Admittedly, the first time I heard of the peperomia caperata, I thought it was akind of medical condition like heterochromia iridis. Imagine my surprise when I met the unique and intensely-colored tropical plant, the Emerald Ripple.
People say that money doesn’t grow on trees, so I bought a Money Tree instead. It may not bring extra cash, but the Money Tree, or Jade Flower Plant, can sure bring a smile to your face, which in the end is much more important. So whether you’re in it for luck or for the …
Notoriously Demanding We are most familiar with wasabi in the form of the green paste you would find beside sushi when you dine at your favorite Japanese restaurant. And if you regularly enjoy Japanese cuisine, Wasabi may have ben, your constant condiment. However, experts and gardeners alike claim that Wasabia Japonica is one of the …
Create Your Own Garden Space Gardening is an adventure, and whether you’re a beginner or veteran gardener, soon, you will have to brave the elements. These elements, such as temperature, humidity, weather, and sunlight are vital for gardening but essentially out of your control.
Dive into the Exotic You may have already met the beautiful alstroemeria from our article about flowers that start with A. You may also know this plant as the Peruvian lily, or more affectionately, the Lily of the Incas. In any case, growing alstroemeria is a noble pursuit as these unique and colorful perennials are …
Nature’s Poets Of all flora, flowers may just be the poets. Whenever they are present, flowers will uplift the spirit and romanticize any garden, pot, or occasion. What’s more, flowers enlighten not just through their beautiful appearance, but also through the wonders of what they represent. These five flowers that start with W are indeed …
To Hermes Hermes is the mythological emissary who would carry the messages of the Greek gods with speed and grace. One legend tells of Hermes accidentally, and fatally wounding his dear friend Crocus, whose spilled blood gave birth the Crocus flower. Although we may not be privy to the gods or have Hermes’ winged sandals, …
At the Heart It is quite undeniable that flowers have become a significant part of human life. Blooms are ever present in special occasions, celebrations, and even in times of grief and bereavement. Many of these events may even associate themselves with a specific kind or particular set of blooms. Hence we learn that blooms, …
Sparkling Bloom Through the ages, flowers, especially roses, have continued to scintillate and amaze people, earning their reverence and adoration. The most famous playwright, William Shakespeare himself said: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Roses continue to make history until today.
God Save the Queens In our list of flowers that start with Q, we find ourselves facing, not diamonds in the rough, but royalty. Two on our list are great sentinels that will grow into beautiful trees with blooms that befit their names.
Run the Gamut Ultimately, color is our sensitivity to light and how our minds perceive visible light’s different wavelengths. Longer wavelengths give us oranges and reds, while shorter ones give us blues and violets. Then, between these spectrums are all the other color combinations that we can see in our world. It is no novel …
More than Meets the Eye Talking about the flowers of the Oleander or the Ornamental Onion doesn’t conjure images of astonishing beauty in one’s mind. These flowers that start with O may surprise you, though. They may be uncommon, but one cannot deny their loveliness. Many of these flowers that start with O carry their …
An Ode to Narcissus You’d hardly hear people ask for a bouquet of ninebark or nemesia or nasturtium. That, however, is their loss as they miss the chance to gaze upon this remarkable flowers that start with N. One other flower such flower is narcissus.
Taking Your Breath Away While winter may represent sleep, spring is definitely for awakening and rebirth as temperatures rise and flora and fauna begin to wake from the deep slumber. Most noteworthy though are the flowers that start with L which enchant you with their blooms, not just in spring but also during the other …
The Subtlety Grows Some blooms are so striking that you would are immediately astounded by them. Others flowers, although no less attractive, are more subtle. Instead of quickly stunning you with their magnificence, these unique blooms arrest your attention slowly.
Dainty Nature It’s a little sad that the smaller, rarer, or more delicate a flower becomes, its popularity also goes down with it. Except for select orchids, these light blooms, such as our list of flowers that start with J, are almost unheard of. Yet, you can’t deny their transcendent beauty, despite their size or …
Variety is The Spice of Life Rose, tulips, and chrysanthemums undoubtedly bring a level of magnificence to your garden. These blooms are rather popular though so they will be present in many gardens and found on many a bouquet. Their ubiquity has somehow diminished their grandeur and has them close to becoming clichés. That would …
Charmed by the H Many flowers are more than just pretty sights to observe and admire. Many flowering plants can be quite versatile. Case in points are the favorite flowers that start with H. For example, one of the many uses of the heather plant is beer making. Meanwhile, hydrangeas and hibiscus have many culinary …
Under their Spell Whether it’s indoors, for gardens, as gifts, even decorations, or wedding bouquets, flowers enchant all who look upon them. They undoubtedly, bring to these moments more than just their lovely colors and sweet fragrances. Because, the right blooms carry with them loveliness, grace, and something ethereal that words might never be able …
Forget Me Not There are times when gardeners tend to think, “What more can I add to my flower repertoire?” The great thing is, there’s always more to add to your collection of eye-catching foliage! Take a look at these flowers that start with F! Roses have become a little too common so it’s a …