Category: All Flowers and Plants

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 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 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…

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 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 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 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 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…

Waxflower Name:Waxflower Family:Myrtaceae Type Plant:Shrub Flowering time:Late winter to late spring (depending on climate) Best time to buy:autumn Max Height:(0.9-2.4 meters), depending on variety and growing conditions Sun/Shadow:Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade Origin Native to Western Australia, waxflowers thrive in dry, sandy soils and warm climates. Introduced to horticulture in the 20th century,…

Large-flowered chrysanthemums Name:Large-flowered chrysanthemums Family:Asteraceae Type Plant:Perennial Flowering time:Autumn Best time to buy:summer autumn Max Height:60 to 120 cm Sun/Shadow:Full sun Origin Large-flowered chrysanthemums, or “mums” in the UK, have a rich history that starts in ancient China. These blooms graced British gardens in the early 19th century, quickly gaining popularity for their vibrant petals…

Gaultheria Name:Gaultheria Family:Ericaceae Type Plant:Evergreen shrub Flowering time:Summer (usually July to August) Best time to buy:Spring or early fall Max Height:height ranging from 10 to 15 cm Sun/Shadow:Partial shade to full shade Wintergreen:Yes Humidity:Prefers moderate to high humidity Origin  Gaultheria, or Mountain Tea, is a genus of plants in the heather family (Ericaceae), boasting about…