Gardening

Cactus Garden

A Cactus garden is the answer to people who are hard pressed for time. Cactus growing is a pleasurable hobby…

Silver Oak Tree

Botanical name of this fast growing evergreen tree is Grevillea robusta and belong to Proteaceae* family. The tree is native…

Petunia

Petunias are attractive tubular flowers that bloom in innumerable shades belongs to family Solanaceae.  It is native of South America…

Saraca Asoca – Ashoka Tree

The flowers of Ashoka tree are used to worship gods in South Canara district of Karnataka. This pretty tree is…

Touch me not

This is the most interactive plant that I have ever come across.  I still watch fascinated when the leaves of…

Orchid Vanda Testacea

My joy knew no bounds when I found Vanda Testacea plants in full bloom in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. The pale…

Golden Cassia

Plant Summary: Golden Cassia is a beautiful tree mainly planted to beautify parks and lanes. Botanical name is Cassia spectabilis belonging…

Orchid Diplocentrum Recurvum

Perched on a tree near the KSTDC restaurant was this Orchid plant in bloom. Query to Prejith on identification of…

Palash Tree

This tree blooms during February and covers the landscape red thus deriving the other name Flame of the Forest. Botanical…

Orchid Dendrobium Nutantiflorum

I was delighted to see this Dendrobium in full bloom in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.  The bright reddish orange color of…

Cannon Ball Tree

Drawing competitions would be held on the lawns of Cubbon Park, Mysore during Independence or Republic days when I was…

Orchid Bulbophyllum Fisheri

Orchid Bulbophyllum Fisheri grows in abundance in the Western Ghats. The pseudo bulbs of this plant are smooth and shiny.…

Orchid Coelogyne Nervosa

Coelogyne nervosa is an Orchid found in Western Ghats. This epiphyte belongs to the genus Coelogyne of family Orchidaceae. There…

Okra – Ladies Finger – Bhindi

Also known as Okra, Bhindi (Hindi), Bhendekayi (Kannada) is a very popular vegetable in India. It is grown all over…

Asters

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

Sausage Tree

Sausage tree attracts a lot of attention, even from people who are not nature enthusiasts. I have seen many of…

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…

Aeschynanathus Perrottetti – Lipstick Plant

As you traverse into the rain forests of Western Ghats, you will notice orchids, lichens, ferns, and moss attached to…

Creating a Bonsai

Bonsai is a very interesting hobby.  You can create miniature trees and landscapes to add an oriental touch to your…