Katuk (Sauropus androgynous) 守宮木

Katuk (Sauropus androgynous) 守宮木

Katuk (Sauropus androgynous) can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. 守宮木可以枝條扦插或種子來繁殖.

 

Katuk (Sauropus androgynous) seeds. 守宮木的種子.

Katuk (Sauropus androgynous) seedlings. 守宮木落葉的小實生苗.

Tropical tender perennial/shrub.    It is a herb/leafy vegetable.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Small yellow/orange/red flowers in spring and summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.   White fruit is very cute!  I think it is very ornamental.    USDA Zones:8-11.     Mature size:4′-6′(H)/(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.

它是熱帶多年生植物/灌木.  用做藥草或葉菜.  又叫樹菜/馬尼菜/減肥菜/越南菜/天綠香,為大戟科守宮木屬.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  春夏開黃/橘/紅色小花,結白色小果實.  很可愛很具觀賞價值. 花頗吸引蜂蝶.  植株喜熱不甚耐寒.  成熟株高4-6呎,寬幅亦同.  以種子或扦插方式來繁殖.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauropus_androgynus                   https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E5%AE%88%E5%AE%AB%E6%9C%A8            http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/137885/                            http://www.eattheweeds.com/edible-katuk-sauropus-androgynus-2/                      http://www.eattheweeds.com/edible-katuk-sauropus-androgynus-2/    http://blog.unnes.ac.id/antosupri/manfaat-daun-katuk-bagi-kesehatan-secara-herbal/                                                                                              http://www.healthapta.com/natural-home-remedies-for-oral-thrush-in-infants-and-adults/

 

Desert Rose(Adenium obesum) 沙漠玫瑰

Desert Rose(Adenium obesum) 沙漠玫瑰

Desert Rose(Adenium obesum) seedling. 沙漠玫瑰實生苗.

Desert Rose(Adenium obesum) seeds germinate easily and quickly.沙漠玫瑰種子容易也很快就孵出.

sert Rose(Adenium obesum) seeds germinate quickly! 沙漠玫瑰種子很快就發芽!

Desert Rose(Adenium obesum) seeds. 從種莢取出的沙漠玫瑰的種子兩端帶有毛鬚.

Tropical tender perennial/succulent.   Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Red flowers in late spring to fall.  Flowers attract bees, butterflies and birds.    USDA Zones: 9-11.  Drought tolerant.  Mature size: 4′-6′(H) X 8′-10′(W).   Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Plant is toxic if ingested.

熱帶多年生/多肉植物.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  春末到秋開紅色花. 花為吸引蜂蝶鳥類的蜜源.  喜熱不耐寒.  相當耐旱.  成熟株高4-6呎,寬幅8-10呎.  主以種子或扦插枝條的方式來繁殖.   植株有毒勿食.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenium                                          https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B2%99%E6%BC%A0%E7%8E%AB%E7%91%B0  http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/527/

Chinese Angelica/Dong Quai(Angelica polymorpha) 當歸

Chinese Angelica/Dong Quai(Angelica polymorpha) 當歸

Chinese Angelica/Dong Quai(Angelica polymorpha) seed germination. 當歸種子發芽.

Chinese Angelica/Dong Quai(Angelica polymorpha) seeds. 當歸的種子.

Biennial herb.  Very hardy and easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. Small white fragrant flowers in summer. Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:4-9. Mature size:1.5′-4′(H) X 1.5′-4′(W). Propagate by seeds.  Edible and medicinal.

二年生草本藥用植物.  非常強健且容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  夏天開白色有香味的小花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  耐寒也耐熱.  成熟植株高1.5-4英尺寬幅亦同. 繁殖以種子來進行.  可以食用與藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelica_sinensis                                             https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%BD%93%E5%BD%92                                          http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/93763/                                        http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-dong-quai.html

Devil’s Trumpet/Downy Thorn Apple (Datura metel ‘Black Currant Swirl’)三重瓣紫花曼陀羅

Devil’s Trumpet/Downy Thorn Apple (Datura metal ‘Black Currant Swirl’)三重瓣紫花曼陀羅

 

Devil’s Trumpet/Downy Thorn Apple (Datura metel ‘Black Currant Swirl’)三重瓣紫花曼陀羅

Devil’s Trumpet/Downy Thorn Apple (Datura metal ‘Black Currant Swirl’)三重瓣紫花曼陀羅

It has large purple triple pedaled flowers!   Very fragrant!!  🙂  This large tropical tender perennial has thick twigs/stems for supporting the weight of very large ,heavy flowers and leaves.  Easy to grow and propagate.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  USDA Zones:8-10.  Mature size: 3′-6′(H) X 2′-3′(W).  Propagate by seeds.  This plant all parts are toxic if ingested.   Suitable for growing in containers.   If you don’t live in tropical region, plants require over winter indoors.

三層的花瓣! 花非常的清香好聞!! 🙂  他是大型熱帶多年生的植物有著粗幹足以支撐非常大型厚重的眾多花朵.  容易栽種及繁殖.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  喜熱但不大耐寒.  成熟植株高3-6英尺,寬幅2-3英尺.  以種子繁殖為主.  全株有毒切勿食用.  可盆植.  若種植於非熱帶地區,植株可於室內過冬.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura_metel                          http://parkseed.com/blackcurrant-swirl-angels-trumpet-seeds/p/00385-PK-P1/
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/49910/#ixzz3y6mcfrWp

Crassula browniana (Crassula browniana) 波尼亞

Crassula browniana (Crassula browniana) 波尼亞

Succulant perennial groundcover. Easy to grow and propagate.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Small white flower in summer. USDA Zones:9-12.  Mature size:3″-6″(H) X 1′-2′(W).  Propagate by cuttings or division.  Fast growing.  Excellent for rock garden.  Suitable for containers.

多年生多肉地被植物. 容易栽種及繁殖.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  夏天開白色小花.  喜熱不耐寒. 成熟植株高3-6吋,寬幅1-2英尺.  繁殖以扦插或分株方式來進行.  生長快速.  很適合用於岩砌花園.  適合盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://eol.org/pages/5546633/overview
http://www.yuhuagu.com/jt/2014/0819/11177.html

New Love Clematis (Clematis ‘New Love’) 非爬藤鐵線蓮’新歡’

New Love Clematis (Clematis ‘New Love’) 非爬藤鐵線蓮’新歡’

New Love Clematis (Clematis ‘New Love’) 非爬藤鐵線蓮’新歡’

 

New Love Clematis (Clematis ‘New Love’)非爬藤鐵線蓮’新歡’

 

New Love Clematis (Clematis ‘New Love’) seeds germinate rather easy.非爬藤鐵線蓮’新歡’種子蠻容易孵出的.

 

Hardy perennial, non climber.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Mid summer with small very short flower stem, almost stemless single deep blue flowers in groups on the major strong branches .  No fragrance.  Its major blooming time is in mid summer and again in the fall.  Long blooming time.  Flowers attract bees.  USDA Zones:3-8. Mature size: 2′-3′(H/W).   Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division.

很強健的多年生草花,非爬藤類的鐵線蓮. 容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  仲夏在主幹上開著幾乎是無花莖的單辦小型深藍色花.  花無香味.  主開花期為夏天,通常秋天會再開一次.  所以開花期算是蠻長的.  花頗吸引蜂類.  耐寒性甚佳,耐熱性不良.  成熟植株高與寬幅為2-3英尺.  繁殖方式以種子,枝條扦插或分株方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/79146/                                               http://www.plantipp.eu/en/p/plants/heester/524/Clematis-heracleifolia-New-LovePBR/#                                                                       https://conceptplants.com/varieties/clematis-new-love/

 

Blackberry Jam Fruit(Randia formosa)黑莓果

Blackberry Jam Fruit(Randia formosa)黑莓果

Blackberry Jam Fruit (Randia formosa) seed germination take several months. 黑莓果種子要數月才孵出.

Blackberry Jam Fruit (Randia formosa) seeds. 黑莓果的種子.

Tropical fruit. Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Fragrant white flowers blooming from late spring to late fall. Flowers attract bees and butterflies. Yellow fruit with inner black flesh. Edible fruit attract birds and good for human consumption.  Flesh taste sweet and slightly acidic, quite nice!  USDA Zones:9-11. Mature size:4′-6′(H) X 4′-6′(W). Good for growing in the containers. Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Plant stay evergreen in tropical environment.

熱帶水果.  容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  春末到秋末開著白色有香味的花朵.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  成熟的果實外皮為黃色,內容的果肉為黑色.  不但人可以食用其果實,也很受到鳥類的喜愛.  果實雖小但其酸甜的果肉味道還不錯!  植株喜熱不耐寒.   成熟植株高/寬幅為4-6英尺.  適合盆植.  繁殖方式以種子或枝條扦插的方式來進行.  植株於熱帶環境下是常綠狀態.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosenbergiodendron_formosum
https://toptropicals.com/html/toptropicals/plant_wk/randia.htm
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55844/

Silver Falls (Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’)銀瀑馬蹄金

Silver Falls (Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’)銀瀑馬蹄金

Silver Falls (Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’) has small yellow green flowers.銀瀑馬蹄金有著黃綠色的小花.

Silver Falls (Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’) seed pod. 銀瀑馬蹄金花後結的種夾.

Silver Falls (Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’) seeds from seed pods. 銀瀑馬蹄金種莢取出的種子.

Silver Falls (Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’) seeds germinate fast and easy. 銀瀑馬蹄金種子很容易也很快就發芽.

Tropical tender perennial. Mainly growing for its silver grey foliage. Very easy to grow. Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. Low mound trailing habit is excellent for planters or ground cover.   Small yellow green flowers is not showy at all. USDA Zones:9-11. Mature size:3″-6″(H) x 2′-3′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division.  Excellent for hanging basket!

熱帶不耐寒多年生草花.  主要是其垂瀑狀的銀綠色葉片觀葉價值.  非常容易栽種.  最好栽種於全日照到半日照處但能耐散光.  植株低矮匍匐,很適合花台或當地被植物.  小小黃綠色花朵很容易被忽略.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟植株高3-6吋,寬幅可達2-3英尺.  繁殖以種子,枝條扦插或分株方式來進行.   很適合當吊盆!

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.kawvalleygreenhouses.com/plants/Detail/1695
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56847/

Water Mimosa/Sensitive Neptunia(Neptunia oleracea)水含羞草

Water Mimosa/Sensitive Neptunia(Neptunia oleracea)水含羞草

Water Mimosa/Sensitive Neptunia(Neptunia oleracea) often is propagated from cuttings. 水含羞草多以扦插法來繁殖.

Water Mimosa/Sensitive Neptunia(Neptunia oleracea) seeds. 水含羞草的種子.

Tropical or subtropical aquatic perennial/vegetable.  Like Mimosa pudica but without pricks! Its leaves close once they are touched or in the evening.  Small yellow pom-pom like flowers in summer to fall.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Plant has tiny airbags like cells so it floats on the water. Edible young leaves can be cooked as leafy vegetable or can be ate raw. Very easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in water.   USDA Zones:8/9-12.  Mature size:3″-6″(H) X 1′-5′(W).   Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division. Could be invasive in warm climate.  Fast growing.  Good for containers indoors.  Medicinal.

熱帶或亞熱帶的水生多年生植物/葉菜.  長的如同含羞草一樣但是沒有刺!  葉片夜晚或經碰觸會閉合.  黃色小花球於夏秋開放,頗吸引蜂蝶.  嫩葉可生食或炒煮食用.  非常容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高3-6吋,寬幅為1-5呎.  繁殖方式以種子,扦插或分株方式來進行.  在溫暖水域可能成為強勢植物.  生長快速.  適合室內盆植.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neptunia_oleracea                                      http://avrdc.org/water-mimosa-neptunia-oleracea/            http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=280463&isprofile=0&                                              http://www.guppytaiwan.com.tw/thread-180821-1-1.html

 

Strawflower/Everlasting Daisy(Xerochrysum bracteatum)麥桿菊/蠟菊

Strawflower/Everlasting Daisy(Xerochrysum bracteatum)麥桿菊/蠟菊

Double, mixed.  Tropical tender perennial as annual.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Long blooming time.  Excellent for cut flower.  Propagate by seeds.  Self seeds easily.

重瓣混合的不耐寒多年生草花多作為一年生草花.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  非常合適作為切花用花材. 花期長,容易自行結子繁殖.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerochrysum_bracteatum
https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E8%9C%A1%E8%8F%8A
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/750/