Plant Care Guides

Falsa Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Falsa? Falsa (Pteroceltis tetrandra) is a perennial vine that can grow to reach an 18-foot height. Falsa grows both as a bush and shrub in the wild but can be trained to grow up into trees or on walls giving it a unique look. This plant has dark green leaves with contrasting veins…

Ming fern growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Ming Fern? A fern that will tolerate both dry and wet soil, as well as partial shade. It can be trained into a bonsai or just left in the ground to grow naturally. Where To Buy: Ming Fern Care & Maintenance: Ming Ferns grow best in full sun. The soil should be well-drained…

Agave Fruit Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is A Agave Fruit? Agave is the general term for a group of succulent desert plants. Agaves are most well known for their large and fleshy leaves, which most people associate with cacti. Many people don’t know that agave berries are actually a sweet treat ripe fruits from the juicy stem. Agave fruit can…

Cherimoya Tree Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is a Cherimoya Tree: This exotic fruit tree is a tropical plant but can be grown in USDA zone 10, 11, and sometimes even zone 9. Cherimoyas originated from Peru. This fruit is also known as the custard apple or the mountain custard. Where To Buy: Cherimoya tree Care & Maintenance: Cherimoya trees grow…

Hoya Pubicalyx Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Hoya Pubicalyx? Hoya Pubicalyx, also commonly known as the “satin flower” or by its Latin name Pubic Hoya, is a tropical flowering vine. It is a woody stem plant that has dense leaves and grows to around 6 feet in height. The flowers are waxy-smooth with hairy edges and petals that are yellow…

Habanero Peppers Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Habanero Peppers? Habanero peppers are popular hot chili pepper; grown for the fruity taste and they also have a nice amount of heat. Habanero peppers mature from green to orange, black, or red when left to ripen on the plant. It is believed that habaneros were first cultivated in Cuba in 1820. Although…

Scaevola Taccada Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Scaevola taccada? Scaevola taccada, known by common names including fan flower and silver lace vine [1], is a native Australian plant whose silvery foliage contrasts with the bold colors of its summer flowers. Scaevola taccada requires little maintenance once planted, making it an ideal choice for busy gardeners or those who prefer to…

Red Yucca Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Red Yucca? The red yucca is a member of the Asparagaceae family, which also includes the agave (Aloe spp., Agave americana and others), Alocasia, anthurium (Anthurium spp.), Dieffenbachia and Spathiphyllum. Sharing characteristics with both ornamental plants and houseplants, the red yucca is a durable plant that can tolerate hot and cold temperatures. Most…

Snake Plant (Sansevieria) Growing and Plant Care Guide

What Is Sansevieria? Sansevieria is a genus of 20 species of plants within the family Asparagaceae. They are native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. The plant has tall stems that grow upright into long narrow leaves that can range from dark green (variegated) to cream or white in color, with tips that…

Complete Grow, Harvest, And Lemongrass Plant care Guide

What Is Lemongrass? Lemongrass is a herb that grows in tropical areas and belongs to the same family as citronella, ginger, lemongrass. While there are different varieties, most of these plants can be found in North Africa, Asia & India. The taste of Lemongrass is similar to citronella and it is used mainly to flavor…