A striking tiny plant with colourfully variegated leaves that stand out against most other vegetation is the polka dot plant (scientific name: Hypoestes phyllostachya). The most well-known polka dot plants have green dots on … READ FULL STORY
If you are looking to add to the variety of your garden, Jasminum Grandiflorum is a great option to consider. This beautiful flowering plant is widely cultivated due to its decorative uses. It is … READ FULL STORY
Hamelia Patens is a perennial herb that is native to the southern United States, Mexico and Central America. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and folk remedies as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic … READ FULL STORY
Calliandra Haematocephala, also known as Red Powder Puff, is a fast-growing shrub that not only has the potential to become quite tall but also can spread quite far. You can trim it down to … READ FULL STORY
Mussaenda is one of the most sought-after tropical shrubs because of its tremendous beauty, displayed by highly coloured flower bracts that bloom throughout the warmer and hotter months of the year. As a result … READ FULL STORY
The British native Buxus sempervirens, also known as the common box, is most frequently used for hedging and landscaping because of its lush growth and thin, evergreen leaves. Their green hue varies in intensity, … READ FULL STORY
Graptophyllum pictum, or the caricature plant, is a flowering shrub that is popular as foliage. This plant belongs to the family of Acanthaceae, which encapsulates hundreds of species. Graptophyllum pictum is native to New … READ FULL STORY
