Plant Encyclopedia
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FabaceaeSoapwood: complete guide
Abarema jupunba
Discover everything about Soapwood (Abarema jupunba): from appearance and bloom to location, care, and winter hardiness. Create a stunning garden.
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.
AraliaceaeJapanese 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.
ArecaceaeArenga Palm: complete guide
Arenga pinnata
The Arenga Palm is a fascinating tropical plant with dark fibers. Discover how to successfully cultivate this exotic species.
ConvolvulaceaeArgyreia 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.
FabaceaePowderpuff 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.
CombretaceaeRangoon creeper: complete guide
Combretum indicum
Grow and care for Rangoon creeper vine with stunning color-changing flowers. Propagation, pruning and vertical gardening support.
FabaceaeCopaiba balsam tree: complete guide
Copaifera officinalis
Everything about the Copaiba balsam tree (Copaifera officinalis): origin, appearance, cultivation as a container plant and its famous medicinal resin.
LecythidaceaeCouroupita guianensis: complete guide
Couroupita guianensis
Discover the spectacular Cannonball Tree with its unique spherical fruits. A truly unforgettable tropical statement plant from the Amazon.
BignoniaceaeCalabash: 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.
CycadaceaeCycas 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.
CycadaceaeCycas 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.
CactaceaeCylindropuntia 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.
SolanaceaeDatura metel: complete guide
Datura metel
Discover datura metel with its spectacular flowers. Learn about cultivation, care and warnings for this exotic plant.
EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbia 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.
EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbia 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.
EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbia 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.
SalicaceaeGovernor'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.
PassifloraceaePassiflora 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.
SolanaceaeTomatillo: complete guide
Physalis ixocarpa
Discover the Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa), a delicious vegetable from Mexico. Learn how to successfully grow this plant in your garden.
ApocynaceaePlumeria 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.
LamiaceaePremna 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.
ArecaceaeRaffia palm: complete guide
Raphia farinifera
Discover the Raffia palm (Raphia farinifera), an impressive tropical palm with gigantic leaves. Ideal for heat lovers.
ApocynaceaeSnakeroot: complete guide
Rauvolfia serpentina
Discover Rauvolfia serpentina, also known as snakeroot. A fascinating medicinal plant with historical significance from Asia.