Plant Encyclopedia

Everything about care, pruning, watering and winter hardiness of thousands of plants

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African arrowroot in full bloom with broad leaves and vibrant orange flowers in a sunny gardenCannaceae

African arrowroot: complete guide

Canna indica

Everything you need to grow and care for Canna indica in your garden. Learn about sunlight, watering, winter care, and ideal planting partners.

12 min
Chinese bottle tree displaying characteristic large leaves and growth habitMalvaceae

Chinese Bottle Tree: complete guide

Firmiana simplex

Discover the Chinese Bottle Tree with its striking large leaves and unique seed pods. Learn cultivation, ideal location, soil, watering, pruning and winter hardiness.

12 min
Przewalski's Leopard-Plant showing large green deeply lobed leaves and tall yellow flower spikesAsteraceae

Przewalski's Leopard-Plant: complete guide

Ligularia przewalskii

Ligularia przewalskii is a stunning architectural perennial with enormous hand-shaped leaves and striking yellow flower spikes. Learn how to grow this Asian beauty in your garden.

12 min
Glossy green leaves and creamy-white flower of Magnolia delavayiMagnoliaceae

Magnolia delavayi: complete guide

Magnolia delavayi

Delavay magnolia is an imposing shrub from southern China with large glossy leaves and fragrant creamy-white flowers. Learn about cultivation, hardiness, and care for this rare species.

12 min
Daimyo oak displaying characteristic serrated leavesFagaceae

Daimyo Oak: complete guide

Quercus dentata

Discover the magnificent Daimyo oak, an impressive Asian tree with distinctive toothed leaves. Learn everything about cultivation, care, and landscape use.

12 min
Rodgersia (Rodgersia podophylla) with large palmate leaves and creamy white plumesSaxifragaceae

Rodgersia: complete guide

Rodgersia podophylla

Discover all about Rodgersia (Rodgersia podophylla): from appearance and bloom to location, care, and hardiness. Create a shade habitat garden.

12 min
Solanum lycocarpum fruits and flowersSolanaceae

Solanum lycocarpum: complete guide

Solanum lycocarpum

Wolf apple or lobeira is a South American Solanaceae with large, velvety leaves and striking yellow fruits the size of oranges. A fascinating exotic addition.

12 min