by randy | May 9, 2016 | Ginger Plants |
Shell Ginger Alpinia zerumbet is by far the most widely cultivated ginger in Florida landscapes, and it isn’t hard to see why. This is probably the most forgiving of all of the gingers in regard to soil conditions, light conditions, water, and temperature. In...
by randy | May 9, 2016 | Ginger Plants |
Sweet Thai Ginger Most westerners are unfamiliar with this culinary spice, its bright refreshing flavor, and its crunchy texture. Sometimes called chinese keys, or finger root, the roots of the plant are usually used fresh, sliced thin, in salads or as a garnish. The...
by randy | May 9, 2016 | Ginger Plants |
Red Tower Ginger There is some argument as to whether this plant is correctly identified. There seems to be a growing consensus among botanists, that the plants grown in the nursery trade, identified as Costus barbatus, are actually Costus comosus barkeri. Since...
by randy | May 9, 2016 | Flowers, Orchids |
Bamboo Orchid Arundina graminifolia is one of the easiest orchids you can grow. You can actually plant this orchid in the ground. To top it off, this grassland orchid actually grows in full sun. Although it is native to grassland areas of Thailand, they are also...
by randy | May 5, 2016 | Spice |
Moujean Tea Moujean tea (Nashia inaguensis), also called pineapple verbena, is a wonderfully fragrant plant. Not only do the flowers have an intense fragrance of jasmine, but the leaves, when crushed, have a spicy aroma of citrus, honey, and vanilla. The complexities...
