Evergreen perennial with clusters of small, yellow pouch-shaped flowers on long stems. Leaves are oval, covered with hairs, arising from a basal rosette. Prefers a cool location, protected from wind. Keep the rootball moist but not wet at all times.
Calceolaria arachnoidea ( Calceolaria )
An evergreen clump-forming perennial with clusters of purple pouch-shaped flowers, on long stems. Leaves arise from a basal rosette and are wrinkled and covered with white hairs. Best treated as a biennial. Prefers a cool location, protected from wind. Keep […]
Calceolaria ( Calceolaria )
Evergreen perennial with two lobed flower, with an enlarged lower lip, forming a blown up pocket. Dramatic flowers are bronze-yellow with white bands and rich brown spots, borne on short spikes in early summer. Leaves are glossy, dark green.
Calathea ornata ( Prayer Plant )
Tropical houseplant grown for their dramatic foliage, 8 to 10 inches tall. Foliage has pink patterns against green on the topsides and are red below. Require warmth and light shade, and daytime temperatures over 68F, nightime not below 65F. Winter […]
Calathea makoyana ( Prayer Plant )
Tropical houseplant grown for their dramatic foliage, 8 to 10 inches tall. Leaves have a startling dark green pattern against white. Require warmth and light shade, and daytime temperatures over 68F, nightime not below 65F. Winter temperatures 54 to 59F. […]
Calathea lancifolia ( Prayer Plant )
Tropical houseplant grown for their dramatic foliage. Narrow leaves up to 20 inches long, with olive green spots and fluted edge foliage. Require warmth and light shade, and daytime temperatures over 68F, nightime not below 65F. Winter temperatures 54 to […]
Calathea ( Calathea )
Genus of varied tropical houseplants grown for their dramatic foliage. Require warmth and light shade, and daytime temperatures over 68F, nightime not below 65F. Winter temperatures 54 to 59F. Keep high humidity and protect from drafts. Repot every 2 to […]
Calanthe vestita ( Calanthe Orchid )
A terrestrial orchid with folded leaves, to 36 inches long. The flowers bloom on arching racemes, before leaves appear, in winter Use terrestrial orchid potting mix and provide filtered lighting. Keep completely dry when dormant.
Calanthe tricarinata ( Calanthe Orchid )
A terrestrial orchid with ribbed, folded leaves, to 12 inches long. In spring, small, nodding flowers appear on leaf axils. Suitable for partially-shaded rock or woodland gardens with coarse, well-drained soil. Indoors, use terrestrial orchid potting mix and provide filtered […]
Calanthe striata ( Calanthe Orchid )
A terrestrial orchid with folded leaves, to 12 inches long. The flowers appear on erect racemes in spring. Suitable for partially-shaded rock or woodland gardens with coarse, well-drained soil. Indoors, use terrestrial orchid potting mix and provide filtered lighting.