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Bamboo Palm: Your Ultimate Guide to Care and Growing Tips

12Mar

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Bamboo Palm: Your Ultimate Guide to Care and Growing Tips

Bamboo Palm: Your Ultimate Guide to Care and Growing Tips Caring for a bamboo palm indoors is about as easy as it gets and, while it resembles the larger bamboo species, it’s actually an attractive tropical houseplant. Bamboo Palm: Ultimate Plant Care And Growing Guide If you want to bring a bit of the tropics into your home, try growing a bamboo palm. The bamboo palm plant is named for its resemblance to bamboo but is not a member of the same genus. Growing a bamboo palm tree is a terrific way to get the look of a palm but with a restrained size and low light requirement. While this variety of palm can be grown in USDA zones 10-11 but is more common to see a bamboo palm indoors, grown as a houseplant. Keep reading to learn how to grow and care for a bamboo palm. Quick Facts: B...

USDA Planting Zones: What Is My Growing Zone?

12Mar

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USDA Planting Zones: What Is My Growing Zone?

USDA Planting Zones: What Is My Growing Zone? Understanding planting zones is not complicated. Learn how to find your zone on handy USDA maps and plan your garden accordingly. US Planting Zone Map – Growing Zones In The United States Knowing your hardiness zone for plants is one of the most fundamental factors in gardening success. The zones tell you what you can plant as a perennial and which plants will only be annuals where you live. By understanding plant hardiness, the USDA zones, and where you fall on the map, you’ll be better able to select plants for your garden. About Plant Hardiness Hardiness refers to a plant’s ability to survive winter temperatures. If a plant is hardy (or cold hardy) where you live, you can plant it in the ground outside and expect it to come back yea...

How To Grow A Potted Shamrock Plant 2025

12Mar

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How To Grow A Potted Shamrock Plant 2025

Shamrock Houseplants: How To Grow A Potted Shamrock Plant 2025 Ready to add a touch of luck to your indoor garden? Discover the secrets to growing shamrock plants in your home with our growing guide! If you're decorating for a St. Patrick's Day party, you'll want to include a potted shamrock plant or several shamrock houseplants. Party or not, the potted shamrock plant is an attractive indoor plant. So what is a shamrock plant? Keep reading to find out more about growing and caring for shamrock plants. What Is a Shamrock Plant? The potted shamrock plant (Oxalis regnellii), a member of the wood sorrel family, is a small specimen, often reaching no more than 6 inches (15 cm.) tall. The clover-shaped leaves are available in a range of shades, including green, red or purple. Their...

Burro’s Tail: Ultimate Care And Growing Guide

12Mar

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Burro’s Tail: Ultimate Care And Growing Guide

Burro’s Tail: Ultimate Care And Growing Guide Perfect for the novice gardener, burro’s tail succulent, or donkey tail plant, is simple to care for and propagates easily. Quick Burro's Tail Facts: Botanical name-Sedum morganianum Height- 24 inches (60 cm) Spread- 10-12 inches (25.4-30.48 cm) Sun exposure- Full to partial Soil requirements- Well-draining, gritty Hardiness zones- USDA 9-11 When to plant- Spring How To Grow Burro’s Tail – Sedum Morganianum Succulents come in a myriad of forms and burro’s tail is a fascinating example. Also known as donkey tail plant, sedum morganianum is a trailing succulent perfect for hanging planters. The diminutive leaves adorn dependent stems that cascade from the heart of the plant. The stems are fragile and break off eas...

Are Poinsettias Poisonous To Dogs? What You Need To Know To Keep Your Pooch Safe

12Mar

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Are Poinsettias Poisonous To Dogs? What You Need To Know To Keep Your Pooch Safe

Are Poinsettias Poisonous To Dogs? What You Need To Know To Keep Your Pooch Safe Plant lovers often introduce seasonal color in the form of tropical bloomers like chrysanthemums, kalanchoe and poinsettias. Some are non-toxic, while others may be poisonous. Beloved as seasonal ornamentals, poinsettias are often kept as houseplants long after the holiday season ends. But if you have canine friends around you may well be wondering, are poinsettias poisonous to dogs? If they do cause problems, what kinds of symptoms should you look for? And how do you keep your pooches out of trouble? Popular as these gorgeous plants are, the myths surrounding them can be confusing and misleading. So how dangerous are they, really? Keep reading to find out about potential poinsettia poisoning in dogs. Are...

Why Is Hellebore Changing Color: Hellebore Pink To Green Color Shift

12Mar

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Why Is Hellebore Changing Color: Hellebore Pink To Green Color Shift

If you grow hellebore, you may have noticed an interesting phenomenon. Hellebores turning green from pink or white is unique among flowers. Hellebore blossom color change is fascinating and not perfectly understood, but it certainly makes for more visual interest in the garden.What is Hellebore?Hellebore is a group of several species that produce early blooming flowers. Some of the common names of the species indicate when they bloom, like Lenten rose, for example. In warmer climates, you’ll get hellebore flowers in December, but colder regions see them bloom in late winter to early spring.These perennials grow in low clumps, with the flowers shooting up above the foliage. They bloom hanging down on the tops of stems. The flowers look a little like roses and come in a range of colors that ...

5 Sensational Succulent Arrangement Ideas For A Showstopping Container Anyone Can Try

9Mar

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5 Sensational Succulent Arrangement Ideas For A Showstopping Container Anyone Can Try

5 Sensational Succulent Arrangement Ideas For A Showstopping Container Anyone Can Try Combining the vast number of forms, colors, and textures is one way to capitalize on your succulent arrangement ideas. There are over 10,000 varieties of succulents, although some are not as commonly available for the home gardener. Some of the best ways to showcase your succulents involve inventive container garden themes, mixing up heights, locations and container types. Succulent plant arrangement ideas are limited only by available plants and your imagination. Visit any nursery or garden center, and you’ll be inspired by all the choices. Pick a unique container, make sure it has drainage holes, and get ready to have some fun! Succulent Terrarium Mason Jar Garden Kit Thi...

Are Snake Plants Toxic To Dogs? Keep Your Pup Safe Around These Popular Houseplants

8Mar

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Are Snake Plants Toxic To Dogs? Keep Your Pup Safe Around These Popular Houseplants

Snake plants are common houseplants, grown for their exotic spear-like leaves and their nifty air purification qualities, but are snake plants toxic to dogs? While you seem to have found the perfect low maintenance, ultra-cool houseplant, did you perhaps neglect to consider if a snake plant is dog safe? Don’t fret but let’s dive right into it. Keep reading to see if a snake plant is poisonous to dogs.Are Snake Plants Toxic to Dogs?If you’re a houseplant fan as well as a dog owner, you probably know that some plants are poisonous to dogs, but are snake plants safe for them? Are snake plants toxic to dogs?Unfortunately, the answer is yes, the snake plant is toxic to dogs.Also called golden bird’s nest and mother-in-law's tongue, the snake plant contains compounds called saponins. Saponins ar...

How To Care For A Variegated Spider Plant – Plus, Unique Varieties To Try

8Mar

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How To Care For A Variegated Spider Plant – Plus, Unique Varieties To Try

You might expect a houseplant named the variegated spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum 'Vittatum') to be somewhat rare and harder to find than other spider plants, but that is not the case at all. In fact, the variegated variety – also called the “variegated airplane plant” - is the most common spider plant around. It's a stunner, with arching, strappy green leaves that have ivory stripes down the center.Variegated Spider Plant CareLike all spider plants, 'Vittatum' has a mounding habit and grows miniature baby spider plants on long, pale, arching stems. It's as easy to care for as a houseplant can be and really dresses up a hanging basket.LightVariegated spider plant care is not difficult since these tolerant plants accept varying degrees of light exposure. For tip-top results, locate your...

Grow Great Blue Lobelia: Native Blue Cardinal Flowers For Butterflies And Hummingbirds

8Mar

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Grow Great Blue Lobelia: Native Blue Cardinal Flowers For Butterflies And Hummingbirds

Grow Great Blue Lobelia: Native Blue Cardinal Flowers For Butterflies And Hummingbirds Quick Facts Botanical name: Lobelia siphilitica Height: 36 inches (90cm) Spread: 18 inches (45cm) Sun: Full sun, part-shade Soil: Neutral, slightly acidic Hardiness zones: 4-9 When to plant: Spring, fall Lobelia plants like blue cardinal flowers are an attractive addition to pollinator gardens and naturalized flower beds. Large flower stalks persist from summer through fall, serving as a veritable haven for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Though most would consider this plant easy to grow, native great blue lobelia plants do have some specific needs that must be met if they are to thrive and flourish. Once you know how to grow these cardinal flowers, you’ll be r...