If you want a beautiful, hardy, and easy to grow, geraniums are a great choice. They are incredibly versatile; geraniums are great flowers for containers, window boxes, or in an outside garden. Geraniums are generally easy to care for, making them the perfect plant for any gardener, from beginner to pro. Shared Characteristics of Geraniums ...
The schefflera is a popular houseplant and actually quite easy to grow and maintain. There are several different varieties of this plant, sometimes also known as an umbrella plant; however, the two that are most commonly found in garden centers are a large-leafed schefflera – the traditional umbrella – and ‘Gold Capella’ – smaller leaves ...
Chinese jasmine originated in China. It is a tropical plant that is hardy in the USDA zones 9 through 11. If you live in zones below 9, then the Chinese jasmine is grown as a houseplant. During the late fall to early winter months, the Chinese jasmine begins to form flower buds. When February arrives, ...
Palm trees are one of the most popular of all tropical plants to grow indoors. The Victorians grew them in the parlors of their homes in the early 1900’s, and we’re carrying on the tradition today. Few indoor houseplants bring images of the tropics to mind quite the way a palm tree does. Thousands of ...
The Mimosa, or Albizia julibrissin, is highly susceptible to pests such as cottony cushion scale, spider mites, and fall webworms. These bugs threaten the health of the tree and often prove fatal to neighboring Mimosas as well. Successful pest management involves a strategic selection of natural enemies of the specific pest harming the Mimosa. If ...
Allergies occur when the human body comes in contact with a substance called an allergen. The body responds in an overly sensitive manner. A protein called igE 99 (immunoglobulin) is manufactured in the human body to resist foreign substances. An allergic reaction is the result of your immune system creating the igE that associates with ...
Rosemary is an aromatic herb that grows as an evergreen. It is a native plant of the Mediterranean and it is hardy in the U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 7 through 10. This perennial herb grows like a shrub and it can grow 1 to 6 tall with an equal spread. The pink or purple ...
The Cryptomeria japonica or more commonly known as the Black Dragon, Japanese Cryptomeria or Japanese cedar is an evergreen tree. This native tree from China and Japan has a moderate growth rate. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Cryptomeria japonica is hardy in zones 6 through 9, although it can grow in zone ...
When looking for an nice, easy-care tree to grow indoors, consider the schefflera, better known as the umbrella tree. The umbrella tree is thusly called due to the deep green leaf groups that radiate out from the trunk on long slender stalks that resemble the ribs of an umbrella. Place The Umbrella Tree In Indirect ...
Strawberry begonias are native plants to eastern Asia. Their scientific name is Saxifraga stolonifera. Sometimes they are referred to as Mother of Thousands, because they are always producing runners or stolons. The other common names are Rockfoil, or Strawberry Geranium. Strawberry begonias are hardy in the U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 6 through 9 where ...
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