Birds of Paradise plants are highly valued for their exotic, large, colorful blossoms. They do not suffer serious problems apart from mealybugs, root rot, or scale. Mealybugs are scaly insects with soft bodies covered with … Read more
Crape myrtle is beloved for its beautiful flowers and ability to be grown either as a tree or shrub. However, it falls short in shade tolerance, pest and disease resistance, and other aspects. You may, … Read more
The bird of paradise plant (strelitzia) is often grown indoors for its large, oval-shaped, waxy leaves because it rarely blooms as a houseplant. A normal strelitzia plant unfurls its young leaves during development, otherwise, there’s … Read more
Crape Myrtle trees are a great addition to home lawns and flower beds/gardens due to their colorful blooms. However, these flowering plants can sometimes produce few or no flowers at the peak of the growing … Read more
Names Bird of paradise, Strelitzia plant, crane flower Sunlight Full sun, and partial shade Water Once every 1-2 weeks Temperature 55°F to 75°F Humidity 60-70 percent Soil pH 5.5-7.5 Growing zones 9b, 10, 11, 12 … Read more
Shrubs, vines, low-growing perennials, and grasses can be used for landscaping. Landscapers and homeowners use bright, dramatic plants to accentuate exterior areas. With its fast growth, 6-foot growth, and exuberant colors, the yellow bird of … Read more
Root rot is a common disease affecting indoor potted plants. A bird of paradise plant suffering from root rot can die if untreated. But, what are the causes and how to you identify and treat … Read more
The bird of paradise plant (Strelitzia reginae) has broad waxy leaves with beautiful orange or blue flowers resembling a bird. In its full bloom, is immediately noticeable, making it a stand-out piece in any garden. … Read more
Orchid leaves are not immune to yellowing. If you know what causes the condition, it would be easy to save your plant. There are about 280000 species of orchids occurring worldwide. Although you’ll find the … Read more
There’s often confusion when it comes to differentiating sphagnum moss from peat moss perhaps because they’re two different forms of the same plant. Approximately 380 species of sphagnum moss are in existence. Commercial sphagnum moss … Read more