Hammer Orchid
The hammer orchid is a terrestrial, perennial, deciduous, herb with an underground tuber and when not flowering, a rosette of leaves, each leaf long and… Read More »Hammer Orchid
Chris Niemann Photographer is a photojournalist working in the Washington, D.C. area specializing in nature, plant and insect image services. I am a nature lover and bonsai enthusiast. I am interested in all aspects of the garden and have been studying it for over a decade.
The hammer orchid is a terrestrial, perennial, deciduous, herb with an underground tuber and when not flowering, a rosette of leaves, each leaf long and… Read More »Hammer Orchid
It is said we can take much stress and anxiety by surrounding ourselves with natural plants. That’s why many experts in the field of medicine… Read More »Indoor Plant Images
Gaillardia is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) native to North and South America. The common name for this plant is… Read More »Gaillardia
Ixora is a genus of about 550 species of mostly tropical shrubs, lianas, and small trees in Rubiaceae, native to warm temperate to tropical regions… Read More »Ixora
Ice plant, also known as “ice flower” is an exotic looking succulent that is native to South Africa. This plant is a member of the… Read More »Ice plant
Garden sculpture photos: Garden sculpture photos, sculptures and picture of sculptures.
Knautia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melanthiaceae. The genus is named after Johann Christoph Knaut, a German botanist and physician. Knautia,… Read More »Knautia
Garden design is a form of art. The creation of different types of gardens requires the collaboration of creative minds with a flare for gardening.… Read More »Large garden design ideas
English laurel plant is the common name given to the plant also known as “bay” or “bay laurel.” The English laurel also goes by the… Read More »English holly
The Eustoma plant is a herbaceous flowering perennial flower. It is also known by the names of “grass pink” and “prairie pink”. The Eustoma plant… Read More »Eustoma
Lithops are a genus of succulent plants native to southern Africa. They are known as pebble plants or living stones. Lithops grow naturally in sandstone-derived… Read More »Lithops
The Kaffir lily is a native of South Africa. It’s a bulbous plant with beautiful flowers. Part of its beauty is its perfect flower symmetry.… Read More »Kaffir Lily
Datura photos: The leaves of Datura stramonium are toxic and contain the alkaloids atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine. The seeds contain the alkaloid scopolamine. The seeds… Read More »Datura
The Crape Jasmine that are grown in the ground are usually the larger varieties. They are grown in the ground because they are more likely… Read More »Crape Jasmine
Delphiniums are one of the most popular garden flowers. They are easy to grow and come in a variety of colors and sizes. They are… Read More »Delphiniums
I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen a daisy flower in real life. I’ve seen the flower, but never the whole thing. I’ve seen the… Read More »Daisy flower image
Mussaenda photos and pictures. Mussaenda plants are native to the rainforests of South Africa. Mussaenda plants are neither shrubs nor trees but instead can be… Read More »Mussaenda
Did you know that the Mediterranean Garden is one of the most famous and popular garden design styles? The Mediterranean Garden is also commonly referred… Read More »Mediterranean Garden Ideas
The Looking Glass Begonia is a truly striking houseplant. This plant is known for the wide variety of colors and leaf types that are able… Read More »Looking Glass Begonia
Mazus , a genus of plant in family Lamiaceae, was named, first published by Linnaeus in Species Plantarum. With about 400 species of perennial herbaceous… Read More »Mazus