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)

Celosia

Description

A genus of about 60 annual and perennial herbaceous species. The main species used in bedding plant production is celosia argentea, which has two form: The feathered cockscomb is var. Plumosa and the convoluted is var. Cristata.

Care Tip

This plants need enough light and warm temperatures.

Where to Buy

Kebun Ciputri (021) 7805549, Floribunda (021) 7379326/7361875, Saung Mirwan (0251) 8241269