SECRET LIFE OF PLANTS

the uncommon Phlogacanthus

The Secret Life of Trees has always been one of my favourite gardens of the World of Plants. Here are just some of the interesting plants such as the Phlogacanthus turgidus, Spathoglottis cultivars and two varieties of Mussaenda erythrophylla.

close-up of the flowers

Spathoglottis cultivar

the red bract Mussaenda

the more common white flowers

the yellow star-shaped flowers

the red sepals

PHLOGACANTHUS TURGIDUS & CRINUM

Phlogacanthus turgidus

Known as Lavender Bells, the Phlogacanthus turgidus (Family: Acanthaceae) is a rare but beautiful tropical shrub from Africa. I am not sure how big this plant would grow but we shall see.

The green-leaved and purple flower Crinum lily was also blooming recently. 

flowers of the Phlogacanthus

Crinum cultivar with purple flowers