Growing Travelers Palm: How To Care For Ravenala Madagascariens
Tropical plants provide some of the most interesting conversation pieces due to their vibrant colors or unique shapes. The Travelers Palm aka Ravenala madagascariensis (ra-VEN-ah-la mad-uh-gas-KAR-ee-EN-sis) is a perfect example…
Ceropegia Woodii: How To Grow, Care For The Rosary Vine
Rosary vine (Ceropegia woodii variegata) is a very easy houseplant to grow. It has many common names. You may also hear it referred to as: Sweetheart Vine Hearts Entangled String…
How To Get Rid Of Tomato Worms [10 WAYS]
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Tomato worms or tomato hornworm Manduca quinquemaculata is a very common green caterpillar in North America. This tomato caterpillar eats a wide variety of popular veggie host plants including members of the…
Cinnamon Fern Care: How To Grow Osmunda Cinnamomea
The Cinnamon Fern aka Osmunda cinnamomea (os-MUN-duh sin-uh-MOH-mee-uh) is an attractive fern that grows naturally in many areas of eastern Asia, North America and Canada. This fern is native in…
Heucherella Care: How To Grow The Heucherella Plant
Native to the US and Southern Canada and found coast to coast, Heuchera (HEW-ker-a or HOY-kher-uh) and its hybrid, x Heucherella consist of at least 30 known species. Precisely how…
San Pedro Cactus Care: Growing Trichocereus Pachanoi
The San Pedro cactus is arguably the most popular columnar cactus in desert gardening circles, Trichocereus pachanoi [try-koh-KER-ee-us puh-KAH-no-ee] gets its name from the hairy (tricho) floral tube. This Trichocereus…
What Is Good Garden Loam?
When soil requirements are specified for various kinds of gardening needs, reference is frequently made to “good soil,” “ordinary garden loam,” “good garden soil,” or “good garden loam soil.” For…
Caesalpinia Pulcherrima Care: How To Grow The Dwarf Poinciana Tree
The spectacular Caesalpinia pulcherrima [ses-al-PIN-ee-uh pul-KAIR-ih-muh] produces bright orange flowers looking like butterflies lingering over the plant. It’s an unusual yet marvelous sight. Native to Central and South America and…
Annuals That Attract Butterflies: Nectar | Hosts Plants
How can you attract and encourage beneficial fauna such as hummingbirds, songbirds, bees, and butterflies that are an excellent and necessary addition to any garden?
Is The Lantana Poisonous Or Toxic? The Answer!
Lantana camara (commonly called Lantana) is a member of the Caprifoliaceae or Verbenaceae family and native to tropical settings such as the Caribbean, South Africa, and Malaysia. The plant has…