Silver Oak Tree
Botanical name of this fast growing evergreen tree is Grevillea robusta and belong to Proteaceae* family. The tree is native…
12 years ago
Gardening
Petunia
Petunias are attractive tubular flowers that bloom in innumerable shades belongs to family Solanaceae. It is native of South America…
12 years ago
Saraca Asoca – Ashoka Tree
The flowers of Ashoka tree are used to worship gods in South Canara district of Karnataka. This pretty tree is…
12 years ago
Touch me not
This is the most interactive plant that I have ever come across. I still watch fascinated when the leaves of…
12 years ago
Orchid Vanda Testacea
My joy knew no bounds when I found Vanda Testacea plants in full bloom in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. The pale…
12 years ago
Golden Cassia
Plant Summary: Golden Cassia is a beautiful tree mainly planted to beautify parks and lanes. Botanical name is Cassia spectabilis belonging…
13 years ago
Orchid Diplocentrum Recurvum
Perched on a tree near the KSTDC restaurant was this Orchid plant in bloom. Query to Prejith on identification of…
13 years ago
Palash Tree
This tree blooms during February and covers the landscape red thus deriving the other name Flame of the Forest. Botanical…
13 years ago
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
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
Okra – Ladies Finger – Bhindi
Also known as Okra, Bhindi (Hindi), Bhendekayi (Kannada) is a very popular vegetable in India. It is grown all over…
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
Creating a Bonsai
Bonsai is a very interesting hobby. You can create miniature trees and landscapes to add an oriental touch to your…
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