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12 plants
in our database have a scientific or common name that begin with "g" |
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Arundo donax
(False bamboo, Giant reed, Spanish reed)
An easy to maintain alternative to bamboo for interiors. Fast growing and with the potential to get very big.
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Arundo donax 'variegata'
(False bamboo, Giant reed, Variegated Spanish reed)
A tall stemmed plant with long, arching, alternate leaves that are longitudinally striped with white. It has the same architectural features as bamboo and is a useful alternative. It... |
Aucuba japonica
(Gold dust tree, Gold-leaf bush)
Small, colourful shrub that is often used in cool or unheated spaces. Can be used out-of-doors.
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Echinocactus grusonii
(Golden barrel cactus, Mother-in-law's cushion)
This plant has very sharp spines and must not be placed where children or other vulnerable people may be harmed.
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Epipremnum aureum
(Devil's ivy, Golden pothos, Pothos aureus, Scindapsus aureus, Taro vine)
An easy-to-care for climber or trailing plant, often with highly variegated leaves. Some modern varieties have very large leaves and make good specimens... |
Guzmania conifera
Rare and expensive bromeliad that always grabs attention. The cone-shaped inflorescence can remain colourful for several months.
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Guzmania hybrids
(Scarlet star)
More than 170 Guzmania hybrids have been produced in a huge variety of colours. Red, pink, purple and yellow are the most common.
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Guzmania lingulata
(Scarlet star)
Small, colourful bromeliads ideal for bowls and to provide a splash of colour in landscape beds.
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Pachira aquatica
(Guiana chestnut, Provision tree, Shaving brush tree, Water chestnut)
Unusually proportioned plant. The stem is almost always braided into a plait to give it some rigidity.
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Phyllostachys aurea
(Golden bamboo)
Attractive bamboo with golden canes and pale foliage.
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Syngonium podophyllum
(Goosefoot vine, Nephthytis liberica, White butterfly)
Small variegated aroid that is often trained to climb a pole or hang from a basket. Available with a wide range of leaf patterns. Very easy to maintain.
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Xanthorrhoea species
(Black boy, Grass tree)
Rare and expensive. Trade in this species is tightly regulated.
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