ionantha, which translates as “with violet-like flower.” Hence, the emergence of their commonly known name, African violets. More than 20 species of violets exist, many with names portraying ...

Several plants native to South Africa are so common ... small trees are found on rocky hillsides and in dry scrub from tropical Africa all the way south to the cape. They have found a home in ...

Gardenias also require moist, fertile soils. Also known as arum lilies, Calla lilies are beautiful exotic flowers from ...

They are a dream plant for me; the waxy lollipop heads of sky blue blossoms are not only gorgeous but thoroughly exotic as far as ... I am not very good at feeding plants, I prefer them to get ...

A third of plants in the tropical region of Africa are potentially threatened with extinction. Human activities, including increasing deforestation and climate change, are thought to be responsible.

“People adore having tropical plants in their homes or yards because ... instructions about plants that originate from South Africa to Australia to South America. Whether you’re a gardening ...

This year’s flower garden centers on Africa. Beyond the exotic theme, Gadina Africana, the location is changing this year, too. The two-week show will be held on the first floor instead of in ...