Project Tag: Houseplants
Agave ‘Blue Glow’ (Blue Glow Agave)
by Xylem Rising
Common Name: Because the scientific name for this plant is so simple, it is just referred to as “Blue Glow”. The name on the tag when I bought it was “Aloe Blue Glow”, but it is not an Aloe! Scientific Classification: Order: Asparagales Family: Asparagaceae (yep, same as Asparagus!) Sub-Family: Agavoideae Genus: Agave Cultivar: ‘Blue Glow’ is a cultivated hybrid between Agave attenuata and Agave ocahui.¹ Note: … Read More Agave ‘Blue Glow’ (Blue Glow Agave)
Asparagus aethiopicus ‘Sprengeri’
by Xylem Rising
Common Name: “Sprenger’s Asparagus”; “Asparagus Fern” Note: Despite its common name and fern-like appearance, this plant is not a true fern. In addition, “Asparagus Fern” is a common name that refers to multiple plants. Check out my post, Common Name Confusion, for clarification. Scientific Classification: Order: Asparagales Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Asparagus Species: A. aethiopicus Cultivar: ‘Sprengeri’ Native To: South Africa Growing Specs: Appearance: Sprawling … Read More Asparagus aethiopicus ‘Sprengeri’
Asparagus plumosus (Asparagus Fern)
by Xylem Rising
Common Name: “Asparagus Fern” Note: Despite its common name and fern-like appearance, this plant is not a true fern. In addition, “Asparagus Fern” is a common name that refers to multiple plants. Check out my post, Common Name Confusion, for clarification. Scientific Classification: Order: Asparagales Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Asparagus Species: A. plumosus Note: Synonymous with Asparagus setaceus. Native To: South Africa Growing Specs: Appearance: … Read More Asparagus plumosus (Asparagus Fern)
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