Ilex crenata, commonly known as Japanese Holly, is an evergreen shrub native to eastern China, Japan, Korea, and eastern Russia. It is highly valued for its dense, compact growth habit, small glossy leaves, and its adaptability to various landscape uses. The leaves are typically small, dark green, and oval-shaped, resembling those of boxwood, making it...

Larix decidua, commonly known as the European Larch, is a deciduous conifer native to the mountains of Central Europe. This tree is valued for its fast growth, high-quality timber, and its seasonal display of soft, bright green needles that turn golden yellow in autumn before falling. Propagation of Larix decidua is essential for both forestry...

Mentha, commonly known as Mint, is a diverse genus of aromatic, perennial herbs in the Lamiaceae family. Native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, Mint species are renowned for their fragrant leaves, which are often used in culinary applications, teas, and traditional medicine. The plants have square stems, paired opposite leaves, and produce small flowers in...

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as Common Yarrow, is a hardy perennial plant native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is valued for its finely divided, fern-like foliage and clusters of small, flat-topped flowers that bloom in various colors, including white, yellow, pink, and red. Yarrow is well-known for its medicinal properties and its...

Bougainvillea is a genus of flowering plants native to South America, particularly Brazil, Peru, and Argentina. These plants are celebrated for their vibrant and colorful bracts, which are often mistaken for flowers. The actual flowers are small and typically white or yellow, surrounded by the papery bracts that can be pink, magenta, purple, red, orange,...

Portulacaria afra, commonly known as Elephant Bush, Spekboom, or Dwarf Jade Plant, is a succulent native to South Africa. Renowned for its small, glossy leaves and bushy growth habit, this plant is highly valued for its ability to thrive in arid environments and its role in combating desertification. It is also popular in bonsai cultivation...

Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as Chinese Elm or Lacebark Elm, is a deciduous to semi-evergreen tree native to China, Japan, North Korea, and Vietnam. This species is highly valued in horticulture for its attractive, exfoliating bark, small serrated leaves, and elegant, rounded canopy. Chinese Elm is remarkably adaptable and resistant to Dutch elm disease, making...

Amorphophallus titanum, commonly known as Titan Arum or the Corpse Flower, is a unique and fascinating plant native to the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is famous for producing the largest unbranched inflorescence in the plant kingdom and its distinctive odor, which resembles rotting flesh. The massive flower structure consists of a central spadix surrounded...

Taxus cuspidata, commonly known as Japanese Yew, is a versatile and hardy evergreen conifer native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China and Russia. It is renowned for its dense, dark green foliage, attractive red berries, and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. Japanese Yew is often used in landscape design for hedging,...

Picea glauca var. albertiana, commonly known as Alberta Spruce, is a dwarf variety of the White Spruce, renowned for its dense, compact form and finely textured foliage. This slow-growing evergreen is a popular choice for ornamental gardens, especially in formal landscapes and small spaces. Propagating Alberta Spruce can be achieved through several methods: seed propagation,...