Plant Encyclopedia

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Argentine amaranth plant with green flowersAmaranthaceae

Argentine amaranth: complete guide

Amaranthus deflexus

Argentine amaranth (Amaranthus deflexus) is a warm-climate ground cover with greenish flower plumes. Learn how to cultivate this South American species successfully.

12 min
Clematis acapulcensis tendrils with delicate flowersRanunculaceae

Clematis acapulcensis: complete guide

Clematis acapulcensis Hook. & Arn.

Discover the Cabellos de angel, a tropical clematis vine from Central and South America with delicate tendrils and refined flowers. Learn cultivation, planting, pruning and optimal care techniques.

12 min
Eucalyptus robusta with lush green canopy and golden bloomsMyrtaceae

Eucalyptus robusta: complete guide

Eucalyptus robusta

Discover the robust eucalyptus, a fast-growing tree with glossy foliage and golden flowers. Perfect for warm climates and drought-prone gardens.

12 min
Euphorbia laurifolia plant with characteristic laurel-like leavesEuphorbiaceae

Euphorbia laurifolia: complete guide

Euphorbia laurifolia

The Lechero is a South American Euphorbia with beautiful laurel-like leaves. Perfect for tropical and subtropical gardens or as a houseplant in warm environments.

12 min
Gossypium herbaceum plant with blossom and cotton bollsMalvaceae

Cotton (Gossypium herbaceum)

Gossypium herbaceum

A comprehensive gardening guide to the ancient cotton species Gossypium herbaceum for gardeners and permaculture enthusiasts.

12 min
Hibiscus elatus flower in full bloom with yellow stamenMalvaceae

Cuban bast (Hibiscus elatus): complete guide

Hibiscus elatus

Discover Hibiscus elatus, a tropical shrub with robust applications. Perfect for warm regions with stunning flowers and strong wood fiber for traditional crafts.

12 min
Mickey mouse plant with red berries and glossy green foliageOchnaceae

Ochna serrulata: complete guide

Ochna serrulata

Mickey mouse plant: striking shrub with yellow flowers and red fruits. Care tips, growth and maintenance guide.

12 min
Peganum harmala flowering with delicate white bloomsNitrariaceae

Peganum harmala: complete guide

Peganum harmala

Syrian rue is a low-growing ground cover perfect for hot, dry gardens. Minimal watering required with delicate white flowers throughout summer.

12 min
Phytelephas macrocarpa with massive feathery fronds in tropical settingArecaceae

Ivory palm: complete guide

Phytelephas macrocarpa

Grow Phytelephas macrocarpa (Ivory or Tagua palm). Tropical tree with giant fronds for warmth-loving gardeners.

12 min
Spondias pinnata fruit tree with ripe fruitsAnacardiaceae

Spondias pinnata: complete guide to Common Hog-plum

Spondias pinnata

Spondias pinnata, known as Common hog-plum or Amra, is a tropical fruit tree from Asia with feathered leaves and edible fruits. Learn how to grow this exotic tree in warm climates.

12 min
Asteraceae

Clotweed: complete guide

Xanthium spinosum

Clotweed is an annual weed with spiny seed pods. Found in warm areas worldwide and considered invasive.

12 min