Tag: perennial
Pineapple plants or by its scientific name Ananas comosus is a perennial plant belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. It has the characteristics of a shrub and generally does not exceed a meter in height. Morphologically it is formed by a rosette of very rigid leaves. In the center of this . . . Read more
Cannas are bulbous plants that produce beautiful flowers, which can be of different colors such as yellow, red or bicolor. In addition to their beautiful flowers, they are characterized by having striking green, purple or reddish leaves, a difference that occurs depending on the variety. The origin of these plants . . . Read more
Lime tree, or by its scientific name Citrus aurantifolia, are one of the most popular citrus fruits in gardens around the world. Although on many occasions it is difficult to differentiate it from its first cousin, the lemon tree, of which not only does it share morphological similarities but its . . . Read more
The magician is a tropical fruit plant, of which there are dozens of species. Although Mexico is the largest exporter of mango, the plant has its origin in the tropical areas of Asia, being the national fruit of India. The tree is large, being able to reach 30 m in . . . Read more
Alocasia or elephant ear is a highly sought after plant for both interior and exterior decoration. Without a doubt, its most remarkable feature is the beauty of its large, intense green leaves. With its origins in Tropical Asia, this exotic plant does not usually have great complications to be cultivated. . . . Read more
Lucky bamboo, Chinese water bamboo, Sander’s dracaena, curly bamboo, etc., are some of the many names Dracaena sanderiana has. With its origins in the central African area, it is one of the most popular indoor plants in countries like India. Although at present its cultivation has spread in hundreds of . . . Read more
Adenium is a genus of shrubs whose origin is found in the tropics of East Africa and Arabia. Within the genus there are 15 recognized species, although without a doubt the most popular is Adenium obesum, or commonly known as the desert rose. It can grow up to 1.50 m . . . Read more
The coffee tree is a shrub that in ideal conditions can reach 10 m in height, with very intense green leaves and the seeds that are undoubtedly the reason for its popularity. Native to South Asia and the subtropical areas of Africa, its crops are of great economic importance in . . . Read more
Pachysandra is a genus of subshrubs formed by 4 species. With origins in the Far East and North America, these plants are capable of covering large areas with their dense foliage. They usually do not exceed 20 cm in height and do very well under other trees or when grown . . . Read more
The sago palm (Cycas revoluta) is a plant of the Cycadaceae family and the Cycas genus, it is characterized by being very symmetrical and by its crown of large, dark green leaves and a thick stem. It can be found in both indoor and outdoor crops, or is even used . . . Read more