Gardening

String of Bananas Growing & Plant Care Guide

If you’re looking for an easy, low-maintenance houseplant that will add a touch of green to any room, a banana tree may be just what you’re looking for. These plants are hardy and can thrive in various environments, making them perfect for first-time plant owners and experienced gardeners alike. This guide will show you everything…

String of Heart Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is String of Heart? String of Heart, also known as Heart Vine or Red Spirit Vine, is an epiphytic flowering vine native to South Africa. It has incredible red and white heart-shaped flowers that hang down from the plant. The flowers can grow up to 18 inches across and will emerge year-round if kept…

Old Man Cactus Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Old Man Cactus? Old Man Cactus is a plant belonging to the Opuntia family. It is commonly called ‘old man of the mountain’ because of its resemblance to an old person with a full white beard and hair. Old Man Cactus is also known as Vase-Cactus or Flapjack Plant, but these terms are…

Fishtail Palm Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Fishtail Palm? The Fishtail Palm is a tall, solitary palm. The tree can reach up to 30-40 feet (9 – 12 m) in height and 2.5 feet (75 cm) in trunk diameter, but it usually stays under 20 feet high with a 2 foot (60 cm) trunk diameter. Fishtail Palm Care is easy…

Sun Star Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Sun Star? Sun Star is an annual plant grown for its brightly colored orange flower that looks like a daisy. It grows to 3-5 feet tall and is known for its unique petals which are yellow at the base and fade into shades of orange towards the center crown. Sun Star flowers can…

Foxtail Palm Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Foxtail Palm? The Foxtail Palm (Wodyetia bifurcate is) is a small tree with an elegant, feathery crown like the tail of a fox. A relative of the more common Queen palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana), foxtails also have long segmented leaves but are distinguished by their spiky appearance and bright-yellow coloration.  The variegated version has…

Indian Hawthorn Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Indian Hawthorn? The Indian Hawthorn, Rhaphiolepis Indica, is an evergreen shrub with a dense habit. It has dark green leaves and glossy red berries that resemble small apples. The plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and features clusters of fragrant white blossoms in late spring or early summer. Indian Hawthorn Care &…

Syngonium Podophyllum Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Syngonium Podophyllum? The Syngonium podophyllum is a light-green colored tropical vine that is popular for its easy care. The plant makes an excellent hanging basket subject because it can climb with ease and tolerate cool temperatures. Syngonium podophyllum grows to about 15 feet high and wide, making it a perfect choice as a…

Mock strawberry Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is a Mock strawberry? A mock strawberry is no botanical relation whatsoever to real strawberries, wild or domestic. Hence the “mock” part of the plant’s name, but it produces consistent results, unlike the wild one, which produces fruit every year. They are small in size and bear fruits earlier than the common strawberries, which…

Tibouchina Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is a Tibouchina? Tibouchina is a tree or shrub in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to tropical areas of South America and has pink, yellow, purple, or white flowers. Tibouchinas can be grown outdoors but will need some protection from cold weather and freezing temperatures. These plants are commonly found growing as pergola…