Bouganvellia Thema:
It
is a genus of flowering plants native to South America from Brazil west to Peru
and south to southern Argentina (Chubut Province). Different authors accept
between four and 18 species in the genus. The woody trunk tends to be twisted
and the thin stem has sharp thorns and dark green leaves. Bougainvilleas can be
easily grown as a hedge, an arch or a tree on the ground and in pots.
Bougainvilleas available in a variety of species, is ideal for bonsai.
It is commonly called Pleomele
or the Song of India, is a species of Dracaena which is a tropical
tree native to Madagascar,
Mauritius,
and other nearby islands of the Indian Ocean.
It is widely grown as an ornamental plant and houseplant,
valued for its richly colored, evergreen leaves, and thick, irregular stems.
While it may reach a height of
4–5 m, rarely 6 m in ideal, protected locations, D. reflexa is usually much
smaller, especially when grown as a houseplant.
It is slow-growing and upright in habit, tending to an oval shape with an open
crown.
Euphorbia Pencil:
The Pencil Tree Euphorbia tirucalli
is a native of Africa, which has naturalized itself in India since thousands of
years. The flowers are yellow and insignificant. Its latex is poisonous, so
animals do not eat it, making it a favorite hedge plant in the countryside.
This also happens to be the most selling plant in the last couple of weeks at
the nursery for its insect repellent properties.
Dieffenbachia Amoena (Dumbcane):
It is a monocot
which is commonly cultivated as a houseplant, for its decorative leaves. It is
a very popular and hardy shade-loving plant. Its leaves are large, oblong, and
cream or light yellow with deep green spots and stripes in bands along the
veins and border. Like any other Dieffenbachia its sap is poisonous.
Dieffenbachia amoena can be propagated by tip and nodal
cuttings. It can attain a height of 6 feet in favourable condition. It likes
high humidity and a draft-free atmosphere. It should not be placed in front of
an air-conditioner unit or fan. After watering its leaf becomes straight and
brittle. So if transportation is required, stop watering for a few days, to
prevent the leaves from breaking.
Alpinia Verigated:
Is a beautiful variation of Alpinia
zerumbet which is native to India. The 2 foot (60 cm) long leaves are striped
with creamy yellow variegations giving them an appearance of a feather. The
plants only reach 6-8 feet (1.5-2 m) tall. Clumps can reach up to 10 feet (2.5
m) across. They are not quite as aggressive as the non-variegated species. The
plants are very showy whether in containers or in the landscape.
Cordyline Fruticosa:
Cordyline are known for their
lush colors and are among the most sought after tropical plants.
These colorful plants give a wide range of colors for the garden and tolerate
shade. Some will take sun. They originate from Asia and tropical
islands. They do have some susceptibility to cold and must be protected
during the winter if you live in areas that see freezes.
They
like good draining soil, average water and fertilizer, and filtered light with
most species. Those with darker colors such as dark red, black, or a
combination of these colors do better over the long run. Those with
sherbet colors are more difficult to grow
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