Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
CHARACTERISTICS:Jasminum officinale commonly known as Common Jasmine, Summer Jasmine, White Jasmine. This one been cultivated as an fragrant ornament plant all around the tropical regions.By...
View ArticleVariegated Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum 'Variegatum')
CHARACTERISTICS:Jasminum multiflorum 'Variegatum' commonly known as Variegated Star Jasmine, however this particular one is a variegated version where you can notice the foliage has cream colored...
View ArticleCoral Swirl (Wrightia Antidysenterica)
INTRODUCTION: (Wrightia Antidysenterica) commonly known as Coral swirl, Tellicherry bark, Walidda, Artic Snow, Milky Way, Snowflakes, Sampaguita, Winter Cherry Tree, Sweet Indrajao, Pudpitchaya,...
View ArticleDwarf Pinwheel Jasmine (Tabernaemontana divaricata) (Dwarf)
INTRODUCTION:Tabernaemontana divaricata commonly known as Pinwheel flower, Crepe jasmine, East India rosebay and Nero's crown, Moon Beam, Pinwheel Flower, Ceylon Jasmine and few others. However this is...
View ArticleVariegated Pinwheel Jasmine (Tabernaemontana divaricata)
NTRODUCTION:Tabernaemontana divaricata commonly known as Pinwheel flower, Crepe jasmine, East India rosebay and Nero's crown, Moon Beam, Pinwheel Flower, Ceylon Jasmine and few others. However this is...
View ArticleColocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' - Plant Care & Identification (PART 1)
INTRODUCTION:I must say in comparison to all the hype and trend taking place concerning Colocasia - this particular variety which is known as the "Black Magic" variety would be the most easiest and can...
View ArticleColocasia esculenta 'Black Coral' - Part 2 (Electric Blue Gecko Version)
CHARACTERISTICS:This particular Colocasia have very strong similarities like Black Ripple Colocasia however the leaves do not have any ripple effect on them. Also this particular one have a strong...
View Article12 Different Types of Jasmines - Fragrant & Non Fragrant Types
INTRODUCTION:Here are the list of of the Plants and Shrubs - some of these Jasmines are also vining and climbing types. These are often cultivated for their fragrance however these have deep sense of...
View ArticleColocasia esculenta 'Aloha'
CHARACTERISTICS:Colocasia esculenta 'Royal Hawaiian Aloha' commonly known as Colocasia 'Aloha' in short. The foliage appears to be slightly thicker than the common Colocasia types. The dark shades...
View ArticleColocasia esculenta‘ White Lava’
CHARACTERISTICS:Colocasia esculenta‘White Lava’ is actually a patent works from the ROYAL HAWAIIAN series which of a US origin. This particular hybrid Colocasia appears to have many unique...
View ArticleTaro - Colocasia esculenta 'Teacup' - PART 2
CHARACTERISTICS:In comparison to so many Colocasia types - this one appears to be very much designed for a function rather than foliage showy display. Though it appears to be a plain green coloration...
View ArticleColocasia esculenta 'Black Ripple' - PART 2
CHARACTERISTICS:One of the strong characteristics of Colocasia Black Ripple is this visible corrugation - these dent's and hollow features that is only available for this particular type. Here I want...
View ArticleColocasia esculenta 'Morning Dew'
CHARACTERISTICS:Colocasia esculenta‘Morning Dew ’ is actually a patent works from Hawaii's Dr. John Cho works which of a US origin. This particular hybrid Colocasia appears to have similar...
View ArticleColocasia esculenta 'Lemon Lime Gecko'
CHARACTERISTICS:Colocasia esculenta 'Lemon-Lime Gecko' is a 2013 Brian Williams elephant ear hybrid that makes a 4.5' tall clump composed of upright dark purple stems, each highlighted by flesh-colored...
View ArticleColocasia esculenta ' Black Magic' Variegated
CHARACTERISTICS:Often confused with the common "Black Magic" variety however it is now identified as Black Magic variegated - very much earlier it was known as "Black Marble" The characteristics are...
View ArticleXanthosoma sagittifolium (American Taro)
CHARACTERISTICS:This particular type of "Elephant Ear Plant" aren't cultivated as an ornament rather found growing along roadsides or even swamp areas - there was a period where it was widely...
View ArticleColocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' (PART 4)
INTRODUCTION:Most of the plant identifying details are listed in the earlier posting of this blog. Here I want to showcase the unique features of the foliage display where there is a slight spider web...
View ArticleDifferent Types of Colocasia (Taro) / Elephant Ears Plants
INTRODUCTION:Most of the plant identifying details are listed in the earlier posting of this blog. Here I want to showcase the unique features of the foliage display of all the different types of...
View ArticleKlang Valley Plant Acquisition - Plant Exchange Event 5 (#PEE5) at Linc KL
WHAT IS KVPA - PLANT EXCHANGE EVENT?Some basics about this Event:KVPA is a non-profit community based group where it comprises of gardeners, plant enthusiast and beginners - basically every level of...
View ArticleOne Easy Step & Get 10,000 Flowers Madhumalti / Rangoon Creeper Vine (Qu...
One of the most important factors in blooming Rangoon Creeper Vine is the Pruning Methods - without this, the plant will focus more on the growth development more than its focus on Blooming. Here in...
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