Common Pests

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Avonia Ustulata

Description Avonia Ustulata is a succulent plant that belongs to the family Portulacaceae. It is native to the arid regions of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. This plant is also known as the “burnt avonia” due to its unique appearance. It is a small, slow-growing succulent that forms a compact rosette of leaves, which is perfect for rock gardens, terrariums…
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Hypodiscus Procurrens

Description Hypodiscus Procurrens, also known as the Squirrel’s Foot Fern, is a small fern species that belongs to the Polypodiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The plant is named after its unique fronds that resemble a squirrel’s foot, with dark green, glossy, and leathery leaves…
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Drosera Intermedia

Description Drosera Intermedia, commonly known as the Sundew Plant, is a carnivorous plant known for its unique way of trapping insects. This plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, where it grows in wetlands and bogs. The Sundew Plant is a small herbaceous perennial, growing up to 4-10 inches in height. It has small white or pink flowers…
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Erica Intervallaris

Description Erica Intervallaris is a plant species that belongs to the heather family, Ericaceae. It is commonly known as the Cape Peninsula heath, and it is native to South Africa. The plant is a low-growing shrub that reaches a height of up to 1 meter. It has small, needle-like leaves that grow in whorls around the stems. The flowers of…
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Houstonia Rosea

Description Houstonia Rosea, also known as Pink Summer Bluet, is a beautiful perennial wildflower that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in the eastern part of the United States. The plant usually grows up to 12-18 inches tall and produces attractive pink flowers that bloom from June to September. The flowers…
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Hemerocallis Mary Todd

Description Hemerocallis Mary Todd is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Liliaceae. This plant is native to the United States and is commonly known as Daylily. It is named after Mary Todd, the wife of Abraham Lincoln. Hemerocallis Mary Todd is a popular garden plant for its attractive flowers and ease of care. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Ferocactus Cylindraceus

Description Ferocactus Cylindraceus, commonly known as the Barrel Cactus, is a slow-growing cactus species native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is known for its cylindrical shape and impressive size, with mature specimens reaching up to 10 feet tall.The Barrel Cactus has a ribbed, green stem covered in sharp spines that can grow up to 4 inches long.…
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Equisetum Scirpoides

Description Equisetum Scirpoides, also known as Dwarf Horsetail, Dwarf Scouring Rush, and Small Horsetail, is a unique and ancient plant species that belongs to the Equisetaceae family. It is a perennial plant that has been around for over 350 million years and is considered a living fossil.This plant species is native to North America and can be found in different…
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Homalopetalum Pumilio

Description Homalopetalum Pumilio, also known as the Dwarf Homalomena, is a member of the Araceae family. This plant species is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 centimeters in height and 15 centimeters in width. The leaves of Homalopetalum Pumilio are glossy and dark green, and they…
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Heliophila Macra

Description Heliophila Macra is a beautiful, annual plant species that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is known for its delicate, blue flowers that bloom in early spring. The plant grows up to 30 cm tall and 20 cm wide and has an upright, bushy habit. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…
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