Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) 紅萼藤

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) 紅萼藤

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) is blooming. 紅萼藤開花了.

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) bracket after flower is off still remain the shape and color for a long while so it is worth planting. 紅萼藤開完花後花萼仍蠻長時間維持顏色因此很具觀賞價值.

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) mature seed pod. 紅萼藤成熟的種莢.

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) seed pod with seeds. 紅萼藤的種莢與種子.

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) seeds. 紅萼藤的種子.

Purple Bell Vine (Rhodochiton atrosanguineus) seed germination in about 1.5 months. 紅萼藤種子約1個半月孵出.

Tropical tender perennial flowering vine.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Deep red/purplish brown/maroon flowers in summer to frost.   Long blooming time.   Flowers have big lighter red or deep pink bracket which remain for long time even after flower is gone.  Flowers attract bees, butterflies and birds!  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:10′-12′(H)/(L) X 1′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Plants are evergreen in warm climate.

熱帶多年生開花爬藤.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  夏到秋末開紫紅色花.  花期很長.  花謝後的深粉紅色的花托仍有觀賞價值.  花為頗吸引蜂蝶鳥類的蜜源!  喜熱不耐寒,在非溫暖地區常作為一年生.  成熟株高10-12呎高/長,寬幅僅約1呎.  繁殖主以種子或扦插方式來進行.  植株於溫暖區域為常綠.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodochiton_atrosanguineus               http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1412/

Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) 茶樹

Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) 茶樹

Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) seedling. 茶樹的小實生苗.

Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) seeds. 茶樹的種子.

Evergreen flowering tree with its leaves for tea.   Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. Fragrant white flowers in late fall to winter.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:8-11. Mature size: 6′-8′(H) X 3′-6′(W). Propagate by seeds or cuttings. Medicinal.

常綠開花樹主用以葉片做茶為主.   植株容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  植株於秋末到冬季開白色單瓣香花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.   喜溫暖不甚耐寒.  成熟株高15-20呎,寬幅6-10呎.  繁殖可以種子,枝條扦插的方式來進行.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camellia_sinensis                                    https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/茶树                                                         https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/57841/

Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’) 肉桂羅勒

Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’) 肉桂羅勒

Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’) is flowering. 肉桂羅勒開花中.

Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’) is forming seeds. 肉桂羅勒的種子形成中.

Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’) has purple red/dark red flower buds. 肉桂羅勒的花苞為紫紅/暗紅色.

Never plant this before because never tried this in any food.  Recently tried Vietnamese pho and really please with the combination with this with lime juice in beef soup!  What a genus way to combine these 3 things together!   Annual herb.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.   Purple flowers in summer to fall.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Whole plant is fragrant with basil with cinnamon scent.  Mature size:2′-3′(H) X 1.5′-2′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.

以前不曾種過這種也不曾用過.  最近試過越南菜,相當喜歡它和青檸在牛肉湯裡的味道!  這三種味道都是濃郁的沒有想到融合之後是如此不違和和相得益彰! 原產於墨西哥,其老莖與花萼呈紫紅色,花為紫色.  它是一年生的香草植物. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  紫萼紫花於夏天開到秋天.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  全株帶有肉桂香的羅勒香氣.  成熟株高2-3呎,寬幅1.5-2呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/920/                              http://blog.igarden.com.tw/2001/05/5M10515.html

Mukul Myrrh Tree (Commiphora wightii) 印度沒藥

Mukul Myrrh Tree (commiphora wightii)沒藥

Myrrh Gum (Commiphora molmol or Commiphora myrrha) seeds. 印度沒藥的種子.

Myrrh Gum (Commiphora molmol or Commiphora myrrha) seeds germination in just few days! 印度沒藥的種子幾天就孵出.

Myrrh Gum (Commiphora molmol or Commiphora myrrha) first germinated seedling is growing seed leaves, more seeds germinated. 印度沒藥第一顆發芽種子苗長出子葉,更多的種子也孵出了.

Tropical deciduous tree for its famous medicinal resin.  Plant is quite prickly with long spines, be careful around it.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in well drained soil.  Small brownish flowers blooms repeatedly.  USDA Zones:10-11.  Mature size:10′-20′(H) X 8′-10′(W).  Propagate by seeds (but very low germination rate) or cuttings (best in early spring).  Medicinal.  Drought tolerant.  Suitable for containers.

熱帶落葉喬木有著名的藥用樹膠.  植株有著長刺,要小心避開.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的排水佳土壤.   小小褐色花開花不斷. 喜熱不耐寒.  地植成熟株高10-20呎, 寬幅8-10呎.    繁殖以種子(但孵出率不高) 或以扦插的方式(初春最佳)來進行.  藥用.  耐旱.  適合盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrrh                                                 https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/沒藥                                                 https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/133259/

 

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

Cold hardy evergreen perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.   White flowers in late spring to fall.  Whole plant is very fragrant.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Good for cut flower, culinary use or for perfume.  USDA Zones:5-9.  Mature size:1′-1.5′(H) X 10″-1.5′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Suitable for containers. Drought tolerant once established.

耐寒強健常綠的多年生草花.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  春末到秋天開白色的花,全株非常芳香好聞.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  適合切花,料理用或用於香水製造.  耐寒也算耐熱.  成熟株高1-1.5呎,寬幅10吋到1.5呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.

Reference links:  參考網站資料連結:

http://www.perennials.com/plants/lavandula-angustifolia-ellagance-snow.html               https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/224813/#b

 

Cushion Bush (Calocephalus brownii ‘Silver Bush’ ) 鱗葉菊

Cushion Bush (Calocephalus brownii ‘Silver Bush’ ) 鱗葉菊

Cushion Bush (Calocephalus brownii ‘Silver Bush’ ) 鱗葉菊

Cushion Bush (Calocephalus brownii ‘Silver Bush’ ) 鱗葉菊

Tropical hardy perennial/ sub-shrub.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Very attractive silvery white plant coral like structure which go well with other color and textured plants in planters perfectly!  Yellow to white flowers in late spring to early summer.   Good for cut flower.   USDA Zones:9-11.   Mature size: 1′-1.5′(H/W).  Propagate by seeds, layering or cuttings.  Drought-tolerant. Evergreen. Excellent in alpine, rock garden or for indoor containers.

熱帶強健的多年生草花/亞灌木.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  銀白珊瑚般的植株很特別好看,花台裡搭配其他葉形葉色的植株特別顯眼好看!  黃白色的小花在春末夏初時開.  適合作為切花花材.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅1-1.5呎,其他品種的株高/寬幅各有不同.  繁殖以種子,壓條或扦插的方式來進行.   耐旱.  常綠.  很適合高山,岩砌花園及室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucophyta                        http://www.sohu.com/a/205136706_465390                          https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/210903/                    http://www.jaldety.com/variety.asp?id=323&crop_id=17

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) 黑胡椒

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) 黑胡椒

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) cuttings. 黑胡椒藤的扦插枝條.

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) 黑胡椒

Tropical perennial vine.  Probably the most common and widely used seasoning/herb in the world?  Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to full shade location.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:12′-15′(H/L).   Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Fast growing.  Suitable for growing in containers indoors.   Medicinal.

熱帶多年生爬藤.  大概是世上最為常見並廣泛使用的調味料/香料了吧?  容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到散光處.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高12-15呎高/藤長.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  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/Black_pepper                                                        https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/黑胡椒                                                      https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2175/#b

Vanilla Orchid (Vanilla planifolia) 梵尼蘭or香莢蘭

Vanilla Orchid (Vanilla planifolia) 梵尼蘭or香莢蘭

Vanilla Orchid (Vanilla planifolia) cuttings. 梵尼蘭or香莢蘭的扦插枝條.

Vanilla Orchid (Vanilla planifolia) commercial vanilla beans (up) and fresh vanilla beans (below) 梵尼蘭or香莢蘭販賣的熟成香莢蘭的種莢(上)與新鮮採收的香莢蘭種莢(下).

Tropical orchid the fragrant seed pods (commercial vanilla beans) are famous for adding the fragrance into the food!  Fresh seed pod usually are cooked, dry and aged to maximize the fragrance.  Fresh green seed pods do not have any fragrance if you are wondering.  This tropical vine is easy to grow in shady location.  Mid spring to early summer with fragrant green flowers!  Hand pollination is needed to fruit.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:12′-40′(L/H).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Suitable for growing in containers indoors.

熱帶蘭花其種子莢便是聞名廣為販賣用於點心的香草莢!  新鮮種子莢採收後經過多種工序後熟成乾燥藉以提高種莢最佳的香味.  新鮮採收的種子莢其實並無香味.  香莢蘭為藤蔓類容易栽種在避光處.  仲春到初夏間開很香的綠色的蘭花!  要結種莢必須動手幫忙授粉比較容易成功.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/藤長12-40呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插枝條的方式來進行.  適合室內盆植.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanilla_planifolia                                        https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/香莢蘭                                               https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1214/#b

Carolina silverbell (Halesia carolina) 北美銀鐘花

Carolina silverbell (Halesia carolina) 北美銀鐘花

Carolina silverbell (Halesia carolina) seeds. 北美銀鐘花的種子.

Cold hardy flowering tree.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  White bell shaped flowers in spring.  Bell shaped white flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:5-8.   Mature size:30′-40′(H) X 20′-35′(W).   Propagate by seeds or cuttings.

耐寒強健的開花樹種.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  春開白色鈴狀花.  白色鈴狀花頗吸引蜂蝶.  耐寒不甚耐熱.  成熟株高30-40呎,寬幅20-35呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halesia_carolina               https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/50035/              http://www.fpcn.net/a/qiaomu/20131109/Halesia_carolina.html http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a440

Cherry Tomato ‘Snow White’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Snow White’) 白色小番茄

Cherry Tomato ‘Snow White’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Snow White’) 白色小番茄

Cherry Tomato ‘Snow White’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Snow White’) 白色小番茄

Cherry Tomato ‘Snow White’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Snow White’) seeds. 白色小番茄的種子.

Cherry Tomato ‘Snow White’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Snow White’) seeds germination in just few days. 白色小番茄的種子幾天就發芽了.

Cherry Tomato ‘Snow White’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Snow White’) strong plants start to flower and fruit! 白色小番茄植株健康開始開花結果了!

Cherry Tomato ‘Snow White’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Snow White’) strong plants start to flower and fruit! Ripe fruit is pale yellow with white. Pretty tasty! 白色小番茄植株健康開始開花結果了! 熟果為淡黃色透著白色. 好吃喔!

Annual.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.   Small yellow flowers appear when mature.   Fruit ripe from green to ivory with pale yellow hue, ripe fruit is edible.  Mature size:4′-8′(H) X 2′-3′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.   Only ripe fruit is edible, the rest of the plant is toxic if ingested.

一年生.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  植ˊ株成熟後開始開小黃花.  果實由綠成熟後轉象牙白帶淡黃色,成熟果實可以食用.  成熟株高4-8呎,寬幅2-3呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  除了熟果可以食用外,全株有毒勿食.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/65990/                             http://www.reimerseeds.com/snow-white-tomato.aspx