Tag: flowering
why are my bulbs not flowering?
© istock Narcissus or daffodils? Many people tend to use these two words interchangeably, forgetting that each defines a very specific flower. The confusion undoubtedly arose from the genus to…
varieties, flowering, cultivation and care of this flower
© istock The robustness and longevity of peonies Peonies have nothing in common with most plants today: they flower for a short time, their foliage has no particular appeal (except…
varieties, flowering, cultivation and care of this flower
© istock A dazzling winter bloom We have been waiting for eight months for its flowering. At the heart of the smooth, glazed leaves, the flower buds formed at the…
Hellebore or Christmas rose: flowering, cultivation, advice
© istock Discovering the Christmas rose From the Ranunculaceae family, the hellebore is a perennial evergreen plant that measures from 30 to 80 cm, depending on the varieties. What is…
The Vanda orchid: planting, cultivation, flowering, maintenance
© istock The Vanda orchid Orchids of the genus Vanda, which counts more than 60 species, come straight from Southeast Asia. They are epiphytic plants which, in their natural state,…
Stephanotis: Planting, cultivation, flowering, maintenance
© istock Presentation of Madagascar jasmine Fact sheet : Scientific name Stephanotis floribunda Family Asclepiadaceae Other name Madagascar jasmine, wax vine Etymology The name Stephanotis comes from the ancient Greek…
Planting, flowering, cultivation and care
© istock Presentation of the pennisetum Fact sheet : Scientific name Pennisetum Family Poaceae Other name Swab Grass Etymology The name comes from the Latin words “penna” meaning “feather” and…
Planting, flowering, cultivation and care
© istock Presentation of poverty Fact sheet : Scientific name Tradescantia Family Commelinaceae Other name Misery, ephemeral Etymology The name Tradescantia was given in honor of John Tradescant, botanist and…
Planting, flowering, cultivation and care
© istock Presentation of osteospermum Fact sheet : Scientific name Osteospermum Family Asteraceae Other name Cape daisy, African daisy Etymology The term “osteospermum” comes from the Greek word “osteon” which…
Planting, cultivation, flowering and care
© istock Presentation of pittosporum Fact sheet : Scientific name Pittosporum Family Pittosporaceae Etymology The name Pittosporum comes from two Greek words: “pitta” which means “resin, pitch” and “sporos” which…