How to Grow Cryptanthus Bromeliads (Earth Stars) Indoors
How to Grow Cryptanthus Bromeliads (Earth Stars) Indoors
Common Name Cryptanthus bromeliad, cryptanthus, earth star Botanical Name Cryptanthus spp. Family Bromeliaceae Plant Type Terrestrial bromeliad Mature Size 3 in. to 3 ft. (varies by species) Sun Exposure Bright indirect light; resents direct sunlight Soil Type Bromeliad…
How to Grow and Care for Crown Imperials
Common Names Crown imperials Botanical Name Fritillaria imperialis Family Liliaceae Plant Type Perennial, bulb Mature Size 3-4 ft. tall, 12-18 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Bloom Time Spring, summer…
How to Grow and Care for Croton Plants
Common Name Croton, garden croton Botanical Name Codiaeum variegatum Family Euphorbiaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 3–8 ft. tall, 3–6 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring, summer, fall,…
How to Grow and Care for Coffee Plant
Common Name Coffee plant, Arabian coffee Botanical Name Coffea arabica Family Rubiaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 6–15 ft. tall, 6-15 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Moist Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring Flower Color White…
How to Grow and Care for Coconut Palm Indoors
Common Name Coconut palm Botanical Name Cocos nucifera Plant Type Perennial Can You Grow Coconut Palm Inside? If you’re looking to transport yourself to the beach—even if only in your mind—then consider growing a coconut palm (Cocos nucifera)…
How to Grow and Care for Chinese Peony (Common Garden Peony)
Common Name Chinese peony, common garden peony Botanical Name Paeonia lactiflora Family Paeoniaceae Plant Type Herbaceous perennial Mature Size 2–3 ft. tall and wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Sandy, loamy Soil pH Neutral (6.5 to 7.0)…
How to Grow and Care for Cockscomb
Botanical Name Celosia argentea var. cristata Common Name Cockscomb Plant Type Annual, perennial Mature Size 12 in. tall, 12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy, moist but well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time Summer,…
How to Grow & Care For Cobra Lily (California Pitcher Plant)
Common Name Cobra lily, California Pitcher Plant, Cobra Plant Botanical Name Darlingtonia californica Family Name Sarraceniaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size 6-24 in. tall; 4-12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Neutral…
How to Grow and Care for Coast Leucothoe
Common Name Coast leucothoe, coastal doghobble, fetterbush Botanical Name Leucothoe axillaris Family Ericaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 4 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil pH Neutral, acidic Bloom Time…
How to Grow and Care for Clove Trees
Common Name Clove tree, tropical myrtle, Zanzibar redhead Botanical Name Syzygium aromaticum Family Myrtaceae (myrtle) Plant Type Broadleaf evergreen Mature Size 15-30 ft. tall, 10-20 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun to partial shade Soil Type Rich, Loamy…