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Caralluma
CARALLUMA R.Br.
Occur on sandy and rocky soils, usually in the shade of xerophytic shrubs, and only some species in open sunny places.
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Caryota
Caryota
Caryota mitis - or the "fishtail" palm, is distinguished by its characteristic leaf structure - the leaf has somewhat torn-looking edges and is drooping, which makes it resemble a fish tail.
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Catharanthus
Catharanthus
Native to humid tropical forests, primarily the island of Madagascar. Only five species of this attractively flowering plant occur in nature. In cultivation the species Catharanthus roseus (pink catharanthus or pink per…
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Cattleya
Cattleya
Cattleyas are epiphytic plants with a pronounced above-ground rhizome. In the wild there are about 70 species, and the various hybrids produced by biologists from interspecific crosses, as well as crosses with orchids o…
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Cephalocereus
Cephalocereus
Native to Mexico. Of the Cephalocereus, which number about 50 species, only one species has become widespread — the old man Cephalocereus - C. senilis. This cactus is popularly called "old man\'s head", which correspond…
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Cereus
Cereus
Family Cactaceae. Most representatives of this genus are too large and therefore unsuitable for growing in apartments, but the few species that are cultivated as houseplants are much loved by cactus enthusiasts for thei…
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Ceropegia
Ceropegia
The most widespread is Ceropegia woodii — a succulent, as evidenced by its thick opposite small heart-shaped to rounded fleshy leaves, silvery-marbled above in light and dark green, and whitish to pale greenish beneath,…
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Cestrum
Cestrum
Native to the tropics and subtropics of Central and South America and Mexico. About 150 species of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and small trees occur in nature.
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Chamaedorea
Chamaedorea
This is one of the most suitable palms for indoor cultivation, as it grows fairly slowly and tolerates some shading well.
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Chlorophytum
Chlorophytum
Chlorophytum is one of the most common houseplants. It's not surprising: it grows quickly, has beautiful arching leaves, and in spring and summer small white flowers first appear on thin stems, followed by tiny rosettes…
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Chrysalidocarpus
Chrysalidocarpus
Native to the island of Madagascar and the Comoro Islands. This palm is notable for its pronounced clustering — the fronds branch abundantly at the base and the plant looks very striking.
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Cineraria
Cineraria
Canary Islands. The correct name is bloody ragwort - Senecio cruentus. This is an ornamental flowering plant; many hybrid forms are common in cultivation.
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Cissus, or indoor grape, or 'berezka'
Cissus
Native to the tropical and sometimes subtropical regions of the Americas, Australia and Asia. About 350 species occur in nature. These are evergreen vines that can be grown as trailing (ampel) plants or trained on a sup…
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Citrofortunella
Calamondin
A very popular potted citrus plant - a hybrid between a mandarin and a kumquat (oval or golden orange). This plant is a small tree producing miniature oranges about 4 cm in diameter, rather bitter in taste.
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Citrus Floridana
Citrus Floridana
Citrus Floridana (limequat) is a hybrid of lime and kumquat. In countries with cold climates it is grown as a houseplant.
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Clerodendrum
Clerodendrum
Clerodendrum thomsonae - one of the most widespread species - a vine with opposite leaves up to 12 cm long, oval or ovate in shape, with irregularly shaped light and dark green spots on the upper side of the leaf
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Clitoria
Clitoria
Clitoria (Clitoria) - description, species, photos, care, cultivation, repotting, pests, propagation - Clitoria
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Clivia
Clivia
Native to South Africa. Clivia will bloom year after year if watered properly and not kept in a warm room for the winter.
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Coconut
Cocos
Native to the coastal regions of tropical countries. The coconut is the best-known of all fruit-bearing palms. However, it is not the best palm for growing indoors.
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Codiaeum, Croton
Codiaeum
Native to Southeast Asia and the islands of the Pacific Ocean. This common houseplant is valued for the beauty of its leaves, sometimes of unusual shapes.
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Coelogyne
Coelogyne
About 125 species occur in nature, growing in shady forests and on vertical cliffs in Southeast Asia. In cultivation the crested Coelogyne (Coelogyne cristata), Coelogyne massangeana and the fringed Coelogyne (Coelogyne…
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Coffee
Coffea
Native to Africa and Asia. About 40 species in the wild. Arabian coffee or coffee arabica Coffea arabica is an evergreen tree, reaching 4 m in the wild. Although in cultivation a dwarf variety is more common, growing to…
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Colchic ivy
Hedera colchica K.Koch
A vigorous, liana-like, evergreen shrub climbing supports to a height of up to 30 m. Sterile shoots are thin, with short sucker roots; fertile shoots are thicker and hairy.
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Coleus
Coleus
Cultivated forms are hybrids of Coleus Blume - Coleus blumei. The stem is erect, plants reach up to 80 cm in height. Leaves are opposite, oval, pointed at the tip, with wavy or toothed margins.