Flower spike

Striking all summer long, Actaea simplex 'Pink Spike' (Baneberry) is a beautiful perennial with chocolate-purple, finely divided foliage, enhanced by gracefully arching wands of fragrant pink flowers in late summer and fall.

Everything you need to know about orchid keiki: why they grow, how to care for them, and how to grow more orchid babies. Learn when is the right time to separate the orchid keiki from the mother plant and what is the proper way to do it. #Orchid #OrchidCare #Keiki #OrchidBaby

All the rest of the Heather has gone over. This one not ready to give up yet.

Kniphofia uvaria originates from the Cape Province of South Africa and has been introduced into many parts of the world. It is also known as Tritoma or Red Hot Poker due to the shape and color of its inflorescence which can grow up to 1.52 m in height. There are many varieties of torch lily, and the flowers are red, orange, and yellow. This picture was taken at Ooty Flower Show 2013.

Learn how to easily distinguish between an orchid flower spike and a root. This illustrated guide with pictures will clear up any confusion that you have!

Photo about Yucca plants bloom with spikes of white flowers in the summer. Image of green, botanical, cactus - 57561935

Stewartia koreana (A tree I planted at my mothers house in 1976 and saw in flower for the first time in 2012) Shortly before Christmas of 2009 I had the opportunity to spend several weeks with my mother, a special and unusual occurence considering my home is in south-eastern Australia and her home is just outside of Philadelphia in the north-east of the USA. I owe a great deal to my mother, not least of which is my love of plants. From a very early age she taught me an appreciation of the…

Learn how to stake an orchid to ensure your phalaenopsis blooms look fantastic every time. My top tips for success and the the essential things to avoid.