16/09/2018
Othonno growing in crack

Ruby Necklace – Othonna capensis

Ruby Necklace Othonna capensis Synonyms: Little Pickles, Senecio othonna capensis. Ruby Necklace is an attractive trailing succulent from the daisy family. It’s mostly grown as a […]
13/10/2018
Green Island Fig in Cairns

Green Island Fig

Green Island Fig Ficus microcarpa ‘Green Island’ Synonyms: Ficus retusa, Ficus microcarpa var. crassifolia, Ficus ‘Green Mound’. Looking for a really tough, sun-loving shrub? Well they […]
20/10/2018
Tassel Fern at Cairns Botanic Gardens

Tassel Fern (Huperzia spp.)

Tassel Fern Huperzia spp. Synonyms: Firmoss. Tassel Ferns are a variable genus of epiphytic plant, related to ferns and clubmoss. The genus Huperzia is widespread, occurring […]
17/11/2018

Lithops

Lithops Lithops spp. Synonyms:  Living Stones. Lithops are a group of desert succulents from the Aizoacae family, related to Pigface and Iceplant. These plants grow in […]
01/12/2018

Persian Shield

Persian Shield Strobilanthes auriculatus var. dyeriana Synonyms: Perilepta dyeriana, Perilepta macclellandii, Strobilanthes dyerianus, Strobilanthes maclellandi. Colourful plants that grow well in shade can be difficult to […]
22/12/2018

Coleus (Solenostemon)

Coleus Solenostemon scutellarioides Synonyms: Coleus blumei, Coleus scutellarioides, Coleus x hybridus, Flame Nettle, Painted Nettle. Coleus, or Solenostemon as they’re officially known these days, are a […]
22/12/2018

Calathea lutea – Cigar Plant

Cigar Plant Calathea lutea Synonyms: Havana Cigar, Pampano, Cigar Calathea, Maranta lutea. Calatheas are normally a low growing plant, shade lovers with colourful leaves. Calathea lutea […]
27/01/2019

Clivia (Natal Lily)

Clivia Clivia miniata Synonyms: Clivia sulphurea, Imantophyllum miniatum, Imatophyllum atrosanguineum, Vallota miniata, Fire Lily, Kaffir Lily, Natal Lily, Bush Lily, September Lily. Clivias are great shade loving […]
28/01/2019
Rhoeo Stripe-Me-Pink

Rhoeo (Moses-in-the-Cradle)

Rhoeo (Moses-in-the-Cradle) Tradescantia spathacea Synonyms: Ephemerum bicolor, Tradescantia discolor, Tradescantia versicolor,  Rhoeo spathacea, Rhoeo discolor, Spiderwort, Boat Lily. Rhoeo is a common border or edging plant in […]
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