Bodhi's Garden

The garden in the Black Dog LED showroom is possibly the best example of a high quality, well-designed indoor garden you will find in the country. The garden is an excellent way to see our grow lights in action and see plants that have been grown exclusively under our plant lights for years. We are able to grow and fruit...

Passiflora x alato-caerulea This hybrid passionflower demonstrates the beautiful flower complexity common to the Passiflora genus, with a pleasant perfume as well. Scientific classification: Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Eudicots Order: Malpighiales Family: Passifloraceae Genus: Passiflora Cross: x alato-caerulea Natural habitat and growing conditions: Passiflora has a pantropical distribution, native to all continents except Africa and Antarctica. Most species (and...

Capsicum chinense 'Trinidad Perfume' While Habanero peppers are renowned for their extreme heat, this variety has no heat at all but retains the characteristic Habanero flavor. Scientific classification: Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Eudicots Order: Solanales Family: Solanaceae Genus: Capsicum Species: chinense Cultivar: Trinidad Perfume Natural habitat and growing conditions: Native to Central America and the Caribbean, these perennial pepper...

Dendrobium hybrid This beautiful orchid blooms several times per year. Scientific classification: Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Genus: Dendrobium   Natural habitat and growing conditions: Dendrobium orchids are epiphytes (growing on trees, but not as a parasite) or lithophytes (growing on rocks) native to South, East and Southeast Asia, Australia and surrounding islands. There are...

Morus alba 'Issai' This dwarf form of mulberry bears sweet, seedless fruit continuously when kept in good conditions for growing mulberries. Scientific classification: Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Eudicots Order: Rosales Family: Moraceae Genus: Morus Species: alba Cultivar: 'Issai'   Natural habitat and growing conditions: Native to East Asia, this bush or small tree is highly-adaptable to different climates. It...

Alocasia cuprea This plant has iridescent leaves which look like they are forged from hammered copper. Scientific classification: Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Monocots Order: Alismatales Family: Araceae Genus: Alocasia Species: cuprea Natural habitat and growing conditions: Native to Borneo plant life, this highly-sought-after foliage plant requires bright light (but never direct sunlight), constant warmth and humidity, and regular water...

Calathea roseopicta 'Medallion' This plant displays intricate variegation on its leaves. Scientific classification: Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Monocots Order: Zingiberales Family: Marantaceae Genus: Calathea Species: roseopicta Cultivar: 'Medallion'   Natural habitat and growing conditions: Native to tropical rainforests of northwestern Brazil, this species grows best with medium light levels and warm, humid conditions. It is damaged by temperatures below...

Cryptanthus bivittatus 'Ruby' This bromeliad displays striking red-on-darker-red variegation when given good light. Scientific classification: Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Bromeliaceae Genus: Cryptanthus Species: bivittatus Cultivar: 'Ruby' Natural habitat and growing conditions: A terrestrial (ground-dwelling) bromeliad native to drier areas of Brazil, this plant requires bright light, and warm conditions to perform well. Individual plants only...

Calathea rufibarba This Furry Feather Calathea plant is often grown for its uniquely-textured, ornamental leaves which are covered with short hairs. Scientific classification: Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Monocots Order: Zingiberales Family: Marantaceae Genus: Calathea Species: rufibarba   Natural habitat and growing conditions: Native to tropical rainforests of eastern Brazil, this species grows best with medium light levels and warm...

Mimosa pudica The leaves of this plant fold up when touched. Scientific classification: Kingdom: Plantae Division: Angiosperms Class: Eudicots Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Mimosa Species: pudica   Natural habitat and growing conditions: Growing as a scrambling groundcover in tropical and subtropical regions, this species is native to South America and Central America. The Mimosa Pudica plant requires regular water...