How to Grow Leucadendrons in Containers Plant leucadendron in a sturdy container filled with a loose, free-draining potting mix. Be sure the container has at least one drainage hole. A good quality, fresh potting mix without added fertilizer is preferable. Place the leucadendron in a sunny location. You may want to place the pot on a pedestal or other object to improve drainage because lucadendron hates wet feet. Potted Leucadendron Care Maintaining container grown leucadendrons is pretty straightforward....

Purple Emperor Sedum Info Sedum ‘Purple Emperor’ is a hybrid stonecrop plant bred for the striking color of its foliage and flowers. It grows upright with a height of 12 to 15 inches (30.5-38 cm.) and spreads slightly, with a width of 12 to 24 inches (30.5-61 cm.). The leaves are slightly fleshy and deep purple in color, sometimes appearing almost black. In midsummer, the plant puts out clusters of tiny light pink flowers on top of single stems....

Growing a Red Jade Vine This tropical plant is suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 10 and above. Warmth is critical and red jade vine plants are likely to turn yellow and drop leaves if temperatures drop below 55 F. (13 C.). It’s easy to understand why the plant is often grown in greenhouses in cooler climates. Red jade vine plants require moist, rich, well-drained soil. Although partial shade is preferred, red jade vine plants are happiest when their roots are in full shade....

Can You Compost Rhubarb Leaves? Rhubarb resides in the genus Rheum, in the family Polygonaceae, and is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows from short, thick rhizomes. It is easily identified by its large, triangular leaves and long, fleshy petioles or stalks that are green at first, gradually turning a striking red in color. Rhubarb is actually a vegetable that is primarily grown and used as a fruit in pies, sauces, and other desserts....

Rice, for example, can be grown successfully with careful planning and knowledge. However, many common issues which plague rice plants can lead to reduced yields, and even crop loss. One such disease, narrow brown leaf spot, remains troublesome for many growers. What is Narrow Brown Leaf Spot of Rice? Narrow brown leaf spot is a fungal disease that impacts rice plants. Caused by the fungus, Cercospora janseana, leaf spot may be an annual frustration for many....

Stevia Winter Plant Care Growing stevia or stevia planting in winter isn’t an option for gardeners in cool climates. However, if you live in USDA plant hardiness zone 8, stevia usually survives the winter with a thick layer of mulch to protect the roots. If you live in a warm climate (zone 9 or above), growing stevia plants in winter is not a problem and the plants require no protection....

Sesame Seed Drying Sesame plants grow well in your backyard in a sunny area. They can grow to 6 feet (2 m.) tall. The plants need between 100 and 130 growing days in warm air and soil before you can harvest the seeds. The tubular flowers develop into long, narrow seed pods. As the plants mature, the pods ripen. They are ready for harvest when they are brown and crack a little....

Summersweet is commonly used in the landscape as either specimen or group plantings in borders or near foundations. It’s also used as a naturalizing shrub. In addition, summersweet is great for attracting pollinators, like bees and hummingbirds, to the area. How to Grow Clethra Alnifolia This slow-growing shrub is quite adaptable to a wide range of conditions. In fact, hardy summersweet can even handle bouts with salt spray and is hardy throughout USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9....

What is Garden Tablescaping? Tablescaping refers to the process of decorating the dining table through the use of fresh-cut flower arrangements, candles, and/or other items. While elaborate tablescapes are common at events like weddings, they may also be set more casually. Garden-themed tablescapes are especially popular throughout the summer months and into the fall. How to Create Tablescapes Taking inspiration from your garden is a great way to explore new tablescaping ideas....

Taking Care of Gardenia & Growing Gardenia Plants Gardenias require bright, indirect light. They also need moist, well-drained, acidic soil for optimal growth. Gardenias also thrive in humid conditions, so when growing gardenia plants, use pebble trays or humidifiers to add moisture to the air. Gardenias prefer warmer days and cooler nights as well. Fertilizing Gardenias An important part of taking care of gardenia plants is to give them fertilizer. Gardenias should be fertilized in spring and summer....

About Transplanting Lily of the Valley Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) really is a durable plant. Some folks say a little too durable. As mentioned, lily of the valley has a penchant for spreading. In fact, this aggressive perennial can take over a bed in short order, which is why some people are constantly removing lily of the valley. In fact, I would dare to guarantee that anyone who grows this lily has plenty of lily of the valley transplants to share with those of you who are lacking....

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What is Velvetleaf? This pesky plant is a member of the mallow family, which also includes desirable plants such as hibiscus, hollyhock, and cotton. An upright annual weed that can reach heights of 7 feet (2 m.), velvetleaf is named for the huge, heart-shaped leaves, which are covered with fine, velvety hair. The thick stems are also covered with hair. Clusters of small, five-petaled flowers appear in late summer. Controlling Velvetleaf Plants Velvetleaf weed control is a long-term project because one plant creates thousands of seeds, which remain viable in the soil for an incredible 50 to 60 years....

Vermont Gardens and the USDA Plant Map The USDA divides the country into what is called plant hardiness zones. These zones that graduate in 10-degree increments represent the culmination of weather data collected over a thirty-year period. The new map, released at the start of 2012, has changed some zones and taken into consideration factors such as elevation, urban heat, and proximity of an area to a large body of water....

How to Propagate Hoya Plants Propagating hoyas with stem cuttings is easy. Hoya propagation is best is spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Fill a pot with a well-drained potting mix, such as one containing perlite, vermiculite, or clean sand to improve drainage. Water well, then set the pot aside to drain until the potting mix is evenly moist but not saturated. Cut a healthy stem with a least two or three leaves....

Odontoglossum Plant Care Odontoglossum orchid plants aren’t the easiest orchid to grow, but they’ll reward you richly if you can meet their basic needs. Temperature: Odontoglossum orchid plants prefer cooler conditions and are fairly picky about temperatures. Keep the room below 74 F. (23 C.) during the day and about 50 to 55 F. (10-13 C.) at night. Orchids in warmer rooms will need additional water and humidity. Light: Sunlight should be bright but not intense, such as an east-facing window or a lightly shaded south-facing window, although odontoglossum orchid plants in high temperatures require a little more shade....

What is a Bush Lemon? You may think that the term “bush lemons” simply refers to any shrub that produces the citrus fruit, lemon. You would be wrong though. What is a bush lemon? It is a large shrub or a small tree that produces dense evergreen foliage. The leaves are a glossy green. If you are thinking of growing bush lemon shrubs, you’ll find out that the white flowers have a lovely fragrance....

What is a Driveway Garden? A driveway garden simply means bringing plants/nature into an area previously used as a driveway or parking area only. These gardens can take several different forms. For example, a driveway garden could be a patio area installed in an unused driveway. Gardening along driveways, or even down the center of a driveway, qualifies as a driveway garden design. Why Plant a Driveway Garden? A driveway garden brings plants and natural beauty into an area that was previously made just of cement....

While many homeowners choose to explore more intensive methods of producing vegetables, others may prefer more traditional growing techniques. Furrow gardening is a method that produces a beautiful garden, as well as high yields. What is a Furrow? In gardening, a furrow refers to a long narrow trench. These trenches can be used in a variety of ways, from planting to irrigation. The furrow method of planting is beneficial to growers in that it can make routine garden care and maintenance much easier....

What is a Kimberly Queen Fern? Native to Australia, the Kimberly queen (Nephrolepis obliterate) was trademarked there by Westland Laboratories Ply Ltd. In the United States, the name has been misspelled so many times that the fern goes by the spelling ‘Kimberly’ when in fact the trademark spelling is ‘Kimberely.’ Kimberly fern is a sword fern so called due to the long sword like fronds that are held high and erect and attain a height of 24 to 36 inches (61-91 cm....