Red bird coral is a trade name worth checking against a botanical label. Look closely at the small flowers and surrounding structures before describing the display. The flowering period of red bird coral The flowering…
Rounded flower clusters appear in unrelated plant groups. Compare individual flowers, leaves and growth habit before identifying a plant from the cluster shape alone. Hydrangea Features of growth: Xifu's elastic leaf soil contains humus; water…
Ice plants and gerberas can have colorful daisy-like flowers, but their leaf texture, growth habit and root systems are very different. Identify the plant before copying a watering routine from another flower with a similar…
A vine sold as curtain vine may develop long aerial roots. Confirm the species and leave space below its support before planting it over a path or patio. Confirm the curtain vine Curtain Vine is…
Lisianthus and balloon flower belong to different plant groups. Compare buds, leaves and mature growth rather than assuming similar translated names mean similar care. Different subjects The bellflower belongs to the genus Kikyo Keji. An…
A dianthus plant's flowering season is longer than the life of one bloom. Variety, weather and removal of faded flowers all affect the overall display. One flower and a whole display The life of an…
Summer dianthus needs a site where roots drain freely. Check the exact species or cultivar before using its name to predict flowering time or winter hardiness. Choose the dianthus for the season Dianthus includes annual,…
Syngonium leaves and growth habit can change as the plant matures. Provide suitable light and an airy mix, and plan support for stems that begin to climb. Expect stems to change with age Syngonium commonly…
Strawberry saxifrage produces plantlets on runners, with its roots needing a balance of moisture and air in the pot. Keep young plantlets supported while they establish instead of letting their runners pull at the parent.…
Pentas forms clusters of star-shaped flowers during active growth. Check light and recent trimming before increasing fertilizer when a display slows down. Flowering needs useful growth Pentas carries clusters of small star-shaped flowers, with timing…
Weeping crabapples flower on woody branches in spring, with the timing varying according to cultivar, location and weather. Watch the swelling buds rather than treating one month's date as a guarantee. The flowering period of…
Palms differ in light, water and climate needs. Check the species, drainage and growing tip before treating every yellow leaf with the same watering change. Identify the palm first Palm is a plant family description,…