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
102species grown by members
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Genera: E

58 species

Echeveria

CrassulaceaeNever leave water sitting in the rosette; it stretches quickly in low light.
Succulent · CrassulaceaeEcheveria agavoidesBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeEcheveria elegansMexican snowballBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeEcheveria lauiBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeEcheveria lilacinaBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeEcheveria pulvinataBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeEcheveria runyoniiBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeEcheveria secundaBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeEcheveria setosaBe the first to grow it!

Echinacea

AsteraceaeLeave the seed heads over winter – birds love them and the plant overwinters better.
Garden flower · AsteraceaeEchinacea angustifoliaBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AsteraceaeEchinacea pallidaBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AsteraceaeEchinacea paradoxaBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AsteraceaeEchinacea purpureaBe the first to grow it!

Echinocactus

CactaceaeSlow growing; the golden barrel only flowers once it reaches 30–40 cm across.
Cactus · CactaceaeEchinocactus horizonthaloniusBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeEchinocactus platyacanthusBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeEchinocactus polycephalusBe the first to grow it!

Echinocereus

CactaceaeAfter a cold, bone-dry winter it produces enormous flowers; many species are frost hardy.
Cactus · CactaceaeEchinocereus coccineusBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeEchinocereus pectinatus1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeEchinocereus pentalophusBe the first to grow it!Echinocereus pulchelluspending reviewCactus · CactaceaeEchinocereus pulchellusBe the first to grow it!Echinocereus pulchellus “Flor Naranja”Cactus · CactaceaeEchinocereus pulchellus “Flor Naranja”2 growers2 plantsCactus · CactaceaeEchinocereus reichenbachiiBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeEchinocereus rigidissimus1 growers1 plantsEchinocereus SubinermisCactus · CactaceaeEchinocereus Subinermis1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeEchinocereus triglochidiatusBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeEchinocereus viridiflorusBe the first to grow it!

Echinopsis

CactaceaeIts huge, often scented flowers open at night and last only 1–2 days – watch the buds!
Cactus · CactaceaeEchinopsis chamaecereusBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeEchinopsis eyriesiiBe the first to grow it!Echinopsis oxygonaCactus · CactaceaeEchinopsis oxygona1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeEchinopsis subdenudataBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeEchinopsis tubifloraBe the first to grow it!

Epiphyllum

CactaceaeAn epiphytic forest cactus: airy humus-rich mix, bright shade, cooler and drier in winter.
Cactus · CactaceaeEpiphyllum anguligerBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeEpiphyllum hookeriBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeEpiphyllum oxypetalumBe the first to grow it!Epiphyllum phyllanthusCactus · CactaceaeEpiphyllum phyllanthusBe the first to grow it!

Epipremnum

AraceaeOne of the toughest climbers; too little light reduces variegation.
Houseplant · AraceaeEpipremnum amplissimumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeEpipremnum aureumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeEpipremnum giganteumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeEpipremnum pinnatumBe the first to grow it!

Epithelantha

CactaceaeThese tiny globes want full sun and very little water – water sparingly even in summer.
Cactus · CactaceaeEpithelantha micromerisBe the first to grow it!

Eranthis

RanunculaceaeSoak the tubers overnight before planting or they sprout poorly.
Garden flower · RanunculaceaeEranthis hyemalisBe the first to grow it!

Erica

EricaceaeWater with lime-free water and never let the rootball dry out completely.
Tree / bonsai · EricaceaeErica carneaBe the first to grow it!Tree / bonsai · EricaceaeErica gracilisBe the first to grow it!

Eruca

BrassicaceaeMildest in spring and autumn; in summer heat it turns peppery and bolts.
Herb · BrassicaceaeEruca vesicariaBe the first to grow it!

Eschscholzia

PapaveraceaeSow it where it is to flower – it hates transplanting and is best in poor, dry soil.
Garden flower · PapaveraceaeEschscholzia californicaBe the first to grow it!

Escobaria

CactaceaeMany species survive -15 °C when dry – try one in a rain-sheltered rock garden.
Cactus · CactaceaeEscobaria sneediiBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeEscobaria viviparaBe the first to grow it!

Espostoa

CactaceaeNever water over its woolly hairs – soak the soil from below instead.
Cactus · CactaceaeEspostoa lanata1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeEspostoa melanosteleBe the first to grow it!