Every plant in the world

Species catalog

Care data, real photos from members’ collections and a community bloom calendar – for every species.

1311species in catalog
378genera
101species grown by members
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Genera: C

188 species

Crassula

CrassulaceaeThe jade plant flowers in winter after a cool (10–15 °C), dry autumn.
Succulent · CrassulaceaeCrassula perforataBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeCrassula pubescensBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeCrassula rupestrisBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeCrassula tetragonaBe the first to grow it!

Crataegus

RosaceaeDrought-tolerant and great as an urban hedge; as bonsai it can be pruned hard in spring.
Tree / bonsai · RosaceaeCrataegus laevigataBe the first to grow it!Tree / bonsai · RosaceaeCrataegus monogynaBe the first to grow it!

Crocosmia

IridaceaeIn colder areas mulch the corms thickly in autumn.
Garden flower · IridaceaeCrocosmia × crocosmiifloraBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeCrocosmia masoniorumBe the first to grow it!

Crocus

IridaceaeLet the foliage yellow fully before mowing the grass over the corms.
Garden flower · IridaceaeCrocus chrysanthusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeCrocus sativusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeCrocus speciosusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeCrocus tommasinianusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeCrocus vernusBe the first to grow it!

Cryptomeria

CupressaceaeIt turns bronze in winter and greens up again in spring – this is not a disease.
Tree / bonsai · CupressaceaeCryptomeria japonicaBe the first to grow it!

Ctenanthe

MarantaceaeUse soft, lime-free water; hard water browns the leaf edges.
Houseplant · MarantaceaeCtenanthe burle-marxiiBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeCtenanthe lubbersianaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeCtenanthe oppenheimianaBe the first to grow it!

Curcuma

ZingiberaceaeThe leaves die back in autumn – store the rhizome dry at about 15 °C until spring.
Herb · ZingiberaceaeCurcuma longaBe the first to grow it!

Curio

AsteraceaeString of pearls likes a shallow, wide pot; wrinkled pearls signal thirst.
Succulent · AsteraceaeCurio herreanusBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsteraceaeCurio radicansBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsteraceaeCurio repensBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsteraceaeCurio rowleyanusBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsteraceaeCurio talinoidesBe the first to grow it!

Cycas

CycadaceaeEvery part is highly toxic, especially the seeds – keep away from pets.
Other · CycadaceaeCycas revolutaBe the first to grow it!

Cyclamen

PrimulaceaeFlowers longest when cool (12–16 °C); water from below and keep the tuber dry.
Garden flower · PrimulaceaeCyclamen ciliciumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PrimulaceaeCyclamen coumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PrimulaceaeCyclamen hederifoliumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PrimulaceaeCyclamen persicumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PrimulaceaeCyclamen purpurascensBe the first to grow it!

Cylindropuntia

CactaceaeIts barbed spines lodge in skin – handle it only with thick gloves or tongs.
Cactus · CactaceaeCylindropuntia bigeloviiBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeCylindropuntia imbricataBe the first to grow it!

Cymbidium

OrchidaceaeSummer it outdoors; cool autumn nights around 10 °C trigger the flower spikes.
Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium aloifoliumBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium eburneumBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium ensifoliumBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium goeringiiBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium lowianumBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium sinenseBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium tracyanumBe the first to grow it!

Cymbopogon

PoaceaeOverwinter it bright above 10 °C with less water; divide the clump in spring.
Herb · PoaceaeCymbopogon citratusBe the first to grow it!

Cyperus

CyperaceaeA bog plant – always keep water in the saucer.
Houseplant · CyperaceaeCyperus involucratusBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · CyperaceaeCyperus papyrusBe the first to grow it!

Cypripedium

OrchidaceaePlant it in part shade in loose, humus-rich gritty soil that never waterlogs.
Orchid · OrchidaceaeCypripedium calceolusBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCypripedium formosanumBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCypripedium reginaeBe the first to grow it!
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