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: G

60 species

Gaillardia

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

Galanthus

AmaryllidaceaeDivide or transplant it right after flowering while the leaves are still green.
Garden flower · AmaryllidaceaeGalanthus elwesiiBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AmaryllidaceaeGalanthus nivalisBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AmaryllidaceaeGalanthus plicatusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AmaryllidaceaeGalanthus 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 · RubiaceaeGardenia jasminoidesBe the first to grow it!

Gasteria

AsphodelaceaeThrives even in partial shade and propagates easily from leaf cuttings.
Succulent · AsphodelaceaeGasteria acinacifoliaBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsphodelaceaeGasteria armstrongiiBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsphodelaceaeGasteria batesianaBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsphodelaceaeGasteria bicolorBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsphodelaceaeGasteria carinataBe the first to grow it!

Gazania

AsteraceaeIts flowers only open in sunshine – give it your sunniest, driest spot.
Garden flower · AsteraceaeGazania 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 · GeraniaceaeGeranium × cantabrigienseBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeGeranium himalayenseBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeGeranium macrorrhizumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeGeranium phaeumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeGeranium pratenseBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeGeranium sanguineumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeGeranium sylvaticumBe the first to grow it!

Gerbera

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

Ginkgo

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

Gladiolus

IridaceaeLift the corms in autumn, dry them and store frost-free until spring.
Garden flower · IridaceaeGladiolus communisBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeGladiolus imbricatusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeGladiolus murielaeBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeGladiolus palustrisBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeGladiolus tristisBe the first to grow it!

Goeppertia

MarantaceaeMost former Calatheas – soft water, high humidity, evenly moist soil.
Houseplant · MarantaceaeGoeppertia lancifoliaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeGoeppertia makoyanaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeGoeppertia ornataBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeGoeppertia roseopictaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeGoeppertia veitchianaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeGoeppertia warszewicziiBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeGoeppertia zebrinaBe the first to grow it!

Graptopetalum

CrassulaceaeFallen leaves root into new plants – an ideal beginner succulent.
Succulent · CrassulaceaeGraptopetalum bellumBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeGraptopetalum macdougalliiBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeGraptopetalum mendozaeBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeGraptopetalum paraguayenseBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeGraptopetalum pentandrumBe the first to grow it!

Guzmania

BromeliaceaeFlowers once and then makes pups; you may pour soft water into its cup.
Guzmania coniferaOther · BromeliaceaeGuzmania coniferaBe the first to grow it!Guzmania diaziiHouseplant · BromeliaceaeGuzmania diaziiBe the first to grow it!Guzmania lingulataOther · BromeliaceaeGuzmania lingulataBe the first to grow it!Guzmania monostachiaOther · BromeliaceaeGuzmania monostachiaBe the first to grow it!Guzmania sanguineaOther · BromeliaceaeGuzmania sanguineaBe the first to grow it!

Gymnocalycium

CactaceaeUnlike most cacti it dislikes harsh midday sun – bright filtered light is ideal.
Cactus · CactaceaeGymnocalycium “T-Rex”1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeGymnocalycium andreaeBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeGymnocalycium armatum LH 8891 growers1 plantsGymnocalycium baldianumCactus · CactaceaeGymnocalycium baldianumBe the first to grow it!
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