Justicia, also known as the shrimp plant, has an interesting story. Legend has it that long ago, a young girl named Justicia lived near a river. One day, she saved a shrimp from drowning. To show its gratitude, the shrimp transformed into a beautiful plant with vibrant flowers that resembled shrimp. The locals named the […]
Ruellia, commonly known as Mexican petunia, has an interesting story. Originating from Mexico, it was brought to other parts of the world due to its vibrant flowers and hardiness. Legend has it that the plant was discovered by a young traveler who got lost in the Mexican wilderness. He stumbled upon a hidden valley adorned
Once upon a time, there was a small Thunbergia plant named Oliver. Oliver possessed a unique ability – it could change the color of its petals based on its mood. This intrigued the garden visitors, who would be welcomed by vibrant red petals when Oliver was happy and deep blue petals when it felt sad.
Acanthus, a captivating plant with an interesting history, originated in the Mediterranean region. Legend has it that a renowned ancient Greek architect fell in love with a beautiful maiden. In his desperate attempt to impress her, he designed intricate Corinthian columns for a temple. While observing the maiden’s hairpin accidentally dropped on an Acanthus plant,
The Acanthaceae family of plants has an interesting story. Its name comes from the Greek word “akantha,” which means thorn. This is because many plants in this family have sharp thorns or spines. However, the family also includes beautiful and ornamental plants like the shrimp plant and the golden trumpet. Interestingly, many species in the
