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1 Plant Identification

2 Botanical Name: Aechmea chantinii
Bromeliad Botanical 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

3 Propagation: removal of Offsets or by seed Sunlight: shade to full sun
Bromeliad Propagation: removal of Offsets or by seed Sunlight: shade to full sun Watering: moist but not wet roots Soil: quick drainage/firm support

4 Uses for plant: food, protection, fiber, ceremonies, gardens
Bromeliad Uses for plant: food, protection, fiber, ceremonies, gardens

5 Bromeliad

6 Scientific Name: Ageratum mexicanum
Description: profusion of fluffy flowers all season long. Excellent plants for beginning gardeners

7 Sunlight: sun or partial shade Watering: well
Ageratum Propagation: seed Sunlight: sun or partial shade Watering: well Soil: poor to average soil Uses: gardens & containers

8 Ageratum

9 Scientific Name: Aglaonema commutatum
Description: popular houseplants & ornamental plants. Poisonous sap.

10 Propagation: cuttings Sunlight: indirect & partial shade
Aglaonema Propagation: cuttings Sunlight: indirect & partial shade Watering: kept moist but not soggy Soil: heavy soil Uses: houseplants/malls

11 Aglaonema

12 Scientific Name: Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Peruvian Lily Scientific Name: Alstroemeria aurantiaca Description: ornamental tuberous plant Propagation: division Sunlight: full to partial sun Watering: normal to moist

13 Soil: sandy loam to clay loam Uses: cut flowers
Peruvian Lily Soil: sandy loam to clay loam Uses: cut flowers

14 Peruvian Lily

15 Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus
Snapdragon Scientific Name: Antirrhinum majus Description: Annual flower children can “snap” open like puppets. Whorl of flowers atop slender stalks

16 Watering: moist but not wet
Snapdragon Propagation: seeds Sunlight: full sun Watering: moist but not wet Soil: gravelly, sandy-loam to clay-loam. Well drained Uses: floral border/cut flowers

17 Snapdragon

18 Anthurium, Flamingo Lily
Scientific name: Anthurium x andraeanum Description: heart-shaped flower really a spath (waxy) modified lead flaring out from base of fleshy spike where real flowers grow

19 Anthurium, Flamingo Lily
Propagation: cuttings & seeds Sunlight: indirect sunlight Watering: watered throroughly & allowed to dry Soil: coarse & well drained Uses: grown for brightly colored flowers & ornamental leaves

20 Anthurium, Flamingo Lily

21 Zebra Plant, Aphelandra
Scientific Name: Aphelandra Squarrosa Desciption: emerald green leaves w/white veins & occasional yellow flowers Propagation: tip cuttings, spring or summer

22 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

23 Zebra Plant, Aphelandra

24 Scientific Name: Araucaria heterophylla
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

25 Light: Bright light/full sun
Norfolk Island Pine Light: Bright light/full sun Water: keep evenly moist- spring/summer, lightly moist- winter Soil: Potting mix Uses: house plant

26 Norfolk Island Pine

27 Scientific Name: Argyranthemum frutescens
Marguerite Daisy Scientific Name: Argyranthemum frutescens Description: perennial. Daisy-like flowers often mistaken for chrysanthemum

28 Soil: well drained soil Uses: Beds and borders
Marguerite Daisy Propagation: root greenwood or semi ripe cuttings of non-flowering shoots 2-4 in. late sum/mid spring Water: Light: full sun only Soil: well drained soil Uses: Beds and borders

29 Marguerite Daisy

30 Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’
Sprengeri “Fern” Scientific Name: Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ Description: spreading, trailing, needlelike leaves, tiny thorns, small waxy white flowers, perennial

31 Propagation: seed, division Light: part sun/shade
Sprengeri “Fern” Propagation: seed, division Light: part sun/shade Soil: rich organic matter added to Watering: once a week/2 weeks Uses: houseplant, groundcover, near traffic areas

32 Sprengeri “Fern”

33 Scientific Name: Asparagus setaceus
Asparagus “Fern” Scientific Name: Asparagus setaceus Description: Dark green perennial vine with threadlike leaves. vine plant, tough green stems, toxic fruit/berries produced, perennial, low maintenance

34 Propagation: seed & division Light: part shade to full sun
Asparagus “Fern” Propagation: seed & division Light: part shade to full sun Water: normal to moist Soil: sandy loam to clay loam Uses: indoor potted plant, bouquets, flower arrangements

35 Asparagus “Fern”

36 Scientific Name: Astilbe hybrid cv.
Description: Fluffy spikes on ferny foliage blooming in June and July.  ( Perennial, attracts butterflies

37 Propagation: Division Light: full shade to full sun
Astilbe Propagation: Division Light: full shade to full sun Water: Occasional wetness0 Soil: well drained Uses: cut flowers, arrangements, houseplant, gardens

38 Astilbe

39 Scientific Name: Begonia x tuberhybrida cv.
Tuberous Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Description: large flowers that grow from tuber

40 Propagation: cuttings, seeds, tubers
Tuberous Begonia Propagation: cuttings, seeds, tubers Light: partial shade, filtered light Water: moist Soil: fast draining Uses: gardens

41 Tuberous Begonia

42 Scientific Name: Begonia x semperflorens- cultorum
Wax Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia x semperflorens- cultorum Description: glossy oval leaves with round flowers in a variety of colors

43 Propagation: cuttings Light: bright sun, some shade
Wax Begonia Propagation: cuttings Light: bright sun, some shade Water: regular watering Soil: high organic matter Uses: bedding plant, borders

44 Wax Begonia

45 Fancy-Leaved Caladium
Scientific Name: Caladium x hortulanum cv. Description: large, heart-shaped leaves, perennial, grown for foliage

46 Fancy-leaved Caladium
Propagation: tubers Light: full sun to shade Water: keep moist Soil: well drained Uses: groundcover, foliage

47 Fancy-leaved Caladium

48 Scientific Name: Calceolaria crenatiflora cv.
Pocketbook Plant Scientific Name: Calceolaria crenatiflora cv. Description: Tropical native, polka dotted red and yellow plants

49 Propagation: seeds, cuttings, division Light: filtered light
Pocketbook Plant Propagation: seeds, cuttings, division Light: filtered light Water: moist but not wet Soil: slightly acidic Uses: container plants, showy flowers, creeping groundcover

50 Pocketbook Plant

51 Scientific Name: Callistephus chinensis cv.
China Aster Scientific 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.

52 Water: well in dry weather Soil: fertile, sandy, well drained soil
China Aster Propagation: Seeds Light: Full sun Water: well in dry weather Soil: fertile, sandy, well drained soil Uses: bed, borders, cut flowers

53 China Aster

54 Scientific Name: Camellia japonica cv.
Common Camellia Scientific Name: Camellia japonica cv. Description: ornamental shrub with beautiful large flowers. Native to Asia.

55 Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings & grafting
Common Camellia Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings & grafting Light: sun to partial shade Water: regular watering when dry Soil: slightly acidic Uses: gardens, tea

56 Common Camellia

57 Common Camellia

58 Scientific Name: Canna x generalis cv.
Common Garden Canna Scientific Name: Canna x generalis cv. Description: tropical and subtropical flowering plants with banana like leaves

59 Propagation: seeds, tubers Light: Full sun Water: keep moist, not wet
Common Garden Canna Propagation: seeds, tubers Light: Full sun Water: keep moist, not wet Soil: rich, moist soil Uses: Gardens

60 Common Garden Canna

61 Madagascar Periwinkle
Scientific Name: Catharanthus roseus Description: semiwoody evergreen perennial, usually grown as annual in flower bed. 5 petal flowers

62 Madagascar Periwinkle
Propagation: seeds, cuttings Light: full sun or partial shade Water: moderately during growing season Soil: poor, well drained soil Uses: herbal medicine, ornamental plant

63 Madagascar Periwinkle

64 Cattleya Orchid Hrybrid
Scientific 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.

65 Cattleya Orchid Hybrid
Propagation: division, cutting, seeds Light: bright light Water: heavily, but do not sit in water Soil: orchid soil Uses: ornamental, showy flowers

66 Cattleya Orchid Hybrid

67 Scientific Name: Cholorophytum comosum cv.
Spider Plant Scientific Name: Cholorophytum comosum cv. Description: greenish white herbaceous plant that produces “babies” from stalks

68 Propagation: division, babies
Spider Plant Propagation: division, babies Light: undemanding, bright light to shade Water: a lot in summer, less in winter Soil: fast draining potting soil Uses: houseplant

69 Spider Plant

70 Florist’s Chrysanthemum
Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum x morifolium cv. Description: big flowers atop dark green foliage with daisy like flowers

71 Florist’s Chrysanthemum
Propagation: stem cuttings Light: bright light Water: evenly moist at all times Soil: peat moss based potting soil Uses: flower arrangements, cut flowers, in gardens

72 Florist’s Chrysanthemum

73 Scientific Name: Clematis Jackmanii Group cv.
Description: ornamental vine that comes in a variety of colors

74 Propagation: cuttings, seeds Light: 6 hours of sun
Clematis Propagation: cuttings, seeds Light: 6 hours of sun Water: thoroughly, deep rooted Soil: rich soil with good drainage Uses: to cover a trellis, wood, or any space where you wish color

75 Clemantis

76 Scientific Name: Crassula argentea
Jade Plant Scientific Name: Crassula argentea Description: 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

77 Propagation: stem or leaf cuttings Light: full sun to light shade
Jade plant Propagation: stem or leaf cuttings Light: full sun to light shade Water: normal watering when dry in summer Soil: well drained soil with no peat moss Uses: ornamental houseplant

78 Jade plant To 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.]

79 Jade plant

80 Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus cv.
Carnation Scientific 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.

81 Propagation: cuttings from the base Light: full sun
Carnation Propagation: cuttings from the base Light: full sun Water: water regularly Soil: sandy loam Uses: bedding, pots, rock gardens, window boxes & edging

82 Carnation

83 Scientific Name: Dracaena fragrans “Massangeana”
Corn Plant Dracaena Scientific Name: Dracaena fragrans “Massangeana” Description: slow growing shrub, produces flowers but not usually indoors

84 Propagation: cuttings Light: filtered light
Corn Plant Dracaena Propagation: cuttings Light: filtered light Water: very little, every 2-4 weeks Soil: potting mix good drainage Uses: houseplant

85 Corn Plant Dracaena

86 Scientific Name: Euphorbia pulcherrima cv.
Poinsettia Scientific 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

87 To achieve colors: from wikipedia.org:
Poinsettia To 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.

88 Propagation: cuttings Light: 6 hours
Poinsettia Propagation: cuttings Light: 6 hours Water: moderately, when soil is dry Soil: rich humus soil pH 5.5 Uses: indoor plant, christmas

89 Poinsettia

90 Poinsettia

91 Scientific Name: Ficus elastica ‘decora’
‘Decora’ Rubber Plant Scientific Name: Ficus elastica ‘decora’ Description: evergreen that produces low quality rubber, should not be moved between extreme temperatures

92 Propagation: hardwood cuttings Light: light to full shade
‘Decora’ Rubber Plant Propagation: hardwood cuttings Light: light to full shade Water: regularly, do no overwater Soil: potting mix Uses: houseplant, resistant to deer

93 ‘Decora’ Rubber Plant

94 Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans cv.
Baby’s Breath Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans cv. Description: white showy flowers with blue-green leaves. Very short lived annual, only live for 4-6 weeks.

95 Light: full sun to light shade
Baby’s Breath Propagation: seeds Light: full sun to light shade Water: well, allow to dry a little before watering again Soil: slightly acid soil mix Uses: florists use as filler, rock gardens

96 Baby’s Breath

97 Scientific Name: Hippeastrum hybrid cv.
Amaryllis Scientific Name: Hippeastrum hybrid cv. Description: lily like flower atop long leaves. Come in a variety of colors, produce huge flowers

98 Propagation: seeds or bulb Light: filtered, shade best outdoors
Amaryllis Propagation: seeds or bulb Light: filtered, shade best outdoors Water: well during growth Soil: well drained Uses: perennial borders, cut flowers

99 Amaryllis

100 Scientific Name: Hyacinthus orientalis cv.
Description: Very formal and fragrant flowers atop a thick stem. Toxic and not attractive to rodents.

101 Water: well when soil or air is dry Soil: well drained, sandy-loam
Hyacinth Propagation: bulbs Light: full sun Water: well when soil or air is dry Soil: well drained, sandy-loam Uses: popular plant during easter, flower beds, potted plant.

102 Hyacinth

103 Scientific Name: Impatiens hybrid cv.
Description: short small plants that come in a variety of colors. Grown as an annual.

104 Light: partial sun, thrive in shade Water: sufficient water
Impatiens Propagation: seed Light: partial sun, thrive in shade Water: sufficient water Soil: well drained soil Uses: bedding plants, container gardens, window boxes, etc.

105 Impatiens

106 Scientific Name: kalanchoe x blossfeldiana
Description: succulent plant with small flowers atop it.

107 Propagation: leaf cuttings, tiny plantlets Light: bright sun
Kalanchoe Propagation: leaf cuttings, tiny plantlets Light: bright sun Water: moderately in summer, less in winter Soil: potting soil Uses: potted plant

108 Kalanchoe

109 Scientific Name: pelargonium x hortorum cv.
(Zonal) Geranium Scientific 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.

110 Propagation: plugs, seed Light: full sun
(Zonal) Geranium Propagation: plugs, seed Light: full sun Water: only when soil is dry on top Soil: potting soil, well drained Uses: bedding plant, potted plant, etc.

111 (Zonal) Geranium

112 Scientific Name: petunia x hybrida cv.
Common Garden Petunia Scientific Name: petunia x hybrida cv. Description: bright flowers that can grow throughout the summer. Grown as an annual.

113 Light: full sun to partial shade Water: moderately Soil: potting mix
Common Garden Petunia Propagation: seeds Light: full sun to partial shade Water: moderately Soil: potting mix Uses: hanging baskets, flower beds, etc.

114 Common Garden Petunia

115 Scientific Name: Rosa hybrid
Hybrid Tea Rose Scientific Name: Rosa hybrid Description: The showiest bloom of roses. Fragrant. Most roses at florist shops are these.

116 Propagation: plugs, cuttings Light: full sun
Hybrid Tea Rose Propagation: plugs, cuttings Light: full sun Water: when soil is dry, water Soil: well drained, fertile soil Uses: cut flowers, bushes in gardens

117 Hybrid Tea Rose

118 Scientific Name: Saintpaulia ionantha cv.
African Violet Scientific Name: Saintpaulia ionantha cv. Description: low plant with dark green, hairy leaves with flowers just above foliage

119 Propagation: leaf cuttings Light: full sun
African Violet Propagation: leaf cuttings Light: full sun Water: from bottom, do not get leaves wet Soil: African Violet Soil Uses: Houseplant

120 African Violet

121 Snake Plant / Mother In Laws Tongue
Scientific Name: sanseveria trifasciata cv. Description: Green plant that can be variegated and is very hard to kill

122 Propagation: cuttings, seed Light: full sun to shade
Snake Plant Propagation: cuttings, seed Light: full sun to shade Water: very low, every 7-10 days Soil: potting soil Uses: Houseplant

123 Snake Plant

124 Scientific Name: Tagetes species cv.
Marigold Scientific Name: Tagetes species cv. Description: bright colored orange and yellow plants with full blooms atop light green stems

125 Light: shade to full sun Water: very well
Marigold Propagation: seeds Light: shade to full sun Water: very well Soil: well drained, potting soil Uses: borders, vegetable gardens

126 Marigold

127 Scientific Name: zebrina pendula cv.
Wandering Jew Scientific Name: zebrina pendula cv. Description: purple and green pointed flowers that may produce purple flowers given the right conditions

128 Propagation: cuttings Light: full sun to shade Water: well
Wandering Jew Propagation: cuttings Light: full sun to shade Water: well Soil: potting soil Uses: hanging baskets, trailing ground cover

129 Wandering Jew

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