Plant Names Explained jungle cactus Tips for cultivating each genus

Tips for cultivating each genus are included

and easy-to-grow types of cactus

should not be consumed by animals or humans

Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and encourage air circulation

this stunning Calathea shows off with dark green blotches along it's leaf veins with purple undersides resembling a peacock tail

Plant Names Explained jungle cactus Tips for cultivating each genusIf you, like many gardeners, have a fascination for plant names and their derivations, but stop short of wanting to study botanical nomenclature in great depth, this book is for you! Precise naming is essential to be able to identify plants accurately and most gardeners have at least some knowledge of 'botanical Latin'. But a plant's full botanical name does much more than give it a unique label. The name can often tell you where the plant originated,