Wheaton College Greenhouse

Dendrobium 'Hawaii' "Million Stipe"

2013-01-23T13:08:00.001-05:00

Dendrobium 'Hawaii' "Million Stipe", a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

Cymbidium orchid

2013-01-23T12:59:00.000-05:00

Cymbidium orchids florish in mountainous terrains, originating in the Himalayas. They appreicate cool nights where the temperature drops to 50 degrees F. Flower spikes form at the base of the newest pseudobulbs.

Epidendrum ciliare

2013-01-23T12:58:00.000-05:00

Epidendrum ciliare
Originally uploaded by Jane Young

The bloom of the Epidendrum Ciliare appears in the winter months. Native to Mexico and the West Indies, the Epidendrum grows as pseudobulbs from shizomes.

Phalaenopsis "Brother Golden Ember's orchid"

2013-01-23T12:57:00.000-05:00

This "Moth orchid" member of the Orchidaceae familiy has beautiful blooms of yellow with maroon markings and a scarlet lip.

Phalaenopsis orchid (white)

2013-01-02T13:36:00.000-05:00

Commonly called "moth orchids", Phalaenopsis are among the easiest of the orchids to grow. They tolerate low light and produce many long lasting flowers. As the blooms fade, the stalk should be cut just below where the first bloom occurred to produce branching and additional blooms.

Dendrobium 'Hawaii' "Million Stipe"

2013-01-02T12:09:00.001-05:00

Dendrobium 'Hawaii' "Million Stipe", a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

This beautiful hybrid member of the Orchidaceae family sports a lovely lavender inflorescence.

Passiflora 'Lady Margaret'

2013-01-02T11:47:00.001-05:00

Passiflora 'Lady Margaret', a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

This member of the Passifloraceae is a hybrid with a glorious burgundy colored inflorescence.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Regius Maximus'

2012-12-07T12:18:00.000-05:00

Orginating in India to China, this "Chinese hibiscus" has single scarlet flowers, with a blackish center. The long staminal column has golden anthers.

Anthurium

2012-12-07T12:16:00.000-05:00

Anthurium
Originally uploaded by Jane Young

Anthurium is a member of the Araceae family. Requiring high humidity and tolerating low light, these plants are also known as "Tail flowers" due to the spathe and spadix shown here.

Chamaedorea elegans

2012-12-05T11:23:00.001-05:00

Chamaedorea elegans, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

The Chamaedorea elegans is a member of the Palmae family and is commonly known as "dwarf mountain palm" or "parlor palm". Mexico is the native country for this lovely specimen which likes warm air, evenly moist soil and partial sun to shade. Clusters of fruit develop from flower spikes.

Dracaena deremensis

2012-11-06T14:05:00.000-05:00

A native of Puerto Rico and Florida, this member of the Agavaceae (Liliaceae) family grows as dense rosettes. Draceana deremensis 'Compacta' is easily grown and maintained.

2012-10-25T15:20:00.001-04:00

Allamanda cathartica is native to South America and belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The bright yellow flowers, shown here, are funnel-shaped and make quite a dramatic show.

2012-10-25T15:01:00.001-04:00

The florescence of Brighamia Insignis is quite interesting. The pollen of this plant is ready to go prior to the stigma being viable. This scenario places the plant in the Campanulaceae family although it was previously listed as a member of the Lobeliaceae family. Hand pollination with a small artist brush usually is successful.

white and yellow flowering Lithops

2011-10-31T14:50:00.002-04:00

white and yellow flowering Lithops, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

Lithops, or "Living stones" as they are known commonly, are members of the Aizoaceae family. Originating in South Africa, these succulents come equipped with solar panels on the surface of the modified leaves that trap the solar energy needed to sustain life.

Passiflora biflora closeup

2011-10-18T11:48:00.002-04:00

Passiflora biflora closeup, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

Here is a closeup of the Passiflora biflora in bloom.

Passiflora biflora

2011-10-17T11:37:00.002-04:00

A member of the Passifloraceae family, Passiflora biflora is a native of Guate-Guate.

Hydrocotyle

2011-09-28T13:30:00.002-04:00

Hydrocotyle, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

Hydrocotyle originates in Tropical Asia and Africa. A member of the Umbelliferae family, it is commonly known as "Water penny wort" and is a dwarf amphibious herb. The small white flowers are pictured here.

Streptocarpus

2011-09-28T13:27:00.002-04:00

Streptocarpus, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

A member of the Gesneriaceae family, the "Cape primrose" is a native to Africa.

Peperomia scadens 'Variegata"

2011-09-28T13:25:00.002-04:00

Peperomia scadens 'Variegata", a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

Commonly known as "Variegated philodendron leaf", this member of the Piperaceae family is a hanging variety that sports large rat-tail inflorescence.

Begonia semperflorens, white

2011-09-28T13:23:00.002-04:00

Begonia semperflorens white, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

A member of the Begoniaceae family and commonly called "Wax begonia", this species has white flowers and succulent stems.

Pelargonium, red

2011-09-28T13:20:00.002-04:00

Pelargonium, red, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

Commonly known as geraniums, the Pelargonium is a member of the Geraniaceae family. South Africa is the country of origin for these colorful bedding plants.

Peperomia rubella

2011-09-28T13:18:00.002-04:00

Peperomia rubella, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

Originating in Mexico, this member of the Piperaceae family has whorls of tiny leaves and small rat-tail inflorescence, pictured here.

Coleus

2011-09-28T13:14:00.002-04:00

Coleus, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

A member of the Labiatae family, the blooms on Coleus are often removed to keep the foliage colorful and strong. Pictured here is the inflorescence of the Colues, a plant that originates in Java.

Breynia nivosa roseo-picta

2011-09-28T13:10:00.002-04:00

Breynia , a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

A member of the Euphorbiaceae family, this plant has a color form called "Leaf flower". This picture, however, shows the true inflorescence. Known as "Snowbush", this plant is native to the South Sea Islands.

Gibasis geniculata

2011-09-23T13:16:00.000-04:00

A member of the Commelinaceae family, Gibasis geniculata is commonly known as "Tahitian bridal veil". This plants originates in Tropical America and has green leaves with purplish backs and tiny white flowers.