An evergreen orchid that can be epiphytic, terrestrial or lithophytic. Small pseudobulbs produce strap-shaped leaves. The flowers appear on 6 inch scapes, from summer to autumn. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs, or with epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. […]
Matteucia struthiopteris ( Ostrich Fern )
This elegant, stately fern takes it’s common name from the ostrich because it’s frond tips are attractively curled, resembling the bird’s feathers. Clumps are narrow at the base, spreading out towards the top. These are nice woodland and waterside plants, […]
Masdevallia tovarensis ( Masdevallia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with 6 inch long, upright leaves, and no pseudobulb. In winter, the flowers appear on short racemes. Should be grown with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires shade in summer, and plenty of […]
Masdevallia mooreana ( Masdevallia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with 8 inch long, upright leaves, and no pseudobulb. In summer, the unusual flowers (3.5 inches across) appear singly. Should be grown with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires shade in summer, and […]
Masdevallia infracta ( Masdevallia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with upright leaves, 3 to 5 inches long, and no pseudobulb. The unusual flowers are reddish, with yellow tinges, and appear on short racemes in summer. Should be grown with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in […]
Masdevallia elephanticeps ( Masdevallia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with 8 inch long, upright leaves, and no pseudobulb. In summer, the unusual flowers (3.5 inches across) appear singly. Should be grown with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. Requires shade in summer, and […]
Masdevallia ( Masdevallia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with upright leaves, 4 to 6 inches long, and no pseudobulb. A succession of the 3 inch across flowers appear in winter, on racemes. Should be grown with epiphytic orchid potting mix (using fine-grade bark) in small containers. […]
Maranta leuconeura ( Rabbit’s Foot )
A clump-forming perennial with patterned leaves that fold up at night. Traditionally thought of as a house plant, but can be grown outside in warm, frost-free areas. Prefers rich, well drained soil and shady to filtered, indirect light. Provide high […]
Maranta leuconeura ( Herringbone Plant )
A clump-forming perennial with velvety leaves. Traditionally thought of as a house plant, but can be grown outside in warm, frost-free areas. Prefers rich, well drained soil and shady to filtered, indirect light. Use a balanced liquid fertilizer once a […]
Mangifera ( Mango )
This tropical fruit can grow in mild areas where chance of frost are slime to none, but will never get as large as in truly tropical areas. The terminal, clustered flowers are yellow to red. Leaves are ovate, green to […]