Orchid Dendrobium Nutantiflorum
I was delighted to see this Dendrobium in full bloom in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. The bright reddish orange color of…
13 years ago
Gardening
Cannon Ball Tree
Drawing competitions would be held on the lawns of Cubbon Park, Mysore during Independence or Republic days when I was…
13 years ago
Orchid Bulbophyllum Fisheri
Orchid Bulbophyllum Fisheri grows in abundance in the Western Ghats. The pseudo bulbs of this plant are smooth and shiny.…
13 years ago
Orchid Coelogyne Nervosa
Coelogyne nervosa is an Orchid found in Western Ghats. This epiphyte belongs to the genus Coelogyne of family Orchidaceae. There…
13 years ago
Asters
Every year during Ganesh Chathurthi and Diwali, dad used bring home bunches of Asters in various hues. We would spend…
13 years ago
Sausage Tree
Sausage tree attracts a lot of attention, even from people who are not nature enthusiasts. I have seen many of…
13 years ago
Pitcher Plant
Since the time I had read about insectivorous plant, Pitcher plant, I wanted to see one. I got to see…
13 years ago
Nasturtium
Plant Summary: Botanical name of Nasturtium is Tropaeolum majus belonging to the family Tropaeolaceae. It is also known as Indian…
13 years ago
Aeschynanathus Perrottetti – Lipstick Plant
As you traverse into the rain forests of Western Ghats, you will notice orchids, lichens, ferns, and moss attached to…
13 years ago
Mahogany Tree
Much sought after timber Mahogany belongs to Meliaceae family. Botanical name is Swietenia macrophylla and common name is Large-leaved Mahogany.…
13 years ago
Orchid Dendrobium Ovatum
The Dendrobium Ovatum orchid can be easily mistaken for Dendrobium Aqueum. The difference between the two is the Green center.…
13 years ago
Baby Sun Rose
Baby Sun Rose is also known as Ice Plant, Heartleaf Iceplant, and Dew Plant . Botanical name is Aptenia cordifolia…
13 years ago
Bottle Brush Plant
Bottle Brush plant also known as Lemon Bottlebrush and Cheel in Hindi is a most sought after plant to landscape…
13 years ago
Orchid Polystachya Concreta
I saw a dense group of Orchid Polystachya Concreta growing on a thick branch of a tree that was covered with moss…
13 years ago
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea belongs to Nyctaginaceae family. It is a native of Brazil and was discovered in 1760 by botanist Philibert Commerson.…
13 years ago
Orchid Calanthe Sylvatica
I saw many Calanthe Sylvatica plants in bloom in a green house in Kemmangundi maintained by the horticulture department. It…
13 years ago
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
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