Viburnum and lilac can have similar shrub outlines in photographs. Compare leaves and individual flowers before using height alone to identify either plant. The height of the pods and clove flowers Both the pods and…
Blood Grass is a common name that needs a botanical label. Confirm the plant before choosing soil, watering and planting advice from a translated guide. Identify the plant sold as blood grass Blood grass is…
Alstroemeria flowering depends on the variety and local conditions. Check the plant label and developing stems when planning a seasonal display. Use the alstroemeria cultivar to plan the display Alstroemeria selections differ in size, hardiness…
Foliage houseplants offer different shapes, textures and growth habits. Compare mature size and light needs before choosing a plant for an indoor position. ivy Greenery Spidering orchid Wedding spiderland Molten bamboo plum Mang Changchun asparagus…
Ornamental fruiting plants differ in size and growing needs. Use the photographs to compare displays, rather than to decide whether an unfamiliar fruit is edible. Kumquat Bergamot Cinnabar root Creamplant Spine blueberry Nantian Bamboo apple…
Gooseberry types can differ in growth and fruit. Compare the cultivar label and local suitability before choosing a bush for a garden. Gooseberry variety: small vinegar chestnut The height of the plants of small vinegar…
Mondo grass forms clumps that need suitable root conditions. Check drainage and spacing before planting divisions along an edge or in a container. Confirm the mondo grass selection Ophiopogon is not an ordinary lawn grass,…
A balcony fruit tree needs light, root space and a stable container. Check mature size and pollination needs before expecting fruit from a small tree. Choose the tree before choosing the pot Balcony fruit trees…
Heart-shaped leaves occur on unrelated houseplants. Compare the stems and climbing habit as well as the leaf outline before choosing care advice. Heart leaf orchid Heart -shaped hanging orchids, thick leaves, large, fleshy heart shape.…
Small-space plants still need suitable light and room for roots. Compare mature spread and container needs before choosing a plant for a narrow ledge. Six times Six times the seeds of interest can only germinate…
Pear names may describe a species, a cultivar or a rootstock. Keep those distinctions clear when comparing trees for a garden or container. The main varieties of pear trees In China, there are 5 species…
Reused materials can be useful for small gardening jobs. Check drainage, cleanliness and container size before treating a household item as a permanent pot. Eggshell as a small flower pot 1. When making eggs in…