Common Pests & Diseases

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Echeveria Afterglow

Description Echeveria Afterglow, also known as Mexican Hens and Chicks, is a beautiful succulent with a unique blend of pink and blue hues. This plant is native to Mexico and is a popular choice among gardeners and succulent enthusiasts due to its stunning appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Saxifragales Family Crassulaceae Genus Echeveria…
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Digitalis Thapsi

Description Digitalis Thapsi, also known as Spanish foxglove or Thapsi Digitalis, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. The plant has hairy stems, which grow up to 2 feet tall, and lance-shaped leaves that are 3-5 inches long and 1 inch wide. It has bell-shaped flowers that bloom from June to August, and come in shades…
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Ficinia Nigrescens

Description Ficinia Nigrescens, commonly known as the Black-Fringe Rush Plant or simply Black Fescue, is a perennial grass-like plant that belongs to the family Cyperaceae. This unique plant is native to South Africa and is known for its distinctive black fringe leaves that grow up to 70cm long. It thrives in wetlands and coastal areas and is often found growing…
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Hyobanche Robusta

Description Hyobanche Robusta, also known as the “dense-flowered broomrape,” is a parasitic plant that belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in the Western Cape Province, growing on various host plants such as shrubs and trees. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Orobanchaceae Genus Hyobanche…
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Gymnomitriaceae

1. Description Gymnomitriaceae is a family of ferns that belongs to the Polypodiales order. It is composed of 2 genera, Gymnomitrion and Pneumatopteris, and about 25 species. These ferns are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They can thrive in different habitats such as rocky cliffs, moist forests, and riverbanks. The Gymnomitriaceae family is characterized by…
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Echinops Exaltatus

Description Echinops Exaltatus, also known as lofty globe thistle, is a unique and beautiful plant native to Central Asia. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and produces blue thistle-like flowers that bloom in summer. The plant can grow up to 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide and has an upright habit. It’s a great addition to any garden and…
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Fumaria

Description Fumaria is a flowering plant that belongs to the Papaveraceae family. It is commonly known as fumitory or earth smoke. This plant is native to Europe and Asia, but it can also be found in other parts of the world. Fumaria has a slender stem that can grow up to 50 cm in height. Its leaves are finely divided…
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Gambelia Juncea

Description Gambelia Juncea, also known as Desert Trumpet, is a unique plant native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This plant is a member of the Boraginaceae family and is prized for its striking appearance and ability to thrive in arid conditions. Gambelia Juncea can grow up to three feet tall and three feet wide,…
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Keckiella Antirrhinoides Var. Microphylla

Description Keckiella Antirrhinoides Var. Microphylla is a small, shrubby plant that belongs to the family of Scrophulariaceae. It is native to California, USA, and can be found growing in rocky areas, chaparral, and oak woodlands. This plant has a unique appearance that makes it stand out from other plants. Additionally, it is also known as the “little-leaved penstemon” due to…
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Austroderia Splendens

Description Austroderia Splendens, commonly known as Splendid Toetoe, is a species of large, herbaceous plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and can be found in various regions, including Otago, Marlborough, and Canterbury. This plant can grow up to 4 meters in height and features long, arching leaves that form a dense clump. The…
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