Rhynchostylic Retusa's common name in Rhyncho Orchid. This orchid is widely found in Western Ghats and Himalayas. It is a sturdy epiphytic orchid with fragrant flowers. The flowers are small … [Read more...]
Orchid Spathoglottis Plicata
Spathoglottis Plicata is a species from the Far East grows very well in South India. It is a terrestrial orchid with large bulbs and is good landscaping plant in frost-free areas. A long spike … [Read more...]
Orchid Cymbidium Bicolor
Orchid Cymbidium Bicolor is widely found in Western ghats and Himalayas. Picture above: Cymbidium Bicolor in Bhadra Sanctuary It is a tufted robust orchid with large false bulbs and pendulous … [Read more...]
Orchid Aerides Crispum
Orchid Aerides Crispum is widely grown in the western ghats of India. The flowers have a pleasant fragrance. The aerial roots are thick and absorb all the essential nutrients from the … [Read more...]
Madagascan Periwinkle
Plant Summary: A native of Madagascar the world's fourth largest island, found off the east coast of Africa. The botanical name of this tropical and evergreen plant is Catharanthus Roseus. Madagascan … [Read more...]
Orchid Potting – Method 1
Orchids are unique plants and the potting has to be just right for them to grow well in home gardens. Orchids, which are epiphytes have aerial roots which needs support as they grow. Ground orchids … [Read more...]
Preparing Moss Grass Stem
Moss grass stem is very useful to support climbing plants, the roots will be able cling on to the moss stem as they climb up. Plant species like Scindapsus, Philodendron, Monstera and Syngonium are … [Read more...]
Passion Flower – Passiflora Disemma
Plant Summary: The name of the flower Passion Flower - Passiflora Disemma is derived from the Passion of Christ on the cross. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Spanish Christian … [Read more...]
Grow Curry Leaves Tree
I remember running around Curry leaf trees at my Mama’s(Uncle) farm in North Karnataka. He had grown these trees in half an acre of land. Walking beside the trees, we could smell the distinctive scent … [Read more...]
