Growing Queen’s Tears Plants Native to South America, queen’s tears is an epiphytic plant that grows primarily on trees but is also found growing on forest floors. It absorbs most of its moisture and nutrients through the flowers and leaves and not from the shallow roots. To grow queen’s tears indoors, plant it in a container filled with potting mix formulated for bromeliads or orchids. If you want to propagate queen’s tears for sharing, separate an offshoot from a mature plant with a sterile knife or razor blade....

Repotting Lemongrass Lemongrass is a great plant to have on hand if you like to cook Asian cuisine. The plant is hardy in USDA zones 10 and 11. In those zones, it can be grown in the garden, but, in colder climates, it won’t survive the winter and should be grown in a container. Potted lemongrass plants require repotting at some point. The best time to repot a lemongrass plant is in the fall....

Amaryllis bulbs, specifically those sold for forcing during the winter, require certain conditions for adequate growth and the production of large flowers. From planting to bloom, there are several factors which may impact the overall health of the plant. Like many potted plants, diseases and issues related to fungal infections can be detrimental to the development of the plant and may even cause it to die before it is able to bloom....

When Should I Repot Yucca? Don’t be in a hurry to repot a yucca; the plant performs well when its roots are slightly crowded. In fact, some yucca enthusiasts joke that the time to repot is when the roots become so large that they break the pot. If that seems a little drastic, you can repot the plant when you see roots growing out of the drainage hole. Yucca is definitely ready for repotting when water runs straight through the pot without wetting the soil, or when roots are matted on top of potting mix....

Indoor Plant Stand Ideas There are many different types of materials that plant stands are constructed from – various types of wood, wrought iron, powder coated metal, bamboo, and even wicker. The sky is the limit! Let’s take a look at some creative types of plant stands and how to use an indoor plant stand. Choose ones that go well with the décor of your home. Here are some creative houseplant stand ideas:...

About Cercospora Blight in Celery Early blight of celery plants is caused by the fungus Cercospora apii. On leaves, this blight manifests as light brown, circular to mildly angular, lesions. These lesions may appear oily or greasy and may be accompanied by yellow halos. The lesions may also have gray fungal growth. The leaf spots dry out and leaf tissue becomes papery, often splitting and cracking. On petioles, long, brown to gray lesions form....

What is Pea Aphanomyces Root Rot? Aphanomyces root rot of peas, sometimes also called common root rot, is a disease caused by the fungus Aphanomyces euteiches. It can be very devastating to pea crops. It lives in the soil, and symptoms are rarely seen above the soil line unless conditions are very damp or the infection is severe. When young seedlings are infected, they die quickly. When larger pea plants are infected, they usually grow poorly and have trouble forming seeds....

Toothwort Plant Information A hardy plant suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 8, toothwort is an upright perennial that reaches heights of 8 to 16 inches. (20.5-40.5 cm.). Toothwort’s distinctive palmate leaves are deeply cut and coarsely toothed. Bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators are drawn to the clusters of delicate, white or pale pink flowers that rise on slender stems in springtime. This plant emerges in autumn and adds beauty to the landscape until it goes dormant in early summer....

Reasons for Trumpet Vine, No Blooms Lack of sunlight is a common reason why gardeners have trumpet vines that do not bloom. If the vine is planted in a shady area, stems may appear leggy from reaching for sunlight. Learning how to force a trumpet vine to flower will include eight to ten hours of sunlight daily. Immaturity can also be the reason there are no flowers on trumpet vines. This plant takes several years to reach maturity and be ready to bloom....

How Much Water Does a Trumpet Vine Need? Trumpet vine water requirements are pretty minimal. If you’re looking for a spot to plant your new trumpet vine, choose one that drains well. Wait for a heavy rainfall, then examine the soil in your garden. Choose a place that drains quickly, and avoid areas where puddles form and hang around for a few hours. When you first plant your trumpet vine seedling, give it plenty of water to soak the root ball and encourage new shoots and roots to grow....

About Weeping Blue Ginger Plant Ginger plants have amazing foliage and flowers. Weeping blue ginger flowers, though, are very different from those plants in the true ginger family. Their flowers have a distinctly tropical look while those of the weeping ginger are delicate and small. They dangle from the stems, leading to the name blue pendant plant. Blue ginger is a member of the spiderwort family and not affiliated with true gingers....

What are Desert Bluebells? So exactly what are desert bluebells? With the scientific name of Phacelia campanularia ssp. vasiformis, these plants are native annual herbs that like sun and dry soil. The plants themselves are stiff and erect. If you start growing desert bluebells, you’ll find that the oval leaves are rounded and covered with fine hairs. Desert bluebell flowers are large, bell-shaped, and a vivid shade of blue. They have yellow anthers that protrude from the bell of the petals....

What are Mesembryanthemums? Mesembryanthemum plants are members of a genus of flowering plants that are native to several areas of southern Africa. They are considered succulents because of their fleshy leaves that hold a lot of water, like cactus. They are also called ice plants because the leaves in this particular genus are often shiny and glistening, like ice. Not only do the Mesembryanthemums have interesting and attractive foliage, they have pretty flowers....

What are Table Gardens? Table gardens are the perfect solution for the gardener who can no longer bend down or over to plant and tend a garden. Table gardens are also used in adaptive and therapeutic gardens. Table garden design involves using a raised box bed and elevating it to accommodate a chair underneath. Raised garden bed tables are easy to tend and take up very little space, making them perfect for the patio or deck....

What is a Cobweb Houseleek? A favorite outdoor plant, cobweb hens and chicks may already be growing in your garden or container. This interesting plant is covered with a cobweb-like substance, making it much sought after by many growers. Scientifically named Sempervivum arachnoideum, this is a low-growing rosette covered with the web. Webs stretch from leaf tip to tip and mass in the middle. Leaves of this plant may be tinted red or remain green, but the center is covered with the webby substance....

Where Do Ghost Orchids Grow? With the exception of a handful of people, nobody knows exactly where ghost orchid plants grow. The high level of secretiveness is to protect the plants from poachers who attempt to remove them from their natural environment. Like most wild orchids in the United States, ghost orchid plants are also threatened by loss of pollinators, pesticides, and climate change. About Ghost Orchid Plants Blooms have a white, other-worldly appearance that lends a mysterious quality to ghost orchid flowers....

What is a Heatwave II plant? It’s a hybrid tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) that likes it hot. Read on for more Heatwave II information and tips on how to grow Heatwave II in your garden. What is a Heatwave II Tomato? According to Heatwave II information, this cultivar grows perfectly well in intense summer heat. Even if your summer temperatures rise to 95 or 100 degrees Fahrenheit (35-38 C.), Heatwave II tomato plants just keep on growing....

What is a Solar Shower? Sometimes, it gets complicated when running the hot water lines to the pool area and it can be expensive too. Have you considered the more inexpensive installation of a solar outdoor shower? Depending on how many people will shower in a short period of time, these showers can hold enough water for several people to get clean. It’s all heated up for free by the sun....

What is a Squash Arch? It’s not easy to grow squash vertically. Like snap peas, these veggies are heavy. Even a load of zucchini can take down a small trellis, and winter squash is even heavier. That’s why it’s time to consider a DIY squash arch. What is a squash arch? It’s an arch made of PVC piping and fencing tough enough to bear the load of a productive squash plant....

What is an Empire Apple? Empire apples were first developed in New York State (also known as the Empire State, hence the name) by Lester Anderson at Cornell University. In 1945, he first crossbred a Red Delicious with a McIntosh, eventually developing it into the famous Empire. With the sweetness of a Red Delicious and the flavor of a McIntosh, this apple is also a reliable producer. While many apple trees are somewhat biennial, putting forth a large crop only every other year, Empire trees produce consistently bountiful crops every summer....