floriculture plant identification d-f 135-151. 135 dianthus caryophyllus cv. carnation other names:...
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135 Dianthus caryophyllus cv.
Carnation• Other names: “flower of God”
• Colors: various
• Characteristics:
• Type of plant: cut flower
• Size:
• Growth requirements:
• Other: long lasting
136Dieffenbachia maculata cv.
Spotted Dumbcane• Other names: giant dumbcane, leopard lily
• Colors: green and white
• Characteristics: distinctive leaf patterns leaves come in many varieties
• Type of plant: tropical houseplant
• Size:
• Growth requirements: full sunlight
• Other: poisonous--mouth will swell
137 Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’
Corn Plant Dracaena• Other names:• Colors: yellow and green• Characteristics: dramatic yellow variegation
running down the center of its leaves• Type of plant: tropical houseplant• Size: 10-20’ tall• Growth requirements: 75 degrees; water
requirements low
138 Dracaena cincta
Red Edge Dracaena• Other names: Madagascar dragon tree• Colors:• Characteristics: green leaves with red to
purple stripes along the outer edge• Type of plant: houseplant• Size: 4-6’ tall• Growth requirements: 75 degrees and the
water requirements are low.• Other:
139 Echeveria cv.
Hens and Chickens• Other names:• Colors: there are over 150 species and many
colors and shapes• Characteristics: rosette• Type of plant: succulent• Size: under 6” tall• Growth requirements: watering is low• Other: sensitive to many common
insecticides
140 Echinocactus cv.
Barrel Cactus• Other names:
• Colors:
• Characteristics:
• Type of plant: cactus; succulent
• Size:
• Growth requirements: full sun; average water, don’t over water
• Other: drought tolerant; xeriscaping
141 Epipremnum aureum cv.
Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy• Other names: centipede tonga-vine, marble
queen• Colors: green, yellow varigation• Characteristics: heart shaped leaves• Type of plant: houseplant• Size: can reach up to 30’+ if they are given
enough sunlight and water• Growth requirements: light shade; water regularly• Other:
142 Erica carnea cv.Spring Heather
• Other names: scotch heather, winter health
• Colors: pinkish purple
• Characteristics:
• Type of plant: ground cover; shrub; cut flower; flowering houseplant
• Size: 6-12” tall
• Growth requirements: full sun, water reg.
• Other:
143 Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Silver Dollar Gum• Other names:• Colors: sage green• Characteristics: leaf structure is thick and
is half circle shaped• Type of plant: cut foliage• Size: can grow 20-60’ tall; 20-30’ wide• Growth requirements: grows in hot weather • Other:
144 Euphorbia milii splendens
Crown-of-Thorns• Other names: Christ plant, Siamese lucky
plant• Colors: red and white flowers• Characteristics: plant covered in spines that
protect the flower• Type of plant: perennial; houseplant• Size: 18-36” tall• Growth requirements: full sun, water reg.• Other: native of Madagascar
145 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv.
Poinsettia• Other names: Christmas Eve flower• Colors: red, pink, white, peach, marbled
colors• Characteristics: • Type of plant: flowering houseplant • Size: 18-24” tall• Growth requirements: needs short days to
bloom; sun to partial shade• Other: most popular Christmas plant
146 Exacum affine
German (Persian) Violet• Other names:
• Colors: Purple
• Characteristics: profuse flowers and evergreen foliage; leaves are a glossy, dark green and the purple flowers, bright yellow stamens
• Type of plant: flowering houseplant
• Size: 6-12” tall• Growth requirements: light shade
147 Ficus benjamina ‘Exotica’
Benjamin Fig• Other names: weeping fig, Chinese
banyan
• Colors: green; green with white varigation
• Characteristics: tear-drop shaped leaves
• Type of plant: houseplant
• Size: 1-20’ tall
• Growth requirements: sun to partial shade
• Other: often braided trunks
148 Ficus elastica ‘Decora’‘Decora’ Rubber Plant
• Other names: rubber tree
• Colors: dark green with red veins
• Characteristics:
• Type of plant: houseplant
• Size: 1-20’ tall
• Growth requirements: light shade
149Ficus pumia
Creeping Rubber Plant• Other names: creeping fig, climbing fig,
creeping ficus
• Colors: silver to lavender leaves
• Characteristics: vining
• Type of plant: houseplant
• Size: 1-3’
• Growth requirements: sun to partial shade
150 Freesia x hybrida
Freesia• Other names:• Colors: white, yellow, purple, pink, red• Characteristics: tubular shaped flowers • Type of plant: cut flower• Size: 12-18” tall• Growth requirements: sun to partial shade
• Other: single and double flowering varieties; part of Iris family
151 Frittonia verschaffeltii
Nerve Plant• Other names: mosaic plant, painted net-leaf,
silver-net leaf• Colors: white• Characteristics: leaves are opposite white
or colored veins• Type of plant: houseplant• Size: 6-12” tall• Growth requirements: medium light; above 55
degrees; high humidity• Other: