An old-house garden account offers ideas about plants and outdoor living. Compare paths, light and container placement rather than a property's claimed value. There are many examples of lovers around me. Having moved away from…
Red-Scale Peach is a translated name worth checking against a nursery label. Confirm the cultivar and rootstock before choosing a planting position. Confirm the translated tree name Red-Scale Peaches is not enough to establish a…
Wampee needs a suitable climate and room to develop as a fruit tree. Choose a draining container and check the root ball before setting a watering or feeding routine. Plan for the wampee's growth Clausena…
Busy Lizzie needs protection from unsuitable cold and reduced water use. Check actual temperatures and root moisture rather than assuming every variety is hardy. Protect the tender plant from damaging cold Common Busy Lizzie selections…
A bedroom may suit a dendrobium only if its conditions fit the orchid. Check the species, seasonal needs and light rather than relying on the room's name. Check the Dendrobium's full label Dendrobium includes orchids…
Cymbidium sinense and spring-flowering cymbidiums differ in flowers and growth. Compare documented labels and mature plants before identifying from leaves alone. 1. Introduction to Molan There are more than one type of Moran. The tip…
Busy Lizzie needs care suited to its variety and position. Check the root ball and introduce changes in exposure gradually during hot weather. Keep the Busy Lizzie selection clear Impatiens walleriana and New Guinea-type hybrids…
Jade Orchid is a translated common name that needs a botanical label. Confirm the plant before applying the same soil and light advice as a lookalike. Resolve the Jade Orchid nursery name This translated name…
Variegated spider plant needs filtered light and a draining growing medium. Check the roots and new leaves before increasing water or feeding. Give the variegated spider plant useful light Chlorophytum comosum cultivars differ in their…
Crown of Thorns needs a bright, suitable growing position and a stable pot. Leave space around its spiny stems when planning a household display. Is it suitable for indoor breeding The tiger thorn plum is…
A first bonsai needs a species suited to the available growing space. Check light and root moisture before focusing only on trunk shape. Choose a bonsai species for the environment An outdoor juniper and a…
Haitang flowers carry several cultural associations, but the name may refer to woody flowering plants rather than a true begonia. Read symbolic meanings in their cultural setting, and identify the plant separately when planning a…