North American Nature Vanguard
Amwoga Khalwale Botanical Classification Calathea ornata, commonly known as the Pinstripe Plant, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often called prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species valued for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous perennial is … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea orbifolia is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants commonly known as prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species prized for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous perennial is distinguished by its large, rounded … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea lancifolia, commonly known as the Rattlesnake Plant, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often referred to as prayer plants due to their leaves’ diurnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which encompasses numerous species valued for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea zebrina, commonly known as the Zebra Plant, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often referred to as prayer plants due to their leaves’ diurnal movement. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species valued for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous perennial is distinguished by … Read more
Botanical Classification Calathea warscewiczii, commonly known as Jungle Velvet, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often referred to as prayer plants due to their leaf movements. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species prized for ornamental foliage. Named after Polish botanist Józef Warszewicz, who collected plants … Read more
Begonias are a widely cherished group of ornamental plants grown for both their striking foliage and attractive flowers. Found in homes, greenhouses, and gardens across the world, they offer a unique aesthetic that suits a wide range of environments. Their visual diversity makes them a popular choice for plant collectors and decorators alike. These plants … Read more
Botanical Classification Begonia ‘Looking Glass’ is a cultivar within the Begoniaceae family, part of the extensive Begonia genus, which includes over 2,000 species. It is classified as a cane-type begonia, characterized by its upright, bamboo-like stems, and is likely a hybrid derived from species such as Begonia aconitifolia or Begonia coccinea, similar to other cane … Read more
Botanical Classification Begonia ‘Silver Jewell’ is a cultivar within the Begoniaceae family, part of the expansive Begonia genus, which includes over 2,000 species. It is a rhizomatous begonia, characterized by its creeping, underground rhizomes that store nutrients, allowing the plant to persist as a perennial. Likely a hybrid derived from species such as Begonia imperialis … Read more
Botanical Classification Begonia ‘Tiger Paws’, often associated with Begonia bowerae or its hybrids, belongs to the Begoniaceae family, a diverse group encompassing over 2,000 species within the genus Begonia. This cultivar is a rhizomatous begonia, characterized by its creeping, underground rhizomes that store nutrients. Named after British botanist Nigel P. Taylor, who contributed to begonia … Read more
Botanical Classification Rieger Begonia, scientifically known as Begonia × hiemalis, is a hybrid within the Begoniaceae family, which includes over 2,000 species in the genus Begonia. This group of hybrids, often classified as tuberous or fibrous-rooted perennials, was developed by crossing Begonia socotrana (a winter-flowering species) with tuberous begonia species like Begonia tuberhybrida. The name … Read more