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: S

105 species

Sempervivum

CrassulaceaeFully hardy; a rosette dies after flowering but its offsets carry on.
Succulent · CrassulaceaeMountain houseleekSempervivum montanumBe the first to grow it!Succulent · CrassulaceaeCommon houseleekSempervivum tectorumBe the first to grow it!

Serissa

RubiaceaeDrops leaves when moved or when temperatures swing – keep it in one place.
Tree / bonsai · RubiaceaeSnow roseSerissa japonicaBe the first to grow it!

Sinningia

GesneriaceaeAfter flowering let it die back and overwinter the tuber dry at 12–15 °C.
Houseplant · GesneriaceaeBrazilian edelweissSinningia leucotrichaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · GesneriaceaeFlorist's gloxiniaSinningia speciosaBe the first to grow it!

Soehrensia

Cactaceae
Soehrensia formosaCactus · CactaceaeSoehrensia formosano common name1 growers1 plantsSoehrensia formosa subsp. rosarioanaCactus · CactaceaeSoehrensia formosa subsp. rosarioanano common name1 growers1 plants

Solanum

SolanaceaeWater tomatoes evenly – irregular watering causes blossom end rot; the foliage is toxic.
Herb · SolanaceaeTomatoSolanum lycopersicumBe the first to grow it!Herb · SolanaceaeEggplantSolanum melongenaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · SolanaceaeJerusalem cherrySolanum pseudocapsicumBe the first to grow it!

Soleirolia

UrticaceaeWater from below via the saucer – a single drying out makes the cushion collapse.
Houseplant · UrticaceaeBaby's tearsSoleirolia soleiroliiBe the first to grow it!

Spathiphyllum

AraceaeWhen it droops it is thirsty – it perks up within hours of watering; blooms even in shade.
Houseplant · AraceaeSpathiphyllum cannifoliumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeSpathiphyllum cochlearispathumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaeSpathiphyllum floribundumno common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · AraceaePeace lilySpathiphyllum wallisiiBe the first to grow it!

Stapelia

ApocynaceaeIts starfish flowers smell of carrion to attract flies – best kept on a balcony.
Succulent · ApocynaceaeGiant zuluStapelia giganteaBe the first to grow it!Succulent · ApocynaceaeCarrion flowerStapelia grandifloraBe the first to grow it!Succulent · ApocynaceaeHairy starfish flowerStapelia hirsutaBe the first to grow it!Succulent · ApocynaceaeStapelia leendertziaeno common nameBe the first to grow it!

Stenocactus

CactaceaeWavy-ribbed and an early bloomer – buds appear at the end of the winter rest.
Cactus · CactaceaeStenocactus coptonogonusno common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeStenocactus crispatusno common nameBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeBrain cactusStenocactus multicostatus1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeStenocactus phyllacanthusno common nameBe the first to grow it!

Stevia

AsteraceaeFrost-tender – overwinter the rootstock at 5–10 °C, kept barely moist.
Herb · AsteraceaeCandyleafStevia rebaudianaBe the first to grow it!

Strelitzia

StrelitziaceaeOnly flowers from 4–5 years old; a cooler, drier winter encourages buds.
Houseplant · StrelitziaceaeRush-leaved strelitziaStrelitzia junceaBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · StrelitziaceaeGiant white bird of paradiseStrelitzia nicolaiBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · StrelitziaceaeBird of paradiseStrelitzia reginaeBe the first to grow it!

Streptocarpus

GesneriaceaeBlooms best in a small pot, slightly root-bound.
Houseplant · GesneriaceaeStreptocarpus rexiino common nameBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · GesneriaceaeFalse African violetStreptocarpus saxorumBe the first to grow it!Houseplant · GesneriaceaeStreptocarpus wendlandiino common nameBe the first to grow it!

Stromanthe

MarantaceaeIts variegated leaves bleach in direct sun – keep it bright but shaded.
Houseplant · MarantaceaeStromanthe thaliano common nameBe the first to grow it!

Sulcorebutia

CactaceaeIts thick taproot wants a deep pot and a purely mineral substrate.
Cactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia albissima PHA 480no common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia arenaceano common nameBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia callecallensis VS 432no common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia canigueraliino common nameBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia canigueralii JO 648no common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia gemmae aff. 248 “Pampa Grande”no common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia hertusii BB1125.01no common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia krugeri v. krugerino common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia mentosano common nameBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia pulchra VZ 159no common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia rauschiino common nameBe the first to grow it!Cactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia rauschii var. violacidermisno common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia swobodae WK 681no common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia tarabuco var. callecallensis VZ 56b/13no common name1 growers1 plantsCactus · CactaceaeSulcorebutia tiraquensisno common nameBe the first to grow it!

Symphyotrichum

AsteraceaePlant it in an airy spot and water at the base to avoid mildew; stake tall varieties.
Garden flower · AsteraceaeNew England asterSymphyotrichum novae-angliaeBe the first to grow it!Garden flower · AsteraceaeNew York asterSymphyotrichum novi-belgiiBe the first to grow it!
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