Flowering Shrub for Warm Climates: Ruellia brittoniana
BY WIKILAWN | APRIL 9TH, 2012 | EVERGREEN, PERENNIALS, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Ruellia is a small genus of flowering shrubs from warm and humid climates of South America and Mexico. The most popular plant from this genus is Ruellia brittoniana which is usually grown as perennial shrub. It is quite fast-growing and sometimes self-seeding shrub that grows up to 3 feet. The lance-shaped leaves are dark green, […]

Aucuba japonica Variegata: The Gold Dust Plant
BY WIKILAWN | MARCH 7TH, 2012 | EVERGREEN, FOLIAGE PLANT, SHRUBS AND BUSHES, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Gold Dust Plant (Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’) is an evergreen ornamental shrub from temperate regions of Asia. Known for its glossy-green foliage with bright-yellow spots and ornamental berries, the Gold Dust plant is just perfect plant for beginners. It is quite easy to maintain and grows almost in any climate and condition. Good for container as […]

Agave Attenuata, The Foxtail Plant
BY WIKILAWN | MARCH 5TH, 2012 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS, EVERGREEN, OUTDOOR, SUCCULENTS, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Agave attenuata is an excellent specimen plant for ornamental and landscaping purposes. Unlike other species of Agave, this beautiful Agave does not have sharp teeth or terminal spines on its leaves, instead its leaves are softer and more succulent. A healthy Agave attenuata would usually grow as tall as 4 to 5 feet and produce […]

Ornamental Garden Tree: Podocarpus Macrophyllus, Kusamaki
BY WIKILAWN | FEBRUARY 28TH, 2012 | EVERGREEN, FOLIAGE PLANT, TREES, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Podocarpus is a large genus of evergreen coniferous trees of small to medium height. They are popular garden trees is many parts of the world because of their fresh and fine looks. Besides popular garden trees, there are a number of bushes and foliage plants of Podocarpus that are useful for many different purposes in […]

For Every Climate, There is One Clematis
BY WIKILAWN | FEBRUARY 23RD, 2012 | CLIMBER, COMPANION PLANTS, CREEPERS, FLOWERS, OUTDOOR, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 5A, ZONE 5B, ZONE 6A, ZONE 6B, ZONE 7A, ZONE 7B, ZONE 8A, ZONE 8B, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

It won’t be wrong to say that there is one Clematis for every climate. Belonging to the buttercup family, Clematis is a large genus of several hundred species, cultivars and hybrid varieties from temperate regions of the world. However, there are a number of varieties available today that can grow well in other climates. Clematis […]

Easy Growing, Ornamental House Plants: Philodendron
BY WIKILAWN | FEBRUARY 22ND, 2012 | CLIMBER, CREEPERS, EVERGREEN, FOLIAGE PLANT, INDOOR, ZONE 10A, ZONE 10B, ZONE 11, ZONE 9A, ZONE 9B

Philodendron is a large genus of creepers and clambering plants. Widely grown as indoor ornamental plants, philodendrons make excellent container plants for difficult (dark, shady and ignored places) spots. Native to tropical climate of the Americas, these beautiful foliage plants come in a large range of sizes, colors, and growing habits. Some are good for […]

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