Perennials

Davana – Artemisia pallens – Indian Wormwood

Davana is an aromatic herb sold, tied as bunches by the flower sellers. Davana and Maruga / Majorma bunches sell…

Oleander – Kanagale

I am really amazed about my childhood memories revolving around plants and trees! I remember plucking two leaves of Kanagale…

Four O Clock Flowers – Sanje Mallige

Sanje” means evening in Kannada and “Mallige” means Jasmine.   Since the flowers bloom at around four in the evenings and…

Pagoda Flower

Pagoda flower has a beautiful Tamil name Krishna Kireedam meaning the crown of Lord Krishna. The name is very apt…

Rose Plant

Roses are loved by one and all across genders and age. We cannot imagine Mughal Badshah Akbar without a red…

Asters

Every year during Ganesh Chathurthi and Diwali, dad used bring home bunches of Asters in various hues. We would spend…

Pitcher Plant

Since the time I had read about insectivorous plant, Pitcher plant, I wanted to see one. I got to see…

Nasturtium

Plant Summary: Botanical name of Nasturtium is Tropaeolum majus belonging to the family Tropaeolaceae. It is also known as Indian…

Baby Sun Rose

Baby Sun Rose is also known as Ice Plant, Heartleaf Iceplant, and Dew Plant . Botanical name is Aptenia cordifolia…

Asparagus Fern

The foliage of this plant is one my favorite for arranging flowers. The long flowing stems with bushy needle-like leaves…

Anthurium

Plant Summary: Anthurium flowers are colorful and their foliage is very attractive making them the most popular ornamental plant in…

Rajanigandha

Plant Summary: Polianthes tuberose is the botanical name of Rajanigandha and the other common names are Mexican tuberose, Sugandaraja (Kannada),…

Nandi Battalu

I remember my grandmother preparing Kadige / Kajal / Eye liner using the petals of Nandi Battalu flower. She would…

Crossandra

In Kannada and Tamil Crossandra it is known as Kanakambara. It is very common in South India for the women…

Candle Bush

Picture of Candle Bush photographed in Masinagudi Plant Summary: Candle Bush adds an interesting character to the landscape with their…

Madagascan Periwinkle

Madagascan Periwinkle is a hardy, moderate growing and easy to care plant. It can grow up to 2 feet, but…