteraceae

Indian-weed: complete guide

Sigesbeckia orientalis L.

Indian-weed is an annual herb from the Aster family with small yellow flowers. Discover how to grow and care for this warm-season plant from East Asia.

12 min
Wrightia arborea with delicate white flowers clustered among green leavesApocynaceae

Wrightia arborea: complete guide

Wrightia arborea

Wrightia arborea, known as doodhi, is an elegant tree from South Asia with delicate white flowers. Discover how to cultivate this exotic plant.

12 min