What is a Panama Rose? Panama rose plant (Rondeletia stigosa) is a small, sprawling, evergreen shrub with glossy, green leaves. Panama rose bush produces clusters of reddish-pink flowers with yellow throats beginning in December, continuing into spring or early summer, and sometimes longer. Panama rose is suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. The plant won’t survive freezing temperatures, although it may bounce back from a light frost....

About Rose of Sharon Pests and Diseases Both pests and diseases can afflict rose of Sharon plants at any given time. Pests Rose of Sharon shrubs are much loved for their large, prolific, tropical-looking blooms in late summer. Depending on variety, these blooms come in a wide range of color and may be single or double. Besides gardeners, these blooms are attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Unfortunately, Japanese beetles are also very attracted to the lovely blooms too....

So, I guess I shouldn’t treat it like a castaway. And, no, no matter how much I try to rationalize, yellow is not the new green! It’s time to cast the guilt and these foolish notions aside and find a solution for yellow rubber tree leaves! Yellowing Leaves on a Rubber Plant One of the most common reasons for the presence of yellow rubber tree leaves is over or under-watering, so it is highly recommended that you know how to properly water a rubber tree plant....

About Sage Herbs Sage is a woody perennial herb that belongs in the same family as mint. For centuries, this fragrant, tasty herb has been used in both the kitchen and the medicine cabinet. Sage leaves are long and narrow, have a pebbly texture, and can range in color from gray-green to purple-green. You can choose to enjoy sage as a pretty garden component or you can harvest and enjoy the leaves’ many uses....

Sanguine Ameliore Lettuce Information Butter lettuces are known for their tender, sweet leaves, bright green colors, and loosely packed, softball-sized heads. What makes the Sanguine Ameliore variety different and special is the deep red speckling on the bright green leaves. Sanguine Ameliore is a fairly rare variety of lettuce, but you can find seeds online. It originated in France and was introduced in the U.S. in the early 1900s. The word ‘sanguine’ means blood and refers to the blood-red spots on the leaves....

How Can I Root Schefflera Cuttings? How can I root schefflera cuttings? Rooting a schefflera cutting is pretty easy. Clean a sharp knife with an alcohol pad to prevent any possible spread of bacteria to your plants. Clip off a stem near the base of the plant and wrap the cut end in a damp paper towel. Cut each leaf in half horizontally to reduce the amount of moisture it loses during the rooting process....

What is a Scion? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a scion as “a detached living portion of a plant (such as a bud or shoot) joined to a stock in grafting.” In simpler terms, the scion is a young shoot, branch, or bud that is taken from one plant variety to be grafted onto the rootstock of another plant variety. In fruit tree production, for example, scions from different apple trees may be grafted onto an apple rootstock to create a tree that produces several varieties of apples and can self-pollinate....

How to Grow a Screw Pine Growing screw pine plants is not difficult and the plant will reach heights up to 10 feet (3 m.) when placed in the right conditions. However, the variegated screw pine houseplant (Pandanus veitchii) is a dwarf variety that grows no more than 2 feet (0.5 m.) tall and is an option for those with less space. This plant has vibrant, green foliage with ivory or yellow stripes....

Shooting Star Water Needs This herbaceous perennial with showy, uplifted blooms grows in the woodlands. It is native to Missouri, but spreads throughout much of the forest of the Central and North Eastern states. This plant grows as far west as Arizona, south to Mexico, and north to Alaska. The shooting star plant also grows in the Pacific Northwest. As it is accustomed to growing in the shade on the forest floor, it is watered by rain....

What is Soft Scale? Plants that are droopy, yellowing, or have developed sticky spots and black mold on leaves can be really alarming to find in your landscape or garden. These are plants that look to be on the brink of immediate death, but things aren’t always that straightforward. If your plants are sagging and looking terrible, it may not be a terminal plant disease, but soft scale insects to blame....

The sloped rock garden is also a visual triumph where inactive objects blend with living greenery. To create the perfect rock garden for sloped yards, try the following tips and tricks. Planning a Hillside Rock Garden Got a hillside? Try building a hillside rock garden. There are certain challenges to face, but once you have the infrastructure in place, the effect can be both appealing and functional. Drainage, soil retention, and choice of plants all come into play when planning a rock garden on a hill....

Growing Bergenia from Seed Bergenia is a semi-evergreen perennial that is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 10. It’s a great choice for home gardeners in a lot of different areas, providing a low-growing, spreading groundcover. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and heart-shaped. It spreads through its underground stems and is perfect for filling in those areas where grass is sparse, or where you just want something different. The plants grow up to about six inches (15 cm....

About Spirea Pruning There are a number of spirea cultivars ranging in height from 2 to 3 feet (61-91 cm.) tall up to 10 feet (3 m.) and the same across. All spirea shrubs produce flowers on new wood, which is why cutting back spirea shrubs is so important. Spirea pruning not only rejuvenates the plant and encourages blooming, but it also helps to restrain the size of the shrub. Also, trimming spirea back, in many cases, will induce a second bloom....

Why is Rhubarb Plant Division Necessary? Rhubarb leaf stalks and petioles are used primarily in sweet treats and, are hence, regarded as a fruit. Actually, rhubarb is a vegetable, but due to its high acidity, lends itself nicely to pies, tarts, jams, and other sweets. Rhubarb is a perennial plant that does indeed require very little care and can be relied upon to return each spring. However, if your plant predates the millennium, it is perhaps time for a little refreshing....

Where Does Squirting Cucumber Grow? Squirting cucumber, also known as spitting cucumber (the names just keep getting better!), is native to the Mediterranean region. It has been introduced to other regions as a garden curiosity for its unique fruit. It was introduced as an ornamental curiosity to the Adelaide Botanical Gardens in 1858, for instance. It certainly didn’t stop there and can now be found not only in the Mediterranean, but in southwest Asia and southern Europe....

Ornamental Grass Sun Exposure Not all ornamental grasses are created equal. Some, like many sedges and tufted hairgrass, like partial shade, while others such as June grass and Northern sea oats prefer full shade. That said there are plenty of sun loving ornamental grass options. Ornamental Grass in Full Sun So you want to grow ornamental grass in full sun. No problem. First you need to identify what type of habit you are looking for....

Sugar Snappy Pea Info Burpee Super Snappy peas are the biggest of the sugar snap peas. The pods contain between eight and ten peas. You can let the pods dry and remove just the peas to use, but like other sugar snap pea varieties, the pod is just as delicious. Enjoy the entire pod with peas fresh, in savory dishes like stir fries, or preserve them by freezing. For a pea, Super Snappy is unique among varieties in that it does not need a support on which to grow....

We watch with excitement as the seedlings grow taller, only to realize that they have grown too tall and are now a bit floppy. This is known as leggy seedlings. If you are wondering what causes leggy seedlings, and more importantly, how to prevent leggy seedlings, keep reading. What Causes Leggy Seedlings? At the most basic level, leggy seedlings are caused by a lack of light. It could be that the window you are growing your seedlings in does not provide enough light or it could be that the lights you are using as grow lights aren’t close enough to the seedling....

What is an Urban Garden? What is an urban garden? At its heart, it’s a garden that has to conform to a small or specific space. Beyond that, it can take all kinds of forms, depending upon what your site calls for. If you have a rooftop, a patio, or a small patch of ground, you could install a raised bed. As it’s all above ground, even a slab of concrete is a perfect spot....

Clay Heavy Soil How can you tell if your garden has clay heavy soil? One of the biggest indicators is if you take a handful of damp soil and squish it in your hands for a second, when you open your hands and that soil ball you just formed does not crumble, you most likely have clay heavy soil. Some other indicators are a greasy or slimy feel when the soil is wet, a dusty but hard appearance when the soil is dry, or if you have drainage issues....