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Alocasia and Colocasia
🐘 Charming Elephant Ears: Alocasia vs. Colocasia - which one is better?
Alocasias and Colocasias, or Elephant Ears, are both remarkable and popular plants that can bring a tropical exotic touch to your garden, pond, or pool area. Why are they so popular - and which one should you choose?
🍀 Alocasia vs. Colocasia - what's the difference?
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Alocasias and Colocasias, or Elephant Ears, are both remarkable and popular plants that can bring a tropical exotic touch to your garden, pond, or pool area. Why are they so popular - and which one should you choose?
- 🍀 Why gardeners love Elephant Ears
- ✔️ Tropical appeal: Bold, architectural foliage creates a lush, exotic atmosphere.
- ✔️ Striking leaves: Huge heart- or arrow-shaped leaves in green, purple, black, or variegated tones.
- ✔️ Versatile placement: Ideal for containers, garden beds, water features, or borders.
- ✔️ Low maintenance: Thrive in part shade with moist soil and occasional fertilizer.
- ✔️ Big impact: Some varieties reach over 6 ft tall, adding strong vertical structure.
🍀 Alocasia vs. Colocasia - what's the difference?
- 🟢Leaf shape: Alocasia = upright, arrow-shaped; Colocasia = drooping, heart-shaped.
- 🟢Leaf texture: Alocasia = glossy; Colocasia = more matte.
- 🟢Stem color: Alocasia = green; Colocasia = often purplish.
- 🟢Light and soil: Alocasia prefers bright, indirect light and good drainage; Colocasia loves shade and wet soil.
- 🟢Cold tolerance: Colocasia is generally more cold-hardy and water-tolerant.
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Curcuma flowers
🌷Curcuma - the tropical tulip with a secret spice twist
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- 🌷Curcuma, also known as Siam Tulip or Turmeric, is a plant with personality! It looks like it came straight from a fairy tale with bright, showy blooms in pink, purple, white, yellow, and even orange - that rise above lush green foliage like floral fireworks.
- 🌷Despite its exotic looks, it’s super easy to grow. Keep the soil moist, give it filtered light, and this beauty will reward you with long-lasting blooms. This is an excellent cut flower that lasts up to 2 weeks in a vase!
- 🌷And here's the kicker: beneath the soil, it hides a spicy secret - its rhizomes are the source of Turmeric, the golden powder used in curry and traditional medicine. So yes, your flower garden can also be a spice rack!
- 🌷Curcuma thrives in warm zones but grows happily in pots too - just bring it inside when things get chilly. With its striking looks and health-boosting roots, Curcuma is your new garden showstopper and wellness booster all in one!
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Moung Kusuma Adenium
🌺 The true bloom of the Flowerland
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- 🌺 Adenium Moung Kusuma, (also known as Moung Jinda) - meaning in Thai language City of Flowers, or Flower Land - showcases rich, deep magenta petals with a velvety texture.
- 🌺 The dark hues are complemented by a subtle gradient towards black border, giving the flower a striking, dramatic look. Its intricate layers and bold color make it a standout addition to your garden, radiating elegance and charm. See photos of the actual Moung Kusuma in next post 👇
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Epipremnum aureum Marble Queen