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- Latin Name : Euphorbia ferox, Euphorbia capitosa
- Familia : Euphorbiaceae
- Popular Names : Euphorbia ferox
- Propagation : seeds
- planting medium: mixture of sand, roasted husk and manure
- Region of Origin : South Africa
CARNATION
Carnation is a very popular flower. Widely used in flower arrangements in vases, as well as the bridal bouquet. Carnation very fond of sunlight, so it must be put in place that receives direct sunlight, at least 4-5 hours a day.
INDIAN LAUREL FIG
Indian Laurel Fig or Beringin "Golden" is a very popular landscaping plant. Its main attraction is the bright green leaves, tends to yellow, and has a shiny surface.
FLAMINGO FEATHER
Flamingo Feather (Celosia spicata) is usually grown with a height of 40-60 cm by 30 cm wide canopy. The flowers appear in groups on flower stalks that appear at the end of the rod.
SUN FLOWER
As the name implies, sunflowers has flowers shaped like the sun and the flowers always face the direction of motion of the sun, all day.
CROWN FLOWER
Crown Flower is including types of shrubs that have broad leaves. But the flowers are small, shiny and thick as if made of wax.
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EUPHORBIA FEROX
Posted in: 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
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.
MONA LAVENDER
- Latin Name : Plecranthus "Mona Lavender"
- Familia : Lumiaceae
- Popular Names : Mona Lavender, Spour Flower, Moishondblaar
- Propagation : cutting, seeds
- Planting medium: mixture of fern root, roasted husks and compost
- Region of Origin : South Africa
The main attraction of Mona Lavender is long-lasting flowers, with very soft purple shades. The flowers are shaped like trumpets, grown in groups at the end of the stem on the flower stalk 10-25 cm long. This plant growth is rapid, usually found growing with a height of 40-75 cm and 20-35 cm wide canopy. The leaves are glossy dark green and the lower surface is dark purple.
Mona lavender is not need much sunlight, In a day requires only a minimum of 3 hours to 6 hours of sunlight. So it can be a very beautiful solution to the garden that get less sunlight. Where are this garden is only dominated by beautiful leafy plants.
Tips to maintain mona lavender:
To stimulate new branches, remove flower stalks that have finished flowering period. That way you will get a more lush plants.
PLUMBAGO
- Latin Name : Plumbago auriculata, Plumbago capensis
- Familia : Plumbaginaceae
- Popular Names : Plumbago, Cape Leadwort
- Propagation : cutting, seeds, tiller
- Placement : Front yard, garden, barrier plant
- Planting medium: a mixture of garden soil, roasted husks and manure
- Region of Origin : South Africa, South Asia
Plumbago usually planted in mass, as a barrier plant or as garden filler. The growth behavior is like vines plant, tend to grow sideways because the trunk is smooth and supple. If allowed to grow wild, Plumbago will grow creeping other nearby plants.
Tips to take care Plumbago :
Because of very rapid growth, this plant requires regular treatment to maintain in order to stay neat. Do not hesitate to cut a flowering branch, because these cuts will actually stimulate the growth of new branches which will emerge with more numerous flowers.
