Chinese Bellflower, Medicinal Plant With Beautiful Flower

Latin Name : Platycodon grandiflorus, Campanula grandiflora Familia : Campanulaceae Popular Names : Chinese Bellflower, Common Baloon Flower Propagation : Cutting, seed Planting medium: a mixture of soil, manure and roasted husks Placement : Point of interest Region of Origin : China, Siberia, Japan Chinese Bellflower is a beautiful flower and known as herbs (medicinal plants). Not unexpectedly, this beautiful flower has so many health benefits. Bellflower/Baloon Flower name taken from the shape of flowers which are still buds, and bubbled like a bell or baloon. This bud will blossom into a star-shaped flowers. The flowers have petals that are...

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Posted in: China,fancy flower,ground cover,herbs,Japan,Siberia

CROSSANDRA

Latin Name : Crossandra infundibuliformis "Lutea" Familia : Acanthaceae Popular Names : Crossandra, Yellow Crossandra, Firecracker Flower propagation: cuttings, seeds Placement : front page, filler plants garden Region of Origin : India, Sri Lanka These low plants are usually only grow to 60 cm. The flowers are very interesting and bright yellow. The oval leaves are dark green and glossy, creating an increasingly highlight the color contrast of interest. Crossandra is rarely attacked by disease. The treatment is very easy, but requires a nutrient-rich planting medium. In addition to sufficient sunlight, these plants also require good drainage. Pruning...

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HOMALOMENA

Latin Name : Homalomena sp. Familia : Araceae Popular Names : Homalomena Propagation : tiller separation Placement : indoor plant  Planting medium : mixture of garden soil, manure and husk fuel Region of Origin : Indonesia, Malaysia, Columbia Homalomena is Phylodendron close relatives , these plants usually grow to 30-60 cm height. Same with the relatives, Homalomena has many varieties. Among these are Homalomena Gold, Emerald Gem, and Wallichii. this maintenance is easy, because it is rarely affected by disease. This plant also has a high tolerance to stress due to ground conditions are too wet or too dry. Homalomena like the shade, but...

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