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13/12/2023

Jasminum Azoricum

Jasminum Azoricum is an evergreen climber with white, lemon-scented flowers from late spring to late autumn. t’s a good climber for pergolas and trellis. Jasminum azoricum can reach heights of 2.5 – 4 metres and spread over 50 cms to a metre.  This jasmine tends to grow taller than wider, so it fits into a narrow space . You can grow White Azorean Jasmine up  in a container, or against a sunny fence or wall with strong supports. It  grows in most […]
13/12/2023

Cestrum Nocturnum (the lady of the night)

Cestrum nocturnum  an evergreen woody shrub. The plant is multi-branched and heavily foliated. It is grown in subtropical regions as an ornamental plant for its flowers that are heavily perfumed at night so it is called (The lady of the night). The shrub has a long bloom period, repeatedly flowering through the summer. It grows moderately fast up to 8-10 ft. It needs full sun to part shade, in organic ,fertile, well drained soils. You can plant it as a border, hedge, screen, or in […]
12/12/2023

Dimorphotheca

It is a flowering plant which native to south Africa.It is an evergreen, ornamental  plant which used as a ground cover in gardens , borders and containers. Its showy flowers and drought-tolerant nature make it a popular choice for gardens especially   low water gardens and dry climates. It can grow to about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Flowers come in shades of white ,pink, pare purple with a blue violet , yellow or orange . It needs full […]
08/12/2023

Olea Europaea (Olive Tree)

  Olea Europaea is an evergreen tree native to Mediterranean Europe, Asia, and Africa. It’s a slow growing tree. It has upright growth habit when young, with age it has a twisted trunk. It grows up to 20-30 feet (6-9 meters). It produces flowers in late spring to early summer, they are creamy-white and small flowers. Its fruits are the important thing it produces which named olives ,start green and gradually darken to purple or black when ripe .They are […]
01/12/2023

Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme)

Thyme is one of the most popular herbs It’s a striking plant with purple flowers.  A generally upright, woody-based perennial which is primarily grown as a culinary herb in( herb gardens). Leaves are highly aromatic (reaching their peak just before plants flower). This popular herb grows in Europe, especially the Mediterranean. You can use it fresh or dried ,they have nearly identical flavor. There is no house or kitchen that is not there in it. Thyme leaves can be added, […]
01/12/2023

Hibiscus SPP

Hibiscus is very popular a genus of flowering plants. There are hundreds of hibiscus species that can be trees or shrubs and annuals or perennials, most of which are tropical or subtropical. The are many species native to north America and other type of Hibiscus is native to China that called Hibiscus -rosa- sinensis. It famous for its flower that is large and beautiful and comes in a wide range of colors from white to red, pink, yellow, and orange […]
01/12/2023

Strelitzia Reginae

The distinctive bird of paradise (Strelitzia spp.) is one of the best-known tropical flowers. It is closely related to the( banana plant).The most thing that this plant famous for is it’s flower that closely resembling the tropical bird of the same name so the plant called the same name .It’s flower moves outside in the summer and thrives for half the year, so it’s important thing in landscape. It is a very famous ornamental plant in the Mediterranean specifically in […]
01/12/2023

Mentha (Mint)

There is no doubt that Mint is one of the most herbaceous ,aromatic and perennial plant in the Mediterranean and Asia. It is widely used for its fragrant leaves and is commonly used in various food and beverage items such as mint sauce ,mint tea and mint candy. There are many different species of Mint. It is a plant that we can’t live without it , it has almost many uses ,whether medica ,cosmetics ,in the kitchen or landscaping. No […]
01/12/2023

Euphorbia

Euphorbia is an annual, biennial or perennial , evergreen, woody succulent shrub that is native to Mediterranean region. Euphorbias come in a variety of shapes and sizes, many boasting cacti-like leaves and colorful striations of red, white, and more. It is also characterized by its abundance of thorns. Nearly all euphorbia species are succulents, and those that aren’t are best described as woody shrubs or herbaceous plants. Many exude a sticky white latex sap from their stems, which is a […]