Plant Sightings

The Ti Plant (aka Good Luck Plant, Cordyline fruticosa) is originally from the Far East, but now grown throughout the […]

All parts of this plant are easy to appreciate! Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata) is originally a Malaysian native but is

Although Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is planted in numerous flower gardens worldwide, it is good to know that someone in

Although originally native to Mexico and northern South America, the Papaya (Carica papaya) is grown throughout much of the tropical

Although it is most commonly thought of as a spice (from an herb), modern science has been confirming its age-old

 And did you know that there may actually be a genetic reason you are either attracted or repelled by it?

Even though it smells bad, tastes very bitter, and has known toxic reactions, such as violent gastric pain, and photosensitivity,

You know this nut! The Macadamia Nut is most often associated with Hawaii, however they are actually an endemic rainforest

Didn’t you know that shrimp grew on trees? 😂 The Shrimp Plant is named for its cascading inflorescences that look

Such the contradiction that is this little orange the size of an olive, bearing an outer rind that is sweet