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Etlingera corneri (Rose of Siam) is a small plant native to Malaysia that can reach a height of 2-5 feet. It has a gorgeous flower of a rich pink hue, or a beautiful blend of red and crimson flowers that look a bit vinous. It is well-loved for its long lasting, exotic blooms and is popularly used as a cut flower.

Etlingera corneri thrives in temperatures between USDA Zone 9-11 and enjoys partial shade with occasional exposure to full sun. It prefers soils that are kept moist and it is easy to care for once established. Regular fertilizing during growing season can help keep the soil in tip-top condition. Pruning should be done when necessary to help your plant maintain its desired shape and size.

In colder regions, the Rose of Siam can be grown in a pot. When put indoors, make sure that it is placed in a bright, sunny spot and the soil should not be allowed to dry out completely. You may also need to provide additional light with a grow light. During winter, the room should be kept mild for the plant and it is important to keep an eye out for pests and diseases.

Overall, Etlingera corneri is an eye-catching plant that is easy to grow and care for. With the perfect combination of light and soil moisture, you can enjoy its vibrant colors for months to come.

Can be grown in USDA Zones 9-11.

This semi-shady plant needs regular water, moderate water is optimal to keep it happy and healthy. Keep in mind that the soil have to have good drainage and try to keep the roots slightly dry, never let the caudex stay moist or they can rot. In cold regions, bring the pot indoors during colder months or cover it with some insulating material. On a bright spot and with a regular watering routine it will last until outdoor temperatures rise again.

Ipomoea platensis also know as Plata Ipomoea is a joy to look at and can be grown even in the most limiting conditions. Its swollen caudex, typical for caudiciforms, will during winter develop a stunning shade of dark plum. Even when natural sun-light conditions are given, a little bit of semi-shade will help it thrive to its fullest. The main highlight of the plant are the delicate pink bell-shaped flowers that give it a unique charm. it can be kept in a pot as a bonsai and is easy to control as a container specimen, just needs a little trellis, otr can be pruned.

Outstanding herbaceous shrub with large, up to 1 ft, fiddle-shaped lush leaves.

Paradrymonia sp. is a beautiful, small shrub native to Central America and Southern America. It is hardy in USDA Zone 9-11 and can reach a height of up to 2-5 feet. Paradrymonia, often referred to as a terrestrial or epiphyte herb, is usually grown in the same way as other terrestrial gesneriads. It is found in tropical or subtropical moist lowland and montane forests, where it does best in semi-shady conditions.

Its striking flowers come in various colors: white, off-white, red, crimson, vinous, yellow and orange shades, making the foliage even more ornamental in nature. To keep it safe, Paradrymonia should be brought indoors during colder temperatures to avoid frost damage. To do this, it should be placed in a sheltered area near a window, preferably facing north to protect from too much sunlight.

Paradrymonia needs to be watered regularly, but not excessively as this can cause root rot. The soil should be fast-draining and the plant never left sitting in water. In winter, it requires less water, so a sparing and controlled irrigation needs to be in place. Every two-four weeks for mature plants, a water-soluble fertilizer can be applied, diluted to half the strength for a nutrient boost.

In conclusion, Paradrymonia is a luminous and textured shrub appreciated for its beauty. With the correct care and attention, it can be a gorgeous addition to any garden.

Murdannia graminea is a perennial grass-like herb to 50cm high with thick, tuberous roots. Flowers are carried in loose, branched inflorescences on stalks up to 60 centimetres tall. The individual flowers are three-petalled, two centimetres across and blue or lavender, rarely white.

Paeonia delavayi mostly has red brown to yellow, nodding flowers.

Paeonia delavayi is variable in the number and shape of the leaflets and in the number, size, and color of all parts of the flower both within and between populations. Paeonia lutea, P. potaninii, and P. trollioides are all regarded as synonyms of P. delavayi. P. lutea var. ludlowii was shown to differ in a number of characters and is now named Paeonia ludlowii.

Styrax japonicus is a small, graceful, deciduous tree. Flowers are white, bell-shaped with a mild fragrance, 3 to 6 flowers on a stalk. Styrax japonicus is similar to Styrax officinalis.

Utricularia is the largest genus of carnivorous plants with more than 220 species that occur throughout the world. They are found on every continent except for Antarctica. Some are terrestrial species found in moist-to-wet, often acid soils, and in sphagnum moss, while others are aquatic, preferring to be floating freely in quiet waters in ponds and ditches. Many terrestrial species in the tropics are epiphytic.The bladderworts present a rather unique morphology. First of all, the plants are entirely rootless -- completely giving up the normal plant way of obtaining nutrients from the root system. Also, the distinction between stem and leaf is often vague, especially in the aquatic species. The trapping mechanism, the bladder, is a modified leaf or a leaf division morphologically, in general conformity with all trapping structures found in carnivorous plants of other genera. The flowers are generally quite colorful and showy for both terrestrial and aquatic species, especially when seen in masses. Some of these flowers compete with those of orchids in their beauty.

This plant has compound leaves with three leaflets, showy scarlet blossoms in spring, followed by large beans which split to reveal bright red seeds in summer and fall. In nature can be found in a forest or natural area in open sandy woods and clearings; weedy in disturbed areas along roadsides, naturalized; landscape as cultivated herbaceous flowering shrub. Seeds are poisonous, but young leaves and flowers may be cooked and safely eaten.

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