Dahlias are beautiful flowers that have adapted well to the climate and growing conditions in the United States, but it still takes some special care to grow them in hot and humid states such as Florida. Do dahlias grow in Florida? Dahlias will grow in Florida but only under certain conditions. Only heat-tolerant varieties such …
We all know how beautiful dahlias get when they grow in the garden with their colorful blooms and tubers that continue to develop even when the crown looks to be all dead. But can you grow those bushy perennials in pots? And what about those tubers? How many dahlia tubers per pot? Only plant one …
Dahlias are perennial tuberous plants that have adapted successfully to the climate in North America. Originally from Central America, the bushy plants have beautiful blooms that open in late summer and continue throughout the fall. Dividing dahlia tubers is the ideal way to propagate them, but those tubers have to be in good condition to …
Virginia creeper is a deciduous climber of the grape family. It’s native to North America from Canada in the north to Mexico in the south. It can climb on all types of surfaces thanks to its tendrils padded with an adhesive-like substance. This climber averages 70 to 100 feet tall at maturity. Why is my …
Few climbers match the Virginia creeper in beauty. The flowering vine grows just about anywhere and doesn’t need encouragement to establish and flourish, but in some cases, that can be a problem. For all its ornamental values, the Virginia creeper has a dark side. Will Virginia creeper damage my house? If you have painted walls …
Not all plants can survive transplant shock. The sudden change in the medium and the exposure of the roots to the elements, no matter how brief, can have a profound impact on the transplanted plant, so much so that the plant may struggle and might even die shortly after you transplant it. How long does …
When it comes to botany, South America is the gift that keeps on giving. Many ornamental plants that decorate suburban gardens and homes come from that botanical haven. Bugambilia is one of those plants that is gaining popularity these days. What is bugambilia? Bugambilia is a member of the four o’clock family and grows mainly …
Few tropical trees have created confusion as much as the Indian laurel fig tree. Even its classification has changed over the years. It was first classified as Ficus nitida, but that classification changed, and now it is listed as Ficus microcarpa. So what’s the deal with this tree, and why does so much mystery surround …
Plumeria flowers are famous for their cream petals and yellow centers. These tropical plants are also called lei flowers because they’re fragrant and make great garlands. Did you know that plumeria flowers don’t just come in a white and yellow combo? Some varieties of this delightful flower have more exotic colors. Is there a blue …
Tulips are dainty flowers. Normally associated with Holland, those delicate bulbs almost caused the Dutch economy to crash during Tulip mania. Nowadays they adorn flower beds with colorful innocence. How long for tulips to bloom after sprouting? After sprouting and emerging from the ground after a long winter, tulip bulbs typically take between two and …