Parrot’s Beak or Lotus Vine (Lotus ‘Amazon Sunset’) 鸚鵡嘴’亞馬遜日落’

Parrot’s Beak or Lotus Vine (Lotus ‘Amazon Sunset’)鸚鵡嘴’亞馬遜日落’

Parrot’s Beak or Lotus Vine (Lotus ‘Amazon Sunset’)鸚鵡嘴’亞馬遜日落’ in hanging basket.

Parrot’s Beak or Lotus Vine (Lotus ‘Amazon Sunset’)鸚鵡嘴’亞馬遜日落’

Parrot’s Beak or Lotus Vine (Lotus ‘Amazon Sunset’) 鸚鵡嘴’亞馬遜日落’ is developing seedpod.

Tropical perennial with trailing habit. Excellent for planters or hanging basket. Long trailing branches can reach to 2′-3′ with silvery green foliage. Very showy. Best in full sun to partial shade warm location. USDA Zones:9-11. Mature size:6″-8″(H)X10″-1′-3′(W). Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division. In cold zones, often are used as annual.

百脈根屬（學名：Lotus）多年生草本,貼地蔓生的生長. 很適合種在花盆或吊盆. 貼地蔓生的枝條可達2-3呎長,枝葉呈現. 銀灰綠色. 花色為鮮紅與橙色. 以生長在全日照到半日照的溫暖環境最佳. 喜熱不耐冷. 成熟株高6-8吋,寬幅1-3呎. 繁殖以種子,扦插或分株的方式來進行. 寒冷區域多作為一年生的草花.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_(genus)https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/百脉根属https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/lotus/amazon-sunset-parrots-beak-lotus-hybridhttps://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/58243/https://home.howstuffworks.com/lotus-vine-parrots-beak.htm

African Daisy (Osteospermum ‘Spider Purple’) 藍眼菊

African Daisy (Osteospermum ‘Spider Purple’) 藍眼菊

Tropical tender perennial but often treated as an annual.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.   Purple flowers in late spring to mid summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Keep deadheading will continue to promote more flowers to come.  USDA Zones:10-11.  Mature size:1′-1.5′(H) X 2′-3′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Suitable for growing in container.

熱帶多年生草花但多作為一年生草花使用.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  春末到仲夏間開紫色捲瓣花朵,花形狀似蜘蛛.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  花謝後即摘除能使花期延長續開.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高1-1.5呎,寬幅2-3呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  適合盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteospermum                                           https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/藍眼菊                                                           https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/164870/#b

Mushroom Plant or Rungia (Rungia klossii) 菇蕈味明萼草

Mushroom Plant or Rungia (Rungia klossii) 菇蕈味明萼草

Mushroom Plant or Rungia (Rungia klossii) 菇蕈味明萼草

Tropical perennial/leafy vegetable.  Leaves are edible raw or cooked.  Native in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location in rich, well drained moist soil.   Small blue flowers in summer.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:2′(H) X 3′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.   Suitable for growing in container indoors.

明萼草屬的多年生草花/葉菜.  它是具有菇蕈類美味的葉菜.  葉片可以直接生食或煮食.  原生於紐澳及新幾內亞.   容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照,排水良好的肥沃濕潤的土壤.  夏天開藍色小花.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高2呎寬幅3呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  適合室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://www.richters.com/Web_store/web_store.cgi?searchterm=Rungia+klossii&search_catalogue_button=Go                   http://www.hishtil.com/our-products/herbs/vegetative-herbs/rungia-klossii/   http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Rungia+klossii          https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/199358/#b    https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/Special-Pages/plant-detail.aspx?id=8069

Taiwan Reevesia (Reevesia formosana) 台灣梭羅木

Taiwan Reevesia (Reevesia formosana) 台灣梭羅木

Taiwan Reevesia (Reevesia formosana) seeds. 台灣梭羅木的種子.

Tropical deciduous tree.  Native only in mid to south of Taiwan.  Red new foliage color is very attractive!  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Fragrant creamy white flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:8-10.   Mature size:40′-45′(H/W).   Propagate by seeds or cuttings.

梭羅木屬的熱帶落葉中型喬木,原生於台灣中南部.  屬於台灣特有種.  紅色的新芽葉很具特色!  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  芳香的米白色花於春末夏初時盛開.   花頗吸引蜂蝶.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅40-45呎.  繁殖方式以種子或扦插的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://bruce0342.blogspot.ca/2015/04/blog-post_17.html                                          http://kplant.biodiv.tw/台灣梭羅木/台灣梭羅木.htm                                              http://blog.xuite.net/wen529595/twblog/123616938-2009台灣梭羅木Reevesia+formosana+種子盆栽

Clematis recta ‘Purpurea’ 紫葉威靈仙

Clematis recta ‘Purpurea’ 紫葉威靈仙

Clematis recta ‘Purpurea’ seeds. 紫葉威靈仙的種子.

Clematis recta ‘Purpurea’ seedlings. 紫葉威靈仙剛孵出的小苗們.

Cold hardy flowering vine.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. Small white fragrant flowers in late spring to mid summer.  Flowers attract bees.  USDA Zones:3-9.  Mature size:4′-8′(H) X 2′-4′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings.

耐寒多年生開花藤.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  春末到仲夏間開芳香的小白花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  耐寒也算耐熱.  成熟株高4-8呎,寬幅2-4呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/79164/                  http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c210-

Cherry Tomato ‘Black Cherry’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Black Cherry’) 黑櫻桃小番茄

Cherry Tomato ‘Black Cherry’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Black Cherry’) 黑櫻桃小番茄

Cherry Tomato ‘Black Cherry’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Black Cherry’) harvest time! 黑櫻桃小番茄收成了!

Cherry Tomato ‘Black Cherry’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Black Cherry’) is fruiting! 黑櫻桃小番茄結果中!

Cherry Tomato ‘Black Cherry’ (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ‘Black Cherry’) plant. 黑櫻桃小番茄的實生苗.

Annual fruit.  70-80 days.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Small yellow flowers from late spring to late fall.  Small dark red/reddish brown delicious fruit keep growing in clusters.  It is very productive variety.   Mature size: 6′-10′(H) X 2′-3′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Except ripe fruit is edible, the whole plant is toxic if ingested.  Fast growing!

一年生的水果.  播種到成熟約70-80天.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  春到秋末開黃色小花.  成串的熟果會由綠轉黑紅色/紅棕色.   很會結果的品種.  成熟株高6-10呎,寬幅2-3呎. 繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  除了熟果是可以食用外,全株有毒勿食.  生長快速!

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.burpee.com/vegetables/tomatoes/tomato-black-cherry-prod001929.html    https://www.rareseeds.com/black-cherry-tomato/                    https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/88786/

Chinese Water Spinach or Swamp Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) 空心菜

Chinese Water Spinach or Swamp Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) 空心菜

Chinese Water Spinach or Swamp Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) seeds. 空心菜種子包內的種子.

Chinese Water Spinach or Swamp Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) seeds germination in just few days in warm and moist condition. 空心菜的種子在溼熱的環境中幾天就發芽.

Chinese Water Spinach or Swamp Morning Glory (Ipomoea aquatica) seedlings showing the seed leaves! 空心菜小實生苗長出子葉!

Tender perennial vegetable/aquatic.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in moist to wet soil.  Moring glory like flowers in summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:7-11. Mature size:8′-10′(H) X 6′-8′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Fast growing, may be invasive in warm region.

多年生不耐寒的葉菜/水生植物. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照出的濕潤/泥裡.  夏天開朝顏般的花朵.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  喜熱不甚耐寒.  成熟株高8-10呎, 寬幅6-8呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  生長快速可能在溫暖地區成為強勢植物.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結：

http://www.clovegarden.com/ingred/mg_wspinz.html               https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1263/

White Sage (Salvia apiana) 白鼠尾草

White Sage (Salvia apiana) 白鼠尾草

White Sage (Salvia apiana) seeds. 白鼠尾草種子包的種子.

White Sage (Salvia apiana) seeds. 白鼠尾草的種子.

White Sage (Salvia apiana) seeds germination in about 2 weeks. 白鼠尾草的種子約2週發芽.

Tropical perennial herb mainly growing for its leaves which are used for ritual smoking.  Aromatic. Evergreen.   Easy to grow.   Best growing in full sun location.   Small white flowers in mid spring to mid fall.   Long blooming time.   Flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.   Large silvery grey foliage is attractive.  USDA Zones:8-11.  Mature size:2′-4′(H) X 2′-3′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.   Drought tolerant once the plant is established.  Medicinal.

白鼠尾草(Salvia apiana)為熱帶多年生香草,西方主要用乾燥的莖葉薰香驅邪用.  芳香.  常綠.  容易栽種.   最好栽種在全日照處.   仲春到中秋開小白花.  花期很長.  花頗吸引蜂蝶與蜂鳥.  銀灰色的大葉片頗為顯眼好看.  喜熱不耐寒. 成熟株高2-4呎,寬幅2-3呎.  繁殖方式以種子或扦插的方式來進行.   植株生長穩定後頗為耐旱.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_apiana           https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/882/                 http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-white-sage-tea-5023.html

Pineapple Guava or Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana) 斐濟果

Pineapple Guava or Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana) 斐濟果

Pineapple Guava or Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana) seeds. 斐濟果的種子.

Pineapple Guava or Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana) seeds germination in a month. 斐濟果的種子約1個月會發芽.

Pineapple Guava or Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana) seedlings. 斐濟果的小實生苗.

Tropical fruit tree.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Red and white flowers in late spring to early summer.  Edible sweet juicy fruit is very fragrant.   Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:8-10.  Mature size:8′-10′(H) X 4′-6′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.

熱帶果樹.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處. 春末夏初開紅色帶白色的花朵.  結的可食果實很香甜多汁.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  植株喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高8-10呎,寬幅4-6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/Acca_sellowiana            https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%96%90%E6%BF%9F%E6%9E%9C              http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1398/#b

 

Sea Grape (Coccoloba uvifera) 海葡萄

Sea Grape (Coccoloba uvifera) 海葡萄

Sea Grape (Coccoloba uvifera) seeds. 海葡萄的種子.

Sea Grape (Coccoloba uvifera) seedlings. 海葡萄從種子發芽到實生小苗出葉.

Tropical tender perennial with edible fruit.  Tolerant seaside high salt content environment. Foliage from green change to red in fall.  Easy to grow and propagate.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Fragrant small white flowers in clusters from mid spring to mid summer.   USDA Zones:10-11.  Mature size:6′-8′(H/W). Propagate by seeds or cuttings.   Suitable growing in containers.  Drought-tolerant once plant is established.

熱帶不耐寒多年生植物,其果實如葡萄可以食用. 能耐海濱高鹽份的環境. 葉片於秋冷時會由綠轉紅,溫暖氣候區則呈常綠.  容易栽種與繁殖. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  成串的白色小花有香味,從仲春開到仲夏.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅:6-8呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  適合盆植. 植株生長穩定後頗為耐旱.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coccoloba_uvifera                                          https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%e6%b5%b7%e8%91%a1%e8%90%84                                 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1869/#b            http://kplant.biodiv.tw/%E6%B5%B7%E8%91%A1%E8%90%84/%E6%B5%B7%E8%91%A1%E8%90%84.htm