Croton petra [KROH-tun, pet-RAH] is a broadleaved evergreen perennial from the family Euphorbiaceae. Petra has attractive and interesting leaves. It is one of several croton plant varieties available on the
Are roses poisonous to cats? For the cat owner that is a great question! Roses in the Rosaceae family are perhaps the most iconic flower out there. In the language
I always find it interesting how plants we think of as “new” happen to find their way back into popularity over time. Like many other plants, the Hibiscus is no
You may have seen images of the two-toned hybrid tea Osiria rose (oh-SEER-ee-uh) online and thought that they were too good to be true. In many cases, you would be
Clerodendrum speciosissimum (kler-oh-DEN-drum spee-kee-oh-SIS-ee-mum) hails from the low mountain forest clearings of the Indonesian island of Java. It is a member of the plant family Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee). The plants’ genus
Lilacs are beautiful bushes and trees for the landscape. Below are questions and answers on a variety of lilac topics readers experience. Check out our article on Lilac Bush Care
Codiaeum Mammy (koh-dih-EE-um) is also known as Croton Mammy (KROH-tun). Other common names you may hear are: Mammy Croton Mamey Croton Croton Mamey Codiaeum variegatum (var-ee-GAY-tum) This broadleaf evergreen is a
The Hibiscus tree belongs to a group of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae. It is local to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical counties in California, Texas, Florida and
Mexican Heather – Cuphea hyssopifolia [KYOO-fee-uh, hiss-sop-ih-FOH-lee-uh] is a small shrub belonging to the Lythraceae family. It’s native to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala. Cuphea hyssopifolia has several common names: Mexican
A genus of flowering plants from the Rubiaceae (coffee) family, Gardenia species are highly praised for their exquisite creamy-white, fragrant flowers and attractive dark-green foliage. While they are not easy
The potted tropical hibiscus tree is a popular plant across the US in the springtime. They find a home on front porches, out on back patios and decks. Personally, I
The butterfly bush Buddleia (sometimes spelled “Beddleja”) also called the “summer lilac” is a very lovely bush, and many gardeners love butterfly bushes because of their colorful flowers, sweet smell
Escallonia [es-kuh-LOW-nee-uh] is a genus of flowering shrubs containing several dozen species. Most varieties of escallonia shrubs are cultivated as hedging plants. Escallonias are part of the Escalloniaceae family, which
With the right type of Hibiscus fertilizer and the right Hibiscus care, your plants will grow vigorously and produce a great many large and beautiful flowers. These flowering plants are what
Little John Bottlebrush is the common name for Callistemon citrinus [kal-lis-STEE-mon] [sit-REE-nus]. It’s a compact evergreen shrub requiring little care or pruning and enjoys full sun. Callistemon citrinus “Little John”
When used correctly, the Heavenly Bamboo Nandina domestica a member of the Barberry family (Berberidaceae) is an ornamental garden shrub to be treasured the whole length of the West Coast
Known for its large, pink to purple (sometimes white), trumpet-shaped flowers and long and late season blooming, Rose of Sharon is a hardy deciduous shrub from the Malvaceae or mallow
I first started to learn about gardenia plant care over 45 years ago. At the time I worked at an orchid nursery. Across the street, Mr. Landrum grew thousands of
Blackhaw Viburnum, bearing the scientific name Viburnum Prunifolium (vy-Bur-num, proo-ni-FOH-lee-um), belongs to the genus Viburnum (like viburnum plicatum) from the family Adoxaceae, commonly known as the moschatel family. Viburnum was
Commonly known as Hawthorn, Crataegus (krah-TEE-Gus) is a genus from the Rosaceae family and related to the: Cotoneaster Flowering Almond Red Tip Photinia The genus comprises several hundred species of shrubs and trees native
Sarcococca confusa [sar-koh-KOH-kuh, kon-FEW-suh] belongs to the Buxaceae (box) family of plants. As with other plants in the box family, the sweet box plant is an evergreen shrub with thick
The traditional Weigela plant is an attractive shrub, producing abundant bell-shaped or trumpet-shaped flowers in late spring and blossoms sparsely during the early summer. The genus Weigela is named after
Summary: Below is a series of Gardenia pests and disease problems homeowners may experience. Gardenia Leaves Turning Yellow The Gardenia plant (Gardenia jasminoides) produces fragrant flowers and handsome foliage making
Leucothoe Axillaris (loo-KOH-thoh-ee, ax-ILL-ar-iss) is an evergreen shrub and belongs to the Ericaceae family along with Calluna Vulgaris. The broadleaf evergreen is indigenous to the eastern U.S. and is widely
Good Croton plant care produces plants with intense colors. There are many croton plant varieties available with a wide array of colors and leaf shapes. Croton plants make excellent additions
Hebe [HEE-bee] is a genus of plants found throughout New Zealand, French Polynesia, and parts of South America. The genus includes close to 100 different species, all of which appear
Found in the coastal regions of New Zealand, Coprosma repens [kop-ROS-muh, REE-penz] is an attractive evergreen shrub with white and green leaves. It’s part of the Rubiaceae family of plants
Edgewrothia [edj-WOR-thee-uh] is a flowering plant genus in the Thymelaeaceae family and native to the woodlands of the China and Himalayas and widely cultivated in Japan to create their banknotes.
The Copper leaf plant, botanically called Acalypha wilkesiana [ak-uh-LY-fuh, wilk-see-AY-nuh], is an evergreen subtropical shrub. This colorful Acalypha plant along with its cousin the chenille plant belongs to Acalyphinae a
Aglaia odorata [ah-GLAY-uh, oh-dor-AH-tuh] is a large shrub belonging to the Meliaceae or mahogany family. This pretty, fragrant perennial plant hails from: Cambodia Indonesia Myanmar Thailand Vietnam Taiwan China Laos