Pink flowers - Plant Encyclopedia Results (Page 14)

Anisodontea capensis, or False Mallow, is a native plant to South Africa, typically with a bushy round shape. It may be either a large shrub 5-10 ft tall, or a smaller slightly smaller shrub reaching 2-5 ft. in height.

False Mallow needs full sun or semi-shade exposure to bloom and look its best, and prefers regular to moderate water. The bright, open-faced flowers start blooming in spring and continue throughout the fall. The pink flowers, 1-2" in diameter, resemble Hibiscus, and attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making it an attractive specimen plant.

False Mallow is drought tolerant once established and isn't fussy about soil. It is best to trim regularly to create a round bushy shape. False Mallow is cold hardy in USDA zones 7-9. In colder regions, it is best to grow False Mallow in a pot and bring inside in winter.

If given the proper care, Anisodontea capensis will reward with its curvesome shape and bright pink flowers. With its beauty and hardiness, False Mallow can be an excellent addition to your garden.

Annona purpurea (Soncoya) tree is a medium-sized tree with a trunk that usually branches fairly low. It is native to Mexico, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela, and can be grown in USDA hardiness Zone 9-11. It produces showy, fragrant pink flowers in May, June, and July, and from August to October, its green fruit with small spines develops. The fruit is rounded and 6-8 inches in diameter, covered with a felt-textured brown skin and hook-like projections. The fruit pulp is edible and has a sweet, fruity flavor. It can be eaten raw, strained for juice, or mixed with other ingredients for various drinks and folk remedies. In Mexico, Soncoya juice is regarded as a remedy for fever and chills. It is given to relieve jaundice, probably because of its color.

The Soncoya requires a hot, humid climate, and for optimal growth, the soil should be well-draining. For trees grown in a pot, a soil-less mix is best. In regions with colder climates, the trees should be placed in a south-facing location and given additional protection such as a windscreen, or bringing the pot indoors during the winter months. It is important to follow a regular watering regime, so that the soil is kept evenly moist but not soggy. It may also be necessary to provide additional fertilizer to the plant during the growing season.

There are hundreds of species of this genus, all members of the Araceae family. The majority are fairly nondescript and a few are grown for their handsome foliage. There are only two species which are generally grown for their flowers, Anthurium andraeanum and Anthurium scherzerianum. Both types are basically epiphytic and grown best in a mix of bark, perlite and fern fiber such as that used in orchids or bromeliads. They will grow in soil but rarely perform well in that medium. Anthurium andraeanum is the florist anthurium, a plant with red, white or pink spatches which have an artificial, plastic-like look. Give a moderately high light intensity but avoid direct sunlight during the spring and summer months when the sun is most intense. A high humidity is essential as is warm temperature, 70-75 days, 65 minimum at night. The potting mixture should be kept moist, but not soggy during the spring- summer period and allowed to dry slightly between waterings from late fall through winter. A feeding of weak manure water and a fish emulsion may be given every two weeks from late winter to mid summer.

Both species have a tendency to grow up out of the pot. The exposed aerial roots should be wrapped in moist sphagnum.

When the plant is eight inches or higher out of the pot it may be cut off at the base and repotted in fresh potting mixture. Plants will occasionally split and form pups. These can be divided when large enough. Plants are also propagated by stem cuttings and seed, both of which are extremely difficult without greenhouse facilities.

Real Hawaiian lava rock is hand selected to provide a happy home for Anthurium. With reasonable care your volcano bonsai should last for years. Place in a bright window or on a countertop without direct sun and just keep a small amount of water in the saucer/tray provided. Requires consistently moist soil.

See Photo Gallery of Exotic Anthuriums.

There are hundreds of species of this genus, all members of the Araceae family. The majority are fairly nondescript and a few are grown for their handsome foliage. There are only two species which are generally grown for their flowers, Anthurium andraeanum and Anthurium scherzerianum. Both types are basically epiphytic and grown best in a mix of bark, perlite and fern fiber such as that used in orchids or bromeliads. They will grow in soil but rarely perform well in that medium. Anthurium andreanum is the florist anthurium, a plant with red, white or pink spatches which have an artificial, plastic-like look. Give a moderately high light intensity but avoid direct sunlight during the spring and summer months when the sun is most intense. A high humidity is essential as is warm temperature, 70-75 days, 65 minimum at night. The potting mixture should be kept moist, but not soggy during the spring- summer period and allowed to dry slightly between waterings from late fall through winter. A feeding of weak manure water and a fish emulsion may be given every two weeks from late winter to mid summer. Anthurium scherzerianum is much smaller plant with smaller, less artificial looking flower spatches. This plant is much easier to grow as it will bloom with only moderately humid conditions and will tolerate slightly lower temperatures. Both species have a tendency to grow up out of the pot. The exposed aerial roots should be wrapped in moist sphagnum. When the plant is eight inches or higher out of the pot it may be cut off at the base and repotted in fresh potting mixture. Plants will occasionally split and form pups. These can be divided when large enough. Plants are also propagated by stem cuttings and seed, both of which are extremely difficult without greenhouse facilities.

Real Hawaiian lava rock is hand selected to provide a happy home for Anthurium.With reasonable care your volcano bonsai should last for years. Place in a bright window or on a countertop without direct sun and just keep a small amount of water in the saucer/tray provided. Requires consistently moist soil.

See Photo Gallery of Exotic Anthuriums.

A tropical beauty from the heart of Central and South America, the Anthurium hybrid Shibori (otherwise known as the Flamingo Flower) is at home in the tropical and subtropical climates of USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11. If given the right conditions and care, it will reward you with its showy and variegated flowers. A stunning sight of pink, off-white and white, the flowers can also come in an unusually colored mix of red, crimson and vinous.

Anthurium hybrid Shibori is named for its unusual foliage. Despite preferring to grow in light shade, it is a very fast-growing plant that can spread out to 2 feet and become a low-growing shrub of up to 5 feet tall. It is a great option for gardeners who are looking for a fast-growing groundcover and ornamental shrub.

The key to success with Anthurium hybrid Shibori is meeting its need for humidity and regular water. While it is a relatively tough plant, it will struggle in temperatures below 55F and should be brought indoors if the temperature drops that low. It can be potted up and moved indoors in cold regions, but it must be watered regularly to maintain its health.

With a little extra care, Anthurium hybrid Shibori is an attractive and unusual addition to any garden and a conversation piece, with its stunning variegated blooms and luscious foliage.

Antigonon leptopus is an attractive ornamental plant that easily climbs with its tendrils, over arbors, walls, or tree branches to a height of up to 40 feet. The succulent vine or creeper native to Mexico and Central America produces an abundance of small, lantern-shaped flowers in shades of white, off-white and pink that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It has very dense glossy green foliage, which is perfect for use as a ground cover or screening plants.

Growing Antigonon leptopus requires ground that is well-drained, slightly acidic and moisture retentive. The plant prefers full sun to semi-shade, and thrives in hot, dry climates. When planting in cold areas, it is best to keep the plant in a pot and bring it indoors during the cold season. The plant requires regular watering and dormant season irrigation to ensure continued growth. However, it does not favour very wet soil and there should be plenty of air circulating around its roots. To ensure bright and frequent blooms, it is best to avoid excess fertilizer, as this can cause excessive vegetative growth which suppresses flowering.

Antigonon leptopus is also known to be a tough and resilient plant, able to withstand even salty, seaside environments and mature plants can survive short periods of cold temperatures down to 30s F. An important point to note is that the Mexican Coral Vine is somewhat invasive, so it is worth keeping an eye on to make sure it does not take over other parts of the garden! Overall, with adequate light and the right moisture levels, Antigonon leptopus can be a wonderful addition to any garden.

Aphelandra scabra is a shrub that grows up to 5 ft tall. It is native to Southern Mexico, Northern South America, and the West Indies. It can be found in seasonally dry forests and moist to wet forests. The leaves are elliptical and entire, oppositely arranged on the stalk with smooth or wavy margins. This large shrub is easy to grow, fast-growing, and tolerant of a wide range of conditions, making it a great garden plant. Aphelandra scabra prefers full sun to light shade and regular watering. It likes moist soils but can tolerate some drought during the summer months.

Aphelandra scabra can be used as a container plant and it makes a great statement piece. It is a great addition to any outdoor living space or garden. It blooms in late spring to early summer and the flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators to the garden. Aphelandra scabra grows in USDA Zones 10 -12. For those in colder climates, Aphelandra scabra can be kept in a pot and brought inside during the winter months. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 30°F, but it is best to keep it in a warm environment when temperatures are below freezing. Regular watering is necessary, and be sure to provide plenty of light.

The flowers of this plant can be red, pink, or purple red, up to 2 inches long, and tubular. They are 2-lipped, fuzzy, and bloom for one day before wilting. The plant inflorescence is candle-like, and the prepubescent flower spikes can grow up to 6 inches in height. The flowers are hummingbird-pollinated, and the species protects its nectar behind a petal lip. When a visiting hummingbird arrives to feed on the nectar, the petal lip releases pollen down onto the head of the bird, and it is carried away to pollinate another plant. The seed capsules are 1 inch long capsules, and they contain four dark brown seeds. The fruit seed capsule splits along the sutures, allowing throw the seeds short distances.

Aphelandra sinclairiana is a large shrub, usually growing between 5 and 10 feet tall. It is native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama, and can be grown outdoors in USDA Zone 9-11. It prefers semi-shade, and comparatively regular waterings, making sure that the soil remains slightly moist while not waterlogged. The plant sports quite a showy display of flowers, though they are quite small. The bracts are orange-red color, almost 2 inches in length, and the tubular flowers themselves range from pink to red to crimson and vinous. It also attracts a lot of pollinators, notably butterflies and hummingbirds.

In terms of care, the shrub is quite hardy in mature state and will tolerate short-term low temperatures of 30s F or lower. However, if grown in a pot, the cold-hardy properties are reduced. It is important to make sure Aphelandra sinclairiana is provided with a location that is out of strong wind and direct frost, and the plant should be brought indoors in temperature below 40-45 F. To ensure the best growth of the plant, make sure the soil used is well-drained, with the pot placed in a bright area with at least several hours of protection from the direct sunlight in a day. During growing season, water the soil regularly, but be sure to avoid over-watering. Finally, be sure to feed the shrub occasionally with a balanced fertilizer to ensure all important nutrients are available.

This plant grows best in full sun and tolerates poor soils, heavy or well-drained. Flowering is in summer and autumn. Easily propagated by cuttings or seed. The very similar A. lancifolia, sometimes refered to in the trade as A. cordifolia 'Fuchsia', is almost identical (the leaves are less cordate) except in being less vigorous, and with distinct magenta or fuchsia colored flowers.

They grow well on retaining walls and hanging baskets.