It is good to frequent your local garden center or nursery as you never know what might be there. New or rarely seen plants may pop up to tickle your fancy or catch your eye. Once such plant that I saw recently is called Abutilon or ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
My favorite ginger is the pine cone ginger. I like it because of its relatively large glossy green leaves, which provide a tropical look in the landscape. However, my favorite characteristic of this plant is its inflorescence, or group of flowers, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Cercospora leaf spots are a common issue affecting many ornamental crops like hostas, hydrangea, hibiscus, pansy, verbena, gardenia, and others. However, starting in the Fall of 2022, an increase in damage caused by the pathogen in Spathiyphyllum ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
While all hibiscus are created equal, we all have our favorite flower colors, sizes, and shapes. The tropical hibiscus is one of the most popular shrubs in our area due to its variety and color. From low, spreading types to upright forms, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
I know you know the tropical hibiscus flower. Perhaps you have enjoyed some hibiscus tea? It is a more popularized way of drinking up this flavorful flower, but it has many more uses than you may know of! One such use is a cranberry flavored ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
By Ralph E. Mitchell While some can struggle with growing hibiscus due to nematodes, bud midges and nutrient deficiencies, an easy-to-grow relative, the sleeping hibiscus, is a charming shrub in full bloom right now. Don’t let the name ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Fall is here and Red roselle hibiscus is responding with flowers and fruit. Learn to grow your own Roselle hibiscus and make a delicious tea with UF IFAS Escambia Extension's Garden to Table segment. https://youtu.be/unV0yFmRIz0 READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
The Malvaceae family Most all Floridians are familiar with the large tropical evergreen Hibiscus, Rosa sinenis. It is bright and sunny and totally tropical looking with gorgeous flowers that bloom nearly year round. Vero Beach, in particular, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species
When temperatures drop below freezing for the first time of year, it seems from my perspective that a bit of panic sets in. Early in the winter season many of our landscape plants are still in full bloom and it is just so disappointing knowing ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Q: I couldn’t catch a picture of the flying insect as it was too fast. I took pictures of the damage on my hibiscus. What can I do to eradicate it? A: Without seeing the insect, it if difficult to tell if that insect caused this particular ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease