Gardening

Orchid Dendrobium Ovatum

The Dendrobium Ovatum orchid can be easily mistaken for Dendrobium Aqueum. The difference between the two is the Green center.…

Orchid Polystachya Concreta

I saw a dense group of Orchid Polystachya Concreta growing on a thick branch of a tree that was covered with moss…

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea belongs to Nyctaginaceae family. It is a native of Brazil and was discovered in 1760 by botanist Philibert Commerson.…

Orchid Calanthe Sylvatica

I saw many Calanthe Sylvatica plants in bloom in a green house in Kemmangundi maintained by the horticulture department. It…

Slipper Flower

Plant Summary: As the name indicates the flower looks like a ladies slipper more like a slipper worn in at…

Orchid – Vanilla Planifolia – Vanilla Plant

Everyone loves Vanilla Ice-cream and this flavor goes well when served with any of the Indian sweets like Gulab Jamoon,…

Crepe Myrtle Tree

This is a delightful tree and roads lined with these trees on both sides look stunning during summer when the…

Cycas Plant

Cycas is also known as Sagu Palm. It is an attractive indoor and garden plant. The leaves of this plant…

Sampige Mara

Sampige Marada Hasirele Naduve Kogile Haadiththu Ada Keli Na Mai Marethe Swara ondu Aagle Kalithe Na Haadide Ee Kavithe (2)…

Frangipani Tree

My uncle’s farm in Kurtkoti was horticulture’s delight. Two Frangipani trees one bearing white and the other pink flowers added…

Roheda

Roheda is the state flower of Rajasthan. It is a treat to the eyes when you come across a Roheda…

Saucer Magnolia

Saucer Magnolia  also known as Alexandrina is a hybrid plant in the Magnolia genus. During spring, these trees attract a lot…

Marsh Mallow

March Mellow is undoubtedly the most handsome of all wild flowers. Botanical name is Althaea officinalis and belongs to the…

Lion’s Ear

Plant Summary: Lion’s ear is an annual and is found growing wildly in the Cauvery bank area. In Kannada it…

Prickly Pear

This cactus grows wild all over South India. I saw them in bloom near Masinagudi and it was a pleasant…

Red Passion Flower

I came across this vine in Lalbagh, Bangalore climbing up the nursery mesh with Red flowers. Red Passion Flower is…

Colville’s Glory

Every life created by God has a purpose and beauty of its own. And Colville’s Glory seems to have been…

Visitor in my garden

This beautiful caterpillar was blissfully feeding on the leaves and flowers of the Spatika plant.  Hope it turned out into…

Sandalwood Tree

I remember guests who would visit us at Mysore would always wish to take away a Sandalwood article as a…

Akash Mallige – Indian Cork Tree

There are around 20 Akasha Mallige / Indian Cork trees lining our apartment compound. The ground is covered with these…