Acanthus Mollis Oyster Plant

March 1, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Acanthus Mollis Oyster Plant Acanthus mollis, often know as either Bears Breeches or Oyster Plant is a plant that has a rich and interesting history. The plant has helped to influence famous Greek architecture and can be found chiselled into the Corinthian pillars in Athens. It has also been used in European monasteries for medical...
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Queen Anne’s Lace Wild flower Edible

March 1, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Queen Anne’s Lace flower While many people know of Queen Anne’s Lace flower through the folk tale about Queen Anne of England pricking her finger and dripping blood onto the white lace flower, most are unaware that the plant is also an edible wild carrot. Queen Anne’s Lace has a rich history of being used...
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Hosta Plants Grow in Shade

February 26, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Hosta Plants Grow in Shade There are a wide variety of different Hosta Plants, each with its own unique needs and attributes. While the overall species is known for being able to grow in low level sunlight and shaded conditions, these are not ideal conditions for all of them. Care for Hostas extends well beyond...
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Sword Fern Care – Nephrolepis obliterata

February 22, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Sword Fern Care – Nephrolepis obliterata The fern star is a vascular plant that belongs to the plant kingdom known as Pteridophyta. These plants do not have seeds or flowers but include stems, roots and leaves. The fern star plant reproduces by spores and develops what are called fiddleheads. Fiddleheads are the furled fronds or large...
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Liliums the True Lilies

February 10, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Liliums the True Lilies- Popular Varieties There are many varieties of lilies, but the true lily flower falls into the Lilium category. Most known in the northern hemisphere, Liliums are most commonly found in temperate or sub-tropical regions. They have common factors such as a bulbous state during winter months and large, colourful flowers from...
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Dangers of Euphorbias

February 10, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Dangers of Euphorbias Euphorbias, with the family name of Euphorbiaceae, are plants known more commonly as spurges. The term spurge is derived from the old French/Middle English word which is today known as to purge. In fact, the sap of these plants is a natural purgative or laxative. The sap has a milky appearance and...
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Growing Orchids Indoors as Houseplants

January 23, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Growing Orchids Indoors as Houseplants The orchid family, or Orchidaceae, is one of the most desired plant varieties to enhance the vibrancy of any garden or home. With its various shades of purple, blue, red, pink, yellow and white, growing orchids bring brightness to an evergreen atmosphere. Despite having so many admirers, orchids are notoriously...
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Kniphofia Red Hot Poker Torch Lily

January 11, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Kniphofia Red Hot Poker Torch Lily The Red Hot Poker also known as the Kniphofia, Tritoma or the Torch Lily grows in clumps that produce tall magnificent bottlebrush spikes in colours of red, orange, white or green or combinations of, most of these colours can be seen on the one flower, from when the flower...
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Growing feeding, Plant Care of Clivias

January 4, 2014
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Growing feeding, Plant Care of Clivias The Clivia is usually in full bloom by mid September in Melbourne Australia. The botanical name clivia miniata is given to these shade loving plants which are commonly known as the clivia, Kaffir Lilies, fire lily, bush lily or the South Africa lily. The clivia plant is named after...
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Dwarf Poinsettia Christmas Flowers

December 21, 2013
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By dayliliesinaustralia
Poinsettia Plants for Christmas Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima are traditional Christmas flowers in Australia known for their bright red bracts makes them a popular plant for Christmas decorations. When has the exotic Poinsettia been associated with Christmas? The red star shaped flower cherished by the Aztecs as a symbol of purity, loved as a Christmas flower as a...
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