This article throws light upon the top fifteen types of bulbous plants. The types are: 1. Amaryllis (Amaryllidaceae) 2. Begonia sp. (Begoniaceae) 3. Canna Indica (Cannaceae) 4. Crinum Bulbispermum Syn. C. Longifolium (Amaryllidaceae) 5. Freesia-Freesia Refrecta (Iridaceae) 6. Cerbera Jamesonii (Compositae) 7. Glorosia Superba (Liliaceae) 8. Haemanthes Multiflorus (Amaryllidaceae) and a few others too. Type # 1. Amaryllis (Amaryllidaceae): It [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the planting of bulbous plants. In nature, there are certain plants which have modified underground stems in which food material is stored to overcome the unfavourable season. Botanically, plants propagating themselves through modified underground stems are grouped into four group’s viz.: (i) Tubers-Dahlia, (ii) Corms-gladiolus, Freesia, (iii) Bulbs-Amaryllis, Tuberose, Zephyranthes, Crinum and [...]
This article throws light upon the four main steps for growing of cacti and succulents. The steps are: 1. Climate 2. Soil 3. Propagation 4. Watering. Step # 1. Climate: Cacti are adaptable to wide range of climatic conditions. The extremes of temperature i.e. above 35°C and exposure to direct scorching sun results into yellowing and finally rotting. Plants should [...]