Nelumbo nucifera, the Indian Lotus has captivated many people for thousands of years. It has symbolized beauty, grace and even divinity. Buddha and many of the Hindu gods are often depicted perched upon a lotus blossom. The lotus is also very important in Chinese and Japanese culture as well as many other countries in Asia. ...
Of the three major categories of begonias, the rhizomatous and fibrous-rooted are grown most often as house plants, while tuberous begonias make ideal candidates or hanging baskets on porches and patios. The best-known member of the large begonia family is the fibrous-rooted ever blooming group called wax begonia, with its shiny or waxy leaves. Flowers ...
Caladiums originated in South America. People often grow Caladiums because of their beautiful foliage that are a combination of shades like red, pink, green, or white. They are hardy and can remain in the ground in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones, starting at the southernmost tip of 9 through 11. You can grow Caladiums in ...
A Garden Guide To Growing Water Lilies Water lilies are the showy centerpiece of most professionally designed water gardens, but many backyard gardeners shy away from the aquatic plant. Though they appear fragile and exotic, water lilies are actually a simple way to add beauty to any backyard pond or water garden. Choosing Varieties Water ...
Certain dahlia varieties can be quite expensive. By propagating your own, you can easily expand a flower garden and save money. Root division is one of the easiest propagation methods, and can be done in early spring. Individual dahlia tubers can be separated from the main clump, and grown on as well. Future articles will ...
Sweet potatoes are a healthy addition to any meal. The plants you grow in the garden come from tubers. These tubers come from a sweet potato that you buy at the garden supply store, nursery, or online. You can purchase sweet potatoes at the grocery store, but they are often treated with an anti-rooting compound. ...
Potatoes are a cool season crop; they grow best in early spring and late fall when the days are warm and the nights are cool. Although the potato is a cool-season crop and the edible part of the plant is an underground stem called a tuber (not a root), the tops of the plant will ...
