Beans belong to a large family with about 18000 members. They are an easy crop for vegetable gardening. Beans are so easy to start that kids use them in their science projects about plant growth. Warm temperature and bright sunlight are the two major demands of this plant. Beans are warm-season vegetables and grow as …
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Caladium is an exotic-looking, ornamental plant with large, colorful leaves. Native to South America, this popular plant is sometimes called an elephant ear. This plant thrives in warm and tropical conditions, typically going dormant during cooler weather or winter months. So what about caladium care over winter months? Want tropical caladium around your home or …
No flowers on cucumber plants? A cucumber plant with no fruit is just a foliage plant. To grow cukes, you need your plant to flower. The first blooms are always male and there will always be more of them. Cucumber plants and every plant in the cucurbit family produce up to 10x more male flowers …
When people see my prized caladium bulbs sprouting fresh green leaves and stems after the winter, they are always puzzled that I seem to manage such predictable growth each year. They often ask me, “How long does it take for caladium bulbs to sprout?” How Long For Caladium Bulbs To Sprout? The short answer …
Caladiums are among the most popular foliage plants used in landscapes today. They are widely known for their elegant heart-shaped leaves that come in an array of colorful blends and mixes of green, red, pink, and white. These are plants that are especially suited for low-maintenance areas and can thrive once established with little care …
With their wild, bright fronds extending outwards at all angles, outdoor ferns make a beautiful addition to home gardens. Hardy ferns are easy to grow outside, and because there are so many varieties, gardeners are spoiled for choice! You can choose to grow outdoor ferns in containers or pots or can plant them directly in …
Spots and pimples are rarely pretty. For gardeners, there is no such thing as a beauty spot. Every spot is a sign of something gone wrong. The color of the spots on plant leaves is how to identify the cause. In the case of white spots on cucumber leaves, there is only one culprit. Powdery …
The caladium is a very popular plant that has many uses in the landscape. They can add color to a flower bed or garden or be used as potted plants or in baskets and containers. The caladium can be found in residential and commercial landscapes through many regions of the country where they are hardy. …
The different varieties of caladium offer mauves, pinks, deep reds, and dark greens, to name a few, in their summer displays of color. In addition, the broad, beautiful leaves of these plants make gorgeous backdrops for other plantings in your landscape. All plants have companions. Whether that companionship is based on their symbiotic relationship, their …
How to store caladium bulbs for winter? I still love the colorful, pointed arrow or heart-shaped leaves of caladiums. While it is a tropical perennial plant that is native to South America, you can grow caladiums as an annual plant. It rarely flowers, but the display of green, pink, cream, and red leaves stays spectacular. …