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264 plants

Triangular green stems of Acanthocereus tetragonus

Cactaceae

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.

12 min

Acanthospermum hispidum bristly starbur with characteristic spiky fruits

Asteraceae

Acanthospermum hispidum: complete guide

Acanthospermum hispidum DC.

The bristly starbur - a tropical plant with sharp, spiky fruits. Quirky but interesting for experimental gardens in warm climates.

12 min

Bromeliaceae

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.

12 min

Blue-green rosette of Agave attenuata with characteristic curved inflorescence

Asparagaceae

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.

12 min

Pulque agave with characteristic blue-gray leaves

Asparagaceae

Pulque agave: complete guide

Agave salmiana

Discover Agave salmiana, an impressive succulent with massive blue-gray leaves. Care guide for drought-tolerant gardens.

12 min

Broome raintree with fine, doubly pinnate leaves and yellow flowers

Fabaceae

Broome 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.

12 min

Orange Flame Aloe - striking orange blooms

Asphodelaceae

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.

12 min

Spiral aloe with perfect spiral-shaped leaf arrangement

Asphodelaceae

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.

12 min

Amaranthaceae

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.

12 min

Amaranthaceae

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.

12 min

Green Amaranth blooms in bright sunlight

Amaranthaceae

Green Amaranth: complete guide

Amaranthus viridis L.

Green Amaranth is an elegant annual plant with vibrant flowers perfect for borders. Learn planting, care tips and design inspiration.

12 min

Amomum subulatum black cardamom plant with fruit

Zingiberaceae

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.

12 min

Amorphophallus paeoniifolius elephant foot yam large leaves

Araceae

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.

12 min

Amorphophallus titanum titan arum giant flower bloom

Araceae

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.

12 min