Mandevilla
Mandevilla care and tips Mandevilla belongs to a large family that also includes plants that were formerly known as Dipladenia . It was named after a British diplomat/gardener Henry…
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Winterize Mandevilla
Tips on how to preserve Mandevilla through the winter months. Mandevilla (Dipladena) are tropical vines, hardy (depending on cultivars) in zones 9-11. They tolerate a minimum temperature…
Bougainvillea winter damage
I recently moved to Jacksonville, Florida and we planted a pair of bougainvilleas 20 months ago. They seemed to thrive last year even through the winter and are now about 5-6 feet tall…
Air plants
I need to know how to grow and care for a Tillandsia “air plant” that was just given me. I know nothing about them and am concerned about the floury dusty part on the bottom. It looks to…
Jasmine polyanthum
Jasmine polyanthum also referred to as winter jasmine, pink jasmine or Chinese evergreen jasmine is a native of China and a member of the Olive family (Oleaceae). It produces very…
Propagate mandevilla
How to Propagate mandevilla From cuttings Mandevilla plant can be easily propagated from cuttings to make new plants. The best time to take cuttings is in the spring but they can also be…
Tropical Hibiscus
Growing Tropical Hibiscus A popular plant sold at box stores and nurseries is the Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa- sinensis ). This well-known species is hardy along the Gulf Coast…
Growing Pineapple
Wait! Instead of throwing out that pineapple top – recycle it. A great way to continue to enjoy that delicious pineapple you just ate is to grow your own. It doesn’t take much- just time…
Propagating pineapple plants
How do you replant the shoots/suckers to make new pineapple plants? Pineapple plants can produce one or more shoots (also refered to as suckers) at the base of the mother plant. To make…
Coaxing your pineapple to bloom
My mum has been growing a pineapple plant for about 2 yrs now and it gets more and more leaves, but as yet it has not sent up a flower, she is worried that she’ll never get a fruit. Is…
Bougainvillea care
Bougainvillea, also referred to as Paper flower is a native of Brazil and belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family. This tropical climber is ideal for hanging baskets and grown in containers…
Winterize elephant ear
I have a question about how to winterize Elephant Ears growing in my yard. What needs to be done and how. Elephant ear , Alocasia are a semi-tropical tuberous bulbs that are hardy in zone…