Sunflowers move from seedlings to leafy stems, buds and mature seed heads, with their care changing as the plants become larger. Keep an eye on root moisture and support needs as stem height increases. Seedling…
Replacing garden soil with an inert substrate changes the whole rose-growing system. Water and nutrients need to be managed together, not inferred from the container's appearance. Choose a managed system before planting roses Soilless growing…
A potted lemon's flowers need to be examined before hand pollination. Look for pollen-bearing parts and a developed center rather than treating every flower alike. Physiological structure Generally speaking, there are two types of lemon…
Osmanthus forms can differ in when they flower and how they grow. Check the cultivar label rather than relying on a translated seasonal name. Appearance August is divided into Jin Gui and Yingui, which are…
Orchids sold under translated names such as armpit-lip orchid need their botanical labels checked before a watering routine is chosen. Use root condition and the drying rate of the medium to guide care, rather than…
Chinese violet flowers appear with seasonal growth, but timing varies by climate. Compare leaves and flowers before using a translated common name. Purple Flower Ding Du Zihua Ding Ding generally starts from early March. Blossoms…
Peony flowering shifts with spring temperatures, cultivar and the growing position, so one year's date is only a rough guide. Compare bud development across several plants before assuming that a later one has a problem.…
Hollyhocks differ in flower color, petal arrangement and mature height. Compare those traits before choosing seed for a border or large container. Hybrid The giant sunflower is a very typical variety of mixed Hollyho. In…
Ornamental alliums differ in flower-head size and stem height. Check the cultivar label and mature spread before choosing bulbs for a planting. Purple sensation Purple sensation, as the name implies, is purple flower onions, and…
Morning glory colors vary between types and as flowers age. Compare flowers at the same stage before assuming a color change identifies another variety. The colors of the glory of the glory The reason why…
The plant is hardier than the reputation. What kills it is a wet crown in frost and a warm dry room with no light.
Small-leaf and large-leaf gardenias can differ in mature size, leaf proportions and flowers, but common names are not precise classifications. Compare named plants at a similar stage of growth before choosing one for a container.…