Bilva Tree
Tridalam Trigunakaram| Trinetrancha Triyaayudham| Trijanma Paapa Samharam| Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam|| The meaning of this above shloka/chanting in Sanskrit means offering…
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Gardening
Arka – Giant Milkweed
Plant Summary: Among the 21 leaves offered to Lord Ganesha during Patra Pooja/leaves offering ritual, Arka/Yekka leaf is one of…
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White Popinac Tree
This tree with its white flowers is planted for ornamental purposes as well as for firewood and livestock feed. White Popinac…
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Christmas tree
When dad used to recollect his boyhood days spent on his grandfather's estate called “Sane hidlu/incessant rain” in Chikkamagalur, he…
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Re-Potting Plants
Re-potting of plants becomes essential when the plant outgrows the pot that it was growing in. The pots that needs…
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Tips for growing Orchids
Orchids are slow groiwng pernnial herbs and their cultivation is simple as compared to other plants since their requirements are…
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Gulgangi Tree
I was very fond of the huge Gulgangi tree in our school grounds. It provided shade to batches of students…
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Banni Tree
The botanical name of this tree is Prosopis spicigera. In Sanskrit it is known as Shami Vruksha. Banni tree is…
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Erythrina – Coral Tree
Tree Summary: Erythrina also known as Coral tree is a genus of tropical and subtropical flowering trees belonging to Fabaceae*…
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Orchid Epidendron Ibaguense
Orchid Epidendron Ibaguense is also known as 'crucifix' orchid. The orchid shown below is a ‘crucifix’ orchid (Epidendron ibaguense). This orchid…
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Nutrients For Plants
Nutrients For Plants are very essential for growth and to produce flowers and fruits. Proprietary packs of potting composts and…
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Orchid Dendrobium Oshin
Plant Summary: The genus Dendrobium contains around 1000 species. Most of them are epiphytes (tree dwellers) and are found in…
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Orchid Aerides Ringens
Aerides is a genus belonging to the Orchid family. It is an high altitude epiphytes. The fragrant blooms are usually white and…
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Orchid Dendrobiums Velveth Midnight
Dendrobiums are the largest and the most popular group of orchids, extensively grown in South East Asia for cut flower…
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Orchid Rhynchostylic Retusa
Rhynchostylic Retusa's common name in Rhyncho Orchid. This orchid is widely found in Western Ghats and Himalayas. It is a…
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Orchid Spathoglottis Plicata
Spathoglottis Plicata is a species from the Far East grows very well in South India. It is a terrestrial orchid…
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Orchid Cymbidium Bicolor
Orchid Cymbidium Bicolor is widely found in Western ghats and Himalayas. Picture above: Cymbidium Bicolor in Bhadra Sanctuary It is a…
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Orchid Aerides Crispum
Orchid Aerides Crispum is widely grown in the western ghats of India. The flowers have a pleasant fragrance. The aerial…
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Madagascan Periwinkle
Madagascan Periwinkle is a hardy, moderate growing and easy to care plant. It can grow up to 2 feet, but…
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Orchid Potting – Method 1
Orchids are unique plants and the potting has to be just right for them to grow well in home gardens.…
17 years ago