Normally, roots are plant parts that grow underground and shoots are erect, aboveground structures. Orchid plant parts broaden the definitions of both of these words. Some orchid roots never permeate the ground, and some shoots…
Red passion flower plants (Passiflora vitifolia) develop since evergreen tropical vines in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and 11. This jungle blossom originates in Central and South America in which it’s known…
Blackberries will grow almost anywhere and that’s part of the appeal. This tolerant berry thrives in the poorest of soils in the wild but is happier and more successful in nitrogen-rich soil containing abundant natural…
Tomato plants thrive in full sunlight in humus-rich, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. Although tomato plants can tolerate slightly dry soil, they perform best when the soil stays evenly moist, as…
Having various shrubs and bushes in your yard can mean that your care schedule for pruning is going to be booked up at various times of the year. But if you’ve both holly and late-blooming…
Like children, vegetables grow best when well fed. Fertilizers contain essential macro-nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium — the N-P-K ratio displayed on the tag — and micronutrients, like manganese and calcium, in varying amounts for…
The holly family (Ilex spp.) Contains hundreds of species varying in size, form and leaf colour. Some are ideal for short hedges, while others make amazing, tall screens for privacy. The fast-growing Ilex x aquipernyi,…
The gerber daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) is loved for its sturdy, star-shaped blooms and its bold, bright colors. Native to South Africa — its alternate name is Transvaal daisy — it grows as an annual where…
During periods of high humidity and temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, an opportunistic fungal infection may wreak havoc on your tomato plants. Caused by the fungus Septoria lycopersici, septoria leaf spot is characterized…
Coast redwood trees are among the simplest coniferous sequoia trees to cultivate inside and quickly could be educated into bonsai trees. They have an exceptionally fast growth rate and tolerate inadequate growing conditions for lengthy…