Floriculture Plant Identification DF 135 151 135 Dianthus

• • 135 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. Carnation Other names: “flower of God” Colors:

136 Dieffenbachia maculata cv. Spotted Dumbcane • Other names: giant dumbcane, leopard lily •

136 Dieffenbachia maculata cv. Spotted Dumbcane

137 Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’ Corn Plant Dracaena • Other names: • Colors: yellow and

137 Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’ Corn Plant Dracaena

138 Dracaena cincta Red Edge Dracaena • Other names: Madagascar dragon tree • Colors:

139 Echeveria cv. Hens and Chickens • Other names: • Colors: there are over

• • • 140 Echinocactus cv. Barrel Cactus Other names: Colors: Characteristics: Type

141 Epipremnum aureum cv. Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy • Other names: centipede tonga-vine, marble

141 Epipremnum aureum cv. Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy

142 Erica carnea cv. Spring Heather • Other names: scotch heather, winter health •

143 Eucalyptus polyanthemos Silver Dollar Gum • Other names: • Colors: sage green •

143 Eucalyptus polyanthemos Silver Dollar Gum

144 Euphorbia milii splendens Crown-of-Thorns • Other names: Christ plant, Siamese lucky plant •

144 Euphorbia milii splendens Crown-of-Thorns

145 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. Poinsettia • Other names: Christmas Eve flower • Colors: red,

145 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. Poinsettia

146 Exacum affine German (Persian) Violet • Other names: • Colors: Purple • Characteristics:

146 Exacum affine German (Persian) Violet

147 Ficus benjamina ‘Exotica’ Benjamin Fig • Other names: weeping fig, Chinese banyan •

147 Ficus benjamina ‘Exotica’ Benjamin Fig

• • • 148 Ficus elastica ‘Decora’ Rubber Plant Other names: rubber tree

148 Ficus elastica ‘Decora’ Rubber Plant

149 Ficus pumia Creeping Rubber Plant • Other names: creeping fig, climbing fig, creeping

• • • 150 Freesia x hybrida Freesia Other names: Colors: white, yellow,

151 Frittonia verschaffeltii Nerve Plant • Other names: mosaic plant, painted netleaf, silver-net leaf

151 Frittonia verschaffeltii Nerve Plant

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Floriculture Plant Identification D-F 135 -151

• • 135 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. Carnation Other names: “flower of God” Colors: various Characteristics: Type of plant: cut flower Size: Growth requirements: Other: long lasting

135 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. Carnation

136 Dieffenbachia maculata cv. Spotted Dumbcane • Other names: giant dumbcane, leopard lily • Colors: green and white • Characteristics: distinctive leaf patterns leaves come in many varieties • Type of plant: tropical houseplant • Size: • Growth requirements: full sunlight • Other: poisonous--mouth will swell

136 Dieffenbachia maculata cv. Spotted Dumbcane

137 Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’ Corn Plant Dracaena • Other names: • Colors: yellow and green • Characteristics: dramatic yellow variegation running down the center of its leaves • Type of plant: tropical houseplant • Size: 10 -20’ tall • Growth requirements: 75 degrees; water requirements low

137 Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’ Corn Plant Dracaena

138 Dracaena cincta Red Edge Dracaena • Other names: Madagascar dragon tree • Colors: • Characteristics: green leaves with red to purple stripes along the outer edge • Type of plant: houseplant • Size: 4 -6’ tall • Growth requirements: 75 degrees and the water requirements are low. • Other:

138 Dracaena cincta Red Edge Dracaena

139 Echeveria cv. Hens and Chickens • Other names: • Colors: there are over 150 species and many colors and shapes • Characteristics: rosette • Type of plant: succulent • Size: under 6” tall • Growth requirements: watering is low • Other: sensitive to many common insecticides

139 Echeveria cv. Hens and Chickens

• • • 140 Echinocactus cv. Barrel Cactus Other names: Colors: Characteristics: Type of plant: cactus; succulent Size: Growth requirements: full sun; average water, don’t over water • Other: drought tolerant; xeriscaping

140 Echinocactus cv. Barrel Cactus

141 Epipremnum aureum cv. Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy • Other names: centipede tonga-vine, marble queen • Colors: green, yellow varigation • Characteristics: heart shaped leaves • Type of plant: houseplant • Size: can reach up to 30’+ if they are given enough sunlight and water • Growth requirements: light shade; water regularly

141 Epipremnum aureum cv. Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy

142 Erica carnea cv. Spring Heather • Other names: scotch heather, winter health • Colors: pinkish purple • Characteristics: • Type of plant: ground cover; shrub; cut flower; flowering houseplant • Size: 6 -12” tall • Growth requirements: full sun, water reg. • Other:

142 Erica carnea cv. Spring Heather

143 Eucalyptus polyanthemos Silver Dollar Gum • Other names: • Colors: sage green • Characteristics: leaf structure is thick and is half circle shaped • Type of plant: cut foliage • Size: can grow 20 -60’ tall; 20 -30’ wide • Growth requirements: grows in hot weather • Other:

143 Eucalyptus polyanthemos Silver Dollar Gum

144 Euphorbia milii splendens Crown-of-Thorns • Other names: Christ plant, Siamese lucky plant • Colors: red and white flowers • Characteristics: plant covered in spines that protect the flower • Type of plant: perennial; houseplant • Size: 18 -36” tall • Growth requirements: full sun, water reg. • Other: native of Madagascar

144 Euphorbia milii splendens Crown-of-Thorns

145 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. Poinsettia • Other names: Christmas Eve flower • Colors: red, pink, white, peach, marbled colors • Characteristics: • Type of plant: flowering houseplant • Size: 18 -24” tall • Growth requirements: needs short days to bloom; sun to partial shade • Other: most popular Christmas plant

145 Euphorbia pulcherrima cv. Poinsettia

146 Exacum affine German (Persian) Violet • Other names: • Colors: Purple • Characteristics: profuse flowers and evergreen foliage; leaves are a glossy, dark green and the purple flowers, bright yellow stamens • Type of plant: flowering houseplant • Size: 6 -12” tall • Growth requirements: light shade

146 Exacum affine German (Persian) Violet

147 Ficus benjamina ‘Exotica’ Benjamin Fig • Other names: weeping fig, Chinese banyan • Colors: green; green with white varigation • Characteristics: tear-drop shaped leaves • Type of plant: houseplant • Size: 1 -20’ tall • Growth requirements: sun to partial shade • Other: often braided trunks

147 Ficus benjamina ‘Exotica’ Benjamin Fig

• • • 148 Ficus elastica ‘Decora’ Rubber Plant Other names: rubber tree Colors: dark green with red veins Characteristics: Type of plant: houseplant Size: 1 -20’ tall Growth requirements: light shade

148 Ficus elastica ‘Decora’ Rubber Plant

149 Ficus pumia Creeping Rubber Plant • Other names: creeping fig, climbing fig, creeping ficus • Colors: silver to lavender leaves • Characteristics: vining • Type of plant: houseplant • Size: 1 -3’ • Growth requirements: sun to partial shade

149 Ficus pumia Creeping Rubber Plant

• • • 150 Freesia x hybrida Freesia Other names: Colors: white, yellow, purple, pink, red Characteristics: tubular shaped flowers Type of plant: cut flower Size: 12 -18” tall Growth requirements: sun to partial shade • Other: single and double flowering varieties; part of Iris family

150 Freesia x hybrida Freesia

151 Frittonia verschaffeltii Nerve Plant • Other names: mosaic plant, painted netleaf, silver-net leaf • Colors: white • Characteristics: leaves are opposite white or colored veins • Type of plant: houseplant • Size: 6 -12” tall • Growth requirements: medium light; above 55 degrees; high humidity

151 Frittonia verschaffeltii Nerve Plant