You may know key lime pie plants as crinkle leaf succulent plants. Whatever you choose to call these tough little plants, key lime pie plant propagation is about as easy as it gets. Read on to learn about the propagation of Adromischus succulents. How to Propagate Key Lime Pie Succulents Hold a lower leaf and wiggle it gently until it comes loose from the parent plant. Be sure the leaf is intact and doesn’t tear....

However, there are exceptions, as a few newer rosemary cultivars have been bred to survive temperatures as low as USDA zone 6 with ample winter protection. Ask your local garden center about ‘Arp,’ ‘Athens Blue Spire,’ and ‘Madeline Hill.’ Read on to learn about protecting rosemary plants in winter. How to Protect Rosemary in Winter Here are some tips for winterizing rosemary plants: Plant rosemary in a sunny, sheltered location where the plant is protected from harsh winter winds....

Why are Leaves Turning Red on Plum Tree? Rust and root rot are the most common reasons for plum leaves turning red. One cause of red plum leaves is rust, a fungal disease that results in bright yellow spots on the leaves with red spores on the undersides. It can be treated by spraying fungicide monthly leading up to harvest if the outbreak is early, or once after harvest if the outbreak comes later....

Ruscus Plant Info Ruscus is a low-growing, mounding plant, often valued as a ground cover. At maturity, Ruscus reaches heights of 3 feet (1 m.) or less, and a width of about 2 to 4 feet (0.5 to 1 m.). In spring, Ruscus displays rather unimpressive greenish-white flowers, but on female plants, the blooms are followed by masses of plump, shiny, bright red berries that provide a rich contrast to the shiny, green foliage....

Safflower Information Safflower has an extremely long taproot which enables it to reach deep into the soil to retrieve water. This makes safflower a perfect crop for arid farming areas. Of course, this deep rooting for water uptake does deplete the available water in the soil, so sometimes the area will need to lay fallow for up to 6 years to replenish the water levels after growing safflower. Safflower also leaves very little crop residue, which leaves fields open to erosion and is susceptible to several diseases....

How and When to Harvest Salsify Root Salsify is ready for harvest in the fall when the foliage dies. The flavor is improved if the roots are exposed to a few frosts before harvesting salsify. Dig them with a garden fork or spade, inserting the tool deep enough into the soil that you don’t cut the root. Rinse off the excess soil and then dry the salsify roots with a kitchen or paper towel....

What is a Daylily Scape? If you don’t know about scapes on daylilies, you aren’t alone. Many refer to the scapes on daylilies as stems or stalks. So exactly what is a daylily scape? Daylily scape identification is not difficult. Every year the plant grows long stems, called scapes. They produce the flowers then die back. These daylily flower scapes do not have any true leaves, only bracts. Scapes on daylilies include the entire flower stalk above the crown....

Originally it known as Chrysanthemum x superbum, the plant was renamed and is now known as Leucanthemum x superbum. Several cultivars of Shasta daisy plants are available to the gardener. Some may reach 3 feet (1 m.) in height while others are just a few inches (8 cm.) tall. How to Grow Shasta Daisy Plants When planting Shasta daisies in the garden, take care to prepare the soil properly. Fertile soil is necessary for the best bloom on Shasta daisy flowers....

Symptoms of Strawberry Cercospora Leaf Spot We all look forward to those first chubby, ripe, red strawberries. The resulting strawberry shortcake and strawberry topped ice cream are just some of the joys. Leaf spot on strawberry can threaten the amount of fruit the plants produce, so it is important to know the initial signs of the disease and how to control cercospora, the fungus that causes the ailment. The initial signs are small, round to irregular purple spots on the leaves....

Possible Causes for Wilting Cauliflower Below are the most likely reasons for wilting in cauliflower plants: Clubroot – Clubroot is a serious fungal disease that affects cauliflower, cabbage and other cruciferous plants. The first sign of clubroot is yellowing or pale leaves and wilting on hot days. If you notice wilting cauliflower, early signs can be difficult to detect. As the disease progresses, the plant will develop distorted, club-shaped masses on the roots....

Growing turquoise ixia isn’t difficult, and turquoise ixia care isn’t complicated. Turquoise ixia plants, which grow from small bulbs, require well-drained soil and full sunlight. Read on for more information, and learn how to grow Ixia viridiflora plants. How to Grow Ixia Viridiflora Plant turquoise ixia bulbs 2 inches (5 cm.) deep in early autumn if you live where winters remain above 20 degrees F. (-7 C.). Plant bulbs about an inch (2....

What is a ‘Twisty Baby’ Locust Tree? Black locust ‘Twisty Baby’ (Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Twisty Baby’) is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub to small tree that grows to about 8 to 10 feet (2-3 m.) in height. Twisty Baby locust tree has a unique contorted form that lives up to its name. Additional Twisty Baby Information This black locust variety was patented in 1996 with the cultivar name of ‘Lady Lace’ but trademarked and sold under the name of ‘Twisty Baby....

Hops Plant Types How many hops varieties are there? That’s a tough question to answer, because there are so many. There are about 80 different hops plant types commercially available today, but that number is not hard and fast. Beer brewing is a complex business, and new varieties are constantly being bred and developed. Even 80 is an awfully high number if you’re looking to choose a single variety to grow....

Different Kinds of Rakes for Gardening There are two very basic types of rakes: Lawn Rake/Leaf Rake – This is the rake that most readily comes to mind when you hear the word rake and think about falling leaves. The tines are long and fan out from the handle, with a cross piece of material (usually metal) holding them in place. The edges of the tines are bent over at about 90 degrees....

Can Any Type of Earthworm be Used for Vermicomposting? The best types of worms for vermicomposting are red wigglers (Eisenia fetida) and redworms (Lumbricus rubellus). These two species make great worms for the compost bin because they prefer a compost environment to plain soil, and they are very easy to keep. Worms that feed on vegetable waste, compost, and organic bedding produce richer casting than those that feed on plain soil....

Chaste Tree Info The chaste tree is a native of China, but it has a long history in the U.S. It was first cultivated in 1670, and since that time it has become naturalized throughout the southern part of the country. Many southerners use it as a replacement for lilacs, which don’t tolerate hot summers. Chaste trees, which are considered shrubs or small trees, grow 15 to 20 feet (5-6 m....

Can I Transplant Weigela? Yes, and you should if your weigela has outgrown its location. This is a fast-growing shrub that many people plant without realizing just how soon it will outgrow its given space. To keep your garden tidy but also maintain the shrub’s good health, you will need to transplant it if it has become cramped and crowded. When to Transplant Weigela Bushes The best times for moving plants are when they are dormant....

What are Asplundia Plants? If you don’t live in the tropics, asplundia will seem like an exotic plant. There are numerous species of this plant, which belong to the Cyclanthus genus. These are flowering plants that grow in the rainforests of Central and South America and the Caribbean, and that may be epiphytic, air plants that don’t require soil, or terrestrial growing in the ground. Asplundia varieties are numerous, with around 100 different species, including Asplundia insignis, one of the more commonly seen outside of the actual rainforest....

What are Maestro Peas? Maestro pea plants are a robust, medium sized heirloom variety of garden pea. Used in the kitchen as a shelling pea, this variety produces large pods which average around ten peas in each. High yielding pods make Maestro shelling peas an especially popular choice for growers in urban areas or with smaller garden spaces. Like many other varieties of pea plant, Maestro plants are relatively small and compact, usually growing only to 30 inches (76 cm....

What is a Yellow Doll Melon? Watermelon is a classic summer fruit that nearly everyone enjoys, but handling the large fruit can be difficult or impossible. With Yellow Doll watermelon plants, you get fruits that weigh no more than five to seven pounds (2.2 to 3.2 kg.), a size that anyone can manage. And, these are among the earliest of watermelons, so you can enjoy them sooner in the summer. These are also attractive melons that grow on compact vines....