Every plant in the world

Species catalog

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

1306species 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 · GeraniaceaeIvy-leaved geraniumPelargonium peltatumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeSouth African geraniumPelargonium sidoidesBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaePeppermint geraniumPelargonium tomentosumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · GeraniaceaeGeraniumPelargonium zonaleBe the first to grow it!

Pelecyphora

CactaceaeIts sensitive taproot needs a very gritty mineral mix and sparing water.
Cactus · CactaceaeHatchet cactusPelecyphora aselliformisBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaePelecyphora strobiliformisno common nameBe the first to grow it!

Peperomia

PiperaceaeIts fleshy leaves store water – let it dry halfway between waterings.
Houseplant · PiperaceaeWatermelon peperomiaPeperomia argyreiaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaeEmerald ripple peperomiaPeperomia caperataBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaeHappy beanPeperomia ferreyraeBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaePeperomia graveolensno common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaeBaby rubber plantPeperomia obtusifoliaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaeRaindrop peperomiaPeperomia polybotryaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaeString of turtlesPeperomia prostrataBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PiperaceaeRound-leaf peperomiaPeperomia rotundifoliaBe the first to grow it!

Petroselinum

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

Petunia

SolanaceaeFeed weekly and deadhead – it will flower until the frosts.
Garden flower · SolanaceaeGarden petuniaPetunia × atkinsianaBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · SolanaceaeLarge white petuniaPetunia axillarisBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · SolanaceaePetunia integrifoliano common nameBe the first to grow it!

Phalaenopsis

OrchidaceaeWater when the roots turn silvery; never leave water standing in the crown.
Orchid · OrchidaceaeMoth orchidPhalaenopsis amabilisBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis bellinano common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis cornu-cervino common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis equestrisno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis lueddemannianano common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis schillerianano common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis stuartianano common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhalaenopsis violaceano common nameBe the first to grow it!

Philodendron

AraceaeWater when the top 2–3 cm are dry; cuttings root easily in water.
Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron billietiaeno common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeBlushing philodendronPhilodendron erubescensBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron gloriosumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeHeartleaf philodendronPhilodendron hederaceumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron melanochrysumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron pedatumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron squamiferumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePhilodendron verrucosumno common nameBe the first to grow it!

Phlebodium

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

Phlox

PolemoniaceaeWater tall phlox at the base, not over the leaves, to prevent powdery mildew.
Garden flower · PolemoniaceaeWild blue phloxPhlox divaricataBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PolemoniaceaeAnnual phloxPhlox drummondiiBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PolemoniaceaeGarden phloxPhlox paniculataBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PolemoniaceaeMoss phloxPhlox subulataBe the first to grow it!

Phoenix

ArecaceaeSummer it outdoors and overwinter it bright and cool at 5–10 °C.
Other · ArecaceaeCanary Island date palmPhoenix canariensisBe the first to grow it!Other · ArecaceaeDate palmPhoenix dactyliferaBe the first to grow it!Other · ArecaceaePygmy date palmPhoenix 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 besseaeno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhragmipedium caudatumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhragmipedium kovachiino common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhragmipedium longifoliumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaePhragmipedium schlimiino common nameBe the first to grow it!

Picea

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