Carissa is a great hedging or groundcover plant for coastal areas in Florida, California, and other warm places throughout the globe. This evergreen grows fast, needs little care, and produces deep green foliage, attractive fragrant flowers, and edible fruits. Read on to learn more about growing and caring for these under-used plants. What Is A …
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If you live in a naturally hot and dry climate and are looking for an interesting low-maintenance plant for your garden, the creosote bush might be a perfect choice. These characteristic desert plants of the American Southwest are easy to grow where many other plants can’t. Read on to learn how to grow and care …
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Aren’t you mesmerized by the gorgeous leaves and unique flowers of Anthuriums? This plant is one of the famous houseplants and landscape plants. Thanks to its showy heart-shaped leaves and attention-grabbing flowers, anthuriums are loved by many. This fascination led to a vast array of cultivars from more than 800 species. If you are having …
If you’re curious about which types of bromeliad plants you should grow, this article should help answer all of your questions. A family of plants native to tropical North and South America, bromeliads (Bromeliaceae) were first discovered in 1493 – and they haven’t stopped being popular for gardeners ever since! Transported to areas all over …
With their foul, rotting meat smell, Stapelia plants have the reputation of being one of the most distasteful of flowering plants. But do not let this smelly fact keep you from adding them to your plant collection. They make up for their foul odor with their stunning and gorgeous blooms. And to add to their …
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With their splashy flowers that call to mind the tropics, bromeliad plants offer an exotic touch to any home. If you’re wondering how to grow and care for bromeliads or Bromeliaceae, a family of monocot flowering plants, you’ve come to the right place. There are dozens of types of bromeliads you can choose from, all …
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When it comes to ornamental plants, the butterwort plant (Pinguicula) probably isn’t the first that comes to mind. After all, this predatory plant isn’t all that well-known. However, if you really want to astound visitors to your home, you should consider growing this alternative to the Venus flytrap and pitcher plant. The butterwort plant is …
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Do you think plants with unique flowers deserve the spotlight? Well, maypop vines are here to steal the whole show. It has attention-grabbing flowers and fruit. If this is the type of passion flower you would like to be the latest addition to your garden, read on to know more. Botanical Information The maypop vine …
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Household plants make any room feel lighter and more relaxing. Having said that, the African violet (Saintpaulia) is a top-tier houseplant as it gives texture and color to the room. If only you could put it in every room, you would. If the only thing stopping you is the lack of availability, having more Saintpaulia …
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A beautiful landscape is filled with plants that complement each other. One of the plants that work well with other existing vegetation is the candy corn plant. Being a good addition to a garden is made possible by the plant’s beautiful yellow and orange flowers that resemble candy corn. Read on to know how to …
