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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 Zephyranthes Candida Rain Lily

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Punemate

Zephyranthes candida is native to South America including Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil.. This is also called as white windflower and Peruvian swamp lily. Propagation of zephyr lilyis by bulbs. These are exceptionally hardy bulbous plants. Zephyranthes candida was first … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Cosmos Bipinnatus Mexican Aster

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Punemate

Cosmos bipinnatus is native to scrub and meadowland in Mexico. They are also called as Mexican Aster. Cosmos are herbaceous perennial plants or annual plants. They need full Sun at leat 5 to 6 hours per day. Cosmos does not require … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Pentas Egyptian Star Cluster

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Punemate

Pentas are Tropical and Sub-tropical shrubs.  They are native to Africa and Yemen. Pentas were named by George Bentham. They are also called as Egyptian Star Cluster or Egyptian Star flower. Pentas Bloom in shades of pink, red, violet and … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of Pune Petunia Care

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Punemate

Petunia originated in South America. Petunia is an annual plant. Petunia needs at least five hours of sunlight every day. Petunias need well drained but moist soil. Keep them away from rain. Petunias cannot tolerate heavy rain, but need a … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India French Marigold Tagetes Patula

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Punemate

The French marigold (Tagetes patula) is an annual plant. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala (Guatemala -distinguished by its steep volcanoes). In tropical climates it blooms from July to October. In hindi it is called as Genda, in Marathi … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Punemate

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is native to Madagascar and is a succulent plant. It is also known as flaming Katy, Christmas kalanchoe, florist kalanchoe and Madagascar widow’s-thrill. It blooms in the following colors:  shades of bright orange, pink, yellow, red, and white. … Continue reading →

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Butterflies of India Red Pierrot Talicada Nyseus

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Punemate

The Red Pierrot (Talicada nyseus) is found in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives and South East Asia – geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. In the … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Jacquemontia violacea Skyblue Clustervine

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Punemate

Jacquemontia violacea is commonly called as Skyblue Clustervine. It is native to tropical America. The plant belongs to  Convolvulaceae (Morning glory family). It grows well in Sun, during harsh summer in hotter climates keep in semi shade during afternoons. The … Continue reading →

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Plants and Flowers of India and Pune Anthurium Flamingo Flower

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Punemate

Anthurium is native to America. It is also called as flamingo flower, tailflower, Flamingo-lily, laceleaf. In Greek, the name Anthurium means tail flower. The plant contains calcium oxalate which is poisonous. Anthuriums need a well drained soil. These days It … Continue reading →

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