Popular houseplants differ in size, roots and light needs. Compare their growing habits before choosing one for a particular shelf or corner. Choose for the place you have A popular plant may still be unsuitable…
Pear blossom dates vary with variety and local weather. Compare a labeled tree's bud development with nearby seasonal conditions. Flowering period The blooming of pear trees is actually very concentrated. They are all in spring,…
African violet flowering depends on the plant's growth and conditions. Check healthy new leaves and developing buds before expecting a fixed date. When will Africa bloom When it comes to the flowering time of Africa,…
A cutting that stays green has not necessarily rooted; the strongest clues come from visible roots and sustained new growth. Avoid repeatedly pulling it out of the compost, which can break the first fragile roots.…
Christmas rose, porcelain rose and other rose-named plants belong to different groups, despite sharing a familiar word on the label. Their growing habits matter more than the resemblance of a single flower. Porcelain rose Porcelain…
A compound flower name does not necessarily describe a hybrid. Check the botanical label before assuming a plant belongs to both groups named. Camellia Fengxian Camellia Phoenix -sounds like a tea flower, phoenix flower, and…
Succulent flowering does not have the same outcome for every plant. Identify the species and check roots and offsets before deciding how to manage a spent stalk. Blooming 1. If the fleshy stems have grown,…
A first succulent collection should suit the space and light available. Check plant identity, root health and drainage before choosing by color alone. Novice choice For the flower friends who have just entered the pit,…
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…