How to Grow and Care for Emerald Green Arborvitae
How to Grow and Care for Emerald Green Arborvitae
Common Name Emerald green arborvitae, Smaragd arborvitae, American arborvitae, white cedar Botanical Name Thuja occidentalis Family Cupressaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 12–20 ft. tall, 3–10 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil…
How to Grow and Care for ‘Emerald Gaiety’ Wintercreeper
Common Name Emerald gaiety wintercreeper, emerald gaiety euonymus, wintercreeper euonymus, spindle tree Botanical Name Euonymus fortunei Family Celastraceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 3-5 ft. tall, 3-6 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun to partial shade Soil Type Moist but…
How to Grow and Care for a Ponytail Palm
The ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) makes a surprisingly interesting desktop plant, considering that when grown outdoors it can be a full-size tree that towers over homes. When planted outside in full sun, ponytail palms can reach 30 feet…
How to Grow and Care for Xanthosoma (Elephant Ears)
Common Name Elephant ears Botanical Name Xanthosoma spp. Family Araceae Plant Type Perennial, corm Mature Size 3-5 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Hardiness Zones 8-13…
How to Grow and Care for Eureka Lemon Trees
Common Name Eureka lemon tree Botanical Name Citrus x limon ‘Eureka’ Family Rutaceae Plant Type Evergreen tree Mature Size Up to 20 ft. tall Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade Soil Type Loamy, sandy, clay Soil pH Well-drained,…
How to Grow and Care for Euphorbia Ingens
Common Name Candelabra cactus, African candelabra tree Botanical Name Euphorbia ingens Family Euphorbiaceae Plant Type Succulent, tree Mature Size 40 ft. tall (outdoors), 8-10 ft. tall (indoors), 5-15 ft. wide (outdoors), 15 in. wide (indoors) Sun Exposure Full…
How to Grow and Care for Euphorbia
Common Name Euphorbia, spurge Botanical Name Euphorbia spp. Family Euphorbiaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial, succulent Mature Size Varies significantly between species Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH Neutral, acidic Bloom Time Spring, summer Flower Color…
Tarragon: Care and Growing Guide
Botanical Name Artemisia dracunculus (Sativa subspecies) Common Name Estragon Plant Type Perennial herb Mature Size 24 inches Sun Exposure Part SunPart Shade Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH Neutral (6.5 to 7.5) Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Light…
How to Grow and Care for Epazote Plant
Common Name Epazote, Jesuit’s tea, Mexican tea, wormseed Botanical Name Dysphania ambrosioides Family Amaranthaceae Plant Type Perennial, herb Mature Size 2-3 ft. tall, 18 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Hardiness…
How to Grow and Care for English Walnut
Common Name English Walnut Botanical Name Juglans regia Family Juglandaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 40-60 ft. tall, 40-60 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring Flower Color Yellow, green…