Butterfly bush needs a site suited to its mature branches. Check the species and local planting suitability before choosing a pruning plan. Identify the butterfly bush Butterfly Bush commonly means Buddleja davidii, but other species…
Sunflower varieties differ in height, branching and flower color, so a tall seed-producing type serves a different purpose from a compact pot plant. Check mature size and expected time to flowering on the seed packet.…
Chinese toon needs space suited to a developing tree. Keep seedling identity and mature growth in view before choosing a long-term pot. Identify and label the seedlings Chinese toon, Toona sinensis, develops into a substantial…
Dwarf jade can flower, but indoor plants are often grown mainly for foliage and branching. A lack of flowers alone does not show that the plant is unhealthy. Flowering is possible, not assured Dwarf jade,…
The red stems and the compact habit are both bought with sunlight. A jade plant kept in a corner stays green, stays loose, and looks like a different and less interesting plant.
Lotus Bamboo is a nursery name worth checking against a botanical label. Match the container and water routine to the identified plant. Resolve the Lotus Bamboo name Lotus Bamboo is a trade name often used…
Manuka needs a growing position suited to its identity and climate. Check the root ball before watering a flowering plant in a small pot. Check the manuka selection Manuka is generally sold as Leptospermum scoparium,…
Shell ginger needs room for its broad leaves and spreading roots. Keep the nursery label and check container moisture as growth changes. Give shell ginger room Shell ginger, commonly Alpinia zerumbet, develops leafy stems from…
Goldfish Plant has small pouch-like flowers among fleshy leaves. Compare the complete plant and nursery label when using photographs for identification. Goldfish Schilan morphology characteristics The tender stems of the goldfish are green, and the…
Royal poinciana needs a climate and site suited to a large canopy. Check local conditions before planting a young container tree permanently. Begin with climate and space Royal poinciana, Delonix regia, is a large tropical…
Royal poinciana develops into a large tropical tree. Compare complete leaves and flowers rather than identifying a young plant from a nickname. Know the Phoenix The alias of Phoenix Wood, also known as Jinfenghua, Fire…
Bush Honeysuckle is a common name needing a botanical label. Confirm the shrub and local suitability before choosing a planting site. Identify the bush honeysuckle Bush Honeysuckle can refer to different shrubs, including unrelated genera…