Kadamb Flower: Plant description, Growing tips and its uses

                                                  Kadamb Flower

Kadamba tree is an evergreen, tropical tree that can reach up to 45 m (148 ft.) in height. It is a large tree with a broad crown and straight cylindrical bole. It is quick growing, with broad spreading branches and grows rapidly in the first 6–8 years. Bark is dark grey in color, rough. Leaves are glossy green, 30 cm long 10-15 cm broad with prominent veins. Flowering usually begins when the tree is 4–5 years old. Kadam flowers are sweetly fragrant, red to orange in color, approximately 5.5 cm (2.2 in) diameter. Fruits are round like small balls, green when young turning to yellow when ripe. Seeds are trigonal or irregularly shaped.


Botanical name: Neolamarckia cadamba

Family : Rubiaceae

Life cycle: Perennial

Plant height : 45 m

Leaf Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Yellow, Orange

Temperature: 16-35 °C

Light: Full sun/ half sun

Soil: Loamy, sandy

Climate : Tropical, subtropical

Advantage: Easy to growth



Growing tips:-

•  It grows best in warm and humid climate and rich loamy soil.
• The growth is rapid in the first 6-8 years and the tree attains maximum size in about 20 years.
• Tree comes to flowering when 4-5 years old.
• Planted near houses and roadsides as a shade tree.
•  Kadamba leaves may develop yellowing due to iron deficiency. 

uses:

• The flowers has a sweet smell just like orange. The flowers are used in perfumes.
• The bark of the plant is used for gargling to treat mouth ulcers and inflammation of the gum.
• The juice of the fruit is used to increase the breast milk in lacking women.

Cascabela Thevetia (kolke flower) Germination , Growing ,Care, and its Use.

                                                     

Cascabela Thevetia is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree commonly called yellow oleander.It is native to the West Indies, southern Mexico and Belize. Cascabela grows well full sun to part shade. Plants generally grow best when overwintering period is short. Yellow oleander  grows 20-30" tall in its native habitat. Cascabela is the type of evergreen broadleaf.

        Common name: Yellow Oleander

        Family:   Apocynaceaea

        Type: Broadleaf evergreen

        Height: 4.00 to 10.00 feet

        Spread: 4.00 to 5.00 feet

        Bloom time: Seasonal bloomer

        Water: Medium

        Maintenance: Low

        Flower: Showy, Fragrant

Watering: 

    Cascabela grown with moderate light and very little water. They need water regularly but let plant soils dry out between watering.

Soil making:

   It grows well in average, medium moisture soils in full sun to part shade. The new seed sprouts out in rich,sandy soils. Container plant grows best in fertile soils with good drainage. Cutting may be needed in late summer.

Growing details of Cascabela:

     

      Cascabela likes full to partial sun and overwinter.They grow best when overwinter is short. It grows well in regular watering with well drainage. It needed  lightly prune to shape after flowering.

Plants are 4-8 feets apart and glossy green leaves(6-7" long). Flowers bloom from summer to fall.

Garden Uses: 

       These plants are used in a variety of landscape which including hedges, screens, foundation plantings and borders. Plants need 8-10 zones. Sunny decks, patios and other location around the home are needed for container plants.

 Insect and Disease:

      There is no serious problems in insect or diseases.  Sometimes caterpillars may chew on the foliage. If occurs treat early with organic or chemical repellents and fungicide.

Poisoning to Health:

       Yellow oleander produces seeds which are highly poisonous contain thevetin, thevetoxin and peruvoside. It causes death for human beings .Now-a- days ingestion of  yellow oleander seeds has become a popular method of suicide in Sri Lanka and other countries in Asia.

Rose - "Sky line" and its characteristic features

Sky Line

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Breeder: Tanatau, 1991.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 6 cm.
Fragrance: Moderate.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 2.50 m.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately every 2 m.


Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Sky Line' is a plant of long stem. It has fresh yellow colour flowers, with long lasting quality. The flowers are high centered. This Rose is good for cutting.

Availability or time of plantation :

When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.

 Care Tips:

Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.

Rose-"Aloha" and its characteristic features

Aloha - Climbing Rose




Breeder: Boerner, 1949.

Blossom: Continual flowering.
Flower diameter: 9 cm.
Fragrance: Strong.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 3 m if trained, up to 150 cm if grown as a bush.
Foliage: Deciduous.

Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Every 50 cm.


Properties and uses:
The Climber Rose 'Aloha' is a vigorous Rose which can be grown as a bush or trained. It produces large, double flowers which are pure pink with vivid pink highlights. These flowers with their Old fashioned Rose’s charm have a strong fragrance.    

Nicotiana flower seed germination

Nicotina is an annual plant. It produces delicious fragrant that attracts birds and bees.Mostly it is bloomed in summer. The flower can be bloomed all season. It has many colours- red, white, pink, yellow and lavender colours.

SPECIFICATION OF
Scientific name: Nicotiana Alata
Season: Annual and perennial both
USDA Zones: N/A( But reseeds itself, it will act like a perennial)
Height: 36 - 48 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Light Pink-White
Soil and Water: Average
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Sun - part shad
Depth: 1/4 inch

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 15 - 18 inches
Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil

GERMINATION



Use a flat seedling tray and its deep will be 5 centimeter. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage.

As the seeds are perfect in size then you can put the seeds over it by 1/3 after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 1 cm (one centimeter)

Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Then  mix all the three ingredients into one container.

Sprinkle diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1 liter water) after sowing the seeds.We have to careful about putting the seed because seeds will not to go deep inside the mixture.


Thereafter  spreed the Nicotiana seeds on the mixture. If your seeds are so tiny then you can spreed water very lightly and carefully on the seed.Make sure that the water must be mixed with diluted fungicide powder.It is very important to notice to follow that the seeds will not to go very deep inside the mixture by speeding water on the seed, if it happen then the fertilization of the seeds are become difficult.


 Cover tightly  plastic polythene wrap over the pot to promote soil moisture retention and place it in a dimly light area of the house. Lift the plastic daily to check that the soil is moist. If not, lightly moisten it with a water-filled spray bottle before replacing the plastic. Expect germination within three to five days.


Remove the plastic as soon as the seedlings emerge, and gradually move the pot to a brighter area over a two-week period so that at the end of that time they're acclimated to being in full sunlight.


Minimum  warm, above 60ºF (15.5ºC), is needed inside the container and it should be placed in sunny area.After that the whole thing should be covered with a poly bag and after 21 days later the plastic can be removed.

IMPORTANT WATERING USE : Use watering can for watering. By moving the water stream constantly waves the can. Do not let the water to flood area. Or use sprayer to spray the water like mist.

Thanbergia flower seed germination

Thunbergia is very easy to grow. It is a climbing plant basically hanging in baskets in an indoor window box, up around a window or on a trellis in a window.The Thunbergia flowers may be white, yellow or orange, and often have a black centre.


SPECIFICATION OF THUNBERGIA

Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 60 - 84 inches (vine)
Bloom Season: Summer through fall
Bloom Color: Yellow
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days

GERMINATION GUIDE



Most important: Avoid Rainy day or a cloudy weather for sowing the seeds.
You will definitely get nothing unless you wait for the bright sunny day and clear weather.

• Please check the forecast before sowing the seeds on the following website :
• http://www.msn.com/en-gb/weather?wealocations=wc:inxx0038
•  Select your Area
• Check the local weather. It will let you know whether forecast for about 7 days of your city

GERMINATION GUIDE

Use a flat seedling tray and its deep will be 10 centimetres, and fill seedling mediator within 3/4  of the rim with a sterile potting soil or sieved vermicompost. Fill the tray with diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1-litre water). Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage. And  Allow the soil in the flat to absorb the water through the bottom drainage holes until the soil surface becomes moist.



Soak the Thunbergia seeds overnight in tepid water. Following the soaking, sow Black-eyed Susan vine seeds outdoors after the last frost in prepared seedbed Or on the growing season, sow Thunbergia Alata seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before outdoor planting. Seeds will germinate in 7 to 21 days and flowering takes anywhere from 6 to 9 weeks depending on pot size.

Sow seeds on the soil surface apart 1 to  2 inches. Press on the seeds lightly with your fingers so they are in full contact with the soil, but don't cover them with soil because they require light to germinate.Place the seedling tray at room temperature (70-75F) in a bright window.

Moist again with diluted fungicide water ensure the soil surface it's evenly moist. Thunbergia flower seeds germinate better in darkness.

 The Thanbergia usually sprout within seven to 10 days.Remove the plastic as soon as the seedlings emerge, and gradually move the pot to a brighter area with six to eight hours of daily sunlight for a two-week period so that at the end of that time they're acclimated to being in full sunlight. Water the seedlings when the soil surface feels dry.

Transplant the Thanbergia outdoors or in a new pot when they are about 8 weeks old and about 4 to 6 inches tall. Plant at them 8 to 14 inches apart on the ready ground with same depth were they growing at previously.



Sow Outdoors: Surface. Following the last frost. Spacing 4 to 24 inches (10 to 60 cm).




CLIMATE:

Thunbergia can be grown in hardiness zone 6-10, although in zone 6 they’re likely to die back to the ground in winter.

WATER:

Thunbergia like humid climates. Once established, they can tolerate quite a bit of drought.

LIGHT:

Thunbergia flower best in full sun (at least six hours per day).

SOIL:

Thunbergias do well in most any kind of soil, as long as it’s well-drained. The ideal soil pH is neutral to slightly acidic.

Four o' clock seed germination

Four o' clock is a mixed flower. It is an annual plant.It like lots of sunlight. It is bloomed between four to eight pm o' clock. It has sweet fragrant.

SPECIFICATION OF FOUR O' CLOCK

Lifecycle: Perennial
Light requirement: Full Sun
Hardiness zones 8 to 11
Soil type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Moist/Wet Soil
Mature height:12-36 inches tall
Bloom time: Spring to summer flower colour: mixed
Days of germination: 10 to 15

GERMINATION GUIDE


Outdoor


Loosen the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches using a shovel or fork, and mix in some compost to improve the soil structure and drainage. Fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer. Rake the soil smooth, removing any large clumps and rocks.

Sow Four o’clock seeds directly in the garden in spring or early summer, about 4-6 inches apart; cover seeds lightly with soil and press gently.

Keep the soil moderately moist in the top 1 to 2 inches while the four o'clock seeds germinate. Watch for the first sprouts in seven to 10 days if daytime temperatures stay reliably above 70 degrees.

Once seedlings are a few inches tall, remove extra plants so the remaining ones are at least 1 foot apart. Pull weeds that sprout nearby, and apply organic mulch, such as bark chips, to control weeds and conserve soil moisture. Water regularly during the period of summer drought.

Remove any weeds from the planting site, as well as rocks, sticks and other debris that may inhibit drainage. Till or turn over the top 10 inches of soil. Spray the bed with water to settle the soil.

Indoor:
Use a flat seedling tray .and its deep ill is 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage. Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Then mix all three material into one container. Thereafter spread seeds in the mixture.

As the seeds are so small that's why to spread water very lightly and carefully on the seed.Make sure that the water must be mixed with diluted fungicide powder.It is very important to notice to follow that the seeds will not to go very deep into the mixture by spraying water on the seed.

Need temperature minimum warm, above 60ºF (15.5ºC), is needed inside the container and it should be placed in the sunny area.After that, the whole thing should be covered with a poly bag and after 7 to 15 days later the plastic can be removed.

Watch for the first sprouts in seven to 10 days. Remove the grow lamp and turn off the heating coil once the four o'clock seedlings produce a pair of mature leaves. Continue to water when the potting mix dries out on the surface.

Transplant the plant for permanent pot or  on the ground. Choose a sunny site with moist, neutral soil. Space them 2 to 3 feet apart and spread a 2-inch layer of mulch between them to protect the roots.

Four o’clock flowers grow and bloom abundantly in the summer garden. Blooms open in the late afternoon and evening, hence the common name four o'clock. Highly fragrant, in a range of colours,

Read more about Gardening Know How: Tips And Information About Growing Four O’clock Plants https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/four-oclocks/four-oclock-plants.htm

Four o’clock flowers grow and bloom abundantly in the summer garden. Blooms open in the late afternoon and evening, hence the common name four o'clock. Highly fragrant, in a range of colours,

Read more about Gardening Know How: Tips And Information About Growing Four O’clock Plants https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/four-oclocks/four-oclock-plants.htm

Four o'clock begin flowering in mid- to late summer and continue into fall.
USES OF FOUR O' CLOCK PLANT: Its root is used for medicinal purpose.

Orychophragmus violaceus February Orchid Gandergoose

SPECIFICATION OF GANDER GOOSE

Size: Medium

Style: Perennial

Climate: Subtropics

Cultivating Difficulty Degree: Very Easy

Full-bloom Period: Spring

Germination temperature: 12-20 C
Growth Temperature: 10-30 C
Germination: There are two types of germination one is Micro seed germination and the other is Mini seed germination.

How to germinate micro seed:  Use a flat seedling tray .and its deep ill be 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage. Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Then we will mix all three material into one container. Thereafter we will spread our seeds on the mixture. As we know very well that our seeds are so small that's why we can spread water very lightly and carefully on the seed.Make sure that the water must be mixed with diluted fungicide powder.It is very important to notice to follow that the seeds will not to go very deep inside the mixture by spraying water on the seed if it happens then the fertilization of the seeds become difficult.Minimum warm, above 60ºF (15.5ºC), is needed inside the container and it should be placed in the sunny area.After that, the whole thing should be covered with a poly bag and after 21 days later the plastic can be removed.

How to germinate mini seed

Use a flat tray container about 10 inches by 15 inches (biggest or smaller your choice) 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage.Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Put the seedling mix you prepared up to almost top leaving about 0.5 inches space. As the seeds are perfect in size now we can put the seeds over it by 1/3 after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 0.5 cm (half a centimeter) .water it by watering can. place the container in a semi shaded place. Sprinkle diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1-litre water) after sowing the seeds.We have to care about putting the seed because seeds will not go deep into the mixture.

GERMINATION CARE
After the seedlings germinate, they can relocate to a sunny south- or west-facing window. The soil is kept moist at all times, but not allowed to get soggy. Once the seedlings have three true leaves, they are fed every two weeks with a liquid houseplant fertilizer. Pinching out the growth tips isn't necessary.



Step 1

Use a flat seedling tray and its deep will be 5 centimetres. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage.

Step 2

As the seeds are perfect in size then you can put the seeds over it by 1/3 after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 1 cm (one centimetre)


Step 3
 Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Then mix all the three ingredients into one container.

Step 4
  
Sprinkle diluted fungicide water (2gm in 1-litre water) after sowing the seeds.We have to care about putting the seed because seeds will not go deep into the mixture.


 Step 5
 Thereafter spreed the camellia seeds in the mixture. If your seeds are so tiny then you can spread water very lightly and carefully on the seed.Make sure that the water must be mixed with diluted fungicide powder.It is very important to notice to follow that the seeds will not to go very deep inside the mixture by speeding water on the seed if it happens then the fertilization of the seeds become difficult.


Step 6
 Cover tightly plastic polythene wrap over the pot to promote soil moisture retention and place it in a dimly light area of the house. Lift the plastic daily to check that the soil is moist. If not, lightly moisten it with a water-filled spray bottle before replacing the plastic. Expect germination within three to five days.

Step 7
Remove the plastic as soon as the seedlings emerge, and gradually move the pot to a brighter area over a two-week period so that at the end of that time they're acclimated to being in full sunlight.

Step 8
Minimum warm, above 60ºF (15.5ºC), is needed inside the container and it should be placed in the sunny area.After that, the whole thing should be covered with a poly bag and after 21 days later the plastic can be removed.


Step 9

Watering it daily as it is required.These seeds need full sunlight, so place the tray in a sunny area.