Every plant in the world

Species catalog

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

1305species in catalog
378genera
98species grown by members
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Genera: G

59 species

Gaillardia

AsteraceaeA short-lived perennial – cutting it back in late August helps it survive winter.
Garden flower · AsteraceaeBlanket flowerGaillardia aristataBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AsteraceaeIndian blanketGaillardia pulchellaBe the first to grow it!

Galanthus

AmaryllidaceaeDivide or transplant it right after flowering while the leaves are still green.
Garden flower · AmaryllidaceaeGiant snowdropGalanthus elwesiiBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AmaryllidaceaeSnowdropGalanthus nivalisBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AmaryllidaceaePleated snowdropGalanthus plicatusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AmaryllidaceaeGreen snowdropGalanthus woronowiiBe the first to grow it!

Gardenia

RubiaceaeBud drop is usually caused by temperature swings or dry air – keep a steady 18–22 °C.
Houseplant · RubiaceaeGardeniaGardenia jasminoidesBe the first to grow it!

Gasteria

AsphodelaceaeThrives even in partial shade and propagates easily from leaf cuttings.
Succulent · AsphodelaceaeGasteria acinacifoliano common nameBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsphodelaceaeGasteria armstrongiino common nameBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsphodelaceaeGasteria batesianano common nameBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsphodelaceaeGasteria bicolorno common nameBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsphodelaceaeGasteria carinatano common nameBe the first to grow it!

Gazania

AsteraceaeIts flowers only open in sunshine – give it your sunniest, driest spot.
Garden flower · AsteraceaeTreasure flowerGazania rigensBe the first to grow it!

Geranium

GeraniaceaeShear it to the ground after the first flush for fresh foliage and often a second bloom.
Garden flower · GeraniaceaeCambridge geraniumGeranium × cantabrigienseBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeHimalayan crane's-billGeranium himalayenseBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeBigroot geraniumGeranium macrorrhizumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeDusky crane's-billGeranium phaeumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeMeadow crane's-billGeranium pratenseBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeBloody crane's-billGeranium sanguineumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeWood crane's-billGeranium sylvaticumBe the first to grow it!

Gerbera

AsteraceaeDon't plant the crown too deep or water into its centre – the crown rots easily.
Houseplant · AsteraceaeBarberton daisyGerbera jamesoniiBe the first to grow it!

Ginkgo

GinkgoaceaeA living fossil – extremely tough, tolerates city air and turns golden in autumn.
Tree / bonsai · GinkgoaceaeMaidenhair treeGinkgo bilobaBe the first to grow it!

Gladiolus

IridaceaeLift the corms in autumn, dry them and store frost-free until spring.
Garden flower · IridaceaeCommon corn-flagGladiolus communisBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeRéti kardvirágGladiolus imbricatusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeAbyssinian gladiolusGladiolus murielaeBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeMarsh gladiolusGladiolus palustrisBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeMarsh AfrikanerGladiolus tristisBe the first to grow it!

Goeppertia

MarantaceaeMost former Calatheas – soft water, high humidity, evenly moist soil.
Houseplant · MarantaceaeRattlesnake plantGoeppertia lancifoliaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaePeacock plantGoeppertia makoyanaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaePinstripe calatheaGoeppertia ornataBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeRose-painted calatheaGoeppertia roseopictaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeGoeppertia veitchianano common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeGoeppertia warszewicziino common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeZebra plantGoeppertia zebrinaBe the first to grow it!

Graptopetalum

CrassulaceaeFallen leaves root into new plants – an ideal beginner succulent.
Succulent · CrassulaceaeGraptopetalum bellumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeGraptopetalum macdougalliino common nameBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeGraptopetalum mendozaeno common nameBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeGhost plantGraptopetalum paraguayenseBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeGraptopetalum pentandrumno common nameBe the first to grow it!

Guzmania

BromeliaceaeFlowers once and then makes pups; you may pour soft water into its cup.
Other · BromeliaceaeGuzmania coniferano common nameBe the first to grow it!Other · BromeliaceaeScarlet starGuzmania lingulataBe the first to grow it!Other · BromeliaceaeGuzmania monostachiano common nameBe the first to grow it!Other · BromeliaceaeGuzmania sanguineano common nameBe the first to grow it!

Gymnocalycium

CactaceaeUnlike most cacti it dislikes harsh midday sun – bright filtered light is ideal.
Gymnocalycium “T-Rex”Cactus · CactaceaeGymnocalycium “T-Rex”no common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeGymnocalycium andreaeno common nameBe the first to grow it!Gymnocalycium armatum LH 889Cactus · CactaceaeGymnocalycium armatum LH 889no common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeGymnocalycium baldianumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeGymnocalycium bruchiino common nameBe the first to grow it!
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