Plant Care

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Flacourtia

Description Flacourtia is a genus of flowering plants in the Salicaceae family. Native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, it is commonly known as Governor’s Plum, Indian Plum, Batoko Plum, or Madagascar Plum. The plant can grow up to 6 meters tall and is characterized by its small flowers and edible fruit. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Eriocaulon Ravenelii

Description Eriocaulon Ravenelii is a perennial aquatic plant that belongs to the family Eriocaulaceae. It is commonly known as the Ravenel’s pipewort and is native to the United States, specifically in the southeastern region. The plant is characterized by its thin, wiry stems and small, compact rosettes of grass-like leaves that grow up to 6 inches tall. The leaves are…
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Geum Fragarioides

Description Geum Fragarioides, commonly known as Barren Strawberry or Appalachian Avens, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in the Appalachian Mountains, from Georgia to Maine. The plant is named Barren Strawberry because of its resemblance to the common strawberry plant, but it does not produce…
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Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Mistral

Description Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Mistral, also known as Flaming Katy, is a popular houseplant that is native to Madagascar. It is a member of the Crassulaceae family and is known for its colorful flowers that bloom in shades of red, pink, orange, and yellow. The plant has succulent leaves that are thick and fleshy, and it can grow up to 12…
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Hemerocallis Apricot Sparkles

Description Hemerocallis Apricot Sparkles is a perennial plant that is native to East Asia. It is a member of the Hemerocallis family, and it is commonly known as the daylily. Hemerocallis Apricot Sparkles can grow up to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, and it produces clusters of fragrant flowers. The flowers are apricot-colored with a dark red-orange center,…
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Athyrium Wardii

Description Athyrium Wardii is a perennial fern species that belongs to the family Athyriaceae. It is native to China and Tibet and is known for its striking appearance and easy maintenance. The plant grows up to 60 cm tall and has fronds that are bipinnate, with the lower pinnae being slightly smaller than the upper ones. The fronds are light…
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Athanasia Dentata

Description Athanasia Dentata is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and is known for its medicinal properties. This plant has a long history of use as a traditional medicine in South Africa, where it is commonly used to treat stomach ailments, fever, and respiratory infections. Athanasia Dentata is also…
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Astragalus Crassicarpus

Description Astragalus Crassicarpus, commonly known as ground plum, is a perennial plant that belongs to the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to North America, particularly in the western part of the continent, and can be found in prairies, grasslands, and sagebrush steppe. The plant grows up to 30 cm tall and produces purple or violet flowers in the spring…
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Astilbe Japonica

Description Astilbe Japonica, also known as Japanese Astilbe, is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Japan, China, and Korea. This plant belongs to the Saxifragaceae family and is a popular choice among gardeners for its beautiful feathery flowers and foliage.The Astilbe Japonica plant can grow up to 2 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide, and it blooms in…
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Aster Sedifolius Nanus

Description Aster Sedifolius Nanus, commonly known as Dwarf Sedum-leaf Aster or Dwarf Alpine Aster, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to the mountain regions of Europe and Asia, and it typically grows up to a height of 5-10 cm and spreads up to 30 cm in width. The plant features small,…
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