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.…
Florist cinerarias may be sold in flower outside a simple garden calendar. Consider how the plant was grown before expecting a newly purchased specimen to repeat that schedule. When will Yaru chrysanthemum bloom? The flowering…
Florist cineraria care changes as the plant develops. Check its stage, light and root moisture instead of treating every young plant and flowering specimen alike. Florist cineraria seedlings need their own conditions Plants sold as…
Spring flower displays change with climate and the stage of the season. Compare buds, leaves and flowers when identifying plants on a walk. Welcoming the spring As the messenger of spring flowers, when the temperature…
Garden balsam flowers during its growing season, with timing shaped by the climate and variety. Check the plant's stage before comparing it with a fixed monthly calendar. Flowering period The flowering period of Fengxianhua is…