Hemigraphis alternata, also called Strobilanthes alternata, is an herbaceous perennial member of the Acanthaceae family. The plant originally hails from the Maluku Islands, Malaysia, Java, and India. The plant’s genus
Lemon grass plants, Citronella Grass, fever grass or Cymbopogon citratus grows largely in clumps. But, what is lemon grass? Is lemongrass a perennial? Yes, it is a perennial-type grass. What does
Mosaic viruses can be devastating, and they affect over a hundred and fifty different types of plants. Among these are a wide variety of ornamentals, fruits, and vegetables. This type
The Monstera plant has become wildly popular due to its fenestrated leaves. However, only those originating from Peru, Panama, Suriname, and Bolivia have these fenestrations. There are lots of misconceptions
Lantana is a tropical shrub grown from cutting or seed for summer flowering outdoors in the North. Colors come in a variety of shades. Before frost, old plants may be cut back and carried over winter for another year.
Growing plants indoors can lead to infestations, but not nearly on the level of your outdoor plants. One of the most frustrating infestations for gardeners is whiteflies. These tiny scourges
The Balsom flower is easy-to-grow when plants receive organic and well-rich soil. The soil should also be moist at all times. Learn tips on growing and care.
Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV) is a fast spreading plant virus. It quickly devastates a wide variety of crops, most especially tomatoes. Click on this article to learn more on Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV) and its control.
Most treatments for whiteflies on gardenia plants recommend insecticides and insecticidal soaps, but there are some other options to consider. Click this article for info on controlling whitefly on Gardenia.
You’ve cultivated your dream garden – tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers galore. But what’s that? A yellowing cucumber leaf. Then two, three, and four leaving you wondering why. Yellow spots and
Plant scale insects come equipped with piercing/sucking mouthparts and are widespread around the world. There are over 8000 types of plant scales, and they feed like (aphids and spider mites)
If you grow plants you’ve heard people raving about the benefits of using neem oil. It’s used as a pesticide and for general plant care, such as neem cake fertilizing
Systemic insecticides have long been available for commercial use by growers to control pests and insects on ornamentals and shrubs, and their availability is on a limited basis for the
Calendula’s or pot marigolds is the botanical name of Calendula officinalis. It also has another botanical name, epithet officinalis, which means used medicinally. Growing Calendula is easy as long flowering border
Cissus discolor comes from the island of Java, where it’s found growing in the warm tropical rain forests. Thanks to its large, striking leaves and climbing growth, Cissus discolor has
The Pentas plant is a proven winner in the garden. Pentas give homeowners a blast of color. Their flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Pentas lanceolata, more commonly known as Pentas.
Can you use a garlic spray for pests? A popular part of folklore, it was believed the pungent smell of garlic confused the noses of vampires, lycanthropes, and other creatures
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
Best known as a floss flower, Ageratum houstonianum (a-ger-AE-tum ho-stone-ee-AE-num) has a reputation for being popular in the New World and infamous in Hawaii and everywhere else. This annual goes
Abnormal yellowing of leaves (chlorosis) is a problem common to all sorts of plants, including the Mandevilla plant. When leaves turn yellow, they are lacking in pigment (chlorophyll). There are several
Do you know the Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow plant? You may know it as the Brunfelsia plant – Brunfelsia grandiflora or Brunfelsia pauciflora. The plant is also known by a few other names
Currently one of the most popular types of daisy, Leucanthemum maximum (lew-KANTH-ih-mum MAKS-ih-mum) is a showy member of the Asteraceae family. It is best known by the common names Shasta
Using sticky tape and sticky traps is a very safe and effective way to deal with pest insects in your garden. When you use these products, you do away with
Scale insects are among the few pests succulents occasionally encounter. When these tiny insects appear, the plant may become damaged and more susceptible to diseases. Succulents are typically hardy plants,
The Golden Shrimp Plant, botanically known as Pachystachys lutea is an upright tropical evergreen landscape perennial shrub. This native to the subtropical regions of Peru makes a great landscape plant for
Euphorbia Ascot Rainbow is an evergreen, bushy sub-shrub from the family Euphorbiaceae, originating from Australia. It is well-known for its distinctive variegated foliage and ornamental flowers, which is why an Australian
The African daisy, with lovely daisy-like flowers, originates from South Africa. Also known as the Cape Daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy (Osteospermum fruticosum) are members of the (Aster plant) Asteraceae family. Quick African Daisy
Nigella damascena [ny-JELL-luh] [dam-ASK-ee-nuh] is an annual flower in the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. It’s native to Europe, southwest Asia, and northern Africa. The plant often grows in damp areas and
Ever heard of a pyrethrum spray? A natural pyrethrum bug spray comes from the dried blossoms of white pyrethrum daisies, Tanacetum cinerariifolium. The insecticidal activity of this potent organic compound
Viburnum Dentatum (vy-BURN-num, den-TAY-tum) is a perennial flowering shrub from the Adoxaceae or the moschatel family. It belongs to the genus Viburnum, which was previously considered a part of the
Salvia is a large, diverse genus of the Lamiaceae (formerly Labiatae) family. The Salvia plant belongs to the mint family (of which is the largest genus) with perennial representative species
The Nasturtium flower is a long-time favorite treasured for its bright colors (like coleus plants) and low-maintenance hardiness. You’ll find a wide number of nasturtium varieties available to suit every
Purple Sage, botanically called Salvia Leucophylla (SAL-vee-uh, loo-koh-FIL-uh), is a perennial evergreen shrub and part of the Salvia plant genus. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae and
Neem oil when used as a soil drench is an extremely useful “natural insecticide” coming from the nuts of the Neem tree. The oil has many active ingredients. The most
Duranta Erecta is an evergreen flowering shrub in the family Verbenaceae along with: The plant is native to Mexico, Brazil, Florida, South America, the West Indies, the Caribbean, parts of Central America, and
Hibiscus plants make up a large genus of the Malvaceae family, consisting of hundreds of species of exotic-looking flowering plants. These plants are native to temperate and tropical climates and
Clerodendrum trichotomum [kler-oh-DEN-drum, try-KOH-toh-mum] is a flowering plant species, which is sometimes placed in the family Lamiaceae (the mint family) and sometimes classified as a member of the Verbenaceae family
Boltonia [bol-TO-nee-uh] is a genus of plants mostly native to North America, including the Great Plains and the Mississippi Valley. These plants belong to the Asteraceae family, which also includes
So you are interested in growing catnip, an easy-to-grow hardy perennial herb? It is commonly known as the Catnip plant or Catswort, Nepeta cataria, one of the top mosquito repellant
Good plant culture prevents many house plant issues, but every indoor gardener needs to know the trouble signs, and how to deal with them. Keeping house plant leaves clean helps