Every plant in the world

Species catalog

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

1310species in catalog
377genera
98species grown by members
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Genera: C

188 species

Crassula

CrassulaceaeThe jade plant flowers in winter after a cool (10–15 °C), dry autumn.
Succulent · CrassulaceaeString of buttonsCrassula perforataBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeCrassula pubescensno common nameBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeBaby's necklaceCrassula rupestrisBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeMiniature pine treeCrassula tetragonaBe the first to grow it!

Crataegus

RosaceaeDrought-tolerant and great as an urban hedge; as bonsai it can be pruned hard in spring.
Tree / bonsai · RosaceaeMidland hawthornCrataegus laevigataBe the first to grow it!Tree / bonsai · RosaceaeCommon hawthornCrataegus monogynaBe the first to grow it!

Crocosmia

IridaceaeIn colder areas mulch the corms thickly in autumn.
Garden flower · IridaceaeMontbretiaCrocosmia × crocosmiifloraBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeCrocosmia masoniorumno common nameBe the first to grow it!

Crocus

IridaceaeLet the foliage yellow fully before mowing the grass over the corms.
Garden flower · IridaceaeGolden crocusCrocus chrysanthusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeSaffron crocusCrocus sativusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeBieberstein's crocusCrocus speciosusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeEarly crocusCrocus tommasinianusBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · IridaceaeSpring crocusCrocus vernusBe the first to grow it!

Cryptomeria

CupressaceaeIt turns bronze in winter and greens up again in spring – this is not a disease.
Tree / bonsai · CupressaceaeJapanese cedarCryptomeria japonicaBe the first to grow it!

Ctenanthe

MarantaceaeUse soft, lime-free water; hard water browns the leaf edges.
Houseplant · MarantaceaeFishbone prayer plantCtenanthe burle-marxiiBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeCtenanthe lubbersianano common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · MarantaceaeNever never plantCtenanthe oppenheimianaBe the first to grow it!

Curcuma

ZingiberaceaeThe leaves die back in autumn – store the rhizome dry at about 15 °C until spring.
Herb · ZingiberaceaeTurmericCurcuma longaBe the first to grow it!

Curio

AsteraceaeString of pearls likes a shallow, wide pot; wrinkled pearls signal thirst.
Succulent · AsteraceaeString of watermelonsCurio herreanusBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsteraceaeString of bananasCurio radicansBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsteraceaeBlue chalksticksCurio repensBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsteraceaeString of pearlsCurio rowleyanusBe the first to grow it!Succulent · AsteraceaeCurio talinoidesno common nameBe the first to grow it!

Cycas

CycadaceaeEvery part is highly toxic, especially the seeds – keep away from pets.
Other · CycadaceaeSago palmCycas revolutaBe the first to grow it!

Cyclamen

PrimulaceaeFlowers longest when cool (12–16 °C); water from below and keep the tuber dry.
Garden flower · PrimulaceaeCyclamen ciliciumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PrimulaceaeEastern sowbreadCyclamen coumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PrimulaceaeIvy-leaved cyclamenCyclamen hederifoliumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · PrimulaceaeFlorist's cyclamenCyclamen persicumBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · PrimulaceaeEuropean cyclamenCyclamen purpurascensBe the first to grow it!

Cylindropuntia

CactaceaeIts barbed spines lodge in skin – handle it only with thick gloves or tongs.
Cactus · CactaceaeTeddy bear chollaCylindropuntia bigeloviiBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeCane chollaCylindropuntia imbricataBe the first to grow it!

Cymbidium

OrchidaceaeSummer it outdoors; cool autumn nights around 10 °C trigger the flower spikes.
Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium aloifoliumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium eburneumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium ensifoliumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium goeringiino common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium lowianumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium sinenseno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCymbidium tracyanumno common nameBe the first to grow it!

Cymbopogon

PoaceaeOverwinter it bright above 10 °C with less water; divide the clump in spring.
Herb · PoaceaeLemongrassCymbopogon citratusBe the first to grow it!

Cyperus

CyperaceaeA bog plant – always keep water in the saucer.
Houseplant · CyperaceaeUmbrella papyrusCyperus involucratusBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · CyperaceaePapyrusCyperus papyrusBe the first to grow it!

Cypripedium

OrchidaceaePlant it in part shade in loose, humus-rich gritty soil that never waterlogs.
Orchid · OrchidaceaeLady's slipper orchidCypripedium calceolusBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeCypripedium formosanumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Orchid · OrchidaceaeShowy lady's slipperCypripedium reginaeBe the first to grow it!
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