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Floriculture Plant Identification. D-F 135-151. 135 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. Carnation. Other names: “flower of God” Colors: various Characteristics: Type of plant: cut flower Size: Growth requirements: Other: long lasting. 135 Dianthus caryophyllus cv. Carnation.
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Floriculture Plant Identification D-F 135-151
135 Dianthus caryophyllus cv.Carnation • Other names: “flower of God” • Colors: various • Characteristics: • Type of plant: cut flower • Size: • Growth requirements: • Other: long lasting
136Dieffenbachia maculata cv.Spotted Dumbcane • Other names: giant dumbcane, leopard lily • Colors: green and white • Characteristics: distinctive leaf patterns leaves come in many varieties • Type of plant: tropical houseplant • Size: • Growth requirements: full sunlight • Other: poisonous--mouth will swell
137 Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’Corn Plant Dracaena • Other names: • Colors: yellow and green • Characteristics: dramatic yellow variegation running down the center of its leaves • Type of plant: tropical houseplant • Size: 10-20’ tall • Growth requirements: 75 degrees; water requirements low
138 Dracaena cinctaRed Edge Dracaena • Other names: Madagascar dragon tree • Colors: • Characteristics: green leaves with red to purple stripes along the outer edge • Type of plant: houseplant • Size: 4-6’ tall • Growth requirements: 75 degrees and the water requirements are low. • Other:
139 Echeveria cv.Hens and Chickens • Other names: • Colors: there are over 150 species and many colors and shapes • Characteristics: rosette • Type of plant: succulent • Size: under 6” tall • Growth requirements: watering is low • Other: sensitive to many common insecticides
140 Echinocactus cv.Barrel Cactus • Other names: • Colors: • Characteristics: • Type of plant: cactus; succulent • Size: • Growth requirements: full sun; average water, don’t over water • Other: drought tolerant; xeriscaping
141 Epipremnum aureum cv.Golden Pothos, Devil’s Ivy • Other names: centipede tonga-vine, marble queen • Colors: green, yellow varigation • Characteristics: heart shaped leaves • Type of plant: houseplant • Size: can reach up to 30’+ if they are given enough sunlight and water • Growth requirements: light shade; water regularly • Other:
142 Erica carnea cv.Spring Heather • Other names: scotch heather, winter health • Colors: pinkish purple • Characteristics: • Type of plant: ground cover; shrub; cut flower; flowering houseplant • Size: 6-12” tall • Growth requirements: full sun, water reg. • Other:
143 Eucalyptus polyanthemosSilver Dollar Gum • Other names: • Colors: sage green • Characteristics: leaf structure is thick and is half circle shaped • Type of plant: cut foliage • Size: can grow 20-60’ tall; 20-30’ wide • Growth requirements: grows in hot weather • Other:
144 Euphorbia milii splendensCrown-of-Thorns • Other names: Christ plant, Siamese lucky plant • Colors: red and white flowers • Characteristics: plant covered in spines that protect the flower • Type of plant: perennial; houseplant • Size: 18-36” tall • Growth requirements: full sun, water reg. • Other: native of Madagascar
145Euphorbia pulcherrima cv.Poinsettia • Other names: Christmas Eve flower • Colors: red, pink, white, peach, marbled colors • Characteristics: • Type of plant: flowering houseplant • Size: 18-24” tall • Growth requirements: needs short days to bloom; sun to partial shade • Other: most popular Christmas plant
146Exacum affineGerman (Persian) Violet • Other names: • Colors: Purple • Characteristics: profuse flowers and evergreen foliage; leaves are a glossy, dark green and the purple flowers, bright yellow stamens • Type of plant: flowering houseplant • Size: 6-12” tall • Growth requirements: light shade
147 Ficus benjamina ‘Exotica’Benjamin Fig • Other names: weeping fig, Chinese banyan • Colors: green; green with white varigation • Characteristics: tear-drop shaped leaves • Type of plant: houseplant • Size: 1-20’ tall • Growth requirements: sun to partial shade • Other: often braided trunks
148 Ficus elastica ‘Decora’‘Decora’ Rubber Plant • Other names: rubber tree • Colors: dark green with red veins • Characteristics: • Type of plant: houseplant • Size: 1-20’ tall • Growth requirements: light shade