Category Archives: Pink Flowers

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 Begonia Semperflorens

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Punemate

Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum is also known as Wax Begonia or Bedding Begonia. They are native to moist tropical and sub-tropical climates. They are stemmed,  rhizomatous, or tuberous. Begonias grow well in shade as well as full Sun. Begonia can tolerate … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Hollyhocks Alcea

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Punemate

Alcea (Hollyhock) grow easily from seeds and are either annual-(Life one Year), biennial (Life 2 Years) , or perennial (Life more than 2 years) plants. They are native to Asia and Europe.  They are commonly called as Hollyhock. William Turner, … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Tradescantia Pallida or Purple Queen

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Punemate

Tradescantia pallida is also called as wandering Jew or purple secretia, purple-heart or purple queen. It is a species of spiderwort. This plant grows well in Full Sun or partly shade. If kept in complete shade the color fades and … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Balsam Impatiens balsamina

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Punemate

Balsam (Impatiens balsamina) grows well in full to partial sun. But in hot climate regions like India where tempratures go upto 40 degrees centigrade keep the plant in shade. A well drained soil is good for Balsam also do add … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of Pune and India Jacobinia Justicia Carnea

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Punemate

Common name  Pink Jacobinia, Brazilian plume, king’s crown, plume flower Botanical name Justicia carnea. Justicia is a genus of about 420 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae. This is an outdoor plant but is a shade loving perennial. … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Punemate

Mandevilla species are native to the Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and South America. Many originate from the Serra dos Órgãos forests in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The genus was named after Henry Mandeville (1773-1861), a … Continue reading →

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Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky on Color

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Punemate

Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky 16 December was an influential Russian painter and art theorist. He is credited with painting one of the first purely abstract works. Born in Moscow, Kandinsky spent his childhood in Odessa. He enrolled at the University of … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India Pride Of India

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Punemate

Lagerstroemia speciosa also known as pride of india. This is a species native to tropical southern Asia. It is grown in South East Asia, India and the Philippines. It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and … Continue reading →

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