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The flytrap is a perennial plant that develops as a rosette. This insectivorous plant is good for the beginner, but make sure you buy a home-grown, as in the wild the species is threatened. The rosette is composed of six or more leaves, which have the edges of blade laciniate. The trap of the plant lies in the “eyes” whose interior is pink, with three gilts excitable: the mechanism is activated when an insect lands on the leaf and touches one of these bristles.

Immediately closes the road and caught the insect is digested by enzymes secreted by many small glands. Each trap captures about four victims before they died. A late spring features white flowers appear at the top of the plant, and this causes a reduction in the possibility of eating pollinators. Read the rest of this entry »

These plants have shiny leaves and dark green arising from woody stems, which are rolled and they support a fragrant white flowers. The flowers grow in groups of ten or more and are open tube into five lobes. Appear in the spring and fall. The Madagascar jasmine can be adapted to climb a trellis or, if space is limited, around a rubber ring or rod inserted into the pot. Read the rest of this entry »

The nepenthes khasiana epiphyte is an insectivorous plant green flower, insignificant, which is grown for its strange receptacle greenish and reddish. Each receptacle is filled with liquid and with a lid, when the mature container, the lid opens and exhales an odor that attracts insects. Here, the land on the edge of the receptacle, slide toward death and falling into the liquid being digested by the plant, which will absorb the nutrients in their bodies decomposed.

It is best to grow the plant in a greenhouse or a tiled floor gallery. Read the rest of this entry »

Of all carnivorous plants, Sarracenia leucophylla the is the one with a more extravagant. The “pitchers” of this plant can reach up to 1.2 meters. The flowers, about 10 inches wide, purplish red, reminiscent in shape to the spokes of a parasol.

The Sarracenia leaf develop two types: the carnivorous, or “jugs” and the non-carnivorous. If growing conditions are right, carnivorous leaves grow throughout the summer and then are replaced by non-carnivorous, perennial-like straps.

The pitchers are impressive: the bottom is deep green color that gradually fades to almost white as the neck is acquiring the form of glass. The parts pale, curled edges, show deep purple veins intersecting. Insects stop on the top of the sheet is drawn inward by the colorful veins and the smell of nectar. Escape is impossible: the walls of the jar, vertical and slippery, and the internal hairs, pointing downwards, forming a barrier that prevents the removal. The insect eventually falls in the nectar, where digestive enzymes make it food for the plant, it is believed that the nectar is intoxicating, and that death occurs without pain. Read the rest of this entry »

Colorful perennial plant native to the Transvaal (South Africa), or gerbera daisy Transvaal is very suitable as indoor decoration, but can also be placed on the balcony or patio when there is no risk of frost. Large flowers, like daisies, are available in a wide range of colors and single or double varieties. This plant blooms almost all summer. It needs protection from cold during the winter and move into the units that are on the terrace before the frosts have arrived.

Transvaal daisy tolerates a minimum of 8 º C and with good ventilation, a maximum of 21 º C. A protected terrace, facing south, is the ideal location to provide the necessary temperature plant. Read the rest of this entry »

In summer, this plant produces a flower spike singular oval reddish blue, measuring about 25 inches tall and is the basis for the flowers in shades of blue and purple. The narrow, curved leaves, greenish-gray, seem blades of grass. Unlike their relatives, aerófitas plants, this plant grows well in air earth. Yet nature is epiphytic and is great in a hanging basket.

Provide a minimum night temperature of 10 ° C, although 16 ° C is ideal. It prefers warm and smooth tolerate temperatures above 21 º C in summer.

This plant needs bright indirect air, but can not stand sunlight. Read the rest of this entry »

The Strobilanthes is a plant whose foliage is Burmese origin of intense color, with metallic violet tints. It is best grown in a greenhouse, but can be inside for limited periods. It is advisable to grow it next to other plants. Often leaves may reach about 20 inches long, and feature exotic brands. In the summer flowers are pale blue. Young plants are more beautiful color than adults, so that should be renewed every two years.

Grow this plant in warm conditions throughout the year, supports a winter minimum of 15 ° C, although it prefers a temperature around 18 º C.

Place in a well lit, but indirect light, in summer, the Strobilanthes has to be protected from strong light, as the leaves burn very easily. Read the rest of this entry »

This beautiful annual plant native to Brazil is very easy to grow. The lanceolate leaves are succulent and almost hidden among the mass of flowers that appear from summer to early fall and open when the day is sunny, if the sky is overcast or if the plant grows in a dimly lit place, the flowers remain stubbornly closed, reducing to nothing the beauty of the plant. There are varieties of single and double flowers in a range of colors from white to scarlet, to pale yellow, golden yellow, peach, pink and carmine. Grow this plant in a stonemason’s yard, in large containers or hanging in a pot, which will help enhance your natural beauty. Read the rest of this entry »

Flowers mean a lot of things to different people and not only the Indians. The primary reasons for desiring and giving flowers are to express love, appreciation, peace offering and a get well quick gift. Among the races in the world the Indians are famous for their love for flowers. Talk about the Indian flowers myths that are generally known to be an essential part of the Indian ecosystem and an undividable part of their culture. There are records of Indian legends that are greatly related to flowers example is the Indian pipe flower, Indian flowers, etc. These goes to show the treasured and loved space flowers occupy in the lives of Indians.

Indians and flowers

Flowers means a lot to people and the reason for treasuring flowers by Indians is quite the same as people from different countries as well. But beyond that, one can also be forced to admit that apart from showing love, appreciation or peace offering, Indians connect a significant spiritual meaning to flowers. First there are the Indian pipes.

The Indians pipe is a flower that is ascribe to something as eerie as a ghost. The reason is because of its appearance that is described as eerie and strange having the look of a fungus. The shape is like that of a clay pipe with stem trapped on the earth. The flower symbolizes peace and selflessness. It was once believed that once long ago when the Cherokee fought with other tribes, the elders smoked the pipe while the conflict continues but that was going against the ethics of using the pipe. It must be smoked after peace has been established but when this did not happen, the spirit turned the old man to grayish flowers that is called the Indian pipes.

The story above is to confirm the place that flowers occupies in the lives of Indians. Apart from this, the flower also has some medicinal uses. First it is used: by American Indians as an eye lotion, to treat tremors of fainting curses and nervous problems.

The Indian flowers:

They are use for different occasions, wedding decorations, spiritual stuff, medicine, love rituals, and many more. Some of the Indian flowers noted for their healing properties are: Sage Leaved Alanguim, Himalaya Onion, Frilly, Snake Jasmine, Malabar Nut, water willow, etc.

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