How to Grow and Care for Dragon Lily Plants
How to Grow and Care for Dragon Lily Plants
The dragon lily or dragon arum (Dracunculus vulgaris) is a very unusual plant with stunning looks—and a surprisingly less-than-fragrant scent while blooming. This incredible plant rewards the brave gardener with unique flowers unlike any other lily variety out…
How to Care for Dracaena: Types & Growing Tips
Common Name Dracaena; various species have different common names Botanical Name Dracaena spp. Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 2-10 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Hardiness Zones…
How to Grow and Care for Doublefile Viburnum Shrubs
Common Name Doublefile viburnum Botanical Name Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Mariesii‘ Family Adoxaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 8-16 ft. tall, 12-15 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy, moist but well-drained Soil pH Neutral, Acidic,…
How to Grow and Care for Variegated Peace Lily ‘Domino’
Common Name Variegated peace lily, Domino peace lily Botanical Name Spathiphyllum wallisii ‘Domino’ Family Araceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 1-3 ft. tall and wide Sun Exposure Indoors: bright, indirect sunlight Soil Type Moist, well-drained soil Soil pH…
How to Grow and Care for the Dog Tail Cactus
Common Name Dog Tail Cactus, Pitaya De Tortuga Botanical Name Strophocactus testudo, Selenicereus testudo Family Cactaceae Plant Type Perennial succulent Mature Size 10 ft. Sun Exposure Full sun, partial sun Soil Type Sandy, rocky, well-drained Soil pH Neutral,…
How to Grow and Care for Gas Plants
Common Name Gas plant, burning bush, dittany Botanical Name Dictamnus albus Family Rutaceae Plant Type Perennial, herbaceous Mature Size Up to 3 ft. tall Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Loamy, sandy, clay Soil pH Neutral, alkaline Bloom Time…
How to Grow and Care for Dieffenbachia
Common Names Dieffenbachia, dumb cane Botanical Name Dieffenbachia spp. Family Araceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 3–10 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring, summer Flower Color…
Plant Care & Growing Guide
Common Name Dianthus flowers, pinks, garden pinks, cheddar pinks, clove pinks, gillyflower Botanical Name D. plumarius, D. superbus, D. deltoides Family Caryophyllaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 6–36 in. tall, 6–24 in. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil…
How to Grow and Care for Desert Willow
Common Name Desert willow Botanical Name Chilopsislinearis Family Bignoniaceae Plant Type Deciduous Shrub Mature Size 12-18 ft. tall -12-18 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Dry to medium moisture Soil pH Neutral, alkaline Bloom Time May…
How to Grow and Care for Desert Rose
Common name Desert rose, Sabi star, mock azalea, impala lily Botanical name Adenium obesum Family Apocynaceae Plant type Succulent Mature size 3–9 ft. tall, 3–5 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH Neutral, acidic…