A part of the bougainvillea’s appeal is that they are relatively disease and pest-free plants. It is NOT common for your bougainvillea to be affected by these pests and diseases if you follow BGI’s Rules for Care, and fertilize with Bougain® which contain a significant amount of micronutrients – vital for healthy, blooming bougainvillea. This … Read more
Chamaedorea seifrizii, commonly known as bamboo palm, is an indoor palm tree that bears an uncanny resemblance to bamboo (hence the name). Bamboo palm is most often grown as a large houseplant, and its popularity is in part because it doesnt need full sun to thrive. Have a north-facing window that struggles with plants? A … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Bananas may be one of the most popular fruits sold in the United States. Grown commercially as a food source, bananas also feature prominently in warm region gardens and conservatories, making striking additions to the landscape. When … Read more
Bamboo is an intriguing perennial grass often confused for a tree. Understandably so, given that it grows as tall as most trees and can be just as hard — if not harder — than wood! Actually, some bamboo types have a stronger structure than steel. Even still, they maintain their remarkable flexibility and lightweightness. Another … Read more
Learn to prevent yellowing and maintain your Crotons blaze of color with this essential care guide! If you’re a proud banana croton plant parent, you may have noticed those once vibrant green leaves taking on a sickly yellow hue. While some yellowing is normal as leaves age, excessive yellowing can indicate an underlying problem Don’t … Read more
Balsam is an annual that is simple to grow. The roughly 1 to 3-inch-wide flowers have a vibrant cup shape. They bloom in the late spring and continue through the first fall frost. The blossoms might be spotted, bicolored, or uniform in colour. In full sun to partial shade on fertile, porous, well-drained but moist … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Balsam requires 60 to 70 days from sowing to produce flowers, so an early start is essential. Learn how to grow balsam and enjoy these lovely colorful flowers through the end of the season. Try growing Balsam … Read more
1Research Institute of Insect Resources, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Bailongsi, Panlong District, Kunming 650233, ChinaFind articles by 1Research Institute of Insect Resources, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Bailongsi, Panlong District, Kunming 650233, ChinaFind articles by 3Key Laboratory of Biodiversity and Biogeography, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 132, Lanhei Road, Panlong District, Kunming … Read more
Adding an indoor palm tree to your plant collection is a surefire way to bring some flair and a tropical element to your space. If youre looking for a particularly low-maintenance species, the bamboo palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii) is an excellent option. Named for the way its stems resemble bamboo, this palm is a perfect option … Read more
As I was headed into my local nursery the other day, an interior-plant deliveryman was unloading a van out front. Because I am perennially curious and a devout plant lover, I poked my head inside and saw the vehicle was basically a fully loaded plant-candy store with a fine selection of leaves and stems instead … Read more