Category - Plant Directory
How to Grow and Care for Banana Yucca
Also called banana yucca, or datil yucca, Yucca baccata, is a cactus-like succulent known for its fleshy, sweet seedpods that range from green to dark purple. Given the name, it’s not surprising that these are the size and…
How to Grow and Care for a Banana Tree
Common Names Banana tree, plantain tree Botanical Name Musa spp. Family Musaceae Plant Type Perennial, herbaceous Mature Size 2–30 ft. tall, 1–15 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Loamy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring Hardiness…
How to Grow and Care for Baltic Blue Pothos
Common Name Baltic blue pothos Botanical Name Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Baltic Blue’ Family Araceae Plant Type Perennial, vine Mature Size 10-12 ft. tall (indoors), 20-30 ft. tall (outdoors) Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil pH Acidic…
How to Grow and Care for Balloon Flowers
Common Name Balloon flower, Chinese bellflower, Japanese bellflower Botanical Name Platycodon grandiflorus Family Campanulaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 12-30 in. tall, 12-18 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy, moist, well-draining Soil pH Acidic,…
How to Grow and Care for Ball Cactus
Common Name Ball cactus, balloon cactus, silver ball cactus, blue ball cactus, rounded ball cactus Botanical Name Parodia magnifica Family Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus Mature Size 3–12 in. tall, 3–18 in. wide Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade…
Bahia Grass: Care & Growing Guide
Botanical Name Paspalum notatum Common Name Bahia grass, bahiagrass Plant Type Grass Mature Size 8 to 30 inches tall Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Sandy, poor soil Soil pH Acidic Growing Time Summer to early fall Flower…
How to Grow and Care for Cornflower (Bachelor’s Button)
Common Name Cornflower, bachelor’s button Botanical Name Centaurea cyanus Family Asteraceae Plant Type Annual Mature Size 12–48 in. tall, 10–12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Alkaline Bloom Time Spring, summer Flower…
How to Grow and Care for Baby’s Breath
Common Name Baby’s breath Botanical Name Gypsophila spp. Family Caryophyllaceae Plant Type Perennial, annual Mature Size 2–3 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Alkaline, neutral Bloom Time Summer, fall Flower Color…
How to Grow and Care for Baby Tears
Common Name Baby tears, baby’s tears, angel’s tears, Paddys wig Botanical Name Soleirolia soleirolii Family Urticaceae Plant Type Herbaceous perennial Mature Size 4 in. tall, 36 in. wide Sun Exposure Partial sun to shade Soil Type Rich, moist…
How to Grow Peperomia Obtusifolia (Baby Rubber Plant)
Common Name Baby rubber plant, pepper face plant Botanical Name Peperomia obtusifolia Family Piperaceae Plant Type Perennial, herbaceous Mature Size Up to 1 ft. tall Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Clay, sand, loam Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline…