What Is Plumeria Rust Fungus and How To Treat It?
Of all the members of the Apocynaceae family, plumeria (ploo-MEER-ee-a) has one of the greatest success stories. Native to Central and South America and the Caribbean, this plant has become
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Hoya Multiflora Care: Growing Multiflora Hoyas
The many varieties of Hoya plants are one of the most beloved trailing houseplants outside of spider plants and for a good reason. One excellent example is Hoya multiflora (HOY-a
How To Tips On Growing Plumeria In Pots
Plumeria is a wonderful genus of 10+ healthy-flowering species that now includes hundreds of cultivars. Throughout the Indian Subcontinent and Orient, these plants have become important to both Buddhists and
How To Grow Plumeria From Seeds
Plumerias have had a lot of attention over the years, becoming the state flower of far-flung countries, achieving religious significance in Buddhist philosophy and the Hindu religion, and becoming the
Plumeria Soil: What Potting Mix Do Plumerias Need To Grow Best?
Even if you’ve never heard of the plumeria tree, you’ve almost certainly seen their flowers. Plumerias are the Hawaiian Lei plant. Native throughout Central and South America, from Brazil to
Plumeria Rubra: How To Grow and Care for Rubra Fragipani
We’ve all heard stories where someone reached stardom only after leaving their hometown, and Plumeria rubra (ploo-MEER-ee-uh ROO-bruh) has just such a tropical plant story to tell. This perennial native
Types Of Plumeria (Frangipani): Colorful, Fragrant Blooms
One of the most breathtakingly prolific plants out there is the Plumeria tree. A genus of 11 species (with a few more candidates currently being reviewed) has taken over the world.
Adenium Boehmianum Growing and Care
Humankind has always had a morbid fascination with danger, and this often translates into the garden. A perfect example is Adenium boehmianum, the bushman poison plant. The people in its
Growing Hoya Krimson Queen: Caring For The Tricolor Krimson Hoya
The Hoya Krimson Queen (HOY-a krim-ZUHN kweens-LAND) is native to Asia, mainly China, India, and Thailand. It’s also known to grow in the wild in the Philippines and Australia. This
Desert Rose Root Rot: Saving Adenium From Rooting Roots
Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) is a tropical plant that thrives in humid climates. It is typically a problem-free plant, but it can be subject to fungal or bacterial stem rot
Hoya Varieties: Popular Types And Species Of Hoyas
Many of us remember a Hoya plant sitting in a window at grandma’s house. The most common species of the Hoya plant and the one most often seen and grown
How To Grow Plumeria From Cuttings
There are eleven species of the small tree or shrub known as Plumeria (ploo-MEER-ee-uh). This plant is a member of the dogbane family of plants and hails from the Caribbean,
How To Control Desert Rose Pests And Diseases
Desert Roses are not immune to diseases or attacks from aphids, mealybugs, plant scale, and other common ailments that affect them. This article looks at controlling these pests and diseases.
Adenium Arabicum Growing And Care (Arabicum Desert Rose)
Adenium Arabicum (Desert Rose) often flowers before leaves appear. Some consider Arabicum to be a subspecies of Adenium Obesum, but it has not been proven. This article shares care details.
Tips On Caring For Adenium Socotranum
Adenium Socotranum is the rarest and largest of the Adenium genus reaching over 10′ feet in height. We share growing and care details.
How To Repot A Desert Rose – Repotting Adenium Plants
How and when should you repot a desert rose? These desert plants do well with coarse, sharp draining soil. Repot during warm weather when plants are in active growth – mid-spring is best. Click on this article to learn more about transplanting Desert Rose Adeniums.
Why Doesn’t My Desert Rose Flower? Tips For Blooms
Having trouble making your Desert Rose flower? Find out what you might be doing wrong and how to get your Adenium plant to truly shine. Check out this article to learn more about making your Desert Rose bloom.
Purple Allamanda Vine: Allamanda Blanchetti Growing and Care
Purple Allamanda Blanchetti flower buds are a deep brownish shade of burgundy, the large, showy, trumpet-shaped, purplish-rose flowers are up to three inches wide and appear throughout the plant’s long growing season. Click on this article to learn more about Purple Allamanda Blanchetti.
Hoya Plant Lighting Needs: What Are The Light Requirements For Wax Plants?
One of the most common care mistakes made with Hoya plants is lighting. Fulfilling Hoya light requirements is crucial for growth and blooming. This article shares the needs of Hoya lighting.
How To Grow And Care For Hoya Pubicalyx
Hoya pubicalyx is a climbing trellis-loving Hoya vine from the Philippines. This everyday perennial houseplant is a member of the Apocynaceae family of Hoya plants. Hoya pubicalyx (HOY-a pew-bih-KAL-iks) is
Yellowing Plumeria Leaves: What Causes Plumeria Leaves To Turn Yellow?
The Plumeria tree is a tropical, flowering, deciduous shrub hailing from Venezuela, Central America, and Mexico. This small tropical tree is valued for its beautiful, fragrant white, yellow, pink, and
Tips On Caring For Desert Rose Outdoors: Growing Adenium Outside
All five varieties of Desert Rose, aka Adenium, are native to semi-arid or arid climates. They can also adapt very readily to semi-tropical and tropical settings. Adenium obesum the most
How To Care For And Grow Hoya Kentiana
Hoya Kentiana [HOY-a kent-ee-AY-nuh], aka wax plant, is well-loved by gardeners. It has beautiful leaves and a low-maintenance nature. This plant is native to the Philippines and other Southeast Asian
How To Care For The Plumeria Tree (Frangipani Tree)
The Plumeria tree is a fast-growing tropical plant producing masses of fragrant blossoms between March and October. The Plumeria plants reach a height of 30′ feet tall at maturity. As
Allamanda Plant Care: Growing The Golden Trumpet Bush Of Beauty
The Allamanda plant is one of the group of semi-climbing, upright growing plants, and becoming more and more popular nowadays. The most popular being Allamanda cathartica (al-uh-MAN-da kath-AR-tick-uh) plant. They
Tips On Desert Rose Watering
Desert Roses are succulent plants, deciduous shrubs, and a small tree growing 4′ and 6′ feet tall. Botanically known as Adenium, it belongs to the genera Apocynaceae. It’s native to
Desert Rose Varieties: Are There Other Types of Adenium Plants?
The Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) is a drought-tolerant succulent. Read our tips on Desert Rose care. This plant thrives in high-light conditions, soaking up sunlight to produce beautiful blooms with
Desert Rose Fertilizer and Growing Tips
Scientifically known as Adenium [a-DEE-nee-um], the desert rose is a succulent plant with fleshy stems and bright-hued flowers. The flowering plant is a species of the Apocynaceae genus along with Dipladenia, from the dogbane family. Sun-loving Adenium plants resemble
Growing The Black Desert Rose Adenium
Black Adenium Obesum aka Black Desert Rose is a succulent that grows in the desert region of Africa. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and does not require a greenhouse. Beautiful flowers and makes a great bonsai plant. [CARE INFO]
How To Grow And Care For Hoya Wayetii
Hoya wayetii (HOY-a wy-et-TEE-I) is a fascinating member of the epiphytic Apocynaceae or Dogbane family of plants. There are more than 200 Hoya species. The plants’ genus name, Hoya, honors
Why Do I Have Yellow Leaves On My Desert Rose Plant?
Desert Rose plants (Adenium obesum) can develop yellow leaves for several reasons. Some as simple and benign as a change of seasons. Desert Rose plants’ leaves may turn yellow in
Hoya Lacunosa Growing And Care Tips
A few members of the Apocynaceae family make for beautiful houseplants, but few can match Hoya lakunosa (HOY-a lak-uh-NO-suh). Sometimes referred to as Hoya suaveolens, this Hoya plant was first
Pruning Desert Rose Plants: When | Why | How
One of the most beautiful succulents to collect is Adenium obesium (a-DEE-nee-um oh-BEE-sum), or desert rose. Sometimes referred to as mock azalea or Adenium obesum, this wonderful plant is extremely
Hoya Australis Care: Growing A Healthy Australis Hoya Plant
With approximately 300 species and subspecies of tropical Hoya plants out there, it’s no surprise that Hoya australis would have some of its own. Hoya australis (HOY-a aw-STRAL-iss), like its
How To Grow And Care For Hoya Macrophylla Variegata
The Hoya Macrophylla variegata is one of the longest-lived and easiest to maintain houseplants. They’re known for their large waxy leaves, low-maintenance, and visual appeal. The Hoya Macrophylla [HOY-yuh] [mak-roh-FIL-uh]
Hoya Carnosa Variegata Growing and Care
The Hoya Carnosa (HOY-a)(kar-NO-suh) is a tropical evergreen that comes in multiple variants. One variety is Hoya Carnosa Variegata that is grown as an indoor houseplant in hanging baskets and
Hoya Linearis Care: How To Grow Needle Leaf Wax Vine Plants
The Hoya linearis is a plant native to the Himalayas in northern India. In that climate, it grows on trees and dangles down like Spanish moss but flourishes in pots.
How To Get Rid of Aphids on Desert Rose
The desert rose, or Adenium obesum, is a popular and striking addition to gardens. It’s hardy, drought-tolerant, and adds a splash of color to any yard with bright green leaves
Hoya Bella Care: Growing The Miniature Wax Plant
Hoya bella [HOY-a BEL-luh] is a small, bushy perennial with clusters of fragrant white flowers with pink coronas. This indoor houseplant is native to southern Asia, Australia, and the Pacific
How To Grow Hoya Obovata Plants
Native to Fiji, India, Indonesia, and Thailand, Hoya obovata (HOY-a ob-oh-VAY-tuh) is a striking addition to your Hoya collection. Hoya obovata has vibrant red and white flowers and rich, sometimes