Plant of the Month
01 Jan
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First published 1st February 2025
Rabbit’s Foot Fern (Davallia sp.) with Selaginella kraussiana
Rabbit’s Foot Fern (Davallia sp.)
Family: Davalliaceae
Genus: Davallia (includes rabbit's foot ferns — Davallia is the sole genus of Davalliaceae)..
01 Dec
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182
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First published 1st December 2025
Dragon Fruit ‘Dark Star’ (Selenicereus guatemalensis × Selenicereus undatus) Rooted Cutting
Family: Cactaceae (the cactus family)
Genus: Selenicereus (includes several dragon fruit species)
Botanical/Binomial..
17 Nov
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116
Title image above is copyright © Günter
First published 17th November 2025
This post was inspired by Günter, who both gave me these cuttings and provided all the following information and photos — thank you Günter!
Maybe you are reading this because, like me, you have never been able to grow drago..
01 Nov
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127
Title image above is copyright © Günter
First published 1st November 2025
Dragon Fruit ‘Purple Haze’ (Selenicereus guatemalensis × Selenicereus undatus) Rooted Cutting
Family: Cactaceae (the cactus family)
Genus: Selenicereus (includes several dragon fruit species)
Botanical/Binomial Name: Selen..
01 Oct
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250
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First published 1st October 2025
Bonsai Starter: Green-leaf Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi' x) in 4.1 L Air-Pot Container
Family: Sapindaceae (includes maples, lychee, and horse chestnut)
Genus: Acer (the maples)
Botanical/Binomial Nam..
01 Sep
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389
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First published 1st September 2025
Paintbrush, Torch or Blood Lily(Scadoxus puniceus)
Family: Amaryllidaceae (includes Amaryllis, Agapanthus, Clivia and Scadoxus)
Genus: Scadoxus (includes other ornamental blood lilies)
Botanical/Binomial Nam..
01 Aug
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675
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First published 1st August 2025
Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum)
Family: Geraniaceae (includes Geranium and Pelargonium)
Genus: Geranium (includes the cranesbills (the true geraniums))
Botanical/Binomial Name: Geranium robertianum
Meaning o..
01 Jul
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561
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First published 1st July 2025
Chinese Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.)
Family: Rhamnaceae (includes buckthorns; Rhamnaceae is also known as the buckthorn family)
Genus: Ziziphus (includes Indian Ber)
Botanical/Binomial Name: Ziziphus jujuba Mil..
01 Jun
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696
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First published 1st June 2025
Botanical Bits
Botanical name: Smallanthus sonchifolius
Family: Asteraceae (the aster, daisy, composite, or sunflower family: includes daisies, sunflowers, Curio sp. succulents)
Growth: Herbaceous (no woody stems)
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01 Jun
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276
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First published 1st June 2025
Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius)
Family: Asteraceae (the aster, daisy, composite, or sunflower family: includes daisies, sunflowers, Curio sp. succulents)
Genus: Smallanthus (includes Yellow Leafcup)
Botanical/Bi..
01 May
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First published 1st May 2025
Saffron (Crocus sativus)
Family: Iridaceae (includes freesias, gladioli, and crocuses)
Genus: Crocus (includes crocuses)
Botanical/Binomial Name: Crocus sativus
Meaning of Name:
Crocus, from Latin crocus, from Anc..
01 Apr
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665
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First published 1st April 2025
Egyptian Walking Onions / Tree Onions (Allium × proliferum)
Family: Amaryllidaceae (includes Amaryllis, Agapanthus, Clivia and Scadoxus)
Genus: Allium (includes onions, leeks, garlics, chives)
Botanical/Binomial..