Plant Encyclopedia

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Mature Soapwood tree (Abarema jupunba) with lush green foliage and flowersFabaceae

Soapwood: complete guide

Abarema jupunba

Discover everything about Soapwood (Abarema jupunba): from appearance and bloom to location, care, and winter hardiness. Create a stunning garden.

15 min
Hairy Century Plant with distinctive hairy silver-gray leavesAsparagaceae

Hairy Century Plant (Agave schidigera): complete guide

Agave schidigera

Learn about Thread-leaf Agave, a Mexican succulent with striking hairy leaves. Discover care tips, growth conditions, watering needs, and ideal placement for this exotic specimen.

12 min
Japanese angelica tree in full summer growth with large compound leaves and creamy flower clustersAraliaceae

Japanese angelica tree: complete guide

Aralia elata

Discover how to grow and care for the Japanese angelica tree. Learn about its growth habits, ideal soil, pruning tips, and companion plants for your garden.

12 min
Arenga Palm in its natural stateArecaceae

Arenga Palm: complete guide

Arenga pinnata

The Arenga Palm is a fascinating tropical plant with dark fibers. Discover how to successfully cultivate this exotic species.

12 min
Argyreia nervosa flowers in full bloom with distinctive white blossomsConvolvulaceae

Argyreia nervosa: complete guide

Argyreia nervosa

Discover the Argyreia nervosa, also known as Baby Wood Rose. A stunning climbing plant with silvery leaves and beautiful purple flowers. Growing tips and planting advice.

12 min
Red powderpuff flowers in full bloomFabaceae

Powderpuff Tree: complete guide

Calliandra haematocephala

The Powderpuff tree (Calliandra haematocephala) is an exotic flowering shrub with stunning red pom-pom blooms. Discover cultivation, care, and design possibilities.

12 min
Rangoon creeper with pink-orange changing flowersCombretaceae

Rangoon creeper: complete guide

Combretum indicum

Grow and care for Rangoon creeper vine with stunning color-changing flowers. Propagation, pruning and vertical gardening support.

12 min
Distinctive spherical cannonball-shaped fruits of Couroupita guianensisLecythidaceae

Couroupita guianensis: complete guide

Couroupita guianensis

Discover the spectacular Cannonball Tree with its unique spherical fruits. A truly unforgettable tropical statement plant from the Amazon.

12 min
Calabash tree displaying characteristic large fruitsBignoniaceae

Calabash: complete guide

Crescentia cujete

The Calabash (Crescentia cujete) is a tropical tree prized for its distinctive gourd-like fruits. Learn essential cultivation and care techniques for this remarkable species.

12 min
Cycas pectinata with characteristic pinnate leavesCycadaceae

Cycas pectinata: complete guide

Cycas pectinata

The pectinate cycad from the Himalayas. Complete guide for growing this rare palm-like plant. Information about care, maintenance and ideal growing conditions.

12 min
Cycas revoluta with characteristic spiral leavesCycadaceae

Cycas revoluta: complete guide

Cycas revoluta

The Sago cycad: a classic ornamental plant for indoors and out. Complete cultivation guide for this Japanese palm-like plant. Information about care, maintenance and ideal growing conditions.

12 min
Tree cholla with characteristic segmented stems and red flowersCactaceae

Cylindropuntia imbricata: complete guide

Cylindropuntia imbricata

The Tree Cholla offers distinctive segmented stems and vibrant red flowers. A unique ornamental succulent perfect for sunny, dry gardens and large containers.

12 min
Datura metel tree with white flowers and spiky seed podsSolanaceae

Datura metel: complete guide

Datura metel

Discover datura metel with its spectacular flowers. Learn about cultivation, care and warnings for this exotic plant.

12 min
Euphorbia mauritanica with green stems and yellow flowersEuphorbiaceae

Euphorbia mauritanica: complete guide

Euphorbia mauritanica

Discover the yellow milkbush, a striking succulent shrub from South Africa with unique yellow flowers. Highly drought-tolerant and perfect for modern gardens.

12 min
Euphorbia piscatoria plant with distinctive growth patternEuphorbiaceae

Euphorbia piscatoria: complete guide

Euphorbia piscatoria

Discover the fish-stunning spurge, a unique succulent from Madeira and the Canary Islands. Perfect for warm, dry gardens with full sun exposure.

12 min
Euphorbia stenoclada with thin branches and characteristic silhouetteEuphorbiaceae

Euphorbia stenoclada: complete guide

Euphorbia stenoclada

The silver thicket succulent offers sculptural interest with thin branches and remarkable texture. Learn how to grow this Malagasy plant successfully.

12 min
Governor's plum tree with dark purple fruits and green foliageSalicaceae

Governor's plum: complete guide

Flacourtia indica

Discover this tropical fruit tree. Small dark purple fruits, compact growth, ornamental flowers. Ideal for warm climates, containers, and growing exotic fruits at home.

12 min
Passiflora mixta flower with striking appearancePassifloraceae

Passiflora mixta: complete guide

Passiflora mixta

Discover the passion flower, an exotic climbing vine with spectacular blooms from South America. Learn how to grow this fascinating plant in your front garden.

12 min
Tomatillo displaying green fruits enclosed in papery husksSolanaceae

Tomatillo: complete guide

Physalis ixocarpa

Discover the Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa), a delicious vegetable from Mexico. Learn how to successfully grow this plant in your garden.

12 min
Plumeria obtusa flowers with white and yellow tonesApocynaceae

Plumeria obtusa: complete guide

Plumeria obtusa

Discover the Singapore graveyard flower: an exotic evergreen with mesmerizing white blooms and exquisite fragrance. Expert cultivation, care, and maintenance tips.

12 min
Premna serratifolia Bastard Guelder-rose flowering tropical shrubLamiaceae

Premna serratifolia: complete guide

Premna serratifolia

Discover Bastard Guelder-rose, an exotic shrub from Tropical Asia with serrate foliage and white flowers. Perfect for warm greenhouse or conservatory culture. Care and tips.

12 min
Raffia palm with impressive, gigantic leavesArecaceae

Raffia palm: complete guide

Raphia farinifera

Discover the Raffia palm (Raphia farinifera), an impressive tropical palm with gigantic leaves. Ideal for heat lovers.

12 min
Rauvolfia serpentina plant with flowersApocynaceae

Snakeroot: complete guide

Rauvolfia serpentina

Discover Rauvolfia serpentina, also known as snakeroot. A fascinating medicinal plant with historical significance from Asia.

12 min
Golden-yellow fruit of Rubus ellipticusRosaceae

Yellow Himalayan Raspberry: complete guide

Rubus ellipticus

The Yellow Himalayan Raspberry produces golden-yellow fruit and evergreen foliage. A tropical treasure for warmer regions. Cultivation and winter requirements.

12 min