Growing of flowers

   

Pelargonium is a genus in the family Geraniaceae with more than 250 species, most of which are found in Southern Africa and especially in the winter rainfall area. Some of them are geophytes with a subterranean stem tuber and often root tubers as well. Many of them are from very dry areas and may appear only in a year when there is adequate rainfall. They need to be grown in well-drained slightly acidic soil in an open sunny location. On this page we will only include the geophytic species.

Geraniums (actually Pelargoniums, botanically) are more expensive than most annual plants we grow in our yards. So, when cooler weather reminds us that fall is here and winter not too far behind, it's natural not to want to lose them all to frost -- especially if we plan to buy and plant more next year.

If you've never taken cuttings before, try pelargoniums as it's a straightforward technique, with guaranteed results. You can increase the volume of plants for your own garden or try swapping your cuttings for other plants with other gardeners.

Snip off short lengths of your favourite pelargonium in August and September. They'll root easily to make new plants in a few weeks.



The Bougainvillea is an immensely showy, floriferous and hardy plant.  Virtually pest-free and disease resistant, it rewards its owner with an abundance of color and vitality when it is well looked after.  The bougainvillea’s versatility is legendary.  It can be coaxed into a small manageable pot plant or a sizeable tree, to spread itself vertically on a wall, or climb up a trellis and form a luscious crown or burst forth into graceful arches.  It makes one of the best hedges, bushes, and curb-liners.  And as for bonsai or topiary purposes, it has few equals, lending its complex branching to the pruning shears, which promote even more unique and graceful forms.  It is probably true to say that without the bougainvillea, our roads, parks, and private gardens would be a lot less colorful that what we see today.  Almost everywhere we go, its brilliant hues and cheerful bursts punctuate the lush green mantle that cloaks our tropical environment.  Other flowering plants certainly pale in comparison.




Dracaena is a native African plant that can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Dracaena is commonly found in tropical and sub-tropical regions of Asia and Central America. Dracaena is believed to be related to the family of lilies and is quite popular. Genus Sanseviera which is closely related to Dracaena has been classified under Dracaena in Kubitzki system. Dracaena is usually grown for their unique foliage and colorful looks. It is difficult to find a Dracaena with flowers as flowers never bloom on the plant. Outdoor Dracaena plants are easy to grow as they are tolerant to extreme weather conditions.

It is an evergreen, usually single-stemmed small tree that grows between 2-5 m tall. The bark is tan-coloured and patterned with leaf scars. The leaves are crowded towards the top of the stems and are glossy-green, leathery, strap-shaped and half drooping. They can grow up to 1 m long. Tall spikes of sweetly scented, tiny, yellow-green flowers occur on the plant during summer (from November to February). Beautiful orange berries follow these.