Get Started Brazilian Candle Houseplant: Learn About The Care Of Brazilian CandlesBy Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistBrazilian candle plant is an astounding flowering perennial that is suitable for a houseplant or may be grown in United States Department of Agriculture zones 8 to11. Care of Brazilian candles should match its tropical heritage and this article can help with that.
The onion… eh, thin, I'm crying! The onion is a condiment plant native to Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran… But in France, where it arrived in the Middle Ages, it is an essential ingredient in the kitchen. It is not used everywhere, but often. The onion is used in meat dishes, in court bouillon, in salads, in soups, in grilled meats, In ... You understand, the onion occupies a special place.
By: Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY GardenStacked crassula plants, like the string of buttons, exhibit an unusual form as gray-green leaves spiral from the plant. Adding the string of buttons plant to your home increases interest in your collection or mixed succulent container.What is a String of Buttons Plant?
Each gardener strives to grow on his site only the best, most productive and large-fruited varieties of berry crops. Moreover, the less trouble with the plant, the better. From year to year, breeders work hard to create varieties that meet these requirements. One of them is Bryanskaya raspberry - a real masterpiece of domestic breeding.
By: Teo SpenglerControlling linden borers is never high on your to-do list until your trees are attacked by them. Once you see linden borer damage, the subject rises quickly to the top of your priority list. Are you at the stage when you need linden borer information? Read on for a description of the signs of linden borers in your garden and tips for linden borer control.
By: Liz BaesslerGiving potted plants as gifts is growing in popularity, and with good reason. With the right kind of care, they can even last for years. That said, not all potted plants are good gift ideas and, unfortunately, not all potted plant gifts can be persuaded to bloom again. Keep reading to learn about giving potted plants as gifts and caring for gifted container plants.
Garden plants Published: Last edits: Kosmeya is known to many since childhood. It grows in dachas, and in personal plots, and in city parks, and in the wild - on wastelands and along roads. This plant has gained wide popularity due to its unpretentiousness, long flowering period and rich color of inflorescences.
By: Liz BaesslerIt makes sense that indoor plants should improve air quality. After all, plants convert the carbon dioxide we breathe out into the oxygen we breathe in. It goes way beyond that, though. NASA (which has a pretty good reason to care about air quality in enclosed spaces) has conducted a study on how plants improve air quality.
Perennials sometimes form large tufts that can give rise to new individuals. To isolate new plants from the original tufts it is sufficient to uproot the plant from which I want to obtain new tufts and cut with sharp scissors, dividing the original plant into several seedlings.
By: Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY GardenBoronia shrubs are a beautiful andeye-catching addition to the landscape. Hailing from Australia, we can growthem here in the U.S., if conditions are appropriate. Let’s learn more about boroniashrub care.What are Boronias?Boronia is a member of the citrusfamily, filled with essential oils in the abundant flowers and foliage.
For truly Russian -Russian willow, -Gentle and graceful, Sweet and beautiful ... Besides, to top it off -Unpretentious. Now, in the garden plots, various ornamental trees and shrubs are in high esteem. For the most part - exotics. However, among our, primordially Russian breeds, there are many species that will do honor to any decorative composition, although undeservedly, are neglected.
By: Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious GardenSince soil can harbor pests, diseases, and weed seeds, it’s always a good idea to sterilize garden soil before planting to ensure the most optimal growth and health of your plants. While you can go out and purchase sterile potting mixes to meet your needs, you can also learn how to sterilize soil at home quickly and efficiently.
My lawn is ruined. Answer: What would it be like? In many residential areas, resident badgers are common. They are distinct nocturnal animals so they are rarely seen.
By: Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban AgriculturistGardeners select from an amazing variety of squash with an astounding range of form, color, texture, and flavor. Squash plants are high in Vitamin C, B, and other nutrients. They can be cooked in a nearly infinite variety of ways, from desserts to soups, sautés, and purees.
By: Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden WriterGrowing a tree aloe isn’t difficult if you live in a warmclimate. The tree can tolerate temperatures as chilly as 22 F. (-6 C.) forshort periods of time, although the cold may discolor the foliage. Are youinterested in growing this impressive carefree plant?
By: Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden WriterWhy is my avocado tree leggy? This is a common question when avocados are grown as houseplants. Avocados are fun to grow from seed and once they get going, they grow rapidly. Outdoors, avocado trees don’t begin to branch out from the central stem until they reach heights of about six feet (2 m.
Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Graptopetalum & 39;Mirinae& 39;& 34;Browsing: Graptopetalum & 39;Mirinae& 39;SucculentopediaGraptopetalum & 39;Mirinae& 39;Graptopetalum & 39;Mirinae& 39; is a perennial, rosette forming succulent.
Browsing: Sempervivum & 39;Hairy Balls& 39;SucculentopediaSempervivum & 39;Hairy Balls& 39;Sempervivum & 39;Hairy Balls& 39; is a succulent perennial, up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall, with small, compact rosettes of furry, fleshy leaves. The…
Prime destination for succulent loversRSSFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestHomeSucculentopediaBrowse Succulents by Scientific NameBrowse Succulents by Common NameBrowse Succulents by GenusBrowse Succulents by FamilyBrowse Succulents by USDA Hardiness ZoneBrowse Succulents by OriginBrowse Cacti by GenusAbout SucculentsCultivationGeneral CareLight RequirementsPotting SoilWateringFertilizingPests and DiseasesRepottingPropagationPruningGraftingArrangingSucculent UsesMedicinal SucculentsCosmetic SucculentsCulinary SucculentsSacred SucculentsLibraryBooksStoriesMyths and LegendsStampsWorld of Flowering PlantsYou are at:Home » Archive for & 34;Echeveria harmsii & 39;Ruby Slippers& 39;& 34;Browsing: Echeveria harmsii & 39;Ruby Slippers& 39;SucculentopediaEcheveria harmsii & 39;Ruby Slippers& 39;Echeveria harmsii & 39;Ruby Slippers& 39; is a shrubby succulent, up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall and about the same in width, with woody stems densely covered with…
The Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’), often referred to as a sword fern derivative of all cultivars of N. exaltata, is a houseplant popularized during the Victorian era. It remains one of the quintessential symbols of this time period. The commercial production of the Boston fern began in 1914 and includes around 30 tropical species of Nephrolepis cultivated as potted or landscape ferns.
