Every plant in the world

Species catalog

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

1308species in catalog
378genera
98species grown by members
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Genera: P

164 species

Pelargonium

GeraniaceaeOverwinter bright and cool (5–10 °C) with little water; cut back in spring.
Garden flower · GeraniaceaePelargonium peltatumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaePelargonium sidoidesBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaePelargonium tomentosumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaePelargonium zonaleGeraniumBe the first to grow it!

Pelecyphora

CactaceaeIts sensitive taproot needs a very gritty mineral mix and sparing water.
Cactus · CactaceaePelecyphora aselliformisBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaePelecyphora strobiliformisBe the first to grow it!

Peperomia

PiperaceaeIts fleshy leaves store water – let it dry halfway between waterings.
Houseplant · PiperaceaePeperomia argyreiaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaePeperomia caperataBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaePeperomia ferreyraeBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaePeperomia graveolensBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaePeperomia obtusifoliaBaby rubber plantBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaePeperomia polybotryaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaePeperomia prostrataBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaePeperomia rotundifoliaBe the first to grow it!

Petroselinum

ApiaceaeBiennial: it flowers and turns bitter in year two – sow fresh every year.
Herb · ApiaceaePetroselinum crispumBe the first to grow it!

Petunia

SolanaceaeFeed weekly and deadhead – it will flower until the frosts.
Garden flower · SolanaceaePetunia × atkinsianaBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · SolanaceaePetunia axillarisBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · SolanaceaePetunia integrifoliaBe the first to grow it!

Phalaenopsis

OrchidaceaeWater when the roots turn silvery; never leave water standing in the crown.
Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis amabilisMoth orchidBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis bellinaBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis cornu-cerviBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis equestrisBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis lueddemannianaBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis schillerianaBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis stuartianaBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis violaceaBe the first to grow it!

Philodendron

AraceaeWater when the top 2–3 cm are dry; cuttings root easily in water.
Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron billietiaeBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron erubescensBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron gloriosumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron hederaceumHeartleaf philodendronBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron melanochrysumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron pedatumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron squamiferumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron verrucosumBe the first to grow it!

Phlebodium

PolypodiaceaeThe blue star fern tolerates dry indoor air better than most ferns.
Other · PolypodiaceaePhlebodium aureumBe the first to grow it!

Phlox

PolemoniaceaeWater tall phlox at the base, not over the leaves, to prevent powdery mildew.
Garden flower · PolemoniaceaePhlox divaricataBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PolemoniaceaePhlox drummondiiBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PolemoniaceaePhlox paniculataBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PolemoniaceaePhlox subulataBe the first to grow it!

Phoenix

ArecaceaeSummer it outdoors and overwinter it bright and cool at 5–10 °C.
Other · ArecaceaePhoenix canariensisBe the first to grow it!Other · ArecaceaePhoenix dactyliferaBe the first to grow it!Other · ArecaceaePhoenix roebeleniiBe the first to grow it!

Phragmipedium

OrchidaceaeNever let its roots dry out – it even tolerates a little lime-free water in the saucer.
Orchid · OrchidaceaePhragmipedium besseaeBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhragmipedium caudatumBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhragmipedium kovachiiBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhragmipedium longifoliumBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhragmipedium schlimiiBe the first to grow it!

Picea

PinaceaeHot, dry spots invite spider mites and spruce aphids – hose it down in summer.
Tree / bonsai · PinaceaePicea abiesBe the first to grow it!
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