Plants

Adiantum capillus-veneris is a native fern in Hong Kong. It has arched stems, thin, bright green, fan-shaped leaves, and delicate lace. It is an ornamental plant.

Araucaria cunninghamii is an elegant tree that can reach a height of 30 meters. It belongs to the Araucariaceae family and is characterized by its striking upright columnar shape, which gives it a visually captivating appearance. Special care is recommended for these tall trees, including stability testing to ensure their safety. The flowering period of the Columnar Araucaria typically occurs between February and March, while the fruiting period takes place from March to May. 

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The leaves of the Bird's Nest Fern are similar to banana leaves. It is a native fern in Hong Kong and can grow on other plants. The bean sprouts of the bird's nest fern are called shansu in Taiwan and can be cooked into a delicacy. This species is protected under the Forestry Regulations in Hong Kong.

Bischofia javanica is a tree that can reach a height of 40 meters. It belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family. It is characterized by its vibrant red new leaves, which are remarkably beautiful. Special care requirements include regular pruning to maintain a good tree shape. The flowering period of Autumn Maple typically occurs between April and May, while the fruiting period takes place from August to October. 

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Cinnamomum burmannii, is a tree that can reach a height of up to 14 meters. It belongs to the Lauraceae family. It is characterized by being a host plant for the caterpillars of the Common Rose butterfly and having a bark with a cinnamon fragrance. It does not have any special care requirements. The flowering period of Cinnamomum burmannii typically occurs between March and April, while the fruiting period takes place from October to November. 

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Cinnamomum camphora, is a tree that can reach a height of up to 30 meters. It belongs to the Lauraceae family. The notable characteristics of the Cinnamomum camphora include its soft fruits, which turn black when mature, and its leaves that emit a camphor scent when crushed. It has specific care requirements, such as slow growth and the need for ample growing space. The flowering period of the Cinnamomum camphora typically occurs between April and May, while the fruiting period takes place from August to November. 

Ginkgo biloba is a deciduous species of tree native to China, which first appeared over 290 million years ago, and fossils very similar to the living species.

Ixora chinensis, belonging to the Rubiaceae family. It typically blooms from July to November.

Rhapis excelsa, also known as broadleaf lady palm or bamboo palm, It is evergreen and native to southern China and Japan. Leaves divided into broad, ribbed segments. Leaf segments are single or few in young plants and increase to a dozen or more in mature plants; it produces a small inflorescence at the top of the plant with spirally-arranged, fleshy yellow flowers. Ripe fruit are fleshy and white.

Sphaeropteris lepifera is a Tree-like fern which can grow up to 20 feets tall. That plant has existed for over 300 million years and is considered a living fossil. The tree fern belongs to the family Cyatheaceae. Modern tree ferns are not much different from those in the Jurassic period, making them akin to living fossil plants.

Tabebuia rosea, is a tree that typically reaches a height of about 6 to 10 meters. It belongs to the Bignoniaceae family. The notable characteristic of Tabebuia rosea is its vibrant and extravagant pink flowers, although they have a relatively short blooming period. Special care requirements for this tree include regular pruning to maintain a good tree shape. The flowering period of Tabebuia rosea usually occurs between February and March, while the fruiting period takes place from April to May. 

Zamia furfuracea have cylindrical trunks with pinnate leaves that grow in rosettes from the top of the trunk. Zamia furfuracea are structurally similar to palm trees, but Zamia furfuracea are gymnosperms while palm trees are angiosperms. Zamia furfuracea in Hong Kong are protected by CITES.