BGSU Greenhouse

05/04/2015

Here you will see featured plants grown in the greenhouse along with information about that plant including its habitat and interesting facts

02/19/2015

Plant-of-the-Day: Blue Chalk Stick Plant
The Chalk Stick Plant is a succulent plant native to parts of South Africa and Australia. It has a waxy coating and and reach a height of 2 feet in ideal conditions. More information on the Chalk Stick Plant can be found here: http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=3354

02/19/2015

02/17/2015

Plant-of-the-Day: Golden Barrel Cactus.
The Golden Barrel cactus is a dessert plant found in Mexico. They are famous for their symmetrical round shape and golden color "thorns" which are actually evolved leaves that help to lock in moisture so the plant does not dry out in the hot environments. More information on the Golden Barrel Cactus can be found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinocactus_grusonii

02/16/2015

Plant-of-the-Day: Bird's Nest Fern.
The Bird's Nest Fern is a large fern whose's fronds can reach up to 3 feet long. It grows in the tropics and can be found commonly in Southeast Asia. It does not have roots, but rather a root-like structure called Rhizoids that are very fibrous. Bird's Nest Ferns typically grow on other plants such as palm trees. More information on the Bird's Nest Fern can be found here: http://houseplants.about.com/od/ferns/p/BirdsNest.htm

02/15/2015

Plant-of-the-Day: Silver Nerve Plant.
The Silver Nerve Plant (Scientifice name: Fittonia verschaffeltii) is a small flowering plant native to South America. It does best in wet environments. It features lightly colored green leaves with bright white veins creating a visually appealing stain-glass-window effect. More information on the Silver Nerve Plant can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fittonia

02/12/2015

Plant-of-the-Day: Burro's Tail.
Burro's tail is a succulent plant that hangs in the dessert room of the BGSU greenhouse. It's very distinguishable amoung the other plants becuase of its long trailing shoots and beaded appearence. It does well in a relatively dry environment because of its waxy leaf coating that helps to lock in moisture. For this reason it makes a good and hearty house plant, providing a lush and tropical ambiance with minimal maintenance. More information on the Burro's Tail can be found here: http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/burros-tail/burros-tail-care.htm

02/11/2015

Orchids come in all shapes, sizes, and fragrances. This album is a collection of the different kinds of Orchids you can find in the BGSU greenhouse