In The Garden

      Jacaranda acutifolia, commonly called the ‘fern tree’, originated in Brazil and comes from the Bignoniaceae family.

Cassia fistula, commonly called Golden Shower Tree or Indian Laburnum, as the name suggests, originated in the Indian sub-continent and South-East Asia.

Couroupita guianensis, commonly called Cannonball tree, is a large upright tropical tree that grows to approximately 60 feet in height, with a thick, tough bark.

Last week while driving along Carifesta Avenue, I saw the most amazing Cassia javanica commonly called Pink Cassia in bloom at Marian Academy.

Congratulations to the team who quickly got the planters around the Independence Arch cleaned and replanted.

Congratulations to the team who quickly got the planters around the Independence Arch cleaned and replanted.

Tabebuia pentaphylla commonly called Pink Poui is a member of the Bignoniaceae family and originated in South America.

Delonix regia commonly called Flamboyant or Royal Poinciana belongs to the Leguminosae family and originated in Madagascar.

Codiaeum commonly called crotons belong to the Euphorbiaceae family, which has its origins in Asia: mainly Malaysia, Indonesia, India and Sri Lanka.

Balsam commonly called Lady’s Slipper comes from the Balsaminaceae family and is related to Impatiens.

Amaryllis is another amazing bulb plant that is simply gorgeous. Scientific name Hippeastrum, Amaryllis is taken from the Greek word which means ‘sparkling’ and it symbolizes radiant beauty and love.

Right now, bulbs and tubers plants are popping up in the most amazing colours.

Part 2  (Continued from last week) I have received my Dahlia tubers and they are ready to be planted.

Beautiful flowers are popping up everywhere in a rainbow of colours and you can tell it is that time of the year – Easter or Spring as they say in northern climates.

We are well into the season of colourful annuals, seeds and bulbs.

(Continued from last week) For those of you who would like to use garden soil or compost, just add some clean white sand and mix same together.

Tagetes commonly called Marigold originated in Mexico, but can be found throughout South America and the Caribbean.

Schefflera arboricola commonly called the umbrella plant originated in Taiwan. Its unique, pinwheel foliage makes it a suitable indoor plant and it has a tropical look.

Do not overwater your Peace Lily as this can cause the plant’s leaves to yellow.

Spathiphyllum commonly called Peace Lily originated in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.