Hibiscus coccineus [hi-BIS-kus, kok-SIN-ee-us] is a hardy Hibiscus species from the mallow family, Malvaceae. Hence, it has earned the common name ‘scarlet … [Read more...] about Texas Star Hibiscus Care: Growing The Hibiscus Coccineus
Corydalis Lutea: Plant Care Tips for the Yellow Corydalis
Corydalis Lutea [kor-ID-ah-liss, LOO-tee-uh] is an easy plant to cultivate featuring a neat mound of ferny green foliage and delicate yellow flowers. This plant belongs to … [Read more...] about Corydalis Lutea: Plant Care Tips for the Yellow Corydalis
Eve’s Needle Cactus: Growing The Austrocylindropuntia Subulata
Opuntia subulata [oh-PUN-tee-uh, sub-yoo-LAY-tuh], which is a member of the family Cactaceae, is also known by its alternate scientific name, which is Austrocylindropuntia … [Read more...] about Eve’s Needle Cactus: Growing The Austrocylindropuntia Subulata
Nicotiana Alata: Tips for Cultivating the Flowering Tobacco Plant
Nicotiana alata [nih-ko-she-AH-na, a-LAY-tuh] is a lovely annual summer flower with a long bloom and pleasant fragrance, making it a popular choice for garden beds and window … [Read more...] about Nicotiana Alata: Tips for Cultivating the Flowering Tobacco Plant
Callistephus Chinensis Plant Care: How To Grow China Aster
Callistephus chinensis [kal-LISS-steff-us, chi-NEN-sis] is a species of annuals with bright showy flowers. Typically grown from seed, these plants may reach up to 2’ feet, … [Read more...] about Callistephus Chinensis Plant Care: How To Grow China Aster
Growing Gerbera Daisies And Care Information
Although Gerbera [GER-ber-a] is a genus native to the tropical regions of Asia, South America, and Africa, these days Gerbera daisies are grown and used commercially all over … [Read more...] about Growing Gerbera Daisies And Care Information
Confederate Rose: Growing and Care Of Hibiscus Mutabilis
Hibiscus mutabilis [hi-BIS-kus, mew-TAB-ill-iss] is known and grown for its beautiful showy flowers. It is a member of the Malvaceae or hibiscus tree family. Their gorgeous … [Read more...] about Confederate Rose: Growing and Care Of Hibiscus Mutabilis
Agave Parryi Care – Growing The Mescal Agave
Coming from the arid regions of Arizona and New Mexico, Agave Parryi [a-GAH-vee, PAIR-ree-eye] is a slow-growing succulent plant with a rosette of grey-green leaves. The … [Read more...] about Agave Parryi Care – Growing The Mescal Agave
Godetia Plant: How to Grow the Annual Godetia Flower
Godetia, pronounced [go-DEE-sha], is an annual with pale apricot flowers. It belongs to the Onagraceae family of flowering plants called the willow herb or evening primrose … [Read more...] about Godetia Plant: How to Grow the Annual Godetia Flower
Hawaiian Ti Plant Growing & Care Of Cordyline Plants
The Ti plant, otherwise known as Cordyline fruticosa or Cordyline terminalis by its botanical name, is an evergreen flowering plant. It belongs to the Asparagus family and it … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Ti Plant Growing & Care Of Cordyline Plants
