Plant Propagation Guide

 

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  • Anemone Hupehensis

    Anemone Hupehensis – Japanese Anemone

    Anemone hupehensis, commonly known as Japanese Anemone or Chinese Anemone, is a herbaceous perennial native to China and naturalized in Japan. It is prized for its elegant, long-blooming flowers that appear in late summer to autumn, adding vibrant color to the garden when many other plants are starting to fade. The flowers, which can be...

  • Larix Kaempferi

    Larix Kaempferi – Japanese Larch

    Larix kaempferi, commonly known as Japanese Larch, is a deciduous conifer native to Japan. This tree is highly valued for its striking appearance, featuring soft, bright green needles in spring and summer that turn golden yellow in autumn before falling. Larix kaempferi is popular in forestry, landscaping, and bonsai due to its adaptability, fast growth,...

  • Picea Pungens

    Picea Pungens – Blue Spruce

    Picea pungens, commonly known as Blue Spruce, is a majestic conifer native to the Rocky Mountains. Known for its striking blue-green needles and pyramidal form, it is a favorite in landscaping and ornamental gardens. Propagating Blue Spruce can be achieved through various methods, each with its own set of requirements, advantages, and challenges. This guide...

  • Abies Pinsapo

    Abies Pinsapo – Spanish Fir

    Abies pinsapo, commonly known as Spanish Fir, is an evergreen conifer native to the mountains of southern Spain and northern Morocco. It is prized for its symmetrical, pyramidal shape and its striking, stiff, dark green to bluish-green needles that radiate around the branches. The tree produces attractive, upright cones that turn from green to brown...

  • Kalanchoe

    Kalanchoe

    Kalanchoe is a diverse genus of succulent plants in the Crassulaceae family, native to Madagascar and tropical Africa. Known for their attractive foliage and long-lasting, vibrant flowers, Kalanchoe plants are popular as houseplants and in outdoor succulent gardens. The genus includes a wide variety of species, ranging from small, low-growing plants to larger, shrub-like forms....

  • Verbena Bonariensis

    Verbena Bonariensis – Tall Verbena

    Verbena bonariensis, commonly known as Tall Verbena, Purpletop Vervain, or Argentinian Vervain, is a perennial plant native to South America. Renowned for its tall, wiry stems topped with clusters of vibrant purple flowers, this species adds a striking architectural element to gardens. It is favored for its long blooming period, attractiveness to pollinators, and adaptability...

  • Aesculus Hippocastanum

    Aesculus Hippocastanum – Horse Chestnut

    Aesculus hippocastanum, commonly known as Horse Chestnut, is a large deciduous tree native to the Balkan Peninsula but widely cultivated throughout Europe and North America. It is renowned for its broad, palmate leaves and its large, showy clusters of white to pinkish flowers, which bloom in spring. These flowers give way to spiny green seed...

  • Geranium

    Geranium – Cranesbill

    Geranium, often referred to as Cranesbill, is a diverse genus of flowering plants in the Geraniaceae family, native to temperate regions around the world. Geraniums are renowned for their attractive foliage, colorful flowers, and their versatility in the garden. Unlike the more commonly known Pelargonium (often called Geraniums in the horticultural trade), true Geraniums have...

  • Portulaca Grandiflora

    Portulaca Grandiflora – Moss Rose

    Portulaca grandiflora, commonly known as Moss Rose, is a vibrant, low-growing succulent native to South America. It’s prized for its bright, multi-colored flowers and its ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions. Moss Rose is a popular choice for ground cover, rock gardens, and hanging baskets due to its trailing habit and drought tolerance. Propagating...

  • Solanum betaceum

    Solanum Betaceum – Tamarillo

    Solanum betaceum (Tamarillo) Propagation Methods This guide equips you with the essential knowledge to propagate and nurture tamarillo trees, ensuring that these fascinating and productive plants thrive and bring a touch of the tropics to your garden or home. Introduction Solanum betaceum, commonly known as the tamarillo or tree tomato, is a small, fast-growing tree...

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