Aeschynanathus Perrottetti – Lipstick Plant
As you traverse into the rain forests of Western Ghats, you will notice orchids, lichens, ferns, and moss attached to…
14 years ago
Gardening
Creating a Bonsai
Bonsai is a very interesting hobby. You can create miniature trees and landscapes to add an oriental touch to your…
14 years ago
Mahogany Tree
Much sought after timber Mahogany belongs to Meliaceae family. Botanical name is Swietenia macrophylla and common name is Large-leaved Mahogany.…
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Orchid Dendrobium Ovatum
The Dendrobium Ovatum orchid can be easily mistaken for Dendrobium Aqueum. The difference between the two is the Green center.…
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Orchid Polystachya Concreta
I saw a dense group of Orchid Polystachya Concreta growing on a thick branch of a tree that was covered with moss…
14 years ago
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea belongs to Nyctaginaceae family. It is a native of Brazil and was discovered in 1760 by botanist Philibert Commerson.…
15 years ago
Orchid Calanthe Sylvatica
I saw many Calanthe Sylvatica plants in bloom in a green house in Kemmangundi maintained by the horticulture department. It…
15 years ago
Slipper Flower
Plant Summary: As the name indicates the flower looks like a ladies slipper more like a slipper worn in at…
15 years ago
Orchid – Vanilla Planifolia – Vanilla Plant
Everyone loves Vanilla Ice-cream and this flavor goes well when served with any of the Indian sweets like Gulab Jamoon,…
15 years ago
Crepe Myrtle Tree
This is a delightful tree and roads lined with these trees on both sides look stunning during summer when the…
15 years ago
Cycas Plant
Cycas is also known as Sagu Palm. It is an attractive indoor and garden plant. The leaves of this plant…
15 years ago
Sampige Mara
Sampige Marada Hasirele Naduve Kogile Haadiththu Ada Keli Na Mai Marethe Swara ondu Aagle Kalithe Na Haadide Ee Kavithe (2)…
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Frangipani Tree – Plumeria
My uncle’s farm in Kurtkoti was horticulture’s delight. Two Frangipani trees one bearing white and the other pink flowers added…
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Roheda
Roheda is the state flower of Rajasthan. It is a treat to the eyes when you come across a Roheda…
15 years ago
Saucer Magnolia
Saucer Magnolia also known as Alexandrina is a hybrid plant in the Magnolia genus. During spring, these trees attract a lot…
15 years ago
Marsh Mallow
March Mellow is undoubtedly the most handsome of all wild flowers. Botanical name is Althaea officinalis and belongs to the…
15 years ago
Lion’s Ear
Plant Summary: Lion’s ear is an annual and is found growing wildly in the Cauvery bank area. In Kannada it…
15 years ago
Prickly Pear
This cactus grows wild all over South India. I saw them in bloom near Masinagudi and it was a pleasant…
15 years ago
Red Passion Flower
I came across this vine in Lalbagh, Bangalore climbing up the nursery mesh with Red flowers. Red Passion Flower is…
15 years ago
Colville’s Glory
Every life created by God has a purpose and beauty of its own. And Colville’s Glory seems to have been…
15 years ago