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Oleander

Nerium oleander commonly called Oleander or Rose bay originates from the Mediterranean region and the Middle East and comes from the Apocynaceae family.

The Staghorn fern

Platycerium bifurcatum commonly called Staghorn fern originates in the tropical areas of Australia, Asia and Africa, but has adapted well to Guyana.

Breadfruit fern

The Breadfruit fern commonly called the Toyo fern originates in the tropical Americas and the Caribbean, and belongs to the Polypodiaceae family. 

Davallia fern

The Davallia fern is commonly called the Rabbit foot fern, and it originates from the tropical Island of Fiji.

The Boston fern

Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis commonly called Boston fern originated from the tropical and sub-tropical regions. 

Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis orchids are native to South East Asia; they are beautiful and exotic and are commonly known as phal.

Fascinating Orchids

From Chinese and Japanese manuscripts we learn that they were growing Orchids, ie, Dendrobiums, Cymbidiums and other native species approximately 3,000 years ago. 

Magnificent orchids Part 1

Orchids belong to the Orchidaceae family and the name orchid derives from the Greek word ‘orchis’ which means ‘testicle’ ‒ a term that describes the roots of the orchids.

Ginger Lilies

Zingiberaceae Purpurata commonly called Ginger Lily or Hawaiian Ginger originated in Malaysia and South East Asia  and was brought to Hawaii in the mid-1930s.

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