2. Red Maple Tree
Acer rubrum
• The tree is named for its
dazzling red foliage that
appears during autumn.
• The wood that comes
from the tree is relatively
soft and often used for
furniture and floor tiles.
Hence it being also
known as the “Soft
Maple”.
• The sap is edible, and can
be used to make maple
syrup.
3. Mophead Hydrangea (bush)
Hydrangea macrophylla
• The bush is often covered
with blue flowers
(Hydrangeas) with a
shape that resembles a
fluffy cloud.
• It’s name implies that it
needs plenty of water.
• The Mophead Hydrangea
is the most popular of its
species.
4. Dog (Chihuahua)
Canis lupus familiaris
• Dogs curl up into a ball
while sleeping because
their instincts tell them to
protect their vital organs
from predators.
• A dog’s nose prints are as
unique as a human’s
finger prints.
• There is an old wives tale
which says that
Chihuahuas help with
asthmatic symptoms.
5. Pig (Micro Pig)
Sus domesticus
• Pigs have no sweat
glands, therefore they
roll around in mud to cool
themselves off.
• Pigs have an outstanding
sense of smell because of
their sensitive snouts.
• Pigs are one of the
smartest animals in the
animal kingdom. They
can even recognize their
own names a few days
after their birth.
6. Silky Camellia
Stewartia malacodendron
• The Silky Camellia is
known to have an
extraordinary long
life, with some specimens
living for more than
2,000 years.
• The flower is native to
Japan, China, and other
parts of Asia.
• It is very sensitive to the
sunlight. Their colors are
determined by the
amount of sunlight they
receive.
7. Burning Bush (shrub)
Euonymus alata
• The shrub has a well
tolerance for neglect, as
it is known to be
damaged significantly by
insects.
• The shrub needs as much
sunlight as it can get in
order reach its bright red
foliage.
• Its stems have a corky
extension along the
length of the stem, which
resembles wings.
8. Heartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron scandens
• The Heartleaf is known to
be one of the strongest
and most popular type of
houseplant.
• As the name of the plant
implies, the Heartleaf is a
vigorously growing vine
with glossy, heart-shaped
leaves.
• Although it is
recommended to handle
the plant regularly, all
components of the
Philodendron is
poisonous and its sap can
aggravate the skin.