Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple is a part of the botanical family Sapindaceae and the genus Acer. These perennial plants are native to Japan, China, Korea, eastern Mongolia, and southwestern Russia. The plant grows in dappled sunlight and good drainage. The flowers bloom during spring and vary in color. The fruit is a brown/red schizocarp.  The […]

Inch Plant is a part of the botanical family Commelinaceae and the genus Tradescantia. These herbaceous plants are native to southeast and southern Brazil and Northern Argentina. These perennial plants require bright sunlight and well-drained soil. The flowers are white with 2-3 petals and a cyme inflorescence. The fruit is a brown capsule with black […]

Italian Cypress is a part of the botanical family Cupressaceae and the genus Cupressus. These evergreen plants are native to the East Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia. The plant grows best in full light and moist soil. Pollen cones appear during spring, and flowers are green in color. These drought-tolerant plants are widely grown in recreational […]

Ivory Halo Dogwood plant is a part of the botanical family Cornaceae and the genus Cornus. These broadleaf plants are native to eastern and central Asia. The plant grows in full sun to partial shade and good drainage. Flowers are small, yellow-white in color, and arranged in clusters.  Cornus is popular for its beautiful foliage, […]

Japanese Blood Grass is a part of the botanical family Poaceae and the genus Imperata. These perennial plants are native to Southeast Asia, Southern Europe, Africa, Micronesia, and Australia. The plant grows best in full sunlight to partial shade. The flowers are silver/white and arranged in a spike. The fruit is a caryopsis.  Imperata is […]

Juniper Bonsai is a part of the botanical family Cupressaceae and genus Juniperus. These perennial plants are native to China and Japan. The plant grows best in full sun and moderate water. The flowers are white and dioecious. Seeds are oval in shape, and the mature fruits are yellow. These plants are frost-tolerant and little […]

Kale plant, Leaf Cabbage, is a part of the botanical family Brassicaceae and the genus Brassica. These biennial plants are native to the eastern Mediterranean region. The plant grows best in full sunlight and moist, well-drained soil. The flowers are gold-yellow with 4 petals. The fruit is a siliqua. Leaf Cabbage is a rich source […]

Kentia Palm is a part of the botanical family Aracaceae and the genus Howea. These perennial plants are native to Australia and New Zealand. The plant grows best in dappled sunlight and good drainage. The flowers are white with 2-3 petals and a spike inflorescence. The fruits are brown-red drupes.  The leaves of the Kentia […]

Kimberley Queen Fern is a part of the botanical family Nephrolepidaceae and the genus Nephrolepis. These are native to Australia. The plant grows best in bright indirect sunlight and well-drained soil. They are ferns, so they reproduce using spores.  Because of its upright fronds, Kimberley Queen Fern is grown as an ornamental plant. It is […]

Kohuhu is a part of the botanical family Pittosporaceae and the genus Pittosporum. These plants are native to New Zealand. The shrubs are 5- 10 ft tall and grow best in full light and well-drained soil. Kohuhu is popular for its shiny leaves and dark brown flowers.   The flowers of Kohuhu are filled with nectar […]

Lady Fern Plant is a part of the botanical family Athyriaceae and the genus Athyrium. These perennial plants are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The plant is 2-3 ft tall and grows best in dappled sunlight and good drainage. Spores are formed in the fronds and covered with indusium. Ecologically, Lady Fern is considered […]

Lady Palm is an evergreen plant of the botanical family Arecaceae and the genus Rhapis. These perennial shrubs are native to China and Vietnam. The plant is 4-12 ft tall and grows best in deep shade and well-drained soil with regular watering. The flowers bloom during spring in a gold/yellow color.  This is widely grown […]

Lady Palm is an evergreen plant of the botanical family Arecaceae and the genus Rhapis. These perennial shrubs are native to China and Vietnam. The plant is 4-12 ft tall and grows best in deep shade and well-drained soil with regular watering. The flowers bloom during spring in a gold/yellow color.  This is widely grown […]

Madagascar Palm Plant is a part of the botanical family Apocynaceae and the genus Pachypodium. These succulent shrubs are native to Madagascar. The plant is 4-8 ft tall and grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. The flowers are saucer-shaped with 5 petals, and the fruits contain numerous seeds. Pachypodium is widely cultivated as […]

Maidenhair Fern Plant is a part of the botanical family Pteridaceae (ribbon) and the genus Adiantum. These perennial plants are native to eastern North America and eastern Asia. The fern is up to 3 ft tall and grows best in full shade and moist acidic soil. The fronds are airy and fan-shaped, and it reproduces […]