Plant Encyclopedia
Everything about care, pruning, watering and winter hardiness of thousands of plants
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Bambusa vulgaris: complete guide
Bambusa vulgaris
Growing common bamboo in your garden - everything about planting, care, growth rate and winter hardiness of bamboo in temperate climates.
Bauhinia variegata: complete guide
Bauhinia variegata
Growing orchid tree - everything about planting, flowering, care and winter protection of this Asian ornamental tree.
Winter daphne (Daphne odora): complete guide
Daphne odora
Learn how to grow fragrant winter daphne for year-round garden interest. This cold-hardy shrub blooms in winter and fills gardens with intoxicating perfume.
Dioscorea polystachya: complete guide
Dioscorea polystachya
Discover the Chinese yam (Dioscorea polystachya), a fascinating climbing plant with knobby underground tubers prized for ornament.
Gynostemma pentaphyllum: complete guide
Gynostemma pentaphyllum
Jiaogulan, climbing wellness herb from Asia. Small red berries, fine feathery foliage and medicinal value. Perfect for pergolas and shade gardens.
Ilex pernyi: complete guide to this elegant Chinese holly
Ilex pernyi
Discover the unique characteristics of Ilex pernyi, a striking evergreen holly from China and Tibet featuring distinctive diamond-shaped foliage. Perfect garden plant for structure and winter interest.
Ilex yunnanensis: complete guide
Ilex yunnanensis
Discover the Yunnan Holly, an elegant Asian shrub with glossy foliage perfect for shady spots. Full care guide, tips, and companion planting.
Kesselring lily: complete guide
Lilium kesselringianum Miscz.
Discover the Kesselring lily, a rare Asian flower with elegant white blooms. Learn about care, cultivation, and garden design with this beautiful ornamental.
Oryza sativa: complete guide
Oryza sativa
Discover Oryza sativa, common rice. Guide to cultivating this important grain crop in gardens, care, and benefits of growing rice at home.
Delavay peony: complete guide
Paeonia delavayi
Discover the elegant tree peony of Delavay (Paeonia delavayi) from Tibet. Guide for cultivation, care, and enjoying these unique flowers.
PaeoniaceaePaeonia obovata: complete guide
Paeonia obovata
Discover Chinese peony, a rare Japanese woodland peony with elegant flowers. Cultivation, care, appearance and success tips for gardeners.
Rhododendron fortunei: complete guide
Rhododendron fortunei
Discover the scented Rhododendron fortunei, a magnolia-like shrub with elegant blooms. Perfect for shaded gardens, plant collections and woodlands. Care, cultivation and winter hardiness.
Schlippenbach rhododendron: complete guide
Rhododendron schlippenbachii
Discover the magnificent Schlippenbach rhododendron with large pink flowers from East Asia. Hardy, spectacular spring blooms, and complete cultivation guide.
Chinese gall: complete guide
Rhus chinensis
Master the Chinese gall tree with its stunning autumn foliage and year-round ornamental appeal. Learn care, location, and landscape uses for this Asian native.
Rosa moyesii: complete guide
Rosa moyesii
Discover Rosa moyesii, a stunning Asian rose with large red flowers and glossy ornamental hips. Cultivation and care essentials for this spectacular wild rose species.
Chestnut rose: complete guide
Rosa roxburghii
Discover the remarkable Chestnut rose from the Himalayas with unique spiny fruits and double flowers. Master care, location, and cultivation for this rare Asian species.
Rubus alceifolius: complete guide
Rubus alceifolius
Discover giant bramble (Rubus alceifolius), a tropical Asian species with large leaves and edible berries. Cultivation tips for protected environments and conservatory growing.
Chinese Nutmeg Tree: complete guide
Torreya grandis
Learn everything about Torreya grandis, the Chinese nutmeg tree. Discover cultivation methods, care, and special characteristics of this rare tree.