Moth Orchids
Commonly referred to as the “moth orchid”, Phalaenopsis are one of the longest blooming orchid genera, producing flowers that last from 2 to 6 months before dropping! Phalaenopsis have also been known...
View ArticleJustica Carnea
Justicia carnea, the Brazilian plume flower, Brazilian-plume, flamingo flower, or jacobinia, is a flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. The perennial plant is native to the Atlantic Forest...
View ArticleLycaste
The Lycaste Orchid is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is also the national flower of Guatemala with its stunning beauty and vivid colors. In total there are around 30...
View ArticleAnthurium
In addition to orchids at the Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, there are other interesting plants. Anthurium is a genus of about 1,000 species of flowering plants, the largest genus of...
View ArticleAloe
Aloe is a genus containing over 650 species of flowering succulent plants. The most widely known species is Aloe vera, or “true aloe”. It is called this because it is cultivated as the standard source...
View ArticleColorful Combination
A native of the lowland tropics of Central America, Aphelandra sinclairiana (“Panama Queen”) is a relatively tall tropical perennial. The large green leaves are surmounted by terminal flower spikes...
View ArticleCrown of Thorns
Crown of Thorns, or Christ Thorn, is a deciduous, herbaceous, perennial shrub with bright green leaves and greenish flowers. The flowers are enclosed within long-lasting and bright bracts of red or...
View ArticleGuzmania Passion
Guzmania is a popular genus of bromeliad. While their colorful flower bracts are popular in public indoor spaces they grow naturally from Florida to Brazil and are particularly common in Costa Rica and...
View ArticleArt and Flowers
A simple art mosaic on a side alley in Philadelphia is enhanced by flowers and even a small elephant statue on the left bottom corner.
View ArticlePicturesque Street in York
Harry Potter fans come because it looks like Diagon Alley, but The Shambles in York has also been voted Britain’s most picturesque street in the Google Street View awards. The buildings on either side...
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