Lipstick Palm Information Lipstick palm is a tropical plant native to Malaysia, Borneo, southern Thailand, and Sumatra, where it grows in swampy areas, along riverbanks, and in coastal tidal areas. It is threatened in some areas due to reduction of lowland forests. Red sealing wax palm reaches heights of up to 50 feet (15 m.) in its natural environment, but usually tops out at about 25 to 30 feet (8-9 m....

What is Pachyveria ‘Little Jewel’ Pachyveria glauca ‘Little Jewel’ succulent plants are hybrid perennials. They form spiky rosettes composed of tapered, thick, cylindrical leaves that are a dusky, powdered blue tipped with red and violet hues. The shape and colors of Little Jewel really does remind one of small faceted gemstones. Even more so in the winter when Little Jewel blossoms with melon colored flowers. These little beauties are suited for growing in a rock garden or miniature succulent garden, either as part of a xeriscape landscape or as a houseplant....

Lords and Ladies Plant Care The Lords and Ladies plant is a perennial that prefers light shade and moist but well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 7b and grows well in the British Isles. Mature plants will reach a height of 12 to 18 inches (31-46 cm.) and should be spaced 6 to 9 inches (15-23 cm.) apart. The plant will flower in the spring and produce bright red-orange berries on top of a stalk in autumn....

Lupines grow wild in some areas of the United States, where they are hosts for the larvae of endangered species of butterflies. Wildflowers of the lupine plant generally come in in hues of blues and white, although domesticated lupines offer flowers in blues, yellows, pinks and purples. Tall, spiky racemes produce lupine flowers similar to those of the sweet pea plant. How to Grow Lupines Growing lupines is as simple as planting seeds or cuttings into a sunny area with well-drained soil....

How Hardy are Magnolia Trees? Hardiness of magnolia trees varies widely depending on the species. For example, Champaca magnolia (Magnolia champaca) thrives in humid tropical and subtropical climates of USDA zone 10 and above. Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a slightly tougher species that tolerates relatively mild climates of zone 7 through 9. Both are evergreen trees. Hardy zone 6 magnolia trees include Star magnolia (Magnolia stellata), which grows in USDA zone 4 through 8, and Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana), which grows in zones 5 through 10....

Grape Holly Plant Info Oregon grape holly (Mahonia aquifolium) is a handsome, 3 to 6 foot (1-2 m.) ornamental shrub that can play a number of roles in the garden. The shrub’s appearance changes with the seasons. In spring, the branches bear long, hanging clusters of lightly fragrant, yellow flowers which give way to dark, blue berries in summer. New spring foliage is bronze in color, turning green as it matures....

Gracillimus Maiden Grass Info Maiden grass ‘Gracillimus’ displays narrow green leaves with silvery strips running down the center. The leaves turn yellow after the first frost, fading to tan or beige in northern regions, or rich gold or orange in warmer climates. Reddish-copper or pinkish flowers bloom in fall, turning to silvery or pinkish-white plumes as the seeds mature. The leaves and plumes continue to provide interest throughout the winter. Gracillimus maiden grass is suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 6 through 9....

Mandevilla Growing Conditions The vine is hardy to USDA zone 9, which means you need to grow mandevilla as a houseplant during the fall and winter in cooler climes. In nature the vines twine around any available edifice or support and can grow up to 30 feet (9 m.) in length. They prefer partial sun in rich moist soil with plenty of organic matter. As outdoor plants, they need water frequently and fertilizer every two weeks in spring and summer with a high phosphorus food....

This time, we begin a tour around the Adams Ricci Park in Enola, Pennsylvania. A certified Pollinator Waystation, the garden has a host of native and non-native (but non-invasive) plants that Monarch butterflies love, and that you too can include in your fall fueling station. These plants include autumn sedum, marigold, and Mexican sunflower. Sign up for Heather’s course here, or watch all of the videos in this series on our YouTube channel....

How to Grow Moss in a Pot Growing moss in plant pots is easy. Find a wide, shallow container. Concrete or terracotta pots work well because they keep the soil cool, but other containers are also acceptable. Gather your moss. Look for moss in your own garden, often found in damp spots under a dripping faucet or in a shady corner. If you don’t have moss, ask a friend or neighbor if you can harvest a small patch....

Mountain Laurel Trimming Aside from being a beautiful flowering evergreen, mountain laurel is also very popular for being low maintenance. Generally, mountain laurel plants require little pruning. However, as with any plant, it is sometimes necessary to prune dead, damaged, crossing branches or water sprouts from mountain laurel plants. While mountain laurel plants tend to have an open, airy growth habit, it may also be necessary to prune out some inner branches to promote good air circulation throughout the plant, and also allow more sunlight in to the center of the plant....

Do Mugo Pine Need to Be Pruned? There are two main reasons for pruning mugo pine: to limit the tree’s size and to shape the tree. If you do not want to do either of these things, there is no need to prune your mugo pine. Mugo pine is a small, pyramidal shrub that can grow between 4 and 10 feet (1-3 m.) tall. If yours looks like it will be on the taller side and you want it shorter, you’ll need to prune it to keep it small....

Why Do Christmas Cacti Drop Their Leaves? Most frequently grown as a houseplant, it has the distinct property of blooming when the days are shortest, bringing color and brightness when most other plants are dying or settling in for the winter. This is all the more reason to be concerned when your Christmas cactus is losing leaves. Preventing and fixing leaf drop on Christmas cactus may be as simple as pinpointing the problem....

Blooming Succulent Plant Care When your bloom stalk or flower begins to develop, keep an eye out for aphids buzzing around it. They are particularly attracted to this type of new growth. Spray them with a 50% to 70% alcohol product or a horticulture soap. Some succulent growers remove the stalk at this time for this reason. If your intriguing bloom leads you to provide extra care, follow some or all of these tips: Succulent and cacti flowers love sunlight, so the more you can gradually provide will make the flower bloom more quickly....

Most gardeners grow these flowers without problems, but what if you find nasturtium won’t bloom in your garden? Reasons for No Flowers on Nasturtium There should be a simple reason as to why your nasturtium isn’t flowering. Let’s explore the possibilities. Needs more time: The nasturtium usually starts producing flowers within four to six weeks of planting. If your plants are growing and not yet developing flowers, give them a little more time....

Nectarine ‘Southern Belle’ Info Southern Belle nectarines are very large freestone nectarines. The trees are prolific, bloom early, and have a fairly low chilling requirement of 300 chill hours with temperatures below 45 degrees F. (7 C.). This deciduous fruit tree sports large, showy pink blossoms in the spring. Fruit is mature and ready to be picked in late July to early August. Southern Belle is hardy to USDA zone 7....

Using Fruit Tree Spray for Nectarines Spraying nectarine trees with the right insecticides and at the right time is essential to growing a good crop. Here are our recommendations for nectarine fruit tree spraying: The first spray of the season is in early spring, before the buds begin to swell. There are two fruit tree sprays for nectarines that should be used when temperatures are between 45 and 55 degrees F....

Help, My Broccoli Has No Head! This vegetable is referred to as “sprouting” broccoli because once the larger central head is harvested, the plant begins to send out smaller side shoots from that head. This is awesome for those of us who love broccoli. It means our broccoli harvest time is lengthened. However, sometimes you may get a big, gorgeous broccoli plant only to discover it won’t head at all. You have planted the broccoli in a sunny area, in fertile, well-drained soil, and incorporated plenty of organic matter and a complete fertilizer, so why is the broccoli not producing heads?...

Reasons for No Onion Bulbs One possible reason for a lack of onion bulb formation is the selection of the wrong type of onion for your area. In their natural environment, onions are biennials that have a two-year life cycle. The first year, the plant bulbs and the second year it flowers. Cultivators of onions grow them as an annual and harvest at the end of the first growing season. Onions are categorized as “long day” or “short day” varieties, with some intermediate varieties available as well....

Growing Different Kinds of Okra Plants You might not appreciate being called “spineless,” but it’s an attractive quality for okra plant varieties. The most popular of all the different okra plants is Clemson Spineless, one of the types of okra with very few spines on its pods and branches. Clemson Spineless plants grow to around 4 feet (1.2 m.) tall. Look for pods in about 56 days. The seeds for Clemson are fairly inexpensive and the plants are self-pollinating....