C. japonica 'Brushfield's Yellow': (*) (e) (w) creamy-white, anemone-form double flowers which shade to light yellow in the centre. Height 2.5-4m (8-13ft). Spread 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft). The ginger lily also has paddle-like leaves that look fantastic in any jungle-themed garden. They require soil that has outstanding drainage; however, they do need frequent watering. They prefer partial shade and tend to grow fairly tall. 18. Taliflower ( Anthurium)

The Canna lily is a colorful exotic blooming plant with gorgeous green or variegated leaves. Its leaves are large, reaching around 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm) and 8 inches (20cm) wide. Vinca major ‘Maculata’ (v): (greater periwinkle) (e) arching shoots and dark green leaves with yellow-green centres 9cm (3in) long. Dark violet flowers over a long period spring to autumn. Height 45cm (18in). Hamamelis × intermedia 'Barmstedt Gold’ AGM: fragrant deep gold flowers, winter to early spring. Height 3m (10ft). Spread 3.5m (11ft).

Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna: (e) greenish-purple stems, slender tapered mid-green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers in winter, male flowers with cream anthers. Height 1.5m (5ft). Spread 2m (6½ft). Making this easy leaf printable will encourage your kids to work on their fine motor skills, concentration, imaginations and creativity. Troy B. Marden specializes in garden design, hosts Volunteer Gardener on Nashville Public Television, and is a lecturer and avid garden photographer. Several tropical caladium species are cultivars of the Caladium bicolor featuring stunning exotic foliage thanks to their colorful patterns. Take out all the painting materials you already have in hand and print out whichever leaf patterns you prefer to use.

Create as many printable leaves invitation cards as you want, and share it to your friends and family for a fun autumn party! An expert who looks after plants, including feeding, watering, pruning and training. They must also have extensive knowledge about trees, flowers, vegetables, nuts, bushes and fruits.Ms Armit: I told you. If you had a microscope, you would be able to see this even better. The stomata allows gases to flow in and out of the leaves. When talking about monstrous leaves, you must consider the Anthurium family of plants. Some of the Anthuriums in my collection, such as the King Anthurium and Queen Anthurium or Anthurium metallicum produce gigantic leaves. Most tropical caladiums are cultivars of the Caladium bicolor species. The impressive exotic foliage is known for its eye-catching colorful patterns.

Strelitzia is a tropical plant with big leaves growing in a self-heading habit. In other words, its foliage grows in layers from one central stalk. It is called a bird of paradise because of its unique blooms, resembling a flying bird. Photosynthesis is a vital process that occurs in the leaves of a plant. During photosynthesis, the leaves use chlorophyll and light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose. The glucose acts as a source of food for the plant. A Ti plant adds colorful, exotic foliage to any room, thanks to its beautiful large red or pink lanceolate leaves. The fiery-looking spiky foliage on Ti plants grows in a rosette shape, and the plant can reach a height of 2 to 4 ft. (0.6 – 1.2 m) indoors.

Stachyurus praecox AGM: bell-shaped pale yellow-green flowers in racemes 10cm (4in) long in late winter and early spring before the leaves. Height and spread 2-3m (6½-10ft).

Ms Armit: Precisely. Another very important part of the leaf are the palisade cells. These are full of chloroplasts to absorb sunlight. Where in the leaf do you think the palisade cells are? Below you’ll find a list of amazing ideas to use this simple leaf template for your kids’ learning activities and routines. Ways to Use These Leaf Templates 1. Perfect Painting Activity S. japonica 'Nymans' (f) AGM: (e) dark green leaves and dense panicles of small white flowers in spring followed by bright red berries. Height 90cm (3ft). Spread 1.5m (5ft).The swiss cheese plant is one of the most unique large leaf plants you can grow. As the name suggests, the leaves have small circular holes reminiscent of Swiss cheese. Ms Armit: That's right. Palisade cells are at the top of the leaves to maximise photosynthesis. This is one of the adaptations of leaves so that they maximise the amount of light they absorb for photosynthesis. Another adaptation of the plant leaves is the waxy cuticle. Cal: Right, now, I'm not I'm not saying that I don't trust you, Ms Armit, because I do, but I can't see it. So I can't be certain that those tiny holes are actually there. Osmanthus × burkwoodii AGM: (e) leathery, glossy dark green leaves and tubular very fragrant white flowers mid-late spring. Height and spread 3m (10ft).