Phlox is a genus of 67 species of perennial and annual plants in the family Polemoniaceae. They are mostly found in North America in diverse habitats. They flower in spring, sometimes in fall or summer. This is a very delicate plant and requires good care for keeping it fresh and living. They are wither white, pink or lavender, trumpet- shaped flowers arranged in an elongated cluster along the length of the stem. Because of its commercial desirability, Garden Phlox has been significantly hybridized to give different coloured blooms.
Geranium is a genus of 422 species of flowering annual, biennial and perennial plants known commonly as cranesbills. They are found throughout temperate regions of the world and in eastern part of the Mediterranean region. The name ‘cranesbill’ is derived from their appearance of the fruit capsule of some species, which is shaped like a long unsprung column and like the bill of a crane. It is a diverse group containing types that grow in a range of conditions in full sun. They are easy to maintain and can multiply in numbers readily.
Carnations are known to have been used for the first time by Greeks and Romans...
Chilli is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, and members of the Solanaceae family. There are many varieties of chilli plants, some of which are the hottest peppers known. They can be herbaceous or shrub-like but are branching with green-brown stems and simple oval leaves. The plants produces flowers with five petals, usually white in colour. They are found mostly in Britain, Australia, South Africa, India and other Asian countries.
Indoor woody plants are a great source for oxygen yield that helps in reducing the sickness syndrome that develops due to air pollution in indoor closed environments which are not suitable for prolonged healthy life. Staying in closed environments can protect you from being vulnerable to diseases but can cause other ailments due to the lack of exposure to fresh air, which are remedial for problems related to physical and mental well-being.
Impatiens is one of the most popular plants for its prolific flowers and ease in growing. The diversity in these plants can be seen from its bright green leaves to enormous number of colours, from nearly blue to deepest red, pink white, orange, striped, speckled.
Alfalfa, the queen of forage crops, has been grown since time immemorial by the various civilizations across the world, due to its high yield and nutrient content. Read more on how to grow and care for this popular pasture crop.