Category: All Flowers and Plants

  • Potted Flower Bulbs

    Potted Flower Bulbs

    Potted Flower Bulbs Origin Potted flower bulbs are a popular choice for home decoration and gifts, as they bring vibrant colours and life to indoor and outdoor spaces. Below is a detailed guide on their origin, characteristics, care, and blooming time.Intrasting facts:Nature’s Time Capsules: Bulbs are like little plant time machines, storing everything they need…

  • Primula

    Primula

    Primula Name:Primula Family:Primulaceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:Early spring to mid-summer Best time to buy:Winter/ early springs Max Height:10–30 cm Sun/Shadow:Partial shade Wintergreen:Semi-evergreen Humidity:Moderate to high Origin Primulas are world travelers among plants. They’re originally from temperate regions like Europe, Asia, and North America. You’ll also find them in tropical mountains in places like Ethiopia and…

  • Mini plants

    Mini plants

    Mini plants Why Mini Plants Are a Must-Have Mini plants are a growing trend in the world of indoor greenery, offering a charming and versatile solution for any home or workspace. Their compact size, wide variety of shapes and textures, and minimal care requirements make them perfect for small spaces, gifts, or accents in larger…

  • Calathea

    Calathea

    Calathea Name:Calathea Family:Marantaceae Type Plant:Perennial, tropical foliage plant Flowering time:Rare indoors, typically spring/summer in the wild Best time to buy:Winter / spring Max Height:30-90 cm Sun/Shadow:Prefers indirect, bright light; avoid direct sunlight Wintergreen:Not wintergreen; may lose leaves in winter Humidity:Needs high humidity (50-60%+), thrives in moisture-rich environments Origin Calatheas are native to the tropical rainforests…

  • Narcissus

    Narcissus

    Narcissus Name:Narcissus Family:Amaryllidaceae Type Plant:Perennial bulb, used as a cut flower Flowering time:Perennial bulb, used as a cut flower Best time to buy:Late winter to early spring (when in bloom) Max Height:20-50 cm, depending on the variety Sun/Shadow:Full sun to partial shade Origin The name of the Narcissus is said to originate from the Greek…

  • Rhododendron Azalea

    Rhododendron Azalea

    Rhododendron Azalea Origin Azaleas belong to the genus Rhododendron, a large group of flowering shrubs that includes over 1,000 species. While many rhododendrons thrive in outdoor settings, certain types, like the indoor Azalea, have been specifically cultivated to flourish indoors. Azaleas are native to Asia, Europe, and North America, but their roots are most deeply…

  • Peperomia

    Peperomia

    Peperomia Origin Peperomia is one of the two large genera of the family Piperaceae, with over 1,000 species. These plants are found in all tropical and subtropical regions of the world, with a concentration in South and Central America. They also inhabit southern North America, the Caribbean islands, Africa, Oceania, and parts of Asia. The…

  • Ardisia

    Ardisia

    Ardisia Name:Ardisia Family:Primulaceae Type Plant:Tropical evergreen shrub Flowering time:Late spring to early summer Best time to buy:Autumn/Winter Max Height:0.5 to 1 metre Sun/Shadow:Partial shade Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:Prefers 60-80%; mist or use a humidifier Origin The Ardisia belongs to the Myrsinaceae family and originates from Southeast Asia. In this part of the planet, plants and bunches with…

  • Phalaenopsis

    Phalaenopsis

    Phalaenopsis Name:Phalaenopsis Family:Orchidaceae Type Plant:Tropical perennial Flowering time:Blooms year-round, with peak flowering in late winter to spring Best time to buy:Autumn / Winter Max Height:30-60 cm Sun/Shadow:Prefers partial shade Wintergreen:Evergreen shrub Humidity:Prefers high humidity (50-70%) Origin The Phalaenopsis is the most common orchid kind and can also be known as the Butterfly Orchid. The translation of…

  • Picea conica

    Picea conica

    Picea conica Name:Picea conica Family:Pinaceae Type Plant:Evergreen conifer Flowering time:– Best time to buy:Autumn and Winter Max Height:1-2 Sun/Shadow:Full sun Wintergreen:Yes, evergreen Humidity:Moderate humidity Origin Picea conica, or cone spruce, is a miniature form of white spruce (Picea glauca) native to the Rocky Mountain region of North America. Discovered in the early 20th century, its…

  • Cymbidium

    Cymbidium

    Cymbidium Name:Cymbidium (commonly known as the boat orchid) Family:Orchidaceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:late fall to early spring Best time to buy:autumn Max Height:30cm – 120 cm Sun/Shadow:party sun Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:high humidity Origin Cymbidium orchids, native to Asia’s mountainous and subtropical regions, have been admired in China and Japan for thousands of years. By the 19th…

  • Ilex

    Ilex

    Ilex Name:Ilex Family:Aquifoliaceae Type Plant:Evergreen shrub or small tree Flowering time:May to June (small white flowers) Best time to buy:Autumn or early spring Max Height:30-90 Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full sun Origin Ilex, also known as holly, is a genus of over 400 species. The most common species used in floristry is Ilex verticillata, also known…