Monthly Archives: August 2015

Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Mimosa pudica Touch me not

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Punemate

Mimosa pudica is both an annual and a perennial. It is a sensitive plant and responds to touch. If touched the leaves foldup in response.  This plant is a great entertainment for kids. It is native to South America and … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Mandevilla

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Punemate

Mandevilla species are native to the Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America. They are perennials and need full Sun for flowering. They grow well in moist but well drained soil. The genus was named … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Hemigraphis Colorata Flame ivy

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Punemate

Hemigraphis colorata is native to countries in southeast Asia and India. It is a creeping herb. It is Perennial and requires a well drained but moist soil with a pH ranging from 6.1 to 7.5. A pH of 6.1 to … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Poinsettia Euphorbia Pulcherrima

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Punemate

The Poinsettia-Euphorbia pulcherrima is indigenous to Mexico and Central America. This plant is available in 2 varieties dwarf and normal. The normal variety can be exposed to full Sun, where as the dwarf should be kept in shade. Joel Roberts … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune growing Dianthus chinensis China Pink

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Punemate

Dianthus is native mainly to Europe and Asia. Common names include carnation and sweet william. The species are mostly herbaceous perennials, a few are annual or biennial, and some are low subshrubs with woody basal stems. The name Dianthus is … Continue reading →

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