Tropical Water Lily (Nymphaea) 子母蓮

Tropical Water Lily (Nymphaea) 子母蓮

Tropical Water Lily (Nymphaea) 子母蓮

Tropical Water Lily (Nymphaea) 子母蓮

Tropical Water Lily (Nymphaea) 子母蓮

Tropical Water Lily (Nymphaea) 子母蓮

Tropical Water Lily (Nymphaea) 子母蓮 2nd year seedling is now mature. 子母蓮實生苗第2年已經成熟.

Tropical hardy day blooming water lilies.  Aquatic perennial. Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size: 6″-1′(H) X 1.5′-2′(W).  This one is blue violet flowers bloom repeatedly.  Flowers are very fragrant and edible. Propagate by seeds, bulbs or offsets.

Here the picture shown is in 1 gallon pot in a small container just able to fit in the pot.  The container is indoors by my kitchen window, south facing.

熱帶強健白天開花的睡蓮.  水生多年生植物.  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6吋到1呎高,寬幅1.5-2呎.  這品花色是藍紫色只要溫度夠溫暖會一直續開.  花朵非常芳香,可食用.  繁殖方式以種子,球根或側芽的方式來進行.

照片這株是養在1加侖方形盆,沒入比1加侖方形盆稍大些的容器.  容器所在為室內廚房的面南窗台.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaea_pubescens                               https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaea_pubescens                       https://www.aquariumplants.com/Nymphaea-Rubra-p/misc47.htm

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) 布福那or黑老虎

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) 布福那or黑老虎

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) regular red fruited seeds. 布福那or黑老虎的普通紅果的種子.

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) large green fruited seeds also way bigger. 布福那or黑老虎綠色大果的種子較為大顆.

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) seeds germination in about 22 days. 布福那or黑老虎的種子約22天發芽.

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) seedlings. 布福那or黑老虎的實生小苗.

Hei Lao Hu (Kadsura coccinea) 2 seedlings are growing first true leaf! 布福那or黑老虎的兩株實生小苗長出了第一片本葉!

Hardy evergreen fruit vine.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to light shade location in sandy slightly acidic soil.  Plant has shallow roots, require sturdy structure (6’+) for climbing when growing in the field.  Pale red flowers in late spring to summer. Male and female flowers on the same plant.  Plant care as grape vine.  USDA Zones: 7-11.  Mature size:20′-30′(H) X 24′-36′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cutting, layering.  Medicinal.  Suitable for container indoors.  Growing in the container will have to prune to size.  Seed grow to mature about 1-3 years.  Seeds should be kept in certain moisture to be viable.

強健常綠的藤類. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到散光處的砂質略為ˊ酸性的土壤.  此植物根系淺,露的地植需要穩固的至少6呎高的棚架來攀爬生長.  淡紅色花於春末到夏季開放.  雌花與雄花皆在同ˊ株.  植株管理與葡萄無異.  喜熱不甚耐寒.  成熟株高/藤長可達20-30呎,寬幅24-36呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插,或壓條的方式來進行.  藥用.   適合室內盆植.  盆植則需修剪使植株小巧.   種子到生長到開花結果僅1-3年.  種子需要保濕以保持活性.

Reference links: 參考網ˋ站資料連結:

https://kknews.cc/agriculture/rz3njjn.html        https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/243113/      http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Kadsura+coccinea              http://blog.xuite.net/h030232/twblog/308898186                https://kknews.cc/agriculture/9yo8y3q.html

Starfish Lily or Black Flag (Ferraria crispa) 法拉利鳶尾

Starfish Lily or Black Flag (Ferraria crispa) 法拉利鳶尾

Starfish Lily or Black Flag (Ferraria crispa) bulbs. 法拉利鳶尾的球根.

Starfish Lily or Black Flag (Ferraria crispa) seeds are soft. 法拉利鳶尾的種子軟軟的,不像一般的種子紮實.

Tropical bulbous perennial.  Native in South Africa.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.   Pretty small flowers in summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:9-11.   Mature size:6″-1′(H) X 6″-9″(W).   Propagate by seeds, bulbs or corms.  Suitable for containers indoors.

熱帶多年生球根花卉.  原生於南非.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  夏開花色特別的小花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高6吋到1呎,寬幅6到9吋.  繁殖以種子,球ˋ根或仔球的方式來進行.  適合室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferraria_crispa         https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/94289/        http://www.pacificbulbsociety.net/pbswiki/index.php/Ferraria         https://www.anniesannuals.com/plants/view/?id=1511

Bellflower ‘White Wonder’ (Campanula x haylodgensis ‘White Wonder’ )重瓣白花風鈴草

Bellflower ‘White Wonder’ (Campanula x haylodgensis ‘White Wonder’ )重瓣白花風鈴草

Bellflower ‘White Wonder’ (Campanula x haylodgensis ‘White Wonder’ )重瓣白花風鈴草

Bellflower ‘White Wonder’ (Campanula x haylodgensis ‘White Wonder’ )重瓣白花風鈴草

Cold hardy perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.   Small white double flowers in late spring to summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:4-9.  Mature size:6″-1′(H) X 6″-9″(W).  Propagate by division.  (Not sure if seeds will come true.)  Suitable for container indoors.  Excellent for alpine and rock garden!

耐寒強健的多年生草花.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  春到夏開白色重瓣小花. 花頗吸引蜂蝶.  耐寒也還算耐熱.  成熟株高6吋到1呎,寬幅6-9吋.  繁殖以分株的方式來進行. (尚不確定種子是否與親代相同.)  適合室內盆植.  很適合高山及岩砌花園種植!

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/105132/        https://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/how-to-grow-campanula-white-wonder

Alocasia or Dwarf Amazon Elephant Ear (Alocasia amazonica ‘Poly’) 黑葉觀音蓮

Alocasia or Dwarf Amazon Elephant Ear (Alocasia amazonica ‘Poly’) 黑葉觀音蓮

Alocasia or Dwarf Amazon Elephant Ear (Alocasia amazonica ‘Poly’) 黑葉觀音蓮

Tropical perennial with unique and beautiful glossy dark green foliage.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to full shade location in well-drained soil.  USDA Zones:10-11.  Mature size:1′-2′(H) X 1′-1.5′(W).  Propagate by bulbs, offsets or division.  Suitable for containers indoors.

黑葉觀音蓮是熱帶多年生有著奇特美觀亮黑葉片的觀葉植物.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到全蔭處的排水佳土壤.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高1-2呎,寬幅1-1.5呎.  繁殖以球根,側芽或分株的方式來進行.  適合室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/53992/         https://www.ourhouseplants.com/plants/alocasia

Cape cowslip (Lachenalia unicolor) 爆竹百合

Cape cowslip (Lachenalia unicolor) 爆竹百合

Cape cowslip (Lachenalia unicolor) tiny glossy seeds germinate easily in 15 days. 爆竹百合的種子小顆黑亮,15天就發芽了.

Tropical small flowering bulb.  Perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Beautiful flower spikes in fall.  Flowers have multiple colors.  Very showy!  USDA Zones:10-11.  Mature size:6″-9″(H) X 3″-6″(W).  Propagate by seeds, bulbs, offsets or division.  Suitable for container indoors.

熱帶小型開花球根. 多年生.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處. 秋抽花莖上開許多小花,花色斑斕.  非常搶眼!  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高6-9吋,寬幅3-6吋.  繁殖以種子,球根,側芽或分株的方式來進行.  適合室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.smale-conophytum.co.uk/G1_Lach_unicolor.htm                       https://www.exotic-plants.de/seeds/seeds-South-Africa/Lachenalia-unicolor.php    http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/LachenaliaSpeciesSeven

Red-Leaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) 紅葉槿

Red-Leaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) 紅葉槿

Red-Leaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) seeds. 紅葉槿的種子.

Red-Leaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) seeds germination quickly. These are day5. 紅葉槿種子出芽快. 這些是播後第5天.

Red-Leaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) seedling is growing true leaf. 紅葉槿小實生苗長出本葉了.

Red-Leaf Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) flower. 紅葉槿的花.

Also known as cranberry hibiscus or African rosemallow.  Tropical perennial, vegetable.   Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Deep pink/red flowers bloom repeatedly.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies. USDA Zones:8-11.  Mature size:3′-4′(H) X 4′-6′(W).   Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  The burgundy foliage are edible raw or cooked as vegetable.  Suitable for growing in container indoors.  Fast growing.

錦葵科. 熱帶多年生草花/蔬菜.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  深粉紅色/紅色花開花不斷.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高3-4呎,寬幅4-6呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  深紅色葉片可以當葉菜來生食或煮食.  適合室內盆植.  生長快速.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_acetosella                  http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/63750/

 

Yellow Walking Iris (Trimezia martinicensis) 黃扇鳶尾

Yellow Walking Iris (Trimezia martinicensis) 黃扇鳶尾

Yellow Walking Iris (Trimezia martinicensis) 黃扇鳶尾

Yellow Walking Iris (Trimezia martinicensis) 黃扇鳶尾

Yellow Walking Iris (Trimezia martinicensis) 黃扇鳶尾

Hardy tropical perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to light shade location in moist soil.  Yellow flowers bloom repeatedly all year around. Flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:1′-2′(H) X 3″-6″(W).  Propagate by dividing rhizomes/bulbs, offsets.  Suitable for growing in containers indoors.  Plant is toxic if ingested.

強健的熱帶多年生草花.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到散光處的濕潤土壤.  全年可開黃色花朵.  花頗吸引蜂蝶與蜂鳥.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高1-2呎,寬幅3-6吋.  繁殖以分株,走莖/側芽或地下莖.  適合室內盆植.  植株有毒勿食.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://lcdn.rimg.tw/shaucan/9116dbb7.pdf          http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/177981/            http://www.growingguides.com/PlantGuides/walkingIrisYellow.pdf

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) 梔子花

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) 梔子花

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides) has large very fragrant white flowers! 梔子花的花大,白又香.

Wonderful fragrance!  🙂 Tropical hardy flowering tree or shrub.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Very fragrant large white flowers (mature to yellow) bloom from late spring to fall.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Long blooming time.  Good for cut flower.  USDA Zones:8-11.  Mature size:6′-8′(H/W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings or layering.  Suitable for growing in containers.  Suitable for growing in sunny location indoors.

好香喔!  🙂 熱帶強健的開花樹/灌木.  容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處. 大朵很芳香的白花(凋謝前轉為黃色) 從春末開到秋天.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  花期很長.  適合切花.  喜熱不甚耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅6-8呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插或壓條/高壓的方式來進行.  適合盆植.  適合室內明亮處栽種.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardenia_jasminoides                       https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E6%A0%80%E5%AD%90%E8%8A%B1          http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/198/#b

Black Bamboo（Phyllostachys nigra）墨竹/紫竹

Black Bamboo（Phyllostachys nigra）墨竹/紫竹

Black Bamboo（Phyllostachys nigra）墨竹/紫竹

Very unique bamboo!  Young bamboo is green and then age to purple black!  Excellent material for craft!  Beautiful as it is as garden ornamental plant!  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  USDA Zones:6-9.  Mature size:15′-30′(H) when growing in the ground.  In colder climate will require a good layer of mulch to over winter.  Suitable in container.  Propagate by seeds, cuttings, bulbs/root shoots/offsets or division.  Fast growing!  Could be invasive.

奇特的竹類! 新的竹桿為綠色然後成熟轉為紫黑色!  作為手工藝材料極有特色! 在花園內極具觀賞價值! 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處. 喜溫暖但也具一定程度上的耐寒. 地植成熟株高可達15-30呎.  冬天最好可以覆以落葉積層來保護.  可以盆植.  繁殖以種子,扦插,根莖的芽點/側芽或分株的方式來進行.  生長速度快!   地植可能為強勢植物.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1793/                               http://baike.baidu.com/view/295637.htm?fromtitle=%E5%A2%A8%E7%AB%B9&fromid=10800164&type=syn