Sticky Rice (Oryza sativa ‘Glutinosa’) 糯稻

Sticky Rice (Oryza sativa ‘Glutinosa’) 糯稻

Sticky Rice (Oryza sativa ‘Glutinosa’) 糯稻

Sticky Rice (Oryza sativa ‘Glutinosa’) seeds are fast and easy to germinate in wet soil. 糯稻種子於濕土的土表很容易也很快就孵出.

Annual.  This is known as “sticky rice".  It is very fragrant and with sticky texture after cooked.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in moist soil. Mature size:2′(H) X 9″-1′(W).   Propagate by seeds.

一年生草本.  糯米煮後香糯有黏性. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的濕潤土壤.  成熟株高約2呎,寬幅9吋到1呎.  繁殖以種子的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutinous_rice                    https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%B3%AF%E7%A8%BB

 

Sweetflag (Acorus calamus) 菖蒲

Sweetflag (Acorus calamus) 菖蒲

Sweetflag (Acorus calamus) 菖蒲

Sweetflag (Acorus calamus) flower heads are seeding. 菖蒲的花序結種子中.

Aromatic aquatic perennial.  This herb/grass is very common seen in many parts of the world in wild.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to full shade location in moist soil.  USDA Zones:4-9. Mature size:3′-6′(H) X 2′-3′(W).   Propagate by seeds, rhizome/bulb/roots, offsets, division. Medicinal.

芳香的水生植物多年生草本. 這香草/禾草是廣泛可見的植物. 容易栽種.  最好栽種於全日照到半日照出的濕潤土壤. 耐寒也耐熱.  成熟株高3-6呎,寬幅2-3呎.  繁殖以種子,地下根莖/球根/側芽,分株的方式來進行.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acorus_calamus                                                https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%8F%96%E8%92%B2                              http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/78454/#b

Gotu Kola or Spadeleaf (Centella asiatica) 崩大碗or雷公根

Gotu Kola or Spadeleaf (Centella asiatica) 崩大碗or雷公根

Gotu Kola or Spadeleaf (Centella asiatica) 崩大碗or雷公根

Gotu Kola or Spadeleaf (Centella asiatica) foliage. 崩大碗or雷公根的葉.

Gotu Kola or Spadeleaf (Centella asiatica) flowers are very tiny. 崩大碗or雷公根的花超級迷你的.

Tropical perennial herb. Ground cover.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in moist soil. Tiny purple flowers is not so notiecable.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:6″(H) X 9″-1′(W). Propagate by seeds, runner, cutting, offset, rhizomes, division.  Medicinal.   Leaves are harvested to cook for food or drinks in many cultures in the world.

傘形科積雪草屬的熱帶多年生草本地被植物.  容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的濕潤土壤. 紫紅色的小花很迷你不易被注意到.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高6吋,寬幅9吋到1呎.  繁殖以種子,走莖,扦插,側芽或分株的方式來進行.  藥用.   葉片採摘後可料理成粥品或涼茶.

Reference inks: 參考網站資料連結:                                                                                                                                                                        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centella_asiatica                                                              https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%e5%b4%a9%e5%a4%a7%e7%a2%97                          http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/64222/#b

Araza (Eugenia stipitata) 思帝果

Araza (Eugenia stipitata) 思帝果

Araza (Eugenia stipitata) seeds. 思帝果的種子.

Tropical fruit tree with very fragrant, aromatic and good flavour but acidic fruit. Evergreen.   Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in moist soil.  Very good for making jam or making juice to blend with other sweeter fruit.  Seeds germination will take almost 6 months though.  Otherwise it is easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  White flowers blooming all year around. Fruit should be picked when ripe and mature to yellow color on the tree.  You rarely seen this in supermarket because yellow ripe fruit is fragile which it is not good for shelf display.  😦    USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:7′-15′(H/W).   Propagate by seeds, cuttings, air-layering.

原生於亞馬遜熱帶雨林的常綠果樹. 果實味道很香,滋味好但味酸. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的濕潤土壤.  因為味香風味佳但味道酸所以多加糖製成果醬或者打成果汁做成飲料. 種子出芽曼有時要半年左右. 要不然苗期短. 查資料是說一年到頭都能開花結果. 花小而白. 果實熟到轉黃才好採收.  果實成熟後採收的貯存期限約僅3天所以超市很少見到它們的蹤影.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅為7-15呎.  繁殖方式以種子,扦插或高壓方式來進行.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenia_stipitata
http://www.sunshine-seeds.de/Eugenia-stipitata*-44869p.html?language=en
https://www.rarepalmseeds.com/pix/EugSti.shtml
http://raywang1016.pixnet.net/blog/post/307730954-%E6%80%9D%E5%B8%9D%E6%9E%9C
http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S0100-29452012000300035&script=sci_abstract

Sundew (Drosera spatulata)小毛氈苔

Sundew (Drosera spatulata)小毛氈苔

Sundew (Drosera spatulata) seeds. 小毛氈苔的種子很細小.

Sundew (Drosera spatulata) seeds germination in about 18 days. 小毛氈苔種子約18天左右孵出.

Sundew (Drosera spatulata) seedlings are still very tiny. 小毛氈苔的小實生苗.

Sundew (Drosera spatulata) seedlings are growing their first true leaf! 小毛氈苔實生苗長出第一片本葉了.

Small tropical carnivorous/insectivorous perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in moist soil.  Small pink flowers in late spring to mid summer.  USDA Zones:9-11.   Mature size:3″-6″(H/W).  Propagate by seeds or division. Suitable growing in containers indoors.

小型熱帶多年生肉食/食蟲植物.  茅膏菜屬.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照的濕潤土壤中.  春末到仲夏間開粉紅色小花.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅僅3-6吋.  繁殖方式以種子或分株方式來進行. 適合室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosera_spatulata                                      https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%e5%b0%8f%e6%af%9b%e6%b0%88%e8%8b%94  http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/86307/

Rubber Vine (Cryptostegia grandiflora ) 橡膠茉莉

Rubber Vine (Cryptostegia grandiflora ) 橡膠茉莉

Rubber Vine (Cryptostegia grandiflora ) seeds. 橡膠茉莉的種籽.

Rubber Vine (Cryptostegia grandiflora ) seeds germination in day 17. 橡膠茉莉種子第17天開始發芽.

Tropical hardy evergreen climber.  Easy to grow.  Best in full sun to partial shade location in moist soil.  Lavender flower bloom all year around.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:12′-15′(H/L) X 4′-6′(W).   Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Plant is toxic if ingested.

熱帶強健的常綠爬藤.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的濕潤土壤.  全年開粉紫色花,花期很長.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高12-15呎高/長,寬幅4-6呎.  繁殖方式以種子或扦插方式來進行.  植株有毒勿食.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptostegia_grandiflora                     https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E6%A9%A1%E8%86%A0%E7%B4%AB%E8%8C%89%E8%8E%89              http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2071/

American columbo or Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis)黃龍膽

American columbo or Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis) 黃龍膽

American columbo or Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis) seeds. 黃龍膽的種子.

American columbo or Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis) seeds germination starting from 3 months in fridge. 黃龍膽種子於3個月冰箱內袋孵後開始發芽了!

American columbo or Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis) seedlings are growing true leaves! 黃龍膽的小苗長出本葉了!

Hardy perennial.  Gentian family.  It is native from Southern Ontario and throughout the eastern and southeastern US.  Although it is endangered in Canada.   Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in moist, rich soil.  Tall flower stem is purple-red.  Flowers are blooming facing downwards with 4 petals.  Plants die after self-seeded. USDA Zones:4-8.  Mature size:2′-8′(H) X 1′-2′(W).  Propagate by seeds.  Medicinal herb.

It is the first time to grow this.  Seeds germination the best are in dark and cool/cold for the 2 months plus “winter period" (could be in fridge with moist but slightly dry medium). When seeds germinated then plant them to the moist soil in light shade to grow.  Seeds germinate easily.

強健多年生草花.  龍膽家族的一員.  原生於安大略省南部及美國東部與東南部均有分佈. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的濕潤肥沃的土壤.  植物成熟時會抽出很長的紫紅色的花梗,開的花四瓣綠色帶有粉或紫色. 花頗吸引蜂蝶與鳥類. 花謝結籽後植株便死亡.  喜冷不耐熱.  成熟株高開花前僅約2呎高左右,開花時可達8呎高,寬幅僅1-2呎.  繁殖以種子方式來進行.  有藥用價值.

第一次種植這個.  種子最好放置於在冷涼處至少兩個月的"冬天"(可以用放冰箱小苗盆裝少量介質來保濕但介質要偏乾這樣冷層積) .  種子發芽後移到濕潤土壤散光處種植.  種子容易發芽.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frasera_caroliniensis                             https://www.ontario.ca/page/american-columbo         http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/199409/

Rice Paddy Herb (Limnophila aromatica) 越南毛翁

Rice Paddy Herb (Limnophila aromatica) 越南毛翁

Rice Paddy Herb (Limnophila aromatica) 越南毛翁

Also called Ngo om in Vietnamese. Tropical perennial herb/vegetable. Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in moist soil.  It can be aquatic planted in shallow water side.  Late summer to early fall with pretty pale blue flowers.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  It’s tender parts of shoots are used in Asian and Vietnamese cooking. The plant has a strong aroma.  It has the taste of citrusy cumin flavour.   Plants are often used fresh in soups, curries and also as a garnish.  USDA Zones:10+.  Mature size:6″(H) X 6″-1′(W).  Propagate by cuttings or division.  Suitable for containers indoors.

越南香菜之一.  熱帶多年生香草/蔬菜.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的濕潤土壤中. 也能種在淺水處的水邊. 夏末秋初開粉色偏藍色的小花. 花頗吸引蜂蝶. 他的嫩芽枝葉多用於亞洲菜色及越南菜料理.  植株香味濃. 嚐起來有著類似檸檬與孜然的味道. 常用於湯類,咖哩類及擺盤裝飾用.  喜熱不耐寒. 成熟株高6吋,寬幅6吋到1呎.  繁殖方式以扦插和分株方式來進行.  適合室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.walliscreekwatergarden.com.au/product/limnophila-aromatica/
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/126752/#b

Beautiful Galangal or Shell-flower (Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’)斑葉月桃

Beautiful Galangal or Shell-flower (Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’) 斑葉月桃

Beautiful Galangal or Shell-flower (Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’) seeds and dried seed pods. 斑葉月桃的種子與乾燥的種莢.

Beautiful Galangal or Shell-flower (Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’) seed germination in about one month. 斑葉月桃的種子孵出,需時約一個月.

Tropical perennial.  Ginger family.  Beautiful, useful, edible and medicinal.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in warm and moist environment.  Yellow flowers with red center bloom in late spring to early summer.   Leaves are often used as food wrap.  The leaves can used for herbal tea.  The rhizomes can be used as cooking ginger.  The fiber of the plant can be used and used for rope or mat making.  USDA zones:8-11.  Mature size:3′-8′(H) X 2′-4′(W).  Propagate by seeds, bulbs or rhizomes or division. Medicinal.

熱帶多年生,薑科的植物.  美麗,實用,可以食用以及具有藥用價值.  容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照的溫暖濕潤的環境. 春末夏初開黃色花,花心有紅色斑. 葉片常用作食物的包覆材料.  也可用來沖泡藥草茶. 老枝葉的纖維可以提取作為編織用. 植株喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高3-8呎,寬幅2-4呎.  繁殖方式以種子,球根/塊根或分株方式來進行.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpinia_zerumbet                  https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%89%B7%E5%B1%B1%E8%96%91      http://www.inmjh.kh.edu.tw/project/inmplant/Plant/061-070/068.htm http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55244/#b

Curry tree (Murraya koenigii or Bergera koenigii) 可因氏月橘 or 調料九里香

Curry tree (Murraya koenigii or Bergera koenigii) 可因氏月橘 or 調料九里香

Curry tree (Murraya koenigii or Bergera koenigii) 可因氏月橘 or 調料九里香 It is easy to root curry tree from fresh cuttings. 鮮剪的可因氏月橘枝條容易扦插發根.

 

Curry tree (Murraya koenigii or Bergera koenigii) can be purchased from Asian supermarket. 可因氏月橘 or 調料九里香亞洲超市有賣.

Curry tree (Murraya koenigii or Bergera koenigii) trimming the twigs for propagation. 可因氏月橘 or 調料九里香整理出有用的枝條可以扦插用.

 

Curry tree (Murraya koenigii or Bergera koenigii) cutting can be growing easily in potting soil in full sun to partial shade location. 可因氏月橘 or 調料九里香容易在全日照到半日照處盆植扦插成功.

Tropical evergreen tree, mainly for culinery use. Aromatic but really too strong to me.  😦  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in moist soil. White flowers in late spring to early summer.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:15′-20′(H/W). Propagate by seeds, cutting or suckers.

熱帶常綠喬木,主要用於料理用.  全株有"香味"但這味道對我而言不是算好聞的.  😦  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的濕潤土壤中.  春末到夏初開白色花.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅為15-20呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插或地下增生根來繁殖.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry_tree
https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%e5%8f%af%e5%9b%a0%e6%b0%8f%e6%9c%88%e6%a9%98
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2548/#b