Bromeliads are a family of tropical and subtropical plants known for their striking foliage and vibrant, long-lasting flowers. They are epiphytic or terrestrial, meaning they can grow on other plants or directly in soil, respectively. Bromeliads are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and can thrive in a variety of environments, making them ideal for both garden use and…
Mimosa pudica is a tropical annual or short-lived perennial commonly called sensitive plant. It gets its common name from its leaves which fold inward at night or when touched. Mimosa pudica is grown as a houseplant in temperate regions. Mimosa pudica has bright green to grayish leaves; the leave grow to 4 inches long and…
Cyperus–commonly called umbrella plant or papyrus–is a sedge, a grasslike plant that is different than a true grass; it has three-angled solid stems. Cyperus are known for their striking form, silhouette, and shadow patterns. Cyperus bears grasslike flower heads. Cyperus can be grown in moist soil with its roots submerged in water. It can be…
Acorus, commonly called sweet flag–is a wetland perennial that is both grass-like and iris-like. It produces clumps of strap-shaped leaves and bears small nearly insignificant flowers that jut from leaf-like flower stalks. Acorus grow from rhizomes. It grows best in wet soil or standing water. It is a colorful choice to grow the margins of…
Gunnera is a herbaceous or evergreen perennial with massive ovate to heart-shaped lobed leaves. Gunnera can grow to 8 feet (2.4m) tall and giant leaves can be 4 to 8 feet (1.2-2.4m) across. New leaves emerge every spring in mild-winter regions, old leaves remain green for more than a year. Gunnera grows from rhizomes and…
Nymphaea — waterlily–is a large group of water plants with leaves that float on the water surface bearing showy flowers that either float on the surface or stand above it on stiff stalks. Cultivated water lilies commonly found in nurseries are largely hybrids; there are hardy types and tropical types. Hardy waterlilies come in white, yellow, copper,…
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