Amaryllis sold as Hippeastrum and true lilies both grow from bulbs, but their leaves and flowering stems are noticeably different. Look at the whole plant and its label rather than using white or red flowers…
Society garlic carries flowers above narrow foliage when conditions support growth. Check light and crowding before dividing a clump that has begun to flower less. Follow the society garlic clump Society garlic, usually Tulbaghia violacea,…
Aerides orchids vary in flower color, spike arrangement and plant size, so a reliable species name is useful in a collection. Compare labeled flowering specimens and avoid treating every fragrant orchid as the same plant.…
Gloxinia varieties differ in flower shape, pattern and plant size. Check whether a named form suits the light and space available before choosing it for a pot. Common varieties of Great Rock Tong Dayan Tongtong…
Goji names can cover different species and cultivated selections. Compare the nursery label, flowering habit and mature size before treating fruit color as identification. Chinese wolfberry Chinese wolfberry is a type of wolfberry for multiple…
Cymbidium kanran selections are often valued for particular flower details. Compare verified labels, plant health and growing needs before relying on a ranking of forms. Ye Ziwei We can judge the quality of Hanlan varieties…
False spirea produces pale flower clusters on a spreading shrub. Check the species and new shoots before pruning or placing it in a confined border. Identify the false spirea False Spirea commonly refers to Sorbaria,…
Jianlan orchids and gladiolus can be confused in translated names. Compare their underground growth and flowers before applying an orchid watering routine to a corm. Build orchid Jianlan is a kind of ground plant, the…
Wisteria climbs using twining stems, while a pagoda tree is self-supporting. Compare the whole plant and pods rather than grouping them by hanging flowers alone. The characteristics of the wisteria Wisteria grows in the temperate…
The split-leaf confusion is understandable, since both make huge, glossy, deeply cut leaves. One builds a trunk and stays put. The other climbs, and puts out aerial roots the whole way up.
New York aster and Tatarian aster are different plants, with mature height, foliage and flower clusters providing useful comparison points. Check the botanical name before choosing a plant for a border with limited room. Different…
Areca palm and plants sold as Hawaiian palm need careful label checks. Compare stems, leaflet arrangement and mature size before treating their care as identical. Distinguish from growth habits Sanjieki is good at warm and…