Acacia description Acacia, (genus Acacia), a genus of about 160 species of trees and shrubs in the pea family (Fabaceae). Acacias are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, particularly Australia (where they are called wattles) and Africa, where they are well-known landmarks on the veld and savanna. Physical description Acacias’ distinctive leaves take the form of small finely divided leaflets […]
How to Twist Lucky Bamboo Some of the most alluring parts of lucky bamboo are the cool designs that you can create by twisting different stalks together. The key to training lucky bamboo is using light. By manipulating the light source you can create a fun spiral or other design. How to Make a Lucky […]
Common names East Indian walnut, lebbeck, lebbek tree, flea tree, frywood, koko, woman’s tongue tree, siris tree [English]; ébano oriental [Spanish]; albízia, faveiro, cabeça-de-negro, coração-de-negro, língua de sogra, língua de mulher [Portuguese]; lebbekboom [Dutch]; شجرة اللبخ , ذقن الباشا [Arabic]; শিরিষ [Bengali]; നെന്മേനിവാക [Malayalam]; शिरीष, कालो शिरीष [Nepali]; வாகை [Tamil]; దిరిసన, దిరిసెన [Telugu]; พฤกษ์ [Thai] […]
How to Grow and Care for a Jacaranda Tree The jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a beautiful tropical tree that produces clusters of fragrant purple panicle-shaped blooms. Jacaranda branches are arched, forming a canopy shaped like an upturned umbrella. The jacaranda tree makes an excellent shade (or street) tree with its fern-like leaves that can […]
Cercidium Desert Museum’ Cercidium hybrid ‘Desert Museum’ This semi-evergreen, Thornless, Palo Verde hybrid exhibits qualities found in Foothill, Blue and Mexican Palo Verde, provides ample shade, distinctive rich green trunks and branches that, similar to the Palo Brea, remain smooth as they mature, and abundant brilliant yellow flowers that appear in spring and intermittently during […]
Belonging to the tropical rainforests of America, Peace Lily is a common houseplant with luscious green foliage and white flowers. However, it is sad and frustrating when these dark green leaves lose their color and turn black. But why is your peace lily turning black? Let’s find out. Peace Lily leaves turn black mainly due […]
How to take care of a lucky bamboo plant Lucky bamboo has been a staple in homes and Feng Shui for years. It’s a symbol of luck and prosperity making it a common gift and the perfect small house plant. Learn more about why this plant is so popular and how you can grow one […]
How to Care for a Royal Poinciana Tree Gardeners prize the royal poinciana tree (Delonix regia) despite the tree’s natural beauty, it comes with a good deal of maintenance. This may turn off some gardeners, but with care, the tree is a happy addition to any garden in which it grows. What Is a Royal […]
Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum wallisii) are elegant and magnificent plants known to thrive indoors or in shadier spots in your garden. They’re extremely popular, not only for their luscious green leaves and soft white flowers but for their easy-going nature. As intricate as they look, they’re wonderful plants for beginner gardeners. They thrive in low light […]
Albizia lebbeck Tree The ficus tree is scientifically called Albizia lebbeck. This genus belongs to the leguminoideae family, under the alopecia family, Mimosoideae, and includes several species that may reach 150 species, and these types include trees, shrubs and some climbers, its growth is fast, and the height of the tree may reach 12 meters. […]
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