Tag - Growing
Plant Care & Growing Guide
Common Name Agave, century plant Botanical Name Agave Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Perennial, succulent Mature Size 1–20 ft. tall, 1–10 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time Varies; most only…
Plant Care & Growing Guide
Common Name Rose of Sharon, shrub althea, rose mallow, Syrian mallow, Syrian hibiscus Botanical Name Hibiscus syriacus Family Malvaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 8–12 ft. tall, 6–10 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist, well-drained…
Alocasia Maharani (Gray Dragon) Plant Care and Growing Guide
Botanical Name Alocasia maharani Common Name Alocasia grey dragon, African mask maharani Family Araceae Plant Type Perennial, corm Mature Size 14 in. tall (indoors) Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Moist but well-draining Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring,…
Everything to Know About Growing Tall Fescue Grass
Common Name Tall fescue grass Botanical Name Festuca arundinacea Family Poaceae Plant Type Perennial, grass Mature Size 4-12 in. high, 2-4 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Loamy, sandy, clay, silt Soil pH Acidic, neutral Hardiness…
Plant Care & Growing Guide
A favorite fruit in nearly every culture and cuisine, strawberries are beloved for their sweet, juicy flavor and plump red appearance. And though many people cook with them (and eat them) regularly, few have actually considered growing them…
How to Grow and Care for Spiderwort Indoors
Common Name Spiderwort, inch plant Botanical Name Tradescantia Family Commelinaceae Plant Type Herbaceous perennial Mature Size NA (vining species) Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil pH Neutral to acidic Bloom Time Year-round…
Sea Lavender Plant: Care and Growing Guide
Sea Lavender, also known as marsh rosemary and lavender thrift, is a perennial coastal plant that can often be found growing in both salt marshes and along coastal sand dunes. Despite its name, it is not actually related…
Plant Care & Growing Guide
Common Names Red-twig dogwood, red osier dogwood, Tatarian dogwood Botanical Name Cornus servicea, Cornus alba, or Cornus sanguinea Family Cornaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 6–9 ft. tall, 8–12 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist Soil pH…
Snake Plant: Care & Growing Guide
Common Name Snake plant, mother-in-law plant, mother-in-law’s tongue Botanical Name Dracaena trifasciata Family Asparagaceae Plant Type Evergreen perennial typically grown as a houseplant Mature Size 2-5 ft. tall as a houseplant Sun Exposure Sun to part shade Soil…