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Large-leaved Flowering Maple: complete guide
Abutilon grandifolium
The Large-leaved Flowering Maple is a stunning subtropical shrub from South America with velvety foliage and orange flowers. Perfect for heated conservatories and containers. Year-round bloom.
Boston daisy: complete guide
Argyranthemum frutescens
Boston daisy is a prolific Canary Island shrub with vibrant green foliage and abundant flowers from spring through autumn. Ideal for borders, containers, and patio plantings.
Brugmansia suaveolens: complete guide
Brugmansia suaveolens
Discover Angel's Trumpet: a lush shrub with large hanging trumpet flowers. Complete care guide for this spectacular plant.
Appleblossom Cassia: complete guide
Cassia grandis
Learn how to grow the tropical Appleblossom Cassia (Cassia grandis) successfully. Master care, location, and hardiness with this comprehensive guide.
Catharanthus roseus: complete guide
Catharanthus roseus
Discover the Madagascan periwinkle with colorful flowers that bloom all season. A tropical beauty for warm weather gardening.
Dragon Tree: complete guide
Dracaena draco
The Dragon Tree is an exotic, architectural plant with a unique form. Learn how to grow this increasingly popular ornamental tree successfully in your garden.
Euphorbia meloformis: complete guide
Euphorbia meloformis
Discover melon spurge: a remarkable South African succulent with globe-shaped stems and extreme drought tolerance. Perfect cactus alternative for collectors.
Fuchsia coccinea: complete guide
Fuchsia coccinea
Discover scarlet fuchsia with delicate hanging flowers. Learn care, location, soil, watering, pruning and secrets for spectacular blooms in containers and borders.
ClusiaceaeGarcinia madruno: complete guide
Garcinia madruno
Discover the madruno, a tropical fruit tree from South America with yellow flowers and exotic fruits. Ideal for warm climates and greenhouses.
Jatropha multifida: complete guide
Jatropha multifida
Explore Coralplant, a tropical shrub with spectacular red flowers and palm-like foliage. Full care guide for container cultivation in temperate climates.
Little bur-clover: complete guide
Medicago minima
Little bur-clover (Medicago minima) is a compact legume with tiny leaves and seed pods. Ideal for small gardens and container planting.
Myrtle: complete guide
Myrtus communis
Myrtle is a Mediterranean shrub with glossy leaves and white flowers. Ideal for sunny locations, grows 1-3 meters tall. Prefers dry to moderately moist soil with pH 6.0-8.0. Suitable for terrace containers in the Netherlands.
Ochna serrulata: complete guide
Ochna serrulata
Mickey mouse plant: striking shrub with yellow flowers and red fruits. Care tips, growth and maintenance guide.
OleaceaeOlive tree: complete guide
Olea europaea
Everything about the olive tree (Olea europaea): planting, care, overwintering and cultivar selection. Practical tips for bringing Mediterranean character to your garden.
Opuntia monacantha: complete guide
Opuntia monacantha
Opuntia monacantha is a subtropical cactus with weeping growth habit and yellow flowers. Discover how to grow this rare opuntia successfully in Mediterranean gardens.
Tahitian screwpine: complete guide
Pandanus tectorius
Discover Pandanus tectorius, an exotic tropical plant with unique spiral-arranged leaves. Growing tips for Mediterranean and container cultivation.
Lemon geranium: complete guide
Pelargonium crispum
The Lemon geranium (Pelargonium crispum) is prized for its fragrant, ruffled foliage. Learn how to grow this charming South African herb.
Sabra-spike Sage: complete guide
Salvia confertiflora
Salvia confertiflora: rare Brazilian shrub with dense, reddish-brown flower spikes. Tropical colour for heat lovers and container gardeners.
Porcupine-tomato: complete guide
Solanum pyracanthos
Discover Porcupine-tomato, an exotic plant with striking red thorns and unique foliage. Growth, care, and growing requirements.