The first time I saw Lithops was in a gardening book that my dad bought. I am still amazed at these living stones. They belong to Aizoaceae (succulent plants) family. They are native of South Africa. … [Read more...]
Bethlehem Lily – Nishagandhi
Bethlehem Lily is known as Nishagandhi and Brahma Kamala in India. The botanical name is Epiphyllum Oxypetalum and belongs to Cactaceae (cactus) family. Nishagandhi is the name given because the … [Read more...]
Cactus Garden
A Cactus garden is the answer to people who are hard pressed for time. Cactus growing is a pleasurable hobby and adds the much needed color to your bare garden with less effort. There are many … [Read more...]
Prickly Pear
This cactus grows wild all over South India. I saw them in bloom near Masinagudi and it was a pleasant site. In Kannada it is known as Dabbagalli and Vidara Vishvasaraka in Sanskrit. The botanical … [Read more...]
