Marigold

Description

Tagetes erecta, the Mexican marigold, also called Aztec marigold, is a species of the genus Tagetes native to Mexico and Central America. Despite its being native to the Americas, it is often called African marigold. In Mexico, this plant is found in the wild in the states of San Luis Potosí, Chiapas, State of México, Puebla, Sinaloa, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz. This plant reaches heights of between 50–100 cm (20–39 in).

Care tip

Plant marigold in full sun place, remove faded and dead flower to keep plants blooming. Marigolds are highly susceptible to botrytis and spider mite infestation. Reducing fertilizer frequency and/or concenration once the bud is visible also adds additional shelf life.

Where to buy

Bina Usaha Flora (0263-581624), East West Seed Indonesia (Seed) 0264 201871

Liriope

Description

Liriope sp - Liriope, also commonly called border grass is a member of the lily family. It has dark green ribbonlike foliage grows in length from 10 to 18 in (25-46 cm) and then recurves toward the ground to form rounded clumps. Native to the shady forest floors of Eastern Asia including regions in China, Taiwan and Japan. This plant is available in several varieties including some with white and yellow variegation. 'Monroe White' has white flowers while 'Big Blue' has intense violet-blue blossoms.

Care Tip: Divide clumps into whatever size you like from a few leaves to large chunks. Liriope transplants easily at any time of year. The blue-black berries easily germinate, but divisions are easier and quicker. This plant needs a lot of sun shine. Growing well on fertile soil.

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Coleus

Description

Coleus sp  is a genus of perennial plants, native to tropical Africa, Asia, Australia, the East Indies, the Malay Archipelago, and the Philippines. They are commonly known as Coleus, a name which derives from an earlier classification under the genus name Coleus, which is currently treated as two: with species included in either the genus Solenostemon or in another genus, Plectranthus.

Care Tip

The plants grow well in moist well-drained soil, and typically grow 0.5-1 m tall, though some may grow as tall as 2 meters. They are heat-tolerant, but they do less well in full sun in subtropical areas than in the shade.

Where to Buy

Floribunda Nursery (021 7379326)