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.

carnation

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.

INDIAN LAUREL FIG

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.

FLAMINGO FEATHER

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.

SUN FLOWER

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.

CROWN FLOWER

SPIDER FLOWER

Spider flower has a very beautiful flower, this plant grows to a height of 0.9 to 1.5 meters and 0.4 to 0.6 meters wide canopy. hese stamens which give the impression that this flowers is like a spider with long legs.

SPIDER FLOWER

CHINESE BELLFLOWER

Chinese Bellflower is a beautiful flower and known as herbs (medicinal plants). Not unexpectedly, this beautiful flower has so many health benefits.

CHINESE BELLFLOWER
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AMARGO / QUASSIA

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  • Latin Name : Quassia amara 
  • Familia : Simaroubaceae 
  • Popular Names : Amargo, Bitter Wood, Bitter Ash, Quassia 
  • Propagation : Cutting, grafting
  • Placement : Point of interest, limiting plant 
  • Region of Origin : South America
This plant is a tree that grows as high as 2-6 m. Amargo attraction is the flower and fruit that have a bright red color. The flowers are small with 2 to 3.5 cm long, growing in groups on the flower stalk which has a length of 10-19 cm. The leaves has a unique form, stems and leaf stalks are red. In accordance with one of its name: Bitter Wood, Leaves of Amargo has a very bitter taste.
 
In South America, in general, Quassia / Amargo was used as a traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, hepatitis, malaria and snake bites. In Europe, Amargo used to eradicate the stomach worms.
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SPIDER FLOWER

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  • Latin Name : Cleome Hassleriana
  • Familia : Capparaceae
  • Popular Names : Spider Flower, Grandfather's Whiskers
  • Propagation : seeds
  • Planting medium: a mixture of garden soil, sand, and compost
  • Region of Origin : South America
Spider flower has a very beautiful flower, this plant grows to a height of 0.9 to 1.5 meters and 0.4 to 0.6 meters wide canopy. The flowers grow at the end of the rod with a length of 2.5 to 20 cm, and has stamens which protrude with a length of 5-8 cm. These stamens which give the impression that this flowers is like a spider with long legs. Spider flower's leaf is very similar to cannabis leaf.

These plants often bloom, and flowers are long lasting. The color of the flowers there are 3 kinds, namely white, pink and purple. Suitable to be planted as a background of other lower plants, or as a filler in a garden.

This plant can be shaped as desired. If you want a tall and slender figure, you simply remove the branches that grow on the side of the main stem. To get a figure that is more dense and low, trim the stem end at which point you want to create branching.
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