Croton (codiaeum) is a popular houseplant prized for its incredibly vibrant.

 Croton (codiaeum) is a popular houseplant prized for its incredibly vibrant, multicolored leaves and the variety of their shapes. Leaf color ranges from green and light yellow to orange, red, and even almost black as the plant matures. Below are the most popular and beautiful croton plant varieties. 'Petra' is the most well-known and widespread variety. It has classic oval or lobed leaves with a pointed tip. The basic shape is clearly defined, thick yellow, orange, or red veins on a dark green background.

Croton

' Mammy' is easily recognized by its unusual leaf shape: they are narrow, long, and tightly twisted into a spiral. The coloration is very chaotic and rich, with a single bush combining bright red, yellow, pink, and green hues.

 The "Excellent" variety has leaves reminiscent of oak leaves, with prominent three lobes. The upper surface of the leaf is typically yellow-green, while the underside eventually turns burgundy-red, creating a stunning contrast.

Popular ornamental varieties of Colocasia esculenta.

 Popular ornamental varieties of Colocasia esculenta, known as 'elephant ear', are prized for their large heart-shaped leaves and unusual colours. The most famous varieties include the dark burgundy Black Magic, the almost black Black Coral, the variegated green and white Mojito and the original Tea Cup with vertically protruding cup-shaped leaves. 

Popular ornamental
varieties of Colocasia esculenta.

 Popular varieties Black Magic: Height up to 1.5 m, leaves are dark burgundy, almost black with a matte sheen. Black Coral: Glossy resin-black leaves, the bush holds its shape and bright color in the sun. Mojito: Green leaves with chaotic dark purple splashes and streaks. Tea Cup: Leaf blades are curved upward like cups, petioles are dark purple. Fontanesia: A variety with dark shiny stems and large green foliage. Tips for maintenance The current weather is warm and sunny (+25°C), comfortable for potted plants taken outdoors, but at the end of the week a cold snap and rain are expected, therefore It's best to protect the tubs closer to nightfall. Colocasias prefer abundant watering, high humidity, and nutritious soil. In regions with cool climates, tubers are dug up for the winter and stored in a cool, dry place.

Popular calendula varieties are grown for low-growing borders.

 Popular calendula varieties are grown for low-growing borders, tall medicinal varieties, and large-flowered ornamental plants. Calendula includes such original varieties as 'Gitana,' 'Kabluna,' 'Radio,' and 'Orange Princess.' Low-growing varieties: Gitana: Dwarf bushes up to 30 cm tall with double flowers of varying shades. Little Ball: Compact plants with spherical inflorescences. 

Popular calendula varieties
are grown for
 low-growing borders.

 Tall and medicinal varieties: Red Doctor: A tall variety up to 70 cm, which is often used for... Orange: A classic tall variety with rich medicinal inflorescences. Ornamental and unusual varieties: Radio: Flowers with needle-like petals, similar to small chrysanthemums. Kabluna: Bright inflorescences with a large dark or contrasting "pom-pom" center. Red): Graceful flowers whose petals usually have a dark red-brown hue.

One species is cultivated: the Araucaria heterophylla, also known as the "house spruce."

 In indoor gardening, one species is most often grown: the Araucaria heterophylla, also known as the "house spruce." It is an ideal plant for winter gardens. The genus comprises approximately 19 species, of which only a few are found in cultivation and landscapes. The Araucaria heterophylla is the most popular species. 

One species is cultivated:
 the Araucaria heterophylla,
 also known as the "house spruce."

 It is often sold as the "house spruce." It has a regular pyramidal crown and soft green needles. The Araucaria araucana is known as the "Chilean pine." It is distinguished by its stiff, spiny, triangular leaves. Grown as a street tree in regions with a moderately warm climate, the columnar pine (Araucaria columnaris) is native to New Caledonia and is often used in tropical landscaping, and is also occasionally grown in winter gardens as large specimens.

Begonia varieties are divided into four main groups.

 Begonia varieties are divided into four main groups: ornamental foliage (prized for their leaf color), tuberous (with large rose-like flowers), shrub (ever-blooming), and trailing (hanging). Below are the most popular and spectacular varieties for growing indoors and in the garden. Ornamental Foliage Begonias: These hybrids are grown for their incredible patterns, textures, and metallic iridescence on their leaves. They typically bloom modestly. Gryphon: A large variety with deeply dissected dark green leaves adorned with a silvery pattern. 

Begonia varieties
are divided into
four main groups.

 Very hardy. Black Prince: An exotic variety with velvety, almost black, pointed leaves. Masoniana: The famous "Iron Cross" begonia. The textured light green leaf is decorated with a dark brown pattern resembling a cross in the center. Escargot: The leaves are twisted at the base into a spiral, reminiscent of a snail shell. They have a silvery-green spiral pattern.

Impatiens (Balsam) varieties and types.

 Garden and indoor ornamental plants are divided into cultivar series and hybrids:

Impatiens (Balsam)
varieties and types.

 Walleri's Impatiens (Walleri's Impatiens) is the most popular indoor and garden species. Popular series include Imara (Imara F1) (compact and disease-resistant), Acrobat (Acrobat F1) (trailing for hanging pots), and Apple Blossom (double white and pink flowers). New Guinea hybrids are distinguished by large flowers and robust leaves, often variegated. Well-known varieties include Tamarinda (large, bright red flowers) and Harmony (compact bushes with abundant flowering). Impatiens gardenis (Camellia) is a tall annual for flowerbeds with upright stems and double flowers along the trunk.

Bacopa (also known as Sutera) is divided into two large groups.

 Bacopa (also known as Sutera) is divided into two large groups: hanging (for pots) and aquatic/aquarium. Popular garden varieties are distinguished by an abundance of small flowers and long shoots. Popular trailing and bush varieties for pots and flower beds: Blutopia (Blutopia): The most famous variety with delicate blue flowers, forms a neat lush bush. Snowtopia (Snowtopia): 

Bacopa (also known as Sutera)
is divided into
 two large groups.

 A popular snow-white variety with a long flowering period. Scopia Double Blue (Scopia Double Blue): A spectacular series with large double flowers of a rich blue hue. Olympic Gold (Olympic Gold): A unique variety with white flowers and unusual leaves of a yellowish-green hue. Giant Snowflake: A variety with very large white flowers and powerful shoots up to a meter long.

Asters are divided into annuals (Callistephus sinensis) and perennials.

 Asters are divided into annuals (Callistephus sinensis) and perennials, blooming from summer to late fall. Annuals offer a striking variety of forms and vibrant colors, while perennials (New Belgian, New England, and Alpine) overwinter beautifully in the ground and require no repotting.

Asters are divided into
annuals (Callistephus sinensis)
and perennials.

 Popular annual aster varieties: 'Milady' is a low-growing (up to 25 cm) pom-pom variety. It's perfect for borders, blooming from July with large flowers (up to 10 cm). 'Duchess' (Blue Frost) is a needle-like variety with sturdy stems, ideal for cut bouquets. 'Royal Ruby' is a large-flowered bush variety that forms dense, tall bushes (up to 80 cm) with a vibrant raspberry-red hue.

Popular varieties of columbine are divided into double, large-flowered.

 Popular varieties of columbine are divided into double, large-flowered, and dwarf species. They are distinguished by high winter hardiness, unpretentiousness, and are suitable for growing in the gardens.

Popular varieties of columbine
are divided into double,
 large-flowered.

 Nora Barlow (Nora Barlow): A tall perennial up to 80 cm, densely double flowers resemble dahlias, petals are pink and green. Black Barlow (Black Barlow): Dark burgundy, almost black double flowers without spurs. Crimson Star (Crimson Star): A spectacular two-color variety with a white center and raspberry-red outer petals. Early Bird Series: A series of early-flowering compact columbine with bright colors that tolerate frost well. Cameo F1 (Cameo): A dwarf series (up to 15–20 cm tall) with miniature flowers in delicate pink, blue, and white shades.