Plant Encyclopedia
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Acanthocereus tetragonus: complete guide
Acanthocereus tetragonus
Discover everything about the barbed-wire cactus: cultivation, care, and tips for this unique triangular cactus from Caribbean islands.
Urnplant: complete guide
Aechmea fasciata
Discover the stunning Urnplant (Aechmea fasciata), an exotic bromeliad with striking silver-banded foliage and brilliant red inflorescences. An easy tropical houseplant.
Elephant's trunk: complete guide
Agave attenuata
Discover Elephant's trunk (Agave attenuata), an exotic succulent with a characteristic curved stem. Learn everything about cultivation, care, and overwintering.
Pulque agave: complete guide
Agave salmiana
Discover Agave salmiana, an impressive succulent with massive blue-gray leaves. Care guide for drought-tolerant gardens.
FabaceaeBroome Raintree: complete guide
Albizia lebbeck
The Broome raintree is a beautiful tropical tree of Indian origin. Learn how to grow, maintain, and enjoy this majestic tree with its elegant flowers and foliage.
Orange Flame Aloe: complete guide
Aloe dawei
Discover Aloe dawei, a spectacular East African aloe with dramatic orange blooms. Expert care tips for this striking succulent.
Spiral Aloe: complete guide
Aloe polyphylla
Spiral aloe is a masterpiece of botanical symmetry. Discover how to cultivate this unique succulent, where to place it, and care secrets for lasting enjoyment.
Prince's-feather: complete guide
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Prince's-feather is a striking garden plant with red-purple flower spikes. Discover cultivation, maintenance and combinations for summer color.
Thorny amaranth: complete guide
Amaranthus spinosus
Thorny amaranth is a food plant with edible leaves and spines. Discover cultivation, maintenance and culinary applications in this practical gardener's guide.
Black cardamom: complete guide
Amomum subulatum
Black cardamom (Amomum subulatum) is an exotic aromatic plant from the ginger family with highly fragrant seed pods. Learn how to grow this fascinating spice plant at home.
Elephant foot yam: complete guide
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
Elephant foot yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) is a tropical plant with edible corms, enormous deeply lobed leaves, and a spectacular purple flower. Complete tropical growing guide.
Titan arum: complete guide
Amorphophallus titanum
Titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) is the world's largest unbranched inflorescence with an infamous putrid smell. Learn how to grow this extraordinary rare plant at home.
Rose-of-Jericho: complete guide
Anastatica hierochuntica L.
Rose-of-Jericho is a botanical wonder with unique resurrection ability. Discover appearance, cultivation and the magical revival process.
Angraecum sesquipedale: complete guide
Angraecum sesquipedale
Darwin's orchid with spectacular white flowers.
Aniba rosaeodora: complete guide
Aniba rosaeodora
Learn everything about Aniba rosaeodora, Brazilian rosewood. An exotic plant with pleasant fragrance and unique properties for your garden.
Corkwood: complete guide
Annona glabra
Grow corkwood (Annona glabra) for tropical fruit. Pond-apple tree for wet gardens, edible fruit, soft tropical flesh.
Flamingo flower: complete guide
Anthurium scherzerianum
Grow flamingo flower (Anthurium scherzerianum) for red blooms. Houseplant for warmth, indirect light, and long-lasting flowers.
Indian Aloewood: complete guide
Aquilaria malaccensis
Discover Aquilaria, famous Eaglewood tree from tropical Asia with fragrant wood. Unique collector plant requiring warmth and humidity.
Araucaria araucana: complete guide
Araucaria araucana
Discover Araucaria araucana (Chilean pine), a remarkable conifer from South America with distinctive geometric foliage.
Arctotis fastuosa: complete guide
Arctotis fastuosa
Discover the spectacular cape daisy with this guide. Tropical flowers, drought tolerant and perfect for sunny gardens and containers.
Anemone cylindrica: complete guide
Arisaema dracontium
Discover Arisaema dracontium, green dragon. An exotic North American herb with fascinating flower spathe. Growing and care tips.
Pale Birthwort: complete guide
Aristolochia pallida
Discover the Pale Birthwort, an elegant Mediterranean climbing vine with distinctive pipe-shaped flowers. Learn care instructions, planting tips, and ideal growing conditions.
Artocarpus odoratissimus: complete guide
Artocarpus odoratissimus
Meet the Marang tree, a tropical fruit tree with heavenly fragrance. Learn cultivation, care, and nutrition of this exotic specimen.
Kebrako: complete guide
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Discover the Kebrako, an impressive South American hardwood tree. Learn cultivation, care requirements, and landscape design with this remarkable slow-growing specimen.