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Top 20 Most Common Plants in Pio IX

In Pio IX, you can find Desert rose, Heart of jesus, Crown of thorns, Florist kalanchoe, Zanzibar gem, and more! There are 20 types of plants in total. Be sure to look out for these common plants when you’re walking on the streets, in parks, or public gardens.

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Desert rose
1. Desert rose
Desert rose is widely cultivated as a houseplant or as bonsai for its beautiful flowers. As a succulent plant originating from the Sahara and tropical Africa and Arabia, it requires a minimum temperature of 10 ℃ to survive. Its sap was used to poisoning arrows in Africa.
Heart of jesus
2. Heart of jesus
The heart of jesus is a poisonous leafy plant. Its paper-thin, heart-shaped leaves lend the plant its common nickname, along with names like "angel wings" and "elephant ear." Though native to South America, its primary hub of cultivation is now around Lake Placid, Florida, where it has become a popular centerpiece for an annual festival.
Crown of thorns
3. Crown of thorns
The Euphorbia milii is commonly known as the crown of thorns or Christ thorn, as it is believed to the plant associated with the crown of thorns that was worn by Christ. It needs to stay above 10 ℃ with full sun.
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Florist kalanchoe
4. Florist kalanchoe
Florist kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) originates from Madagascar and has been a popular houseplant since the 1930s. Unlike most other succulents that are grown for their interesting leaves, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana is valued for the colorful flowerheads it produces in autumn and winter. This is the reason it is commonly gifted during holidays, earning it another name - Christmas kalanchoe. It is toxic to pets.
Zanzibar gem
5. Zanzibar gem
The zanzibar gem is a flowering green plant native to eastern Africa. It also gets the name emerald palm because of its bright, glossy color. Today, the zanzibar gem (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is grown around the world as a houseplant, in part because it is easy to grow and care for. Though this plant is mildly toxic if ingested, its danger level is often overstated.
Dieffenbachia
6. Dieffenbachia
The focal point of a dieffenbachia is the beautiful look and patterns of the foliage, which are often variegated. This plant has showy white blooms, but only flowers in perfect conditions. Use caution, because the dieffenbachia is poisonous; if the sap is ingested it can cause muteness for up to two weeks by numbing the throat and vocal cords.
Snake plant
7. Snake plant
Snake plant can be considered a houseplant and an architectural display due to its sword-like leaves with bold striping patterns, which are distinctive and eye-catching. However, use caution with this plant because it is poisonous when ingested and can cause nausea, vomiting, and even swelling of the throat and tongue.
False christmas cactus
8. False christmas cactus
False christmas cactus gets its name from its flowering season; producing red purple pink or white flowers from fall to winter. Native to a small coastal strip on the east of Brazil this cactus prefers the shade and humidity of jungle conditions. In the wild hummingbirds pollinate the flowers.
Mexican marigold
9. Mexican marigold
Mexican marigold (Tagetes minuta) has become naturalized around the world ever since Spanish colonization. It needs full sun to flourish, and planting it around your garden will resist deer, yet attract butterflies and hummingbirds for you. People with sensitive skin should avoid touching it as its irritant sap can cause contact dermatitis.
Lychee
10. Lychee
Lychee is a tall evergreen tree native to southeastern China. It bears pink fruits with a rough skin. The juicy fruit is a very popular food, and the trees are cultivated widely in many parts of Asia.
Mexican fireplant
11. Mexican fireplant
Mexican fireplant is native to tropical America, but it has been naturalized in other tropical and subtropical regions in the world. *Euphorbia heterophylla* is a poisonous plant to humans and livestock. It contains a toxic milky sap which can cause strong skin irritation.
Swollen fingergrass
12. Swollen fingergrass
Swollen fingergrass (Chloris barbata) is a common grass in tropical and subtropical regions including the Pacific islands. It spreads rapidly in disturbed land, overgrazed fields, and road verges and can grow in saline soils. Although it is not highly palatable, cattle will eat the young grass.
Nosegay tree
13. Nosegay tree
Nosegay tree (Plumeria alba) is a deciduous shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. Although it is native to these regions, it has become most widely cultivated in southeast Asia. Nosegay tree is the national flower of Laos. In Laos, this species is a symbol of luck and called Dok Champa. Nosegay tree is often cultivated as an ornamental plant, especially in Cambodian pagodas.
Chaste tree
14. Chaste tree
The chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) is a flowering shrub that thrives in subtropical regions. While it prefers full sun, it can grow with partial shade and tolerate temperatures as low as -23 ℃. The chaste tree has been cultivated in Europe dating back to Ancient Greece. Modern use focuses on creating essential oils from the leaves and fruits.
Guava
15. Guava
Guava (*Psidium guajava*) is a fruit-producing evergreen shrub that grows natively in the Caribbean region and South America. Guava attracts the honey bee and other insects, and guava fruit is edible. Additionally, guava wood is used for smoking meat.
African basil
16. African basil
African basil (Ocimum gratissimum) has an accurate name since it is a member of the basil family native to Africa, although you'll now find it in many tropical and subtropical climates as an introduced species. This aromatic herb is used in cooking to flavor foods. It is also grown commercially because it's widely used as an essential oil.
Honduras mahogany
17. Honduras mahogany
The honduras mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) is a towering giant of a tree capable of stretching skyward up to 61 m! The height isn't the only great thing about this tree; it can also live to be 350 years old or even more. It is most famous for its stunning lumber, which has been harvested and loved since the 1500s.
Sisal
18. Sisal
Sisal (Agave sisalana) is a succulent plant whose yellow flowers bloom along a stalk rising up to 9 m tall and have an unpleasant scent. The flowers, stalk, basal rosette and sap of this plant are edible. Plant in full sun outdoors or place in a bright, sunny location indoors.
Round-leafed navel-wort
19. Round-leafed navel-wort
Round-leafed navel-wort (Cotyledon orbiculata) is a plant species native to South Africa. Round-leafed navel-wort is considered a highly variable species in its outward presentation. This species grows in grasslands, fynbos and karoo regions.
Guinea henweed
20. Guinea henweed
A perennial herbaceous shrub native to the Amazonian region, guinea henweed is deeply rooted with small greenish flowers. Its root has a strong, pungent, garlic-like smell that taints the milk and meat of animals who graze on it. Hence, it is used as a bat and insect repellant.
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