Slipper Flower
Plant Summary: As the name indicates the flower looks like a ladies slipper more like a slipper worn in at…
14 years ago
Gardening
Orchid – Vanilla Planifolia – Vanilla Plant
Everyone loves Vanilla Ice-cream and this flavor goes well when served with any of the Indian sweets like Gulab Jamoon,…
14 years ago
Crepe Myrtle Tree
This is a delightful tree and roads lined with these trees on both sides look stunning during summer when the…
14 years ago
Honolulu Creeper
The flower bunches of this creeper is like a readymade delicate garland. It is very ideal to grow this creeper…
14 years ago
Cycas Plant
Cycas is also known as Sagu Palm. It is an attractive indoor and garden plant. The leaves of this plant…
14 years ago
Sampige Mara
Sampige Marada Hasirele Naduve Kogile Haadiththu Ada Keli Na Mai Marethe Swara ondu Aagle Kalithe Na Haadide Ee Kavithe (2)…
14 years ago
Frangipani Tree – Plumeria
My uncle’s farm in Kurtkoti was horticulture’s delight. Two Frangipani trees one bearing white and the other pink flowers added…
14 years ago
Roheda
Roheda is the state flower of Rajasthan. It is a treat to the eyes when you come across a Roheda…
14 years ago
Saucer Magnolia
Saucer Magnolia also known as Alexandrina is a hybrid plant in the Magnolia genus. During spring, these trees attract a lot…
14 years ago
Marsh Mallow
March Mellow is undoubtedly the most handsome of all wild flowers. Botanical name is Althaea officinalis and belongs to the…
14 years ago
Lion’s Ear
Plant Summary: Lion’s ear is an annual and is found growing wildly in the Cauvery bank area. In Kannada it…
14 years ago
Prickly Pear
This cactus grows wild all over South India. I saw them in bloom near Masinagudi and it was a pleasant…
14 years ago
Red Passion Flower
I came across this vine in Lalbagh, Bangalore climbing up the nursery mesh with Red flowers. Red Passion Flower is…
14 years ago
Colville’s Glory
Every life created by God has a purpose and beauty of its own. And Colville’s Glory seems to have been…
14 years ago
Amaltas
I first set my eyes on these beautiful tropical trees in full bloom braving the summer of Delhi, but was…
14 years ago
Akash Mallige – Indian Cork Tree
There are around 20 Akasha Mallige / Indian Cork trees lining our apartment compound. The ground is covered with these…
15 years ago
Magnolia
My dad had bought a flower-sketching book for my sister and me and we used to sketch out the different…
15 years ago
Asparagus Fern
The foliage of this plant is one my favorite for arranging flowers. The long flowing stems with bushy needle-like leaves…
15 years ago
Wild Turmeric
One of the many treasures that are hidden in the Western Ghats and Himalayas is the wild turmeric. These treasures…
15 years ago
African Tulip Tree
One of the most sought after tree to beautify city lanes, Aftrican Tulip trees are a sight to behold when…
15 years ago