Columnar cactus with segmented stems and sharp spines; good for dry gardens. Plant Common Name Austrocylindropuntia subulata Scientific Name Austrocylindropuntia subulata Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Andes (S. America) Main Category Outdoor / Both Subcategory Columnar cactus Color Green Avg Size 1–3 m Benefits Drought-tolerant, sculptural Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Low […]
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Rounded ribbed cactus with showy spines and seasonal blooms. Plant Common Name Barrel cactus Scientific Name Echinocactus grusonii (Golden Barrel) Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Mexico Main Category Outdoor / Pots Subcategory Globe / barrel cactus Color Green; golden spines Avg Size 30–120 cm dia Benefits Drought tolerant, sculptural Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun
Globular cacti prized for form and flowers; ideal for xeriscapes. Plant Common Name Barrel or ball cactus Scientific Name Parodia / Echinocactus spp. Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Americas Main Category Outdoor / Pot Subcategory Globular cactus Color Green Avg Size 20–100 cm Benefits Low-maintenance, sculptural Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Very
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Large banana-like leaves and crane-like flowers resembling a bird. Plant Common Name Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) Scientific Name Strelitzia reginae (or S. nicolai) Plant Family Strelitziaceae Origin South Africa Main Category Outdoor / Indoor (bright) Subcategory Flowering, architectural Color Orange/Blue flowers; green leaves Avg Size 1–3 m Benefits Bold tropical flowers, statement plant Care Level
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Small tree producing cherry-like dark fruits with pleasant flavor. Plant Common Name Brazilian Grape Scientific Name Eugenia brasiliensis (Grumichama) Plant Family Myrtaceae Origin Brazil Main Category Outdoor Subcategory Fruit tree Color Dark purple fruit Avg Size 3–8 m Benefits Edible fruit, ornamental Care Level Moderate Light Needs Full sun to part shade Water Needs Regular
Large family of succulent, often-spiny plants adapted to arid climates. Plant Common Name Cactaceae Scientific Name Cactaceae (family) Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Americas Main Category Outdoor / Indoor Subcategory Family — various genera Color Varies Avg Size Varies Benefits Drought-adapted ornamentals Care Level Varies Light Needs Mostly full sun Water Needs Low Soil Type Very
General term for spiny succulent plants adapted to dry conditions; many forms. Plant Common Name Cacti Scientific Name Various genera (Opuntia, Ferocactus, etc.) Plant Family Cactaceae Origin Americas Main Category Outdoor / Indoor Subcategory Succulents / cactus Color Varies Avg Size Varies Benefits Drought tolerant, sculptural Care Level Easy Light Needs Full sun Water Needs
Small citrus tree producing tangy fruit used in cooking and drinks. Plant Common Name Calamansi (calamondin) Scientific Name Citrofortunella microcarpa (× Citrus) Plant Family Rutaceae Origin SE Asia / Philippines Main Category Patio / Outdoor / Indoor (sunny) Subcategory Citrus Color Orange fruit Avg Size 1–3 m Benefits Edible tart fruit, ornamental Care Level Moderate
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Compact citrus with small sour-orange fruits — ideal in pots. Plant Common Name Calamondin Scientific Name Citrofortunella microcarpa Plant Family Rutaceae Origin Asia / Philippines Main Category Outdoor / Indoor (sun) Subcategory Citrus Color Orange Avg Size 1–3 m Benefits Edible, ornamental Care Level Moderate Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Regular Soil Type Well-draining
Evergreen shrub with large showy winter–spring flowers. Plant Common Name Camellia japonica Scientific Name Camellia japonica Plant Family Theaceae Origin Japan/China/Korea Main Category Outdoor Subcategory Flowering shrub Color White/pink/red Avg Size 1–3 m Benefits Ornamental blooms, evergreen Care Level Moderate Light Needs Part shade Water Needs Regular, even moisture Soil Type Acidic humus-rich Toxicity Non-toxic
