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cactguy

Euphorbia resinifera | Resin spurge

UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Santa Cruz, CA

cactguy

South African Gardens

University of California, Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden

lost-lycaon

Fynbos plants of Kirstenbosch Gardens

jillraggett

Plant of the Day

Sunday 25 January 2026

Ideal for a container in a sunny location with a free-draining compost is Pelargonium sidoides (African geranium). This tender plant produces a compact rosette of soft grey, scented leaves with flowers on delicate stems.

Jill Raggett

sofiimagines

My African Violets are blooming and they look too good not to share!

samirafee

#AGAPANTHUS AFRICANUS - AFRICAN LILY - AFRIKANISCHE SCHMUCKLILIE

@samirafee

blooming-lenses

african lilies

2024/07/13

jillraggett

Plant of the Day

Thursday 29 January 2026

The palm species Chamaerops humilis (dwarf fan palm, African hair palm, European fan palm, Mediterranean Fan Palm) is hardy in southern Britain and in sheltered locations with a free-draining soil. It is primarily a dioecious species (separate male and female plants) and here the female plant was producing a display of fruit.

Jill Raggett

blakopals

Fig. That's hot.

The best bouquet for the butterflies in your stomach!

Happy Vday. (vegetable :)

natureisthegreatestartist

If you have a garden and a library you have everything you need. -- Cicero

To care for a Monstera plant, place it in bright, indirect light, avoiding direct sunlight. Water when the top inch of soil is dry, allowing for slight drying between waterings. Maintain higher humidity levels, either by misting the leaves or using a humidifier. Keep the temperature between 65-80°F (18-27°C), avoiding drafts. Use well-draining soil in a pot with drainage holes. Prune dead or leggy growth, and provide support for climbing if desired. Fertilize with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season and repot every 1-2 years. Watch for pests and propagate through stem cuttings when needed.