Floriculture Plant Identification A-C 101-134
101 Aechmea chantinnii cv. Bromeliad Colors: reds, yellows Characteristics: long lasting, showy, unusual Type of plant: tropical, houseplant Size: 0-3 ft high,0-2.67 ft wide Growth requirements: shade to sun, arid to wet Backyardgardener.com
101 Aechmea chantinnii cv. Bromeliad Uploadwikipedia.org
101 Aechmea chantinnii cv. Bromeliad Bird Rock Tropicals--Pamela Koide
101 Aechmea chantinnii cv. Bromeliad Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
102 Ageratum mexicanum cv. Ageratum Other names: floss flower Colors: blue, white, pink, purple Characteristics: Type of plant: bedding plant Size: 6” to 18” tall Growth requirements: full sun, good drainage Wikikpeida.com
102 Ageratum mexicanum cv. Ageratum Uploadwikipedia.org
103 Aglaonema commutatum cv. Aglaonema Other names: Chinese Evergreen Colors: dark green leaves Characteristics: silver patterns on leaves Type of plant: houseplant Size: 1-1.5’ tall, 1-1.5’ spread Growth requirements: shade, medium water, low maintenance Mobot.com
103 Aglaonema commutatum cv. Aglaonema Uploadwikipedia.org Toptropicals.com
103 Aglaonema commutatum cv. Aglaonema Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
103 Aglaonema commutatum cv. Aglaonema Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
104 Alstromeria aurantiaca Peruvian Lily Other names: Alstromeria Colors: yellow, pink, orange, white Characteristics: flowering bulb Type of plant: cut flower Size: 3’ tall, 3’ spread Growth requirements: constant moisture, full sun, hardy to 10 degrees F Desert-tropicals.com
104 Alstromeria aurantiaca Peruvian Lily Gardenersworld.com
104 Alstromeria aurantiaca Peruvian Lily Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
104 Alstromeria aurantiaca Peruvian Lily Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
105 Antirrhinum majus cv. Snapdragon Other names: Colors: variety of colors Characteristics: tall spikes with individual flowerets, each floweret opens like a mouth Type of plant: cut flower, landscaping plant Size: 12-18 inches in height Growth requirements: full sun, well drained Gardenguides.com
105 Antirrhinum majus cv. Snapdragon Superstock.com
105 Antirrhinum majus cv. Snapdragon Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
105 Antirrhinum majus cv. Snapdragon Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
106 Anthurium x andraeanum cv. Anthurium, Flamingo Lily Other names: tail flower, little boy flower Colors: red, pink, white, yellow Characteristics: spadix with spathe Type of plant: tropical flower Size: 2-3’ tall, 2-3’ spread Growth requirements: deep shade, clay soil Other: long lasting flower Backyardgardener.com
106 Anthurium x andraeanum cv. Anthurium, Flamingo Lily Uploadwikimedia.org
106 Anthurium x andraeanum cv. Anthurium, Flamingo Lily Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
106 Anthurium x andraeanum cv. Anthurium, Flamingo Lily Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
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107 Aphelandra squarrosa cv. Aphelandra, Zebra Plant Other names: Colors: green & white Characteristics: green w/ white stripes Type of plant: house plant Size: 4-6’ tall Growth requirements: bright light, colder temp., moderate water Other: poisonous Davesgarden.com
107 Aphelandra squarrosa cv. Aphelandra, Zebra Plant Uploadwikimedia.org
108 Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine Other names: Colors: green Characteristics: flat branches with short soft needles, need consistency Type of plant: topical, houseplant Size: 200’ tall Growth requirements: humid, high light, mild temperatures Floridata.com
108 Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine Freeinformationsociety.com
108 Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
108 Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
109 Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ Sprengeri “Fern” Other names: Colors: green Characteristics: small, soft fern, needle like leaves Type of plant: houseplant Size: 24” tall, 3’ spread Growth requirements: partial sun, light water, low maintenance Arizona.edu
109 Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ Sprengeri “Fern” Seedman.com
109 Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ Sprengeri “Fern” Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
109 Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’ Sprengeri “Fern” Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
110 Asparagus setaceus Asparagus “Fern” Other names: plumosa Colors: dark green Characteristics: fine, lacy, flat green foliage with small white inconspicuous flowers Type of plant: houseplant Size: 0-10’ Growth requirements: partial shade to full sun, sandy loam to clay loam, water normal to moist, shade tolerant Backyardgardener.com
110 Asparagus setaceus Asparagus “Fern” Aspea.org
110 Asparagus setaceus Asparagus “Fern Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
111 Astilbe hybrid cv. Astilbe Other names: False Spirea Colors: flowers-red, pink, lavender, white; leaves-mid to dark green or reddish copper. Characteristics: small in dense panicles, flower stalks are erect or arching Type of plant: landscaping plant Size: 6-12” tall Growth requirements: shade garden near water Backyardgardener.com
111 Astilbe hybrid cv. Astilbe Americanmeadows.com
112 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Tuberous Begonia Other names: Dragon wing Colors: variety Characteristics: Summer and fall large fully double flowers Type of plant: bedding plant, potted plant Size: 1-1.5’ tall Growth requirements: difficult care, warm & moist area Other: leaves are brittle Backyardgardener.com
112 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Tuberous Begonia Extension.unh.edu
112 Begonia x tuberhybrida cv. Tuberous Begonia Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
113 Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum Wax Begonia Other names: Colors: flowers-red, white, or pink with small yellow centers; leaves-light green and bronze-red Characteristics: mound of glossy, slightly cupped, succulent leaves Type of plant: bedding plant Size: 6-12” tall Growth requirements: can tolerate heavy shade Backyardgardener.com
113 Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum Wax Begonia Bpl.blogger.com
113 Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum Wax Begonia Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
114 Caladium x hortulanum cv. Fancy-Leaved Caladium Other names: Colors: white, pink, green Characteristics: variegated, heart-shaped leaves Type of plant: bedding, houseplant Size: 8-12” tall Growth requirements: hot climate Backyardgardener.com
114 Caladium x hortulanum cv. Fancy-Leaved Caladium Istockphoto.com
114 Caladium x hortulanum cv. Fancy-Leaved Caladium Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
115 Calceolaria crenatiflora cv. Pocketbook Plant Other names: Colors: yellow, red, orange Characteristics: leaves-broad base tapering to point, rough & hairy; flower--pouch-shaped Type of plant: bedding Size: 8”-6’ tall Growth requirements: partial shade Other: Forced into bloom, sold, then discarded when faded
115 Calceolaria crenatiflora cv. Pocketbook Plant Howstuffworks.com
116 Callistephus chinensis cv. China Aster Other names: Colors: white, pale yellow, pink, rose, red, blue, purple, & violet Characteristics: flower heads-5” across, petal-like ray flowers Type of plant: cut flowers Size: Height-8 in.-3 ft. tall Growth requirements: sun to partial shade Backyardgardener.com
116 Callistephus chinensis cv. China Aster Gardenmusic.com
117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia Other names: Ammelia Colors: ivory, pink, crimson, yellow, orange, red Characteristics: leaves-dark green with medium sized, heart shaped leaves Type of plant: landscaping Size: 7-12’ tall; flower 2 ½”-5” Growth requirements: hardy, need high moisture, humid climate Other: often compared to roses. Backyardgardener.com
117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia Uploads.wikimedia.org
117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
117 Camellia japonica cv. Common Camellia Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna Other names: Colors: yellow, pink, red, white, ivory, orange, apricot, coral, salmon Characteristics: leaves-resemble banana or ti plant leaves, large, green to bronzy red Type of plant: perennial Size: 2-5’ stocks Growth requirements: Other: Leaves are useful in arrangements, cut flowers do not keep Backyardgardener.com
118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna Gardenguides.com
118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
118 Canna x generalis cv. Common Garden Canna Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
119 Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle Other names: rose periwinkle, periwinkle, vinca, old-maid Colors: rose pink, pink, red, purple, white Characteristics: flower-5 petals; leaves-glossy & opposite; bushy plant Type of plant: ground cover Size: 1-2’ tall; 1-2’ width Growth requirements: full sun or partial shade; moderate water; poor to well-drained soils Other: mildly poisonous; drugs-vinblastine (Hodgkins’ disease) & vincristine (Leukemia) floridata
119 Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle Sunnygardens.com
119 Catharanthus roseus Madagascar Periwinkle Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
120 Cattleya cv. Cattleya Orchid Hybrid Other names: Colors: lavender, red, purple, white, pink, yellow, orange, green, & bronze Characteristics: large, showy flowers; 2-5 blooms per stem; 3 narrow petals; 1-2 leaves Type of plant: houseplant, cut flower Size: 4” bloom Growth requirements: small container, normal to frequent water; tolerate most light levels Other: used for corsages
120 Cattleya cv. Cattleya Orchid Hybrid Portchids.com Imagesschack.us
120 Cattleya cv. Cattleya Orchid Hybrid Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
121 Celosia argentea Cockscomb Other names: feathered amaranth, wool flower, red fox, celosia, prince Colors: yellow, orange, pink, or gold Characteristics: large spikes resembling the rooster’s comb Type of plant: bedding plant, annual Size: 6’ tall Growth requirements: full sun; constant moisture; hot & humid weather Other: Warm regions such as Africa and the Asian Tropics. Blooming: Midsummer to fall. floridata
121 Celosia argentea Cockscomb Horseandbuggyproduce.com Flickr.com
122 Chamaedorea elegans Parlor Palm Other names: neante bella palm Colors: greens; blooms bright yellow Characteristics:There are spikes among the leaves. Type of plant: tropical houseplant Size: 6-12” tall; 12-15” spread Growth requirements: areas with no frost season; shade is necessary for health and to keep color. Other: Inhabits Central America & Florida. Dave’s garden
122 Chamaedorea elegans Parlor Palm Bha.com
122 Chamaedorea elegans Parlor Palm Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
122 Chamaedorea elegans Parlor Palm Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
123 Chamelaucium uncinatum Wax flower Other names: Colors: pink, rose/mauve, white Characteristics: 5 minute sepals, 5 broad waxy petals, & ten stamens Type of plant: cut flower Size: 4-6’ tall before cut Growth requirements: full sun, hot dry summers with winter rainfall Other: bear flowers at all stages of development; indigenous to Western Australia.
123 Chamelaucium uncinatum Wax flower Toptropicals.com Istockphoto.com
123 Chamelaucium uncinatum Wax flower Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
124 Cholorophytum comosum cv. Spider Plant Colors: striped with yellow, white, or no stripes; bloom-white with central white stripe Characteristics: grasslike, long, slender, graceful leaves curve from central rosette Type of plant: tropical houseplant; tender perennial Size: leaves 4-16” long; 1- 1 ½” wide Growth requirements: 60 degrees F Other: member of the lily family davesgarden
124 Cholorophytum comosum cv. Spider Plant Media.kansan.com
124 Cholorophytum comosum cv. Spider Plant Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
124 Cholorophytum comosum cv. Spider Plant Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
125 Chrysanthemum x frutescens Marguerite Daisy Other names: paris daisy Colors: white Characteristics: little flowers with white petals and yellow buttons Type of plant: perennial Size: 8-10” Growth requirements: not frost tolerant Other: flowers from June-Sept. sunnygardens
125 Chrysanthemum x frutescens Marguerite Daisy Floraprint.com
126 Chrysanthemum x morifolium cv. Florist’s Chrysanthemum Other names: mum, buttons, poms Colors: various Characteristics: many florets, crown and terminal flower buds Type of plant: annual Size: 4-7” tall, 1’ wide Growth requirements: full sun Other: bloom midsummer to early winter sunnygardens
126 Chrysanthemum x morifolium cv. Florist’s Chrysanthemum Wikimedia.org
126 Chrysanthemum x morifolium cv. Florist’s Chrysanthemum Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
127 Chrysanthemum x superbum cv. Shasta Daisy Other names: snow lady Colors: white with yellow centers; deep green leaves and stems Characteristics: large single white flowers Type of plant: perennial Size: 12 - 36 inches high Growth requirements: full sun; average water needs Other: Wikimedia.org
127 Chrysanthemum x superbum cv. Shasta Daisy Photo courtesy Allison Touchstone
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128 Cissus rhombifolia ‘Mandaiana’ Grape Ivy Colors: deep green Characteristics: woody tendrils; climbing plant; glossy leaves, coarsely-toothed, lustrous, Type of plant: houseplant Size: Growth requirements: indoors, good aeration Other: good hanging baskets Interiorscape.com
128 Cissus rhombifolia ‘Mandaiana’ Grape Ivy Toptropicals.com
128 Cissus rhombifolia ‘Mandaiana’ Grape Ivy Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
128 Cissus rhombifolia ‘Mandaiana’ Grape Ivy Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
129 Clematis Jackmanii Group cv. Clematis Colors: white, blue, yellow, mauve, lavender, pink, or red Characteristics: climbing plant; tubular flower--may have silvery silky tassels Type of plant: perennial Size: 12’ one growing season; all sizes Growth requirements: shaded roots; flowers in sun Floridata.com
129 Clematis Jackmanii Group cv. Clematis Wikimedia.org
129 Clematis Jackmanii Group cv. Clematis Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
129 Clematis Jackmanii Group cv. Clematis Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
130 Codiaeum variegatum pictum cv. Croton Colors: green, white, purple, orange, yellow, red, pink Characteristics: bright colored foliage plant Type of plant: tropical houseplant Size: up to 10’ Growth requirements: partial shade, moist, well drained soil Floridata.com
130 Codiaeum variegatum pictum cv. Croton Pickardsflorist.com
130 Codiaeum variegatum pictum cv. Croton Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
130 Codiaeum variegatum pictum cv. Croton Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
131 Coleus x hybridus Coleus Colors: red, purple, green Characteristics: colorful leaf patterns; tooth edged leaves Type of plant: annual Size: 18-36” tall; 9-12” wide Growth requirements: shade or partial shade; moist soil Gardenguides.com
131 Coleus Flickr.com
Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
132 Crassula argentea Jade Plant Colors: green Characteristics: fleshy green leaves, brown stem; small pink flowers Type of plant: succulent; house plant Size: 1-5’ tall Growth requirements: full filtered sun; allow soil to dry out in between heavy watering Other: stores water in leaves, stems, roots; native to Africa Thegardenhelper.com
132 Crassula argentea Jade Plant Freeinfosociety.com
132 Crassula argentea Jade Plant Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
132 Crassula argentea Jade Plant Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
132 Crassula argentea Jade Plant Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
133 Cyclamen x persicum cv. Florist’s Cyclamen Other names: Colors: White, pink, purple, red Characteristics: reflexed petals; heart shaped leaves with a silver stripe Type of plant: desert tropical; houseplant Size: 6” Growth requirements: full sun, partial shade Other: Desert-tropicals.com
133 Cyclamen x persicum cv. Florist’s Cyclamen Aspca.com
133 Cyclamen x persicum cv. Florist’s Cyclamen Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
133 Cyclamen x persicum cv. Florist’s Cyclamen Photo courtesy of Brenda Patten
134 Cymbidium cv. Cymbidium Orchid Other names: Colors: Characteristics: thick petals that are hard & waxy Type of plant: tropical Size: Growth requirements: high light; high humidity Other: Planttalk.com
134 Cymbidium cv. Cymbidium Orchid Slipperorchid.com
134 Cymbidium cv. Cymbidium Orchid Photo courtesy of Allison Touchstone
134 Cymbidium cv. Cymbidium Orchid Photo courtesy of Touchstone