Cyperus alternifolius

Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Sedge The Umbrella Palm is not related to the palms (Arecaceae family), but belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It can grow up to 1.5 meters high and is native to tropical and subtropical Africa. There it grows in swampy habitats. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: 50 to 150 centimeters, herbaceous […]

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Nannorrhops ritchieana

Mazari Palm Nannorrhops ritchieana can grow up to 4 meters high. It tolerates some frost, but is said to be unable to cope with rainy and wet winters. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: Up to 4 meters, shrub Life cycle: Perennial Poisonous: No Origin: Asia (Afghanistan, India, Iran, Pakistan) (distribution map) USDA zone: 8 (19.4 […]

Categories: Indoor Plants | Palms | Shrubs & Trees |

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Howea forsteriana

Kentia Palm, Thatch Palm The Kentia Palm (Howea forsteriana) can grow up to 15 meters high. Depending on the region, it is used as a garden or house plant. The pictures were taken in the Botanical Garden of Málaga. They show young palms with a height of about three meters. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: […]

Categories: Indoor Plants | Palms | Shrubs & Trees |

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Puya venusta

Venusta Puya Puya venusta is native to Chile. The flowering stems of this bromeliad can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: 50 to 150 centimeters, herbaceous plant Life cycle: Perennial Poisonous: No Origin: South America (Chile) (distribution map) USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C) Botany Name: Puya venusta Family: […]

Categories: Succulents | Indoor Plants | Tropical Succulents |

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Hoya wayetii

Waxflower, waxplant, waxvine Hoya wayetii is native to the Philippines. It grows creeping, the shoots can reach lengths of up to one meter. Characteristics & Description Height, habit: 40 to 100 centimeters, herbaceous plant Life cycle: Perennial Poisonous: Yes, contact with the milky plant sap can cause skin irritation. Origin: Southeast Asia (Philippines) USDA zone: […]

Categories: Indoor Plants | Tropical Succulents | Vine |

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