Monthly Archives: March 2015

Plants and Flowers of India Cordia Sebestena

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Punemate

Cordia sebestena is a species of flowering plant that is native to the American tropics. It ranges from southern Florida in the United States and The Bahamas southwards throughout Central America and the Greater Antilles. Common names include siricote or … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India Clerodendrum wallichii

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Punemate

Clerodendrum wallichii is native to India. This plant flowers from October to April. It has beautiful white flowers and the bunch of flowers drops downwards. Its common names are as follows Bridal veil Nodding Clerodendron, Wallich’s glorybower, Nutan bleeding heart. … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India Dianthus

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Punemate

Dianthus is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species extending south to north Africa, and  arctic North America. Common names include carnation and sweet … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India Gerbera

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Punemate

Gerbera  is a genus of plants in the (daisy family). It was named in honor of German botanist and medical doctor Traugott Gerber. Gerbera is native to tropical regions of South America, Africa and Asia.  Gerbera is also commonly known … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India Pseuderanthemum reticulatum

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Punemate

Pseuderanthemum reticulatum, does not need much of maintenance. It is also called Yellow-Vein Eranthemum and Golden Pseuderanthemum. Its a refreshing plant, the new leaves are yellowish green and the convert into dark green as they age. It is native to … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India Caesalpinia pulcherrima Peacock Flower

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Punemate

Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas. It could be native to the West Indies,but its exact origin is unknown due to widespread … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of Pune Mammillaria baumii Cactus

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Punemate

Baum’s Nipple Cactus is native to Mexico. This cactus multiples easily. If you plant one in a Pot slowly the complete pot will get covered.  Its Botanical name is Mammillaria baumii . It flowers usually in July. The flowers are … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of Pune Geranium

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Punemate

Geranium is a genus of 422 species of flowering annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as the cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, but mostly in … Continue reading →

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John Ruskin on color

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Punemate

John Ruskin (8 February 1819 – 20 January 1900) was the leading English art critic of the Victorian era, also an art patron, draughtsman, watercolourist, a prominent social thinker and philanthropist. He wrote on subjects ranging from geology to architecture, … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of Pune Tithonia Mexican Sunflower

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Punemate

Tithonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family sunflower tribe within the daisy family. Tithonia, also called Mexican Sunflower, is native to Mexico and Central America. This drought tolerant plant likes warm weather.  The plants are coarse annual … Continue reading →

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