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Plant Identification

Plant Identification. Bromeliad. Botanical Name: Aechmea chantinii Description: Bromeliad species can definitely boast of variety. These sturdy plants can adapt to any climate and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Bromeliad. Propagation: removal of Offsets or by seed

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Plant Identification

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  1. Plant Identification

  2. Bromeliad Botanical Name: Aechmea chantinii Description: Bromeliad species can definitely boast of variety. These sturdy plants can adapt to any climate and can be grown both indoors and outdoors

  3. Bromeliad Propagation: removal of Offsets or by seed Sunlight: shade to full sun Watering: moist but not wet roots Soil: quick drainage/firm support

  4. Bromeliad Uses for plant: food, protection, fiber, ceremonies, gardens

  5. Bromeliad

  6. Ageratum Scientific Name: Ageratum mexicanum Description: profusion of fluffy flowers all season long. Excellent plants for beginning gardeners

  7. Ageratum Propagation: seed Sunlight: sun or partial shade Watering: well Soil: poor to average soil Uses: gardens & containers

  8. Ageratum

  9. Aglaonema Scientific Name: Aglaonema commutatum Description: popular houseplants & ornamental plants. Poisonous sap.

  10. Aglaonema Propagation: cuttings Sunlight: indirect & partial shade Watering: kept moist but not soggy Soil: heavy soil Uses: houseplants/malls

  11. Aglaonema

  12. Peruvian Lily Scientific Name: Alstroemeria aurantiaca Description: ornamental tuberous plant Propagation: division Sunlight: full to partial sun Watering: normal to moist

  13. Peruvian Lily Soil: sandy loam to clay loam Uses: cut flowers

  14. Peruvian Lily

  15. Snapdragon Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus Description: Annual flower children can “snap” open like puppets. Whorl of flowers atop slender stalks

  16. Snapdragon Propagation: seeds Sunlight: full sun Watering: moist but not wet Soil: gravelly, sandy-loam to clay-loam. Well drained Uses: floral border/cut flowers

  17. Snapdragon

  18. Anthurium, Flamingo Lily Scientific name: Anthurium x andraeanum Description: heart-shaped flower really a spath (waxy) modified lead flaring out from base of fleshy spike where real flowers grow

  19. Anthurium, Flamingo Lily Propagation: cuttings & seeds Sunlight: indirect sunlight Watering: watered throroughly & allowed to dry Soil: coarse & well drained Uses: grown for brightly colored flowers & ornamental leaves

  20. Anthurium, Flamingo Lily

  21. Zebra Plant, Aphelandra Scientific Name: Aphelandra Squarrosa Desciption: emerald green leaves w/white veins & occasional yellow flowers Propagation: tip cuttings, spring or summer

  22. Zebra Plant, Aphelandra Sunlight: Bright light, no direct sun Watering: keep evenly moist yr round Soil: peat moss based potting mix or African Violet mix Uses: foliage, poisonous

  23. Zebra Plant, Aphelandra

  24. Norfolk Island Pine Scientific Name: Araucaria heterophylla Description: evergreen conifer house plant. Long horizontal branches covered with short, soft needles that become darker as plant ages Propagation: Seed

  25. Norfolk Island Pine Light: Bright light/full sun Water: keep evenly moist- spring/summer, lightly moist- winter Soil: Potting mix Uses: house plant

  26. Norfolk Island Pine

  27. Marguerite Daisy Scientific Name: Argyranthemum frutescens Description: perennial. Daisy-like flowers often mistaken for chrysanthemum

  28. Marguerite Daisy Propagation: root greenwood or semi ripe cuttings of non-flowering shoots 2-4 in. late sum/mid spring Water: Light: full sun only Soil: well drained soil Uses: Beds and borders

  29. Marguerite Daisy

  30. Sprengeri “Fern” Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ Description: spreading, trailing, needlelike leaves, tiny thorns, small waxy white flowers, perennial

  31. Sprengeri “Fern” Propagation: seed, division Light: part sun/shade Soil: rich organic matter added to Watering: once a week/2 weeks Uses: houseplant, groundcover, near traffic areas

  32. Sprengeri “Fern”

  33. Asparagus “Fern” Scientific Name: Asparagus setaceus Description: Dark green perennial vine with threadlike leaves. vine plant, tough green stems, toxic fruit/berries produced, perennial, low maintenance

  34. Asparagus “Fern” Propagation: seed & division Light: part shade to full sun Water: normal to moist Soil: sandy loam to clay loam Uses: indoor potted plant, bouquets, flower arrangements

  35. Asparagus “Fern”

  36. Astilbe Scientific Name: Astilbe hybrid cv. Description: Fluffy spikes on ferny foliage blooming in June and July.  (http://www.daytonnursery.com/encyclopedia/perennials/astilbe.htm) Perennial, attracts butterflies

  37. Astilbe Propagation: Division Light: full shade to full sun Water: Occasional wetness0 Soil: well drained Uses: cut flowers, arrangements, houseplant, gardens

  38. Astilbe

  39. Tuberous Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Description: large flowers that grow from tuber

  40. Tuberous Begonia Propagation: cuttings, seeds, tubers Light: partial shade, filtered light Water: moist Soil: fast draining Uses: gardens

  41. Tuberous Begonia

  42. Wax Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia x semperflorens- cultorum Description: glossy oval leaves with round flowers in a variety of colors

  43. Wax Begonia Propagation: cuttings Light: bright sun, some shade Water: regular watering Soil: high organic matter Uses: bedding plant, borders

  44. Wax Begonia

  45. Fancy-Leaved Caladium Scientific Name: Caladium x hortulanum cv. Description: large, heart-shaped leaves, perennial, grown for foliage

  46. Fancy-leaved Caladium Propagation: tubers Light: full sun to shade Water: keep moist Soil: well drained Uses: groundcover, foliage

  47. Fancy-leaved Caladium

  48. Pocketbook Plant Scientific Name: Calceolaria crenatiflora cv. Description: Tropical native, polka dotted red and yellow plants

  49. Pocketbook Plant Propagation: seeds, cuttings, division Light: filtered light Water: moist but not wet Soil: slightly acidic Uses: container plants, showy flowers, creeping groundcover

  50. Pocketbook Plant

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