Plant list: Hrovatin exotica

About a thousand species of Peperomias have been described, mainly from South America although a few (17) are found in Africa. Many of these plants are perennial epiphytes growing on rotten logs and...

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Hebe ochracea

Figwort, Hebe Veronica

Need a regular to moderate water and good drainage. Propagate it with seeds or greenwood cuttings in late summer.

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Begonia rex - hybrid

Rex begonia - hybrid

Begonias are found wild in South and Central America and many are native to India and other tropical countries. Begonias are grouped into seven classifications: Cane-stemmed, Rex-cultorum,...

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Acer palmatum shishigashira

Cut-Leaf Japanese Maple

This maple is native to China and Japan. Its botanical name comes from its leaves, which have 5 or more deep lobes and vaguely resemble a human hand. It is a popular bonsai subject in Japan. The bark...

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