9.13.2009

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora

"Blue ginger", as this native of Brazil is called, is a member of the Commelinaceae family. It is a herbaceous plant with deep blue flowers and yellow anthers.
Dichorisandra

9.11.2009

Capsicum annuum conoides

Capsicum annuum conoides is also called "Christmas pepper". A member of the Solanaceae family, the small white flowers develop into ornamental yellow fruit which turn to bright red when ripe. If kept watered and in a sunny location, this plant will continue to flower and produce fruit year after year.
Capsicum annuum conoides

Hoya carnosa (in bloom)

Blooms of Hoya carnosa almost appear to be made of wax, hense the common name of "Wax plant".
Hoya carnosa (in bloom)

Clerodendrum

Clerodendrum thomsonae, also called "Bleeding-heart vine", has quilted, papery leaves. The flowers have an inflated calyx and a red corolla. This plant is a member of the Verbenaceae family and originates in Tropical West Africa and the Congo.
Clerodendrum

9.09.2009

Ornithogalum caudatum

Flowers of Ornithogalum (Liliaceae family) are white with a green median stripe.
Ornithogalum caudatum