Bidens are prolific flowering plants with yellow or orange daisy-like blooms; newer biden varieties have pink, gold, and white blossoms. They are also commonly called Spanish needles, tickseed sunflowers, and beggarticks. They thrive in rich soil with sufficient drainage and require full sun. They tolerate drought and heat relatively well. Bidens are perennial plants in … Read more
It’s in our difficulties that we’re tested and given opportunities to see what we’ve learned, where we’re still stuck, and what needs to happen in order to progress. Now, before you roll your eyes and think, “Oh, there she goes again being all woo-woo”, let me digress for a moment and explain what I mean. … Read more
Save your Ficus Alii from unsightly brown spots and ensure its vibrant health with these essential care tips! If you’ve noticed your beloved alii ficus tree looking a little lackluster lately with yellow, stippled leaves that are dropping off, you may have an invasion of spider mites. These tiny pests are infamous for infesting indoor … Read more
Why grow agave? Well, these low-maintenance plants can add beauty with their stunning foliage in both your indoor houseplant collection and your outdoor landscaping. Plus, most varieties will flower at least once in their lifetime. Growing both indoors and outdoors has its pros and cons. For growing indoors, you’ll want to choose small, compact varieties … Read more
© 2002, Eugene Zagnitko is a high-skilled specialist in aquatic bio-systems area. He is an author of a number of original methods and techniques providing long-lasting, stable existing of closed water systems, mastered methods of breeding various difficult in rearing fish species. Keeping and propagation of aquatic plants is the area of his special interest. … Read more
Anisodontea–commonly called cape mallow–is a quick-growing woody-perennial or shrub that bears spray of bowl-shaped pink or purplish-pink bowl-shaped flowers that look much like miniature hollyhocks. Anisodontea has an open and freely branching habit. The ovate and often 3-palmate leaves are tender and soft green. In warm, not hot, weather Anisodontea fills out nicely and can … Read more
A garden is full of life. It’s natural to have all kinds of insects buzzing around. Flies, beetles, bees, there are good and bad. So what about spider mites? Are they good bugs, or are they harmful to plants? The African mallow shrub (Anisodontea capensis) is admired for its colorful, hibiscus-like blooms. However, these ornamental … Read more
The Amazon Elephants Ear plant, scientifically known as Alocasia amazonica, is an exotic tropical plant cherished for its stunning large leaves that resemble an elephant’s ears. Caring for this plant takes some specific steps to help it thrive indoors Follow this guide to master Amazon Elephants Ear plant care Choosing the Right Pot Pick a … Read more
The Amazon Elephant’s Ear plant also known by its botanical name Alocasia amazonica is a stunning tropical plant known for its impressively large arrow-shaped leaves. While these plants are commonly grown from tubers, did you know you can also propagate them from seed? Growing an Elephant’s Ear plant from seed can be deeply rewarding, allowing … Read more
2024 was named The Year of the African Violet by the National Garden Bureau and I am so here for it. The cheerful, compact, easy-care African Violet is a plant Ive always had a few of for the last 30+ years. They should come with a warning though. Theyre very addictive! As well as my … Read more