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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...

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Variegated 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...

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Coral 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,...

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Dwarf 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...

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Variegated 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...

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Colocasia 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...

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Colocasia 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...

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12 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...

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Colocasia 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...

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Colocasia 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...

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Taro - 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...

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Colocasia 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...

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Colocasia 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...

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Colocasia 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...

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Colocasia 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...

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Xanthosoma 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...

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Colocasia 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...

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Different 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...

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Klang 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...

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One 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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