Rare Bulbs Australia

The genetic cross lines are rather complex, and also include Crown Prince Rudolf and James Grieve. While not prized as highly as a cooking apple as Granny Smith, the flavor mellows enough after a short period of storage to be more palatable out of hand.

The nickname describes the scented sap that oozes down the trunk and hardens into gummy clumps.Not all trees that incorporate the name "gum" are Eucalyptus trees. Other trees include the name "gum," even though they are not Eucalyptus trees.The sap from...

Plant the seed 1/4 of an inch deep on its side with the ventral suture (the seam on the seed) facing you – not facing up or down.Place the heat mat in a sunny area where the air temperature remains between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

The two most common are "Sargassum natans" and "Sargassum fluitans." Some areas of seaweed are so extensive that they sustain their own mini-ecosystems and are the habitat of different types of sea animals.The neritic zone is also home to the coral reef.

The combination of separation, wind and salt air managed to dramatically reduce the plant species to a mere 140. Do not run away, we are not going to get entangled in a real rat?s nest.

Once the branch has produced roots, cut it off below the roots with a sterilized knife or pruning shears. Beginning 6 inches above where it attaches to the trunk, girdle the branch with a shallow cut which goes through the bark and cambium only.

It grows 20 to 30 feet tall and has leaves that are light green on the bottom and dark green on top. Its leaves are on bright-red stalks and turn golden orange in autumn. Northern mountain ash thrives in moist soil and shade to partial shade.

It includes roughly 80 species belonging to the myrtle family. The Leptospermum is a small shrub that can eventually become a tree, usually never more than 24 feet tall in the oldest of specimens.

And, while most of these plants are dangerous only to those unlucky enough to be allergic to them, some do not discriminate.There are a number of dangerous plants in the rainforest.Native to Australia, the lawyer vine, also known as the "wait-a-while,"...

The pink or showy mimosa tree is native to central Asia, but has spread as a fast-growing, if not pesky weed across many parts of the temperate world.Mimosas from the genus Acacia bloom naturally from winter into spring and are evergreen trees.

The Port Jackson fig, also called the rusty fig (Ficus rubiginosa), is distrubuted in California. Creeping figs have heart-shaped leaves that are approximately 1 inch long. Weeping figs have oval leaves that are up to 4 inches long, but the edges are...

Lesions are very common at the leaf margin but may spread beyond that. Unfortunately, symptoms aren't obvious until the infestation has progressed to the point of leaf yellowing or defoliation (leaf dropping).

Most palms have fronds -- large, compound, evergreen leaves arranged at the top of an unbranched trunk. One way to divide the types of palm trees into more manageable categories is to consider the two types of leaf structure: These are palmate and pinnate.

Many climbing species are invasive, found well out their native range. It can be difficult to fully ascertain the dimensions of a climbing plant, as they may be confusingly entwined or connected by inconspicuous runners.Many parts of the globe support...

Seaweeds grow on coral, rocks and other submerged strata in the shallow tidal zones of the sea, providing home and food for sea animals. Eelgrass is also referred to as tapegrass or wild celery, and grows from a dense rhizome system.

Known as buttress roots, they not only support the plant, but pull up large quantities of water from a wide area.Sugarcane allowed to flower produces less sugar because the plant switches its focus from making energy for storage to making energy for reproduction.

The Garden should be called ‘Gardens' as it is divided in various spots where specific plants are grouped.We could spend a few more hours strolling through the gardens, the water garden we visited while going around in a previous article being a nice...

But blue also comes from the great many lilies of the Nile (Agapanthus praecox) massively used in private gardens, both white and blue flowered mixed with gusto.Green comes from the amazingly numerous parks, gardens, lawns, recreational areas, picnic...

The gardenia brighamii is a nearly extinct tree species located in Hawaii.Gardenias have waxy leaves that are green and leathery likes. This plant ranges in heights of 3.3 to 49 feet in height.

Lavender essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowers.When cooking, you can artfully substitute lavender for thyme or marjoram. A little goes a long way. Native to the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean, Spain and Portugal, aromatic...

Ti plant is a fast grower, and before you know it, it can reach heights of more than 3 feet. Hold the stalk steady in one hand and prune the stalk the desired height with sharp garden shears.

It is a common prey animal for the dhole, an unusual canid species found throughout Asia. Defined by the presence of tree species such as Grandidier's baobab (Adansonia grandidieri), bontaka (Pachypodium baronii) and flamboyant tree (Delonix regia), the...

Interruptum is a type of croton shrub with a width of 3 to 6 feet that forms spiral yellow hued leaves complemented with red midribs. Mist them often as they thrive in humid conditions.

Water hyacinths originated in the Amazon basin and are now grown in ornamental garden ponds across the world. The water hyacinth is an aquatic plant, meaning that it grows partially or wholly in water.

Consider using a miticide to kill the mites or using an alcohol-water solution (with one part alcohol and three parts water). King Palms require more water than other palms. The bottom of your planting site should have four inches of sand and the rest...

Regular free tours are held by park guides three times a day and provide ample data regarding the history of the place, flora and fauna as well as many stories and anecdotes.There are several things to do and see in Kings Park besides strolling along...

The first records of avocados were discovered in Aztec writings, and avocado seeds were discovered buried inside Aztec cities along with other rubble. Avocados originated in Mexico and Central America.