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How to Care for the Cat Whiskers Plant (and its Health Benefits!)

June 6, 2021May 22, 2021 by Flower Glossary

Known to scientists as the Orthosiphon aristatus, the cat whiskers plant is a member of the mint family that is often found near other plants that trail or mound when they grow. Cat whiskers typically grow to about two feet in height at full maturity, but under the right circumstances and with enough exposure to …

11 Popular Cactus Flower FAQs

April 24, 2021 by Flower Glossary

We’ve answered your top 11 questions about cactus flowers, including the meaning, blooming, and more. What are the flowers on a cactus called? The hair-like spikes or short prickles which are generally barbed that are found on the areoles of Cacti are called Glochids or glochidia. Cactus glochids easily detach from the plant and …

Cucumber Plant (Cucumis sativus): Fast Facts

April 24, 2021 by Flower Glossary

Usually called the Cucumber, Cucumis sativus is from the gourd family. Originating from the East Indies, it is a yearly creeping vine that is often grown on trellises or any other kind of supportive frame. The Cucumis sativus is often found in home vegetable gardens. Growing Tips Cucumis sativus is easy to grow and does …

Fire Lilies (Lilium Bulbiferum)

April 24, 2021 by Flower Glossary

Lilium Bulbiferum is the scientific name for the orange lily, also known as the fire lily. Bulbiferum is a Latin word that means “bearing bulbs”. Lilium is their genus, where we get the word “lily”. They can grow almost anywhere, they’re found in parks, meadows, forests, on the side of the road, and of course …

Dandelions: Everything You Need to Know

April 15, 2021 by Flower Glossary

Dandelions are one flower that everyone, from children to adults, can identify without pause. Their little yellow buds have been around for ages, sometimes annoying, sometimes fun, sometimes even dinner.