9 of the Best Cabbage Varieties to Grow at Home

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Whether you enjoy it in sauerkraut, soup, or coleslaw, cabbage is a versatile addition to your vegetable patch. With different colors, textures, and sizes there are lots of varieties to choose from. Learn more about the different types of cabbage and choose the perfect one for your garden. Read more now.

How to Grow Piggyback Plants (Youth-on-Age)

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Piggyback plants are easy to identify thanks to the funky little plantlets that develop in the center of the leaves. It’s these offsets that give them their common name. Native to the Pacific Northwest, these easygoing plants can be cultivated indoors or out. Learn more about piggyback plants in this guide. Read more now.

How to Choose the Best Pots and Trays for Starting Seeds

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Are you planning to start garden plants from seed? When it comes to choosing trays or pots, there are many different options: plastic, rubber, silicone, or biodegradable. And you can even make your own DIY pots. Learn more about the different types of pots and trays for starting seeds in this guide. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow Nantes Carrots

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‘Nantes’ could become your new favorite carrot to grow in the garden. It’s tender and sweet, bright orange, and virtually coreless. And you can eat this variety without peeling it first. This guide covers how to sow and care for this crop, and enjoy the haul. Zoodles, carrot cake, and roasted roots are all on the menu.

5 Common Reasons Why Peace Lily Leaf Tips Turn Brown

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It’s not uncommon for peace lily leaves to turn brown at the tips, especially in low humidity, bright light, or in the case of inadequate hydration or temperature extremes. To solve the problem, you need to do some troubleshooting to determine the cause. Learn about the top 5 reasons and how to fix them in this guide.

How to Grow Knautia Pincushion Flowers

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Knautia pincushion flowers are herbaceous flowering plants native to Eurasia. These hardy perennials that naturalize readily in Zones 5 to 9, often to the point of invasiveness. Learn more about these attractive but aggressive pollinator magnets and how to grow them successfully in the home landscape. Read more now.

How to Plant and Grow Ghost Peppers

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Do you like hot peppers? If you can stand the heat, why not try growing ghost peppers? Once thought to be the hottest pepper in the world, the bhut jolokia packs an almighty punch of flavor and adds sizzling heat to a variety of dishes. Learn how to plant and grow ghost peppers with these top tips. Read more now.

Learn How to Grow Tomatoes From Seed

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Want to grow tomatoes from seed? It’s easy to start these delicious summer vegetables from the comfort of home, and then transplant them to your garden. We explain when to start and what you’ll need, with step by step instructions. Learn how to start your own seeds and harvest a bumper crop of juicy ripe tomatoes now.

11 Must-Have Supplies for Starting Seeds

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Are you planning to grow seed starts for a vegetable garden or flower border? Seeds are an obvious requirement, but there are a number of other supplies you’ll need as well, like potting medium and containers. Have a look at our checklist of 11 supplies you need for starting seeds here. Read more now.

Why Is My Christmas Cactus Not Blooming? 7 Reasons and Fixes

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A Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) in full bloom is a beautiful sight. But these succulents can sometimes be reluctant to flower for a variety of reasons, from the wrong lighting to watering issues. Learn why your holiday cactus is not blooming and what to do about it to bring back the blooms in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Tillandsia Xerographica Air Plants

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Tillandsia xerographica is known as the king or queen of air plants thanks to its large size and gracefully curling leaves. It’s one of the biggest air plants, growing up to three feet across and the shape is instantly recognizable. Learn how to care for xerographica air plants in this guide. Read more now.

How to Care for Poinsettias After the Holidays

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Don’t throw your fading poinsettia out after the holidays! With the right care, these showy plants will thrive in your home all year long. Under the right conditions, they will produce vivid color again just in time for the holidays. Learn all you need to know about growing poinsettias indoors.

27 Flowering Bulbs That Don’t Need Chilling

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Flowering bulbs are easy to grow and a reliable way to add color and fragrance throughout the growing season. But many bulbs need “chill time” to bloom properly, which can be impractical in regions with mild winter temperatures. Learn about 27 fantastic bulbs that don’t need chilling in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Baby Toes Succulents

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Baby toes (Fenestraria rhopalophylla) is one of the cutest succulent plants, with translucent windows in the tops of its leaves and yellow flowers. These drought-tolerant mimicry plants are easy to care for as houseplants or outdoors in Zones 9 to 13. Learn how to grow baby toes in this guide. Read more now.

23 of the Best Types of Gasteria Succulents

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Species in the Gasteria genus are small, strap-leaved succulents that make charmingly unique houseplants. ‘Little Warty’ is one of the most commonly grown but there are many other delightful options, including those with speckled, variegated, or striped foliage. Discover 23 of the best gasteria varieties in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Baby’s Tears

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Baby’s tears is an herbaceous perennial ground cover in Zones 9 to 11 and a low-maintenance, medium-light houseplant in other regions. Its trailing stems have tiny chartreuse, gold, green, silver, or variegated foliage that shows well in hanging planters. Learn how to grow baby’s tears indoors in this guide. Read more.

How to Grow Hellebores in Containers

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Delicate in appearance yet hardy and tough, hellebores are unique, winter flowering perennials bearing showy, rose-like blooms when other plants are hiding from the cold. Often grown in shady beds and borders, they also make outstanding potted plants. Learn how to grow hellebores in containers in this guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing Bishop’s Cap Astrophytum Cactus

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Bishop’s cap (Astrophytum myriostigma) is a diminutive cactus beloved for its beautiful patterns and numerous cultivars. In addition to being beautiful, they are also spineless, making them safe for homes with kids and pets. Learn how to grow and care for bishop’s cap cactus in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for String of Pearls

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String of pearls is a desert succulent suited to gardens in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 12 and houseplant cultivation in all zones. It is noteworthy for having round, green, pearl-like leaves that adorn cascading stems. Suspend it in a hanging planter for a dramatic display. Read on to learn how to grow string of pearls.

When and How to Prune Hellebores

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Hellebores are some of the earliest flowers to bloom in Zones 4 to 9, and the nodding green, pink, or white-hued blossoms are a welcome sight, often appearing before the snow has melted. Pruning can help give them a tidy appearance and keep them healthy. Learn when and how to prune hellebores in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Spring Starflowers

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Spring starflowers are flowering bulbs with star-shaped blue, pink, purple, or white blossoms on three- to six-inch stems. They are suited to cultivation in full sun to partial shade in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9. Learn how to plant and grow spring starflowers in your outdoor living space in this guide. Read more now.

When and How to Plant Freesia Bulbs

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Freesias produce brightly-colored tubular blossoms and can grow as perennials in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 10. Growers in other regions can enjoy them as annuals. When you plant the corms, aka bulbs, will vary depending on where you are located. Learn when and how to plant freesia corms in this guide. Read more now.

9 Monocarpic Succulents That Die After Flowering

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Have you noticed that some succulents seem to die after they have bloomed? Plants that do this are known as monocarpic. They may live for decades before blooming, but when they do, that’s the end of their life. Learn more about what monocarpic succulents are and check out nine species in this guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing ‘Little Warty’ Gasteria

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With colorful foliage, ‘Little Warty’ gasterias are appreciated for their streaky, variegated leaves covered in tubercles. This cultivar is easy to care for indoors and out, needs little maintenance, and has a unique appearance. Learn to grow and care for ‘Little Warty’ gasterias in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Tillandsia Sky Plants

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Sky plants (Tillandsia ionantha) are air plants that feature bright purple, red, and yellow blossoms and textured green or reddish leaves. These gorgeous succulents couldn’t be easier to care for, provided you give them the conditions they require. Learn how to grow and care for sky plants in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Gasteria Succulents

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Gasteria succulents have funky, strap-shaped foliage and make wonderfully undemanding houseplants. Also known as ox tongue, these fascinating South African natives have compact, fan- or rosette-shaped growth habits, and they’re nontoxic too. Learn how to grow and care for plants in the Gasteria genus in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Astrophytum Cacti

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Astrophytum is a genus of beautiful cactus species from deserts and scrublands. Loved for their globe-shaped forms and intricate, contrasting patterns of flecks and areoles, many of these plants lack spines. Learn how to grow and care for low-maintenance astrophytum cacti in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Homalomena

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Homalomena aka shield plants add a tropical vibe to your home and are pretty effortless to grow. They are available in a fun range of colors, with some plants sporting speckles of cream and white, and others in black or pink hues. Learn how to grow and care for your homalomena houseplant in this guide. Read more now.

23 of the Best Arrowhead (Syngonium) Varieties

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Arrowhead plants (Syngonium podophyllum) are available in a huge range of colors, patterns, and sizes. There are cultivars with bronze, pink, cream, green, and yellow leaves. The foliage can be mottled, marbled, or splashed with color to dramatic effect. Learn about 23 striking Syngonium plants in this guide. Read more.

How to Grow and Care for Vanilla Orchids

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Vanilla orchids are beautiful and can produce the flavorful, fragrant beans we use as a spice. You can choose to grow these plants for their ornamental value or with a bit of extra work you can end up with a bountiful harvest of vanilla pods. Learn how to grow vanilla orchids in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Coleus as a Houseplant

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Coleus is a tropical foliage plant with highly ornamental leaves, suitable for outdoor cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11. In other regions it can be grown as an annual. But these perennials make ideal houseplants as well. Learn how to grow and care for coleus indoors in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Mother of Thousands

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Mother of thousands is a dramatic, easygoing succulent that thrives outdoors in Zones 9 to 11 and as a houseplant elsewhere. Mexican hat, as it’s also known, has little plantlets lining its leaf margins, making for an eye-catching display. Learn how to grow mother of thousands in this guide. Read more now.

How to Prepare Soil for Outdoor Succulent Gardens

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Most succulent species are native to semi-arid regions and have developed specialized roots to absorb soil moisture quickly and efficiently. But the growing medium also needs excellent drainage to prevent problems like root rot. Learn how to prepare soil for outdoor succulent gardens in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Peanut Cactus

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The South American peanut cactus is a mat-forming species with cylindrical, fleshy stems and red, lily-like flowers. It is suited to outdoor cultivation in xeriscapes and water-wise gardens in Zones 10 to 11, and is ideal as a low-maintenance, easy-care houseplant. Learn how grow and care for peanut cactus in this guide.

How to Identify and Control 13 Common Orchid Pests

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Orchids are some of the world’s most exquisite perennial flowers, appreciated as houseplants and garden specimens worldwide. These diverse plants can be attacked by a number of different pests, especially when stressed. Learn how to identify and control 13 common orchid pests in this guide. Read more now.

15 of the Best Cordyline (Ti Plant) Varieties

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Showy tropical shrubs, species in the Cordyline genus aka ti plants are grown as houseplants or outdoor perennials in tropical Zones. Prized for their variegated, strappy leaves and lush shapes, they add rich color to beds, borders, and containers. Learn about 15 of the best cordyline varieties in this guide. Read more.

When and How to Fertilize Amaryllis

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Whether they’re forced to bloom indoors or grown outdoors in the garden, amaryllis are prized for their large, flamboyant flowers. And fertilizing at the right time is key to keeping the bulbs healthy and reblooming for many years to come. Learn when and how to fertilize amaryllis plants in this guide. Read more now.

How to Propagate Orchids: Five Methods

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Orchids are unique and can be mystifying, especially when it comes to propagation. There are a number of different ways to propagate them, including from seed, by division and from stem cuttings, depending on the type you are growing. Learn about the different methods of propagating orchids in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Spiral Aloe

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Spiral aloe (Aloe polyphylla) is a gorgeous succulent plant appreciated for its symmetry and striking rounded shape. It’s an almost perfect example of the Fibonacci sequence in nature and looks so flawless, it almost seems unreal. Learn how to grow and care for this stunning succulent in this guide. Read more now.

How to Treat a Frozen or Frost-Damaged Cactus

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Some cacti can’t tolerate cold temperatures and when they’re exposed to a freeze they’ll suffer damage. The plants might wilt, become discolored, or develop mushy, necrotic areas. But that doesn’t mean they’re destined for the trash heap. Learn how to revive a frozen cactus and restore it to health in this guide.

Do Bromeliads Rebloom? How to Encourage Repeat Flowering

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The flowers of different bromeliads are sight to behold. From the elegant spikes of a flaming sword to the cheerful explosions of tufted air plants, bromeliads produce unique and visually exciting blooms. But can they rebloom? Some species can flower repeatedly but others only do so once. Learn about reblooming bromeliads.

Learn About Rare and Beautiful Ghost Orchids

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Ghost orchids are fascinating plants with a dedicated following of enthusiasts. These epiphytic species are endangered in their native regions of Florida and Cuba, and can be hard to find in the wild. Growing them at home requires a specialized set up and lots of patience. Learn more about these flowers in this guide.

How to Propagate Yucca Plants from Seed

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Yuccas are versatile, water-wise succulents ideal for a variety of landscaping uses. There are a number of ways to propagate these plants, including growing them from seed. In this guide, we’ll cover how to acquire seeds and sow them properly for the best chance at successful propagation. Read more now.

How to Encourage Poinsettia Plants to Rebloom

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Poinsettias aka Christmas flowers are a classic part of holiday decor with their bright red bracts and deep green leaves. Did you know that with a bit of effort you can encourage these tropical plants to rebloom next year? Learn how to set up the right conditions for poinsettia to bloom in this guide. Read more now.

How to Care for Phalaenopsis Orchids After Flowering

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After your moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) has finished blooming, it needs some maintenance to stay healthy. Whether you want to encourage the plant to rebloom on the same stem or help it to produce a new one, you’ll need to address the stalk. Learn about how to care for Phalaenopsis after flowering in this guide. Read more.

How to Grow and Care for Poinsettia Plants

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When a bright poinsettia arrives in your home for the winter months, it’s time to celebrate! Not sure how to keep your plant happy? Whether you enjoy it just through the holidays, or you want to keep it as one of your cherished houseplants, your poinsettia needs proper care – and a little understanding. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Concrete Leaf Plant (Titanopsis)

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Concrete leaf plants aka Titanopsis are bumpy-leaved succulent plants that blend in with the rocky ground in their native habitats. These mimicry plants, also known as living stones, are fascinating as well as being easy to cultivate. Learn how to grow and care for concrete leaf plants in this guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing Tiger Tooth Aloe

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Tiger tooth aloe features long stems covered in rosettes of spiky leaves dotted with cream spots. This low-maintenance succulent makes a big visual impact whether grown as a houseplant or in the water-wise landscape. Learn how to grow and care for tiger tooth aloe (Aloe juvenna) in this guide. Read more now.

Troubleshooting Yellow Leaves on Yucca Plants

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Yucca plants are low-maintenance, succulent perennials, ideal for water-wise landscaping. Some varieties sport variegated foliage but if the leaves are turning yellow when they aren’t supposed to be, it’s a sign the plant is stressed. Learn about common causes of yellow leaves in yucca plants in this guide. Read more.

How to Grow Corn Plants (Dracaena Fragrans)

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Corn plants (Dracaena fragrans) are popular indoor tropical plants with a handsome, upright silhouette and multiple canopies of lush, strappy foliage. These easy to grow, low-maintenance houseplants thrive in most light conditions, including dim corners. Learn how to grow for corn plants in this guide. Read more now.

No Spiderettes: Why Your Spider Plant Isn’t Producing Offsets

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Spider plants are popular, low-maintenance houseplants beloved for their offsets aka spiderettes that hang off long stems. These spiderettes give the plant a unique appearance and can be cut off and used for propagation. Learn why your spider plant may not be producing offsets and how to encourage them in this guide.

When and How to Divide Peace Lilies

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Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum spp.) are tropical evergreen perennials popular for growing as houseplants. These low-maintenance plants will eventually outgrow their containers, giving you the opportunity to divide the plant to reduce its size. Learn when and how to propagate peace lilies by division in this guide. Read more.

Tips for Growing Venus Flytraps Outdoors

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Venus flytraps are unique and fascinating carnivorous plants often cultivated as houseplants. But in the right conditions, they can be successfully grown outdoors in the landscape, making a bold statement near ponds or other boggy locations. Learn how to grow Venus flytraps outdoors in this guide. Read more now.

Troubleshooting Yellow Leaves on Your African Violet

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African violets are popular houseplants as they bloom reliably indoors, with cultivars in a variety of colors and some with variegated foliage. If the leaves of your African violet are turning yellow, it’s a sign that something is wrong. Learn about the top causes of yellowing leaves in this guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing Pachyveria Powder Puff Succulents

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With thick, chunky leaves and beautiful pale blue rosettes, ‘Powder Puff’ is a gorgeous addition to any succulent collection. This intergeneric hybrid is drought-tolerant and easy to care for when you know how to meet its needs. Learn how to grow and care for Pachyveria ‘Powder Puff’ in this guide. Read more now.

When and How to Fertilize Ferns

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Ferns aren’t especially heavy feeders but if their nutritional needs aren’t met the plants will fail to thrive. When we grow ferns as houseplants, it’s important to provide regular feeding during the growing season – but not too much. Learn all about when and how to fertilize ferns in this guide. Read more now.

11 Common Reasons Why Philodendron Leaves Turn Brown

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If your philodendron is developing brown leaves, it’s a sign something is wrong. Not only is browning foliage unsightly but it can signal something quite serious. From simple matters like sun exposure to nasty bacterial disease there are a number of causes of discolored foliage. Learn about 11 common reasons in this guide.

When and How to Repot Pitcher Plants

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Pitcher plants can be challenging to grow. These carnivorous plants don’t like being disturbed and they are easily broken during handling, so you might hesitate to repot. If your Sarracenia or Nepenthes pitcher plants need to be repotted into a new container, learn how to do it successfully in this guide. Read more now.

When and How to Prune Spider Plants

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Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are low-maintenance, popular houseplants that pretty much thrive on neglect. But giving them a quick prune now and then will keep these houseplants looking good and help maintain healthy growth. Learn when and how to cut back your spider plants in this guide. Read more now.

When and How to Fertilize Dracaena

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Part of caring for delightful dracaena plants is knowing when and how to fertilize them properly. From stately dragon trees growing in the landscape to ever-popular snake plants potted indoors, they need regular food to stay healthy and grow well. Learn how to fertilize dracaena in this guide. Read more now.

45 of the Best Hardy Perennials for Cold Regions

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For those in super chilly climates like Zones 3 and below, the choice of hardy perennials can be a bit limited. We present some excellent options, from flowers like tulips, phlox, and poppies to woody shrubs like elderberries and hydrangeas. Discover 45 of the best hardy perennials in this guide. Read more now.

How to Winterize Queen Palms

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Queen palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana) are true palms suitable for cultivation in Zones 9 and above. In colder regions, these palms will require protection from freezing temperatures using techniques like mulching, wrapping the tree, or moving potted specimens inside. Learn how to winterize queen palms in this guide.

When and How to Repot African Violets

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African violets are low-profile, flowering perennials with a clumping growth habit that thrive outdoors in Zones 11 to 12. Indoors, they are lovely houseplants, and prefer bright, indirect sunlight, and moisture-retentive, well-draining potting soil. Learn when and how to repot African violets in this guide. Read more now.

What Type of Soil Does Amaryllis Need?

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Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a tropical perennial bulb for USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11. Growers elsewhere force it to bloom indoors during the winter months. Using a suitable growing medium is necessary for successful cultivation. Learn about the best type of soil for amaryllis bulbs in this guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing Painted Lady Echeveria

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There are many types of gorgeous echeverias to choose from, but if you want one that has beautiful blue rosettes with leaves outlined in red, and a clumping, offsetting growth habit, put painted lady echeveria on your short list! Learn how to grow and care for painted lady echeverias in this guide. Read more now.

Reasons and Fixes for Drooping Amaryllis Leaves

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Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) are prized for their large flowers, adding winter color indoors. Easily cultivated, they can sometimes suffer from environmental stress, with symptoms such as lackluster, wilting foliage and weak growth. Learn why amaryllis leaves might droop and what to do about it in this guide. Read more now.

How Cold Tolerant Are Christmas Cactus Plants?

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Holiday cacti are epiphytic succulents that flower in winter, but that doesn’t mean they like cold weather. However, cool conditions are required for these colorful blooms to form. Learn more about Christmas cactus cold tolerance and what temperatures are optimal for blooming in this guide. Read more now.

How to Identify and Treat 11 Houseplant Diseases

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There are many pathogens like bacteria and fungi that can attack houseplants, causing nasty infections. From common issues like root rot to lesser-known viruses, indoor plants can suffer from a variety of different problems just like garden specimens. Learn about 11 common houseplant diseases in this guide. Read more now.

How to Prune Lipstick Vines for Lush, Showy Plants

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Lipstick vines (Aeschynanthus) are showy houseplants with handsome foliage and bright flowers that are easily cultivated and require very little maintenance. However, they do benefit from regular cleaning and light pruning to tame wayward growth and shape plants. Learn how to prune lipstick vines in this guide. Read more.

When and How to Repot Christmas Cactus

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Holiday cacti are epiphytic succulents that bloom with bright colorful flowers during the winter months. These plants are generally low-maintenance and don’t require repotting very often. If your Christmas cactus is outgrowing its current container, learn when and how to repot it in this guide. Read more now.

When and How to Water Cactus Houseplants

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Cacti are succulents suited to outdoor cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 and popular as houseplants in cooler regions. These water-wise, desert plants are drought-tolerant and overwatering can be fatal – but they do need appropriate hydration. Learn when and how to water potted cactus plants in this guide.

How to Encourage Branching in Rubber Tree Plants

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Is your rubber tree (Ficus elastica) growing taller and taller and looking a bit leggy? Do you wish it would branch out a bit to produce a more dense, pleasing shape? Learn about why this kind of leggy, upright growth happens, and the steps you can take to encourage your rubber fig to branch in this guide. Read more now.

How to Winterize Bergenia

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Bergenia are easy-care evergreens with pretty spring flowers and glossy leaves that provide year-round interest. These perennials have excellent cold hardiness, but freezing winds and wide temperature swings can damage the colorful foliage. Learn how to care for bergenia in winter in this guide. Read more now.

How to Identify and Control 11 Common Houseplant Pests

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In the same way that garden plants can be damaged or even killed by troublesome pests, so too can houseplants. From familiar aphids to less common springtails, there are many tiny creatures that can cause major problems. Learn how to identify and control 11 common houseplant pests in this guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing Lemon Verbena Indoors

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Lemon verbena, Aloysia citrodora, is a herb with a woody, shrublike growth habit. Native to South America, it is perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11 and a summer annual or houseplant elsewhere. Learn how to grow lemon verbena indoors for a handy year-round supply of citrus-flavored leaves in this guide. Read more.

When and How to Repot a Cactus

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Cacti are succulents with fleshy stems that often have sharp spines. They make easy-care houseplants that thrive with low moisture, loose soil, and bright sunlight. Generally quite slow-growing, you won’t need to repot them very often. Learn when and how how to repot cactus plants in this guide. Read more now.

When and How to Prune a Rubber Tree Plant

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Rubber figs are popular houseplants with large, glossy leaves that make a dramatic focal point in the home. With some careful pruning at the right time, you can keep your rubber tree healthy as well as improve the shape to keep it looking sharp. Learn when and how to prune Ficus elastica in this guide. Read more now.

How to Overwinter Amaryllis Bulbs

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Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) are showy tropical bulbs often forced to bloom indoors in the winter months. But they can also be grown outdoors as annuals and stored for winter, or as perennials in warmer Zones with some cold weather protection. Learn how to overwinter amaryllis bulbs in this guide. Read more now.

Learn to Grow and Care for Peacock Echeveria

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Peacock echeveria is instantly recognizable with its blue, green, and pink leaves in symmetrical rosettes. It’s a beautiful and petite option for anyone who needs an easy-going succulent that will politely spread around the garden. Learn how to grow and care for peacock echeveria in this comprehensive guide. Read more now.

How to Overwinter Coleus Plants

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Coleus are colorful foliage plants suitable for growing as perennials in Zones 10 to 11, and as annuals elsewhere. With a bit of preparation ahead of time, you can overwinter your plants indoors or protect outdoor specimens from temporary cold spells. Learn how to overwinter coleus plants in this guide. Read more now.

How to Propagate Poinsettia from Seed

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Poinsettia plants are a symbol of the holidays, adding color to the home during the darkest winter months. Instead of buying new plants every year when the holidays roll around, did you know that with a bit of patience you can grow poinsettia from seed? Learn about propagating poinsettia from seed in this guide. Read more.

When and How to Fertilize Orchids

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With their ornate blooms and glossy foliage, perennial flowering orchids resemble works of fine art and delight expert and amateur growers alike. Part of caring for these unique plants is knowing when and how to fertilize for the best floral display. Learn more about fertilizing orchids in this guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing Plumeria Indoors

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Plumeria aka frangipani is a tropical shrub with gorgeous, fragrant blooms. It’s a tender plant that can’t tolerate cold climates, only suitable for cultivation outdoors in Zones 9 to 11. In other Zones, you can grow plumeria indoors instead. Learn how to grow plumeria as a houseplant in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Adam’s Needle Yucca Plants

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Adam’s needle yucca is a striking succulent with dramatic foliage and long-lasting flowers. This plant is cold, heat, and drought resistant and thrives in sandy, lean soils. Handsome and hearty, it’s ideal for water-wise gardens and xeriscapes. Learn how to grow Adam’s needle yucca in this guide. Read more now.

How to Propagate Ficus from Stem Cuttings

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Plants in the Ficus genus include many houseplant favorites like rubber trees and fiddle-leaf figs, as well as those landscape specimens that produce edible fruit. All of them are easy to propagate via stem cuttings, if you have access to a plant. Learn when and how to propagate figs from cuttings in this guide. Read more.

Learn About Parasitic Beechdrops Plants

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Beechdrops (Epifagus virginiana) are parasitic plants that grow on the roots of beech trees. They produce flowers in late summer, and far from being considered a nuisance to the woodland ecosystem, these bizarre parasites are actually an indicator of forest health. Learn more about beechdrops in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow Little Jewel Pachyveria Succulents

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Little jewel pachyveria is a charming succulent with gorgeous, faceted leaves. Whether you grow this plant indoors on a sunny windowsill or outdoors in your water-wise xeriscape, you’ll need to know how to keep this plant happy and healthy. Learn how to care for little jewel pachyverias in this guide. Read more now.

How to Overwinter Bulbs in Containers

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Whether you’re growing a frost-sensitive species or you just want to be extra careful with some prize plants, your flowering bulbs can be overwintered in containers to protect them from inclement weather. Learn how to overwinter bulbs in pots to keep them healthy and ready to thrive the following spring in this guide.

How to Propagate Crocus Offsets

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Crocus flowers herald the arrival of spring, adding color to the late winter landscape. They grow from underground corms which as they mature, produce offsets that you can carefully divide and use to propagate new plants. Learn all about how to dig up crocus corms and separate the offsets in this guide. Read more now.

How to Winterize Palm Trees

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Many palm trees need extra protection during the cold months of winter to ensure they survive until spring. Whether you are growing your palms in the garden or in containers, there are some simple steps to take in the fall to prepare them for winter. Learn how to winterize palms in this guide. Read more now.

Common Causes and Solutions for Yellow Leaves on Rubber Trees

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Rubber trees have such distinctive foliage and when the leaves start to turn yellow, it’s a sign that something is wrong. From overwatering to pest issues, there are a number of reasons why Ficus elastica leaves are yellowing. Learn about 7 common causes of discolored foliage and what to do about them in this guide.

How to Overwinter Artichoke Plants

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Artichokes are perennials that can produce for decades, but gardeners in cold regions often grow them as annuals. If you live in a northern climate, you can do some preparations before winter to keep your plants coming back year after year. Learn how to winterize artichoke plants in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow ‘Red Dragon’ Japanese Maple

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A dwarf Japanese maple variety with gorgeous, color-changing foliage, ‘Red Dragon’ features vibrant leaves with a weeping form. It makes a welcome addition to gardens and landscapes and is the perfect compact specimen for containers and planters. Learn how to grow ‘Red Dragon’ Japanese maple in this guide. Read more now.

How to Winterize Lilac Shrubs

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Lilacs are some of the best perennial flowering shrubs for cold regions, and easily handle freezing temperatures. But a bit of preparation ahead of winter can help to prevent damage such as heaving roots, limb breakage, or bud kill from a late freeze. Learn how to winterize lilac shrubs in this guide. Read more now.

How to Identify and Treat 9 Dracaena Diseases

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Dracaena are tough, easygoing plants that rarely suffer from diseases. But if your plants are showing signs of problems, you need to figure out the cause quickly. There are a number of diseases that can affect dracaena and some can kill the plant. Learn how to identify and treat nine dracaena diseases in this guide.

21 of the Best Cold-Hardy Shrubs for Winter Interest

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Do you need some relief from the short, dark days of winter? Many woody shrubs provide colorful cold weather displays, including attractive bark, berries, colorful foliage, unique shapes, and perfumed flowers. Learn about 21 of the best cold-hardy shrubs for winter interest in this guide. Read more now.

How to Lift and Store Gladiolus Corms for the Winter

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Gladiolus, aka sword lilies, are tender flowering perennials for Zones 7 to 11 with tall stems of funnel-shaped blossoms. In regions that freeze, they grow well as annuals, and the corms are easy to lift, store for the winter, and replant in the spring. Learn when and how to dig up, cure, and store gladiolus in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Freeman Maple

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Freeman maples are a hybrid cross between red and silver maples, combining the best of what both species have to offer. They are beautiful, fast-growing, and strong, ideal for rain, Japanese, and cottage gardens. Learn more about Freeman’s maples and how to grow these magnificent trees in this guide. Read more now.

How to Propagate Yucca Plants

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Yuccas are beautiful succulents grown for their handsome shapes, striking flower spikes, cold and heat resistance, and outstanding drought tolerance. Tough and resilient, they put up with most weather conditions and are easy to propagate for more plants. Learn how to propagate yuccas in this guide. Read more now.

When and How to Fertilize Aloe

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Aloes are handsome, low-maintenance succulents popular as houseplants and in water-wise landscape designs. And while these plants have few care requirements, regular feeding helps to produce strong, healthy plants with uniform growth. Learn when and how to fertilize aloe plants in this guide. Read more now.