Plant Identification

BromeliadBotanical Name: Aechmea

chantinii Description: Bromeliad species

can definitely boast of variety. These sturdy plants can adapt to any climate and can be grown both indoors and outdoors

BromeliadPropagation: removal of

Offsets or by seedSunlight: shade to full sunWatering: moist but not wet

rootsSoil: quick drainage/firm

support

BromeliadUses for plant: food,

protection, fiber, ceremonies, gardens

Bromeliad

Ageratum

Scientific Name: Ageratum mexicanum

Description: profusion of fluffy flowers all season long. Excellent plants for beginning gardeners

Ageratum

Propagation: seed Sunlight: sun or partial shadeWatering: well Soil: poor to average soilUses: gardens & containers

Ageratum

Aglaonema

Scientific Name: Aglaonema commutatum

Description: popular houseplants & ornamental plants. Poisonous sap.

Aglaonema

Propagation: cuttingsSunlight: indirect & partial

shadeWatering: kept moist but not

soggySoil: heavy soilUses: houseplants/malls

Aglaonema

Peruvian LilyScientific Name: Alstroemeria

aurantiacaDescription: ornamental

tuberous plantPropagation: divisionSunlight: full to partial sunWatering: normal to moist

Peruvian LilySoil: sandy loam to clay loamUses: cut flowers

Peruvian Lily

SnapdragonScientific Name: Antirrhinum

majusDescription: Annual flower

children can “snap” open like puppets. Whorl of flowers atop slender stalks

SnapdragonPropagation: seedsSunlight: full sunWatering: moist but not wetSoil: gravelly, sandy-loam to

clay-loam. Well drainedUses: floral border/cut flowers

Snapdragon

Anthurium, Flamingo LilyScientific name: Anthurium x

andraeanumDescription: heart-shaped

flower really a spath (waxy) modified lead flaring out from base of fleshy spike where real flowers grow

Anthurium, Flamingo LilyPropagation: cuttings & seedsSunlight: indirect sunlightWatering: watered throroughly

& allowed to drySoil: coarse & well drainedUses: grown for brightly colored

flowers & ornamental leaves

Anthurium, Flamingo Lily

Zebra Plant, Aphelandra

Scientific Name: Aphelandra Squarrosa

Desciption: emerald green leaves w/white veins & occasional yellow flowers

Propagation: tip cuttings, spring or summer

Zebra Plant, Aphelandra

Sunlight: Bright light, no direct sun

Watering: keep evenly moist yr round

Soil: peat moss based potting mix or African Violet mix

Uses: foliage, poisonous

Zebra Plant, Aphelandra

Norfolk Island Pine

Scientific Name: Araucaria heterophylla

Description: evergreen conifer house plant. Long horizontal branches covered with short, soft needles that become darker as plant ages

Propagation: Seed

Norfolk Island Pine

Light: Bright light/full sunWater: keep evenly moist-

spring/summer, lightly moist- winter

Soil: Potting mixUses: house plant

Norfolk Island Pine

Marguerite DaisyScientific Name: Argyranthemum

frutescensDescription: perennial. Daisy-like

flowers often mistaken for chrysanthemum

Marguerite DaisyPropagation: root greenwood or

semi ripe cuttings of non-flowering shoots 2-4 in. late sum/mid spring

Water: Light: full sun onlySoil: well drained soilUses: Beds and borders

Marguerite Daisy

Sprengeri “Fern” Scientific Name: Asparagus

densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’Description: spreading, trailing,

needlelike leaves, tiny thorns, small waxy white flowers, perennial

Sprengeri “Fern” Propagation: seed, divisionLight: part sun/shadeSoil: rich organic matter added to Watering: once a week/2 weeksUses: houseplant, groundcover,

near traffic areas

Sprengeri “Fern”

Asparagus “Fern” Scientific Name: Asparagus

setaceusDescription: Dark green perennial

vine with threadlike leaves. vine plant, tough green stems, toxic fruit/berries produced, perennial, low maintenance

Asparagus “Fern” Propagation: seed & divisionLight: part shade to full sunWater: normal to moistSoil: sandy loam to clay loamUses: indoor potted plant,

bouquets, flower arrangements

Asparagus “Fern”

AstilbeScientific Name: Astilbe hybrid

cv.Description: Fluffy spikes on ferny

foliage blooming in June and July.  (http://www.daytonnursery.com/encyclopedia/perennials/astilbe.htm) Perennial, attracts butterflies

Astilbe Propagation: DivisionLight: full shade to full sun Water: Occasional wetness0Soil: well drainedUses: cut flowers, arrangements,

houseplant, gardens

Astilbe

Tuberous BegoniaScientific Name: Begonia x

tuberhybrida cv.Description: large flowers that

grow from tuber

Tuberous Begonia Propagation: cuttings, seeds,

tubersLight: partial shade, filtered light Water: moistSoil: fast drainingUses: gardens

Tuberous Begonia

Wax BegoniaScientific Name: Begonia x

semperflorens- cultorumDescription: glossy oval leaves

with round flowers in a variety of colors

Wax Begonia Propagation: cuttingsLight: bright sun, some shadeWater: regular wateringSoil: high organic matterUses: bedding plant, borders

Wax Begonia

Fancy-Leaved CaladiumScientific Name: Caladium x

hortulanum cv.Description: large, heart-shaped

leaves, perennial, grown for foliage

Fancy-leaved CaladiumPropagation: tubersLight: full sun to shadeWater: keep moistSoil: well drainedUses: groundcover, foliage

Fancy-leaved Caladium

Pocketbook PlantScientific Name: Calceolaria

crenatiflora cv.Description: Tropical native, polka

dotted red and yellow plants

Pocketbook PlantPropagation: seeds, cuttings,

divisionLight: filtered lightWater: moist but not wetSoil: slightly acidicUses: container plants, showy

flowers, creeping groundcover

Pocketbook Plant

China AsterScientific Name: Callistephus

chinensis cv.Description: daisy-like or star-like

flower heads (4-6" in diameter) w/ yellow center on leafy,tall, stems. colors vary from white to creamy yellow, pink, blue, red and purple.

China AsterPropagation: SeedsLight: Full sunWater: well in dry weatherSoil: fertile, sandy, well drained

soilUses: bed, borders, cut flowers

China Aster

Common CamelliaScientific Name: Camellia

japonica cv.Description: ornamental shrub

with beautiful large flowers. Native to Asia.

Common CamelliaPropagation: semi-hardwood

cuttings & graftingLight: sun to partial shadeWater: regular watering when drySoil: slightly acidicUses: gardens, tea

Common Camellia

Common Camellia

Common Garden CannaScientific Name: Canna x

generalis cv.Description: tropical and

subtropical flowering plants with banana like leaves

Common Garden CannaPropagation: seeds, tubersLight: Full sunWater: keep moist, not wetSoil: rich, moist soilUses: Gardens

Common Garden Canna

Madagascar PeriwinkleScientific Name: Catharanthus

roseusDescription: semiwoody

evergreen perennial, usually grown as annual in flower bed. 5 petal flowers

Madagascar Periwinkle

Propagation: seeds, cuttingsLight: full sun or partial shadeWater: moderately during growing

seasonSoil: poor, well drained soilUses: herbal medicine,

ornamental plant

Madagascar Periwinkle

Cattleya Orchid HrybridScientific Name: Cattleya cv. Description: known for large,

showy flowers. From South America to Costa Rica. The typical flower has 3 narrow sepals & 3 broader petals : 2 petals are similar to each other, & 3rd is the quite different conspicuous lip.

Cattleya Orchid Hybrid

Propagation: division, cutting, seeds

Light: bright lightWater: heavily, but do not sit in

waterSoil: orchid soilUses: ornamental, showy flowers

Cattleya Orchid Hybrid

Spider PlantScientific Name: Cholorophytum

comosum cv. Description: greenish white

herbaceous plant that produces “babies” from stalks

Spider Plant

Propagation: division, babiesLight: undemanding, bright light

to shadeWater: a lot in summer, less in

winter Soil: fast draining potting soilUses: houseplant

Spider Plant

Florist’s ChrysanthemumScientific Name: Chrysanthemum

x morifolium cv.Description: big flowers atop dark

green foliage with daisy like flowers

Florist’s Chrysanthemum

Propagation: stem cuttingsLight: bright lightWater: evenly moist at all timesSoil: peat moss based potting soilUses: flower arrangements, cut

flowers, in gardens

Florist’s Chrysanthemum

ClematisScientific Name: Clematis

Jackmanii Group cv.Description: ornamental vine that

comes in a variety of colors

Clematis

Propagation: cuttings, seedsLight: 6 hours of sunWater: thoroughly, deep rootedSoil: rich soil with good drainageUses: to cover a trellis, wood, or

any space where you wish color

Clemantis

Jade PlantScientific Name: Crassula

argenteaDescription: succulent, evergreen

plants with thick woody stems, jade green leaves, red tinge when a lot of sun, may produce pink or white flowers under the right conditions

Jade plant

Propagation: stem or leaf cuttingsLight: full sun to light shadeWater: normal watering when dry

in summerSoil: well drained soil with no peat

mossUses: ornamental houseplant

Jade plantTo encourage bloom, allow the plant to

go without water around the time of the first frost. When the days get short, withhold the water completely and let the plant withstand the cool nights. Several weeks of this dry, cold treatment followed by regular watering will result in blossoms around the shortest day of the year.]

Jade plant

CarnationScientific Name: Dianthus

caryophyllus cv. Description: one of the most

popular flowers in the world. last long even when cut, popular as boutonnieres, in corsages, bouquets, and in a wide range of floral arrangements.

Carnation

Propagation: cuttings from the base

Light: full sunWater: water regularlySoil: sandy loam Uses: bedding, pots, rock

gardens, window boxes & edging

Carnation

Corn Plant DracaenaScientific Name: Dracaena

fragrans “Massangeana”Description: slow growing shrub,

produces flowers but not usually indoors

Corn Plant Dracaena

Propagation: cuttingsLight: filtered lightWater: very little, every 2-4 weeksSoil: potting mix good drainageUses: houseplant

Corn Plant Dracaena

PoinsettiaScientific Name: Euphorbia

pulcherrima cv.Description: shrub or small tree

with dark green leaves and bright, big flowers used around the holidays. NOT poisonous, may cause rash if touch, vomiting, etc if eaten

PoinsettiaTo achieve colors: from

wikipedia.org: Photoperiodism- meaning that

they require darkness for 12 hrs at a time for at least 5 days in a row to change color. At the same time, the plants need a lot of light during the day for the brightest color.

Poinsettia

Propagation: cuttingsLight: 6 hoursWater: moderately, when soil is

drySoil: rich humus soil pH 5.5Uses: indoor plant, christmas

Poinsettia

Poinsettia

‘Decora’ Rubber PlantScientific Name: Ficus elastica

‘decora’Description: evergreen that

produces low quality rubber, should not be moved between extreme temperatures

‘Decora’ Rubber Plant

Propagation: hardwood cuttingsLight: light to full shadeWater: regularly, do no overwaterSoil: potting mixUses: houseplant, resistant to

deer

‘Decora’ Rubber Plant

Baby’s BreathScientific Name: Gypsophila

elegans cv. Description: white showy flowers

with blue-green leaves. Very short lived annual, only live for 4-6 weeks.

Baby’s Breath

Propagation: seedsLight: full sun to light shadeWater: well, allow to dry a little

before watering againSoil: slightly acid soil mixUses: florists use as filler, rock

gardens

Baby’s Breath

AmaryllisScientific Name: Hippeastrum

hybrid cv. Description: lily like flower atop

long leaves. Come in a variety of colors, produce huge flowers

Amaryllis

Propagation: seeds or bulbLight: filtered, shade best

outdoorsWater: well during growthSoil: well drainedUses: perennial borders, cut

flowers

Amaryllis

Hyacinth Scientific Name: Hyacinthus

orientalis cv.Description: Very formal and

fragrant flowers atop a thick stem.Toxic and not attractive to rodents.

Hyacinth

Propagation: bulbsLight: full sunWater: well when soil or air is drySoil: well drained, sandy-loam Uses: popular plant during easter,

flower beds, potted plant.

Hyacinth

ImpatiensScientific Name: Impatiens hybrid

cv.Description: short small plants

that come in a variety of colors. Grown as an annual.

Impatiens

Propagation: seedLight: partial sun, thrive in shadeWater: sufficient waterSoil: well drained soilUses: bedding plants, container

gardens, window boxes, etc.

Impatiens

KalanchoeScientific Name: kalanchoe x

blossfeldianaDescription: succulent plant with

small flowers atop it.

Kalanchoe

Propagation: leaf cuttings, tiny plantlets

Light: bright sun Water: moderately in summer,

less in winter Soil: potting soilUses: potted plant

Kalanchoe

(Zonal) GeraniumScientific Name: pelargonium x

hortorum cv. Description: green leaves with a

long stem that comes from the center to produce a “ball” of flowers. Annual flower.

(Zonal) Geranium

Propagation: plugs, seedLight: full sunWater: only when soil is dry on

topSoil: potting soil, well drainedUses: bedding plant, potted plant,

etc.

(Zonal) Geranium

Common Garden PetuniaScientific Name: petunia x

hybrida cv. Description: bright flowers that

can grow throughout the summer. Grown as an annual.

Common Garden Petunia

Propagation: seedsLight: full sun to partial shade Water: moderatelySoil: potting mixUses: hanging baskets, flower

beds, etc.

Common Garden Petunia

Hybrid Tea RoseScientific Name: Rosa hybridDescription: The showiest bloom

of roses. Fragrant. Most roses at florist shops are these.

Hybrid Tea Rose

Propagation: plugs, cuttings Light: full sunWater: when soil is dry, waterSoil: well drained, fertile soilUses: cut flowers, bushes in

gardens

Hybrid Tea Rose

African VioletScientific Name: Saintpaulia

ionantha cv. Description: low plant with dark

green, hairy leaves with flowers just above foliage

African Violet

Propagation: leaf cuttingsLight: full sunWater: from bottom, do not get

leaves wetSoil: African Violet SoilUses: Houseplant

African Violet

Snake Plant / Mother In Laws Tongue

Scientific Name: sanseveria trifasciata cv.

Description: Green plant that can be variegated and is very hard to kill

Snake Plant

Propagation: cuttings, seedLight: full sun to shadeWater: very low, every 7-10 daysSoil: potting soilUses: Houseplant

Snake Plant

MarigoldScientific Name: Tagetes species

cv. Description: bright colored orange

and yellow plants with full blooms atop light green stems

Marigold

Propagation: seedsLight: shade to full sunWater: very wellSoil: well drained, potting soilUses: borders, vegetable gardens

Marigold

Wandering JewScientific Name: zebrina pendula

cv. Description: purple and green

pointed flowers that may produce purple flowers given the right conditions

Wandering Jew

Propagation: cuttingsLight: full sun to shade Water: wellSoil: potting soilUses: hanging baskets, trailing

ground cover

Wandering Jew