How to Grow and Care for Krantz Aloe
How to Grow and Care for Krantz Aloe
Common Name Krantz aloe, candelabra aloe, torch aloe, tree aloe, mountain bush aloe Botanical Name Aloe arborescens Family Asphodelaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 6-9 ft. tall, 6-9 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, loamy Soil…
How to Grow and Care for Gazania
Common Name Gazania, treasure flower, African daisy Botanical Name Gazania rigens Family Asteraceae Plant Type Perennial, herbaceous Mature Size 1 ft. tall, 1 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, loamy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline…
How to Grow and Care for the Totem Pole Cactus
Common Name Totem pole cactus, monstrous whisker cactus Botanical Name Pachycereus schottii var. monstrosus (previously Lophocereus schottii var. monstrosus) Family Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus, perennial Mature Size 6-8 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. wide (indoors) and 15 ft. tall…
How to Grow Tomato Plants: Growing Guide for All Types
Common Name: Tomato Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum Family: Solanaceae Plant Type: Annual, fruit Size: 3-10 ft. tall, 1-3 ft. wide Sun Exposure: Full Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained Soil pH: Neutral, acidic Bloom Time: Summer Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (USDA)…
How to Grow and Care for Tiger Lilies
Common Name Tiger lily Botanical Name Lilium lancifolium (also Lilium tigrinum) Family Liliaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 3–5 ft. tall, 7–8 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy, moist, well-draining Soil pH Acidic Bloom…
How to Grow and Care for Tiger Aloe
Common Name Tiger aloe, partridge-breasted aloe, partridge breast aloe Botanical Name Gonialoe variegata (formerly Aloe variegata) Family Asphodelaceae Plant Type Succulent, perennial Mature Size 18—24 in. tall, 8–12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full sun to partial shade Soil…
How to Grow and Care for Ti Plant (Good Luck Plant)
Common Name Ti plant, good luck plant, Hawaiian ti plant Botanical Name Cordyline fruticosa, formerlyCordyline terminalis Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 2-10 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Well-drained, loamy Soil pH…
How to Grow Thyme Indoors
Botanical name Thymus vulgaris Common name Thyme, garden thyme, common thyme Plant type Herbaceous perennial Can You Grow Thyme Indoors? As far as herbs are concerned, thyme is one of the easier herb plants to grow. When growing…
How to Grow and Care for the Thanksgiving Cactus
Botanical Name Schlumbergera truncata Common Name Thanksgiving cactus, crab cactus, false Christmas cactus, holiday cactus, winter cactus Family Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus Mature Size 12-24 in. long, 12-24 in. wide Sun Exposure Partial, shade Soil Type Moist but…
How to Grow and Care for Thai Pepper Plant
Common Name Thai Pepper, Thai Chile, Bird’s Eye Pepper Botanical Name Capsicum annuum ‘Bird’s Eye’ Family Solanaceae Plant Type Herbaceous perennial Mature Size 1 ft. tall, 7-8 in. spread Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Rich, well-draining Soil pH…