The Chilean pine (Araucaria araucana) is a relict evergreen coniferous tree in the Araucariaceae family, native to Chile and Argentina.

 The Chilean pine (Araucaria araucana) is a relict evergreen coniferous tree in the Araucariaceae family, native to Chile and Argentina, known as a "living fossil." It reaches 60 m in height, has stiff, needle-like foliage, and large edible seeds. It is used in ornamental gardening and requires a warm climate.

The Chilean pine
 (Araucaria araucana)
is a relict evergreen
coniferous tree in the
Araucariaceae family,
native to Chile and Argentina.

 Key characteristics and features:

 Appearance: A very large tree, lower branches may lie on the ground; the crown becomes umbrella-shaped with age.

 Needles: Dark green, very stiff, glossy, triangular, densely covering the branches, lifespan 10–15 years.

 Cones: Female cones are spherical, up to 18–20 cm in diameter, and weigh up to 1.5 kg.

 "Monkey Puzzle": The name refers to the unusual branches covered with sharp needles, making them difficult to climb.

Amelanchier (Shaddock) is a perennial deciduous shrub or small tree in the Rosaceae family.

 Amelanchier (Shaddock) is a perennial deciduous shrub or small tree in the Rosaceae family. The plant is prized for its low maintenance, high winter hardiness (tolerating temperatures down to -40°C to -50°C), and delicious dark-blue berries, which, when dried, resemble raisins (hence the common name "currant").

Amelanchier (Shaddock)
is a perennial deciduous
shrub or small tree
 in the Rosaceae family.

 Key Characteristics

 Appearance: A shrub growing from 2 to 5-6 meters tall with a dense crown. It blooms profusely with white or cream-colored flowers that can withstand spring frosts down to -7°C.

 Fruit: Small, juicy, sweet berries of a bluish-black color with a glaucous bloom. They ripen unevenly, beginning in mid-summer. Popular varieties:

Cordyline is a genus of evergreen plants in the Asparagus family.

 Cordyline is a genus of evergreen plants in the Asparagus family, popular in indoor and outdoor gardening for its decorative, palm-like foliage, also known as the "cabbage tree." The plant, which can grow as a shrub or small tree, is prized for its variety of leaf shapes and colors. It requires filtered light, moderate watering, and a humid atmosphere.

Cordyline is a genus
of evergreen plants
in the Asparagus family.

 Key Characteristics:

 Appearance: Elongated, sword-shaped leaves, gathered in tufts at the top of the shoots, reminiscent of palm trees.

 Species: Popular are Cordyline australis (southern) and Cordyline stricta.

 Cultivation Requirements: Prefers bright but filtered light (supplementation with phytolamps may be required in winter) and high humidity (a humidifier or a pebble tray).

Hatiora is a genus of epiphytic cacti native to the tropical forests of Brazil.

 Hatiora is a genus of epiphytic (tree-dwelling) and lithophytic (rock-dwelling) succulent cacti endemic to the tropical forests of Brazil, particularly the Mata Atlântica region, where they form shrubs with segmented stems and beautiful flowers, often grown as houseplants.

Hatiora is a genus of epiphytic
 cacti native to the
tropical forests of Brazil.

 Key Characteristics:

 Epiphytes: Grow on other plants, clinging to trunks and branches.

 Habitat: Tropical rainforests of eastern Brazil.

 Appearance: Small shrubs with segmented, coral-like stems; no leaves.

Spathiphyllum is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Araceae family.

 Spathiphyllum is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Araceae family, known as "women's happiness" for its spectacular white, sail-like spathes and glossy, dark green leaves growing from a basal rosette. Native to tropical South America, it is prized for its ornamental qualities and ease of growing indoors.

Spathiphyllum is a perennial
 herbaceous plant
in the Araceae family.

 Key Characteristics:

 Family: Araceae.

 Name: From the Greek words spathe (spathe) and phyllon (leaf).

 Appearance: Glossy, oval leaves, spadix-shaped inflorescence surrounded by a white spathe-like bract.

Melissa officinalis, or lemon balm, is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family.

 Melissa officinalis, or lemon balm, is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family, known for its pleasant lemon aroma and calming properties, used medicinally and culinarily. It is used to relieve stress, improve sleep, aid digestion, and has cardio- and neuroprotective properties, thanks to its essential oils, vitamins, and minerals. The plant is easy to grow, prefers light, and grows in moderately moist soils. It is propagated by seed or division.

Melissa officinalis, or
lemon balm,
is a perennial herb
 in the Lamiaceae family.

 Plant Description

 Appearance: Upright, branched stem, heart-shaped to ovate, serrated leaves, and small white or whitish-yellow flowers.

 Aroma: Strong lemon scent, especially when the leaves are crushed.

 Name: "Melissa" is Greek for "honey bee," as the plant attracts bees.

Ixora flower is a vibrant, tropical, evergreen shrub.

 The Ixora flower is a vibrant, tropical, evergreen shrub with dense caps of inflorescences consisting of small tubular flowers in rich colors (red, orange, pink, and yellow). Ixora plants are popular in tropical gardening, and are grown indoors as decorative foliage and beautifully flowering houseplants, requiring bright light, humidity, and acidic soil.

Ixora flower is a vibrant,
tropical, evergreen shrub.

 Plant Description

 Appearance: The leaves are glossy, leathery, and dark green.

 Inflorescences: Dense, spherical umbels consisting of numerous small, four-petaled flowers.

 Color: Red predominates, but yellow, orange, pink, and white shades are also available.

Balsam plant.

 The term "balsam plant" most often refers to the Sarmatian censer (Melittis melissophyllum), known as "forest balsam" for its honey-like aroma and healing properties. Other plants with similar properties and names include Monarda ("bee balm") and Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). There is also the Impatiens impatiens (touch-me-not), but it belongs to a different family and is popular as an ornamental plant.

Balsam plant

 Main "balsams"

 Sarmatian censer (Forest balsam): A perennial plant from the Lamiaceae family, valued for its essential oils, coumarins, and flavonoids. It is used in folk medicine as a wound-healing remedy and is a good honey plant, but is listed as endangered.

 Monarda (Bee balm): A relative of mint, basil, and lavender. An aromatic, medicinal, and beautifully flowering plant used in teas and for flavoring.

 Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm): An essential oil plant with calming properties, widely used in medicine and cooking.

Sorbaria is a deciduous shrub in the Rosaceae family.

 Sorbaria is a deciduous shrub in the Rosaceae family, named for its leaves' resemblance to those of the rowan tree.

Sorbaria is a deciduous
shrub in the Rosaceae family.

 Key Characteristics:

 Appearance: A lush shrub growing from 1 to 3 meters tall (depending on the species).

 Leaves: Large, odd-pinnate, often with a pinkish or copper hue in spring, turning bright green in summer, and golden or red in autumn.

 Flowering: Small white or cream-colored flowers are collected in large pyramidal panicles up to 25–30 cm long. They bloom in the first half of summer (June–July) for 30 days.