UMBRELLA PALM

• Latin Name : Cyperus alternifolius, C. involucratus
• Familia : Cyperaceae
• Popular Names : Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
• Propagation : tiller, seed, rizhome
• Planting Medium : mud
• Region of Origin : Madagascar

Umbrella palm/Umbrella plant/Umbrella Papyrus is grown in groups. The trunk cross-section is triangular. Grows with height from 0.9 to 1.8 m. At the end of the stem is growing approximately 24 pieces of petals that resemble leaves, and arranged like the spokes of a wheel. Each petal has a long strand of 15-30 cm, and 1 to 1.5 cm wide. In the middle of it, grew a small white greenish flowers.

Umbrella name derived from the stem and petals form that resembles an umbrella framework.

Umbrella Papyrus is suitable for use as an accent plant on the banks of the pond. In addition to direct in the ground, this plant can also be grown in pots. Unlike their close relatives, payrus, which requires the always wet planting medium, Umbrella Papyrus can survive in dry media though.

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Posted in: madagascar,water plants

ACORUS

 

• Latin Name : Acorus gramineus
• Familia : Araceae
• Popular Names : Acorus, Dwarf Sweet Flag, Japanese Rush
• Propagation : rhizomes, tiller, seeds
• Planting medium: mixture of mud and manure
• Region of Origin : East Asia

At first glance, the appearance of Acorus is similar with regular grass. The leaves are glossy with a width of 0.5 to 1 cm, grows with a height of 10-35 cm. The flowers are small, yellow and less attractive, shaped like thorns and grow on long flowers stalks. Acorus fruit is pink and fleshy. The crushed leaves of Acorus be smelled similar to cinnamon.

Acorus suitable for planting along the edge of the pond as a barrier. This plant can also be planted in pots, or as ground cover in areas that are always wet. In Japan, the plant is often planted in small pots and placed indoors as a decorative element on the table.

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Posted in: East Asia,ground cover,water plants

WATER PARSLEY

• Latin Name : Oenanthe javanica 'Flamingo' 
• Familia : Apiaceae
• Popular Names : Water Parsley, Water Dropwort
• Propagation : stolon, seeds,cutting
• Region of Origin : Tropical Asia

Water parsley can make your water plant group become more vibrant with colorful leaves. Water parsley's leaf shape is oval with serrated edges. The leaves of this plant are similar to common celery plant used for seasoning. The length of the leaf is between 2-5 cm and smelled similar to carrot. Color that dominates its leaves is light green with touches of white and pink. Produces fragrant, small and white flowers. This plant is usually found growing in groups with between 15-30 cm high.

Water parsley suitable to be planted as a barrier at the edge of the pond or water garden.

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Posted in: fancy leaf,tropical Asia,water plants

CALLA LILY

• Latin Name : Zantedeschia aethiopica
• Familia : Araceae
• Popular Names : Calla Lily, Arum Lily
• Propagation : tiller, seeds, tuber
• planting medium: Mud
• Region of Origin : South Africa

Calla lily is an ancient plant remains enchanting beauty. Having flowers as if made ​​of wax, forming a white funnel, with bright yellow pistil. The flowers can last a long time, even for weeks in a vase. In addition to beautiful, calla lily flowers also smelled a very delicate fragrance.
Very often used as cut flowers for hands flower arrangements in the wedding. Grow with a height of 60-90 cm by 25-30 cm wide canopy, but tend to grow taller, if this plant is not getting enough sunlight. Calla lily leaves are dark green with a shiny surface. All parts of this plant are toxic and harmful if consumed.

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Posted in: fancy flower,South Africa,water plants