Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)沙棘

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)沙棘

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) dried fruit. 沙棘的乾果.

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) seeds germinate quickly. 沙棘的種子蠻快孵出的.

Very hardy fruit tree/shrub.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Yellow/orange flowers in spring.  Edible orange acidic fruit ripe in late summer to fall.  USDA Zones:3-9.  Mature size:6′-8′(H) X 2′-3′(W).   To fruit will require male and female plant. Propagate by seeds, cuttings or layering.   Medicinal.

非常強健的果樹/灌木. 容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處. 春開黃橘色的花朵.  可食用但口味偏酸的果實於夏末到秋天成熟. 極其耐寒也耐熱. 成熟株高6-8呎,寬幅2-3呎.  種植欲結果需要雄株與雌株同時開花授粉才能結果.  繁殖以種子,扦插或壓條/高壓的方式來進行.  極具藥用價值.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippophae                                         https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E6%B2%99%E6%A3%98%E5%B1%9E                                     http://baike.baidu.com/subview/40313/16554136.htm                                         http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54046/

 

Periwinkle Blue Double (Vinca minor ‘Double Bowles’) 重瓣蔓長春

Periwinkle Blue Double  (Vinca minor ‘Double Bowles’) 重瓣蔓長春

Periwinkle Blue Double (Vinca minor ‘Double Bowles’) 重瓣蔓長春

Periwinkle Blue Double (Vinca minor ‘Double Bowles’) 重瓣蔓長春

Periwinkle Blue Double (Vinca minor ‘Double Bowles’) 重瓣蔓長春

Periwinkle Blue Double (Vinca minor ‘Double Bowles’) 重瓣蔓長春

Periwinkle Blue Double (Vinca minor ‘Double Bowles’) grow fast from lower image to this image. This is big enough, this image was taken before planting. 重瓣蔓長春長速蠻快的由下圖到這圖僅數月. 夠大了已經地植.

 

Periwinkle Blue Double (Vinca minor ‘Double Bowles’) 重瓣蔓長春

Very hardy evergreen ground cover.  This perennial variety is less seen.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun, partial shade location but also tolerant in full shade although less flowers.  Blue double flowers major bloom in mid to late spring but small amount throughout from summer to late fall.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones: 4-9.  Mature size:4″-6″(H) X 1.5′-2′(W).  Propagate by cuttings, layering or division.  Plant is toxic if ingested.  Medicinal.

非常強健常綠的地被植物.  這種多年生草花的品種較為罕見. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照,半日照處但也能耐較蔭處只不過花會開得少些.  藍色重瓣花主花期為仲春到春末但一直會有少量花續開到秋末.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  成熟株高4-6吋,寬幅1.5-2呎.  繁殖以扦插,壓條或分株方式來進行.   植株有毒勿食.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.perennials.com/plants/vinca-minor-double-bowles.html        http://www.berrynurseries.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=plants.plantDetail&plant_id=77

 

 

 

Succulant (Echeveria cv.Huthspinke) 多肉–初戀

Succulant (Echeveria cv.Huthspinke) 多肉–初戀

Succulant (Echeveria cv. Huthspinke) 多肉–初戀

One of  the nice tropical succulents, perennial. Easy to grow and propagate.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Nice foliage colour!  Excellent for cut flower material.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:4″-1′(H) X 6″-1′(W).  Propagate by seeds, leaf cuttings, stem cuttings or division.  Suitable for container indoors.  Drought tolerant. Edible.

熱帶多肉植物之一,多年生.  容易栽種與繁殖.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  葉色很漂亮!  適合作為花材.   喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高4吋到1呎高,寬幅6吋到1呎.  繁殖方式以種子,葉插法,枝條扦插或分株法來進行. 適合室內盆植. 耐旱. 可以食用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.mengsang.com/duorou/jingtianke/nishilianshu/Echeveria-cv-Huthspinke.html                                    http://ayeah3713883.pixnet.net/blog/post/240255257-%E5%A4%9A%E8%82%89%E6%A4%8D%E7%89%A9-%E5%88%9D%E6%88%80-graptoveria’douglas-huth’

 

 

 

Succulent (Echeveria ‘Hulemms’s Minnie Belle’) 多肉–樹狀石蓮

Succulent (Echeveria ‘Hulemms’s Minnie Belle’) 多肉–樹狀石蓮

 

Succulent (Echeveria ‘Hulemms’ Minnie Belle’) 多肉–樹狀石蓮

One of the nice tropical succulents, perennial. Easy to grow and propagate.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  When temperature is cool the tip of foliage turn reddish. Very pretty!  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:4″-1′(H) X 6″-1′(W).  Propagate by seeds, leaf cuttings, stem cuttings or division.  Suitable for container indoors.  Drought tolerant.

熱帶多肉植物之一,多年生.  容易栽種與繁殖.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  氣溫降低時葉片末端會轉紅.  很漂亮! 喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高4吋到1呎高,寬幅6吋到1呎.  繁殖方式以種子,葉插法,枝條扦插或分株法來進行. 適合室內盆植. 耐旱.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.groovyplantsranch.com/products/echeveria-hummels-mini-belle  http://ayeah3713883.pixnet.net/blog/post/240246380-%E5%A4%9A%E8%82%89%E6%A4%8D%E7%89%A9-%E6%A8%B9%E7%8B%80%E7%9F%B3%E8%93%AE-echeveria-‘hulemms’s-minnie-belle’

 

 

 

Common Burdock (Arctium minus) 小牛蒡

Common Burdock (Arctium minus)  小牛蒡

Common Burdock (Arctium minus) 小牛蒡

 

 

Common Burdock (Arctium minus) mature seed pods and seeds. 小牛蒡成熟的種莢與種子.

Common Burdock (Arctium minus) seed pods and seeds. 小牛蒡的種莢與成熟散落的種子.

This hardy biennial herb/root vegetable is also a common weed here.  Super hardy, drought tolerant and comes with big sized plant!   Easy to grow and propagate.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Purple flowers in mid summer to mid fall.  Flowers attract bees, butterflies and birds.  USDA Zones:4-10.  Mature size:4′-6′(H) X 2′-4′(W).  Propagate by seeds.  Medicinal.

這是強健的二年生藥草/根莖類蔬菜,同時也是這裡常見的路邊野草.  超級強健,耐旱,能長到蠻大株的!  容易栽種與繁殖.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  仲夏到中秋會開紫色花. 花頗吸引蜂蝶與鳥類.  耐寒也耐熱.  成熟株高4-6呎,寬幅2-4呎.  以種子來繁殖.  有藥用價值.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctium_minus                   http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/ontweeds/common_burdock.htm#s&l  http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/32169/

Ball Moss (Tillandsia recurvate) 球青苔

Ball Moss (Tillandsia recurvate) 球青苔

Ball Moss (Tillandsia recurvate) plants divisions from tree branches. 球青苔從樹枝上拆解下來的分株.

Tropical tender perennial.  Easy to grow.   Best growing in light shade location.  Small blue/violet flowers bloom all year around. USDA Zones:8-11.  Mature size: 6″-1′(H/W). Propagate by seeds, cutting or division. Drought tolerant.

熱帶不耐寒多年生植物.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在散光處.  全年可開小小的藍紫色花.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高6吋到1呎,寬幅亦同.  繁殖以種子扦插或分株方式來進行.  耐旱.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tillandsia_recurvata http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2061/

Sea Fennel/Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) 海茴香

Sea Fennel/Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) 海茴香

Sea Fennel/Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) seed germination on top of soil in about 7-10 days in partial shade, in moist warm environment.  海茴香種子不覆土約7-10天孵出於半日照保濕溫暖的環境.

Sea Fennel/Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) is a slow grower. 海茴香長速很慢.

Sea Fennel/Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) plant in a one gal sized pot. 1加侖盆子中的海茴香植株

Sea Fennel/Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) flower buds are forming. 海茴香的花苞形成了.

Sea Fennel/Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) flower buds are forming. 海茴香的花苞形成了.

Sea Fennel/Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) is flowering! 海茴香開花了!

Sea Fennel/Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) has many tiny close to pure white flowers. 海茴香有許多幾近純白的小小花朵.

Can you see Sea Fennel/Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) the tiny flowers in bloom? 看到海茴香的盛開中的小小花朵了嗎?

Hardy perennial vegetable/cooking and medicinal herb. 　Succulent like foliage is fragrant.　 Native in Mediterranean. 　Easy to grow. 　Best growing in full sun location in well drained rockery soil. Pale yellow/white flowers in late winter/early spring to early summer. Flowers attract bees.　USDA Zones:7-9. Mature size:1′-3′(H) X 6″-1.5′(W).　Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division.  Medicinal.

強健的多年生蔬菜/香草藥草.   由於葉片厚也歸類於多肉植物,植株有香氣.  原生於地中海地區.  容易栽種.  最好栽種於全日照排水佳的礫土. 淡黃色偏白色的小花成簇於冬末春初開到夏初.  花頗吸引蜂蝶. 喜熱不甚耐寒.植株成熟高約1-3呎,寬幅6吋到1.5呎. 繁殖方式以種子,扦插或分株的方式來進行.  具良好的藥用價值.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crithmum               http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2793/

Japanese Prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum ailanthoides) 食茱萸/紅刺蔥

Japanese Prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum ailanthoides) 食茱萸/紅刺蔥

Japanese Prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum ailanthoides) seeds.食茱萸/紅刺蔥的種子.

Hardy tropical tree/shrub with green onion like scented foliage.  Sharp thorny foliage.   Harvest the leave, clean and remove the thorns then chop the leaves for cooking.  It is also medicinal herb.  Easy to grow from seeds.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  White flowers in late summer to early fall.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:40′-45′(H/W) if plant is not controlled.  Propagate by seeds, cuttings or air layering.  Medicinal.

強健的熱帶樹/灌木,其葉片有如青蔥般的濃香.  葉脈有尖刺. 採收要採老葉香氣會較重,去除刺後,將葉片切碎後料理.  它也是具有藥效的香草. 容易由種子栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  春末夏初開白色花. 花頗吸引蜂蝶. 喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅任其生長的話可達40-45呎.  繁殖方式以種子,枝條扦插或高壓方式來進行.  有藥用價值.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanthoxylum_ailanthoides
https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E9%A3%9F%E8%8C%B1%E8%90%B8
http://kplant.biodiv.tw/%E9%A3%9F%E8%8C%B1%E8%90%B8/%E9%A3%9F%E8%8C%B1%E8%90%B8.htm
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/199620/

Aloe (Aloe ‘Pink Blush’)矮性觀賞蘆薈

Aloe (Aloe ‘Pink Blush’) 矮性觀賞蘆薈

Aloe (Aloe ‘Pink Blush’)矮性觀賞蘆薈.

Tropical succulent perennial.  Very hardy and drought tolerant. This dwarf size Aloe has pink foliage, very showy and attractive!  Easy to grow and propagate.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in well drained medium.  Orange red flowers in summer.  Flowers attract bees.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:9″-12″(H/W).  Propagate usually by cuttings or offsets, also can be by seeds.

熱帶多肉多年生植物.  非常強健及耐旱.  這矮性蘆薈的葉片是粉紅色的,很吸引人!  容易栽種及繁殖.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的排水佳介質中.   夏天開橘紅色花.  花頗吸引蜂類.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅9-12吋.  多已側芽/分株來繁殖,也可由種子來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.karacactus.com/aloe_Imagepage_Aloe_0010.htm            http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/176365/

 

Red Dragon Flower (Huernia schneideriana) 龍角

Red Dragon Flower (Huernia schneideriana) 龍角

Red Dragon Flower (Hueernia schneideriana) cutting is growing well.龍角扦插的枝條進展得不錯.

 

 

Red Dragon Flower (Huernia schneideriana) cutting.龍角的扦插枝條.

 

This is tropical perennial succulent.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to light shade location in well drained soil.  Drought tolerant. Maroon flowers in summer.   USDA Zones:9-11. Mature size:12″-18″(H) X 12″-15″(W). Propagate by seeds, cutting or division.  Suitable for containers indoors.

熱帶多年生多肉植物.  容易栽種. 最好栽種在半日照到散光處的排水佳的土壤. 耐旱.  夏天開案紅色花.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高12-18吋,寬幅12-15吋.  繁殖可以種子,枝條扦插或分株方式來進行.   適合室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.indoor-plant-care.com/plant-list/huernia-schneideriana/              http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/61056/                   http://allthingsplants.com/plants/view/116789/Red-Dragon-Flower-Huernia-schneideriana/