Floriculture Plant Identification D-F 135-151

135 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. Carnation Other names: “flower of God” Colors: various Characteristics: Type of plant: cut flower Size: Growth requirements: Other: long lasting Flowerexpert.com

135 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. Carnation Wikimedia.org

135 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. Carnation Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten

135 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. Carnation Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten

136 Dieffenbachia maculata cv. Spotted Dumbcane Other names: giant dumbcane, leopard lily Colors: green and white Characteristics: distinctive leaf patterns leaves come in many varieties Type of plant: tropical houseplant Size: Growth requirements: full sunlight Other: poisonous--mouth will swell Tropicals.com

136 Dieffenbachia maculata cv. Spotted Dumbcane Flowerservant.com

136 Dieffenbachia maculata cv. Spotted Dumbcane Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone

136 Dieffenbachia maculata cv. Spotted Dumbcane Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten

137 Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’ Corn Plant Dracaena Other names: Colors: yellow and green Characteristics: dramatic yellow variegation running down the center of its leaves Type of plant: tropical houseplant Size: 10-20’ tall Growth requirements: 75 degrees; water requirements low Davesgarden.com

137 Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’ Corn Plant Dracaena Mgonline.com

137 Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’ Corn Plant Dracaena Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone

138 Dracaena cincta Red Edge Dracaena Other names: Madagascar dragon tree Colors: Characteristics: green leaves with red to purple stripes along the outer edge Type of plant: houseplant Size: 4-6’ tall Growth requirements: 75 degrees and the water requirements are low. Other: Aboutgardenplants.com

138 Dracaena cincta Red Edge Dracaena Ikea.com

138 Dracaena cincta Red Edge Dracaena Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone

138 Dracaena cincta Red Edge Dracaena Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten

139 Echeveria cv. Hens and Chickens Other names: Colors: there are over 150 species and many colors and shapes Characteristics: rosette Type of plant: succulent Size: under 6” tall Growth requirements: watering is low Other: sensitive to many common insecticides davesgarden

139 Echeveria cv. Hens and Chickens Fotosearch.com

139 Echeveria cv. Hens and Chickens Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone

140 Echinocactus cv. Barrel Cactus Other names: Colors: Characteristics: Type of plant: cactus; succulent Size: Growth requirements: full sun; average water, don’t over water Other: drought tolerant; xeriscaping Wikimedia.org

140 Echinocactus cv. Barrel Cactus davesgarden

140 Echinocactus cv. Barrel Cactus Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone

140 Echinocactus cv. Barrel Cactus Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten

141 Epipremnum aureum cv. Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy Other names: centipede tonga-vine, marble queen Colors: green, yellow varigation Characteristics: heart shaped leaves Type of plant: houseplant Size: can reach up to 30’+ if they are given enough sunlight and water Growth requirements: light shade; water regularly Other: Davesgarden.com

141 Epipremnum aureum cv. Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy Img.hgtv.com

141 Epipremnum aureum cv. Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone

141 Epipremnum aureum cv. Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone

142 Erica carnea cv. Spring Heather Other names: scotch heather, winter health Colors: pinkish purple Characteristics: Type of plant: ground cover; shrub; cut flower; flowering houseplant Size: 6-12” tall Growth requirements: full sun, water reg. Other: Davesgarden.com

142 Erica carnea cv. Spring Heather Uplead.wikimedia.org

142 Erica carnea cv. Spring Heather Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten

142 Erica carnea cv. Spring Heather Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten

143 Eucalyptus polyanthemos Silver Dollar Gum Other names: Colors: sage green Characteristics: leaf structure is thick and is half circle shaped Type of plant: cut foliage Size: can grow 20-60’ tall; 20-30’ wide Growth requirements: grows in hot weather Other: Davesgarden.com

143 Eucalyptus polyanthemos Silver Dollar Gum Upload.wikimedia.org

144 Euphorbia milii splendens Crown-of-Thorns Other names: Christ plant, Siamese lucky plant Colors: red and white flowers Characteristics: plant covered in spines that protect the flower Type of plant: perennial; houseplant Size: 18-36” tall Growth requirements: full sun, water reg. Other: native of Madagascar Davesgarden.com

144 Euphorbia milii splendens Crown-of-Thorns Toptropicals.com

144 Euphorbia milii splendens Crown-of-Thorns Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone

145 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. Poinsettia Other names: Christmas Eve flower Colors: red, pink, white, peach, marbled colors Characteristics: Type of plant: flowering houseplant Size: 18-24” tall Growth requirements: needs short days to bloom; sun to partial shade Other: most popular Christmas plant Davesgarden.com

145 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. Poinsettia Upload.wikimedia.org

145 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. Poinsettia Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone

145 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. Poinsettia Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten

146 Exacum affine German (Persian) Violet Other names: Colors: Purple Characteristics: profuse flowers and evergreen foliage; leaves are a glossy, dark green and the purple flowers, bright yellow stamens Type of plant: flowering houseplant Size: 6-12” tall Growth requirements: light shade Davesgarden.com

146 Exacum affine German (Persian) Violet Toptropicals.com

147 Ficus benjamina ‘Exotica’ Benjamin Fig Other names: weeping fig, Chinese banyan Colors: green; green with white varigation Characteristics: tear-drop shaped leaves Type of plant: houseplant Size: 1-20’ tall Growth requirements: sun to partial shade Other: often braided trunks Davesgarden.com

147 Ficus benjamina ‘Exotica’ Benjamin Fig Gardenmart.com

147 Ficus benjamina ‘Exotica’ Benjamin Fig Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone

147 Ficus benjamina ‘Exotica’ Benjamin Fig Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten

148 Ficus elastica ‘Decora’ ‘Decora’ Rubber Plant Other names: rubber tree Colors: dark green with red veins Characteristics: Type of plant: houseplant Size: 1-20’ tall Growth requirements: light shade Davesgarden.com

148 Ficus elastica ‘Decora’ ‘Decora’ Rubber Plant Toptropicals.com

148 Ficus elastica ‘Decora’ ‘Decora’ Rubber Plant Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone

149 Ficus pumia Creeping Rubber Plant Other names: creeping fig, climbing fig, creeping ficus Colors: silver to lavender leaves Characteristics: vining Type of plant: houseplant Size: 1-3’ Growth requirements: sun to partial shade

149 Ficus pumia Creeping Rubber Plant Turfarm.com

150 Freesia x hybrida Freesia Other names: Colors: white, yellow, purple, pink, red Characteristics: tubular shaped flowers Type of plant: cut flower Size: 12-18” tall Growth requirements: sun to partial shade Other: single and double flowering varieties; part of Iris family Davesgarden.com

150 Freesia x hybrida Freesia Dubaiflowers.net

150 Freesia x hybrida Freesia Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten

150 Freesia x hybrida Freesia Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten

151 Frittonia verschaffeltii Nerve Plant Other names: mosaic plant, painted net-leaf, silver-net leaf Colors: white Characteristics: leaves are opposite white or colored veins Type of plant: houseplant Size: 6-12” tall Growth requirements: medium light; above 55 degrees; high humidity Other: Davesgarden.com

151 Frittonia verschaffeltii Nerve Plant Oklahoma State University