Davana is an aromatic herb sold, tied as bunches by the flower sellers. Davana and Maruga / Majorma bunches sell the most during Ganesh Chathurthi-Gowri festival. Plant Summary: The botanical name … [Read more...]
Oleander – Kanagale
I am really amazed about my childhood memories revolving around plants and trees! I remember plucking two leaves of Kanagale and putting them together and pulling it in and out, which would make a … [Read more...]
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 wilt by morning it is called as Sanje Mallige in Kannada and Four O … [Read more...]
Pagoda Flower
Pagoda flower has a beautiful Tamil name Krishna Kireedam meaning the crown of Lord Krishna. The name is very apt for this flower. Plant Summary: Pagoda flower botanical name is Clerodendrum … [Read more...]
Rose Plant
Roses are loved by one and all across genders and age. We cannot imagine Mughal Badshah Akbar without a red rose in his hand nor can we imagine Jawaharlal Nehru without a red rose adorning his … [Read more...]
Asters
Every year during Ganesh Chathurthi and Diwali, dad used bring home bunches of Asters in various hues. We would spend time untying, cutting, and preserving them in water. Asters are very good for … [Read more...]
Pitcher Plant
Since the time I had read about insectivorous plant, Pitcher plant, I wanted to see one. I got to see one in one of the flower exhibitions held in Lalbagh, Bangalore. Plant Summary: The … [Read more...]
Nasturtium
Plant Summary: Botanical name of Nasturtium is Tropaeolum majus belonging to the family Tropaeolaceae. It is also known as Indian cress. Nasturtiums are flowers that brighten the garden. These … [Read more...]
Baby Sun Rose
Baby Sun Rose is also known as Ice Plant, Heartleaf Iceplant, and Dew Plant . Botanical name is Aptenia cordifolia and belongs to family Aizoaceae (ice plant family). Baby Sun Rose is popular … [Read more...]
Asparagus Fern
The foliage of this plant is one my favorite for arranging flowers. The long flowing stems with bushy needle-like leaves gives the right background and texture for arranging flowers. Picture … [Read more...]
Anthurium
Plant Summary: Anthurium flowers are colorful and their foliage is very attractive making them the most popular ornamental plant in a garden. The flowers last for a long time and are extremely … [Read more...]
Rajanigandha
Plant Summary: Polianthes tuberose is the botanical name of Rajanigandha and the other common names are Mexican tuberose, Sugandaraja (Kannada), Nelasampengi (Telugu), Nila Sampangi (Tamil), Gulcheri … [Read more...]
Nandi Battalu
I remember my grandmother preparing Kadige / Kajal / Eye liner using the petals of Nandi Battalu flower. She would say the continuous use of this Kadige would be good for the health of the … [Read more...]
Crossandra
In Kannada and Tamil Crossandra it is known as Kanakambara. It is very common in South India for the women to decorate their hair with a string of Kanakambara. While tying Jasmine flowers, Kanakambara … [Read more...]
Candle Bush
Picture of Candle Bush photographed in Masinagudi Plant Summary: Candle Bush adds an interesting character to the landscape with their waxy yellow spikes of flowers that bear a resemblance to … [Read more...]
Madagascan Periwinkle
Plant Summary: A native of Madagascar the world's fourth largest island, found off the east coast of Africa. The botanical name of this tropical and evergreen plant is Catharanthus Roseus. Madagascan … [Read more...]
