Gardening

Zinnia

For a dash of color in the garden, grow the annual shrub Zinnia. Native of Mexico, the botanical name is…

Yellow Mimosa

Yellow stands for happiness and everything positive. When you see a Yellow Mimosa tree in bloom, you are happy with…

Split Second Morning Glory

I remember Split Second Morning Glory growing in our balcony when growing up. Every morning before going to school we…

Cosmos

Addition of a Cosmos bed in a garden is sure to make the garden more cheerful. Cosmos is a perennial…

Beach Morning Glory

Along with Sand, Sea, and Sun the flower carpet offers an unforgettable landscape. The flower carpet is that of Beach…

Java Cassia

Other common names of Java Cassia are Apple blossom cassia, Nodding cassia, Pink cassia, and Pink shower. Botanical name is…

Dahlia

Dahlia belongs to Asteraceae family. It is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It is the national flower of Mexico.…

Indian Almond Tree

Indian Almond tree is planted widely in Bangalore and surrounding areas as an ornamental tree. It is known as Jangli…

Padauk Tree

Padauk tree is the state tree of Andaman and Nicobar islands. My wish to see this tree and photograph them…

Malati Latha

Common name of Malati Latha is Clone scented echites. In Hindi it is known as Malati, in Sanskrit and Kannada…

Copperpod Tree – Yellow-flamboyant Tree – Yellow Flame Tree

Common names of Copper Pod Tree is Yellow Gulmohar and Rusty Shield Bearer and the botanical name is Peltophorum pterocarpum…

Sooji Mallige

Sooji Mallige is a type of Jasmine very similar to Jasminum Grandiflorum – Mysooru Mallige. The only difference is that…

Celosia

Celosia is a favorite garden ornamental plant that belongs to Amaranthaceae family. It is also known as Cockscomb, Wool Flower,…

Lithops

The first time I saw Lithops was in a gardening book that my dad bought. I am still amazed at…

Betta Tavare

In Kannada it is known as Betta Tavare and Neladavare. Other common names are Chinese Rose, Changeable Rose, Double White…

Honge or Indian Beech Tree

Spring is in the air for sure when Honge or Indian Beech Tree blooms! Other common names are Karnja in…

Morning Glory

Morning Glory is a flowering creeper plant found in the wild and also grown as a garden plant. There are…

Ornamental Chilies

Ornamental Chilies as the name suggests is grown for its beauty and the color that it adds to a garden.…

Orchid Dendrobium Herbaceum

Orchid Dendrobium Herbaceum is endemic to Western Ghats and is often referred to as Pencil Dendrobium or Grassy Dendrobium. This…

Angel’s Trumpet

Brugmansia is the botanical name and belongs to Solanaceae family. Datura is a close relative of this plant. Angel's Trumpet…