It seems that at one time or another every gardener has had an Aloe plant or two - one of the most commonly kept houseplants. Although there are over four-hundred Aloe species, Aloe vera is perhaps the most popular due to its reputed skin-soothing ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Things change quickly in the horticultural sector. Familiar plants kept in the years ago now come in so many different cultivars that it is like a sampler box of candy - such is the Aglaonema or Chinese evergreen. In the “olden ... READ MORE
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If you like philodendrons and want one that can survive in many shady locations outside, the one called ‘Xanadu’ may be on your horticultural bucket list. Now while “Xanadu” was a word used in the 1816 poem "Kubla Khan" by Samuel ... READ MORE
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One very common houseplant loved by all is the peace lily. Also called Spathiphyllum, this foliage plant is also known for its long-lasting, jack-in-the pulpit-like white flower. While mostly kept as houseplants, peace lilies can also ... READ MORE
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I have received a number of orchid plants over the years. How many do I have now, NONE. I’ve been told that I kill them with kindness. I usually receive one for Mother’s Day. First, I look at it with awe, I see it’s beauty and am ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Some plants need to stay in their pots for our own good. All houseplants make great container plants, but a few need to stay containerized and out of the landscape. One such plant is the popular vining houseplant known as pothos. This beautiful ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
You know the ones I'm talking about... Almost every big box store carries them during the Christmas season. They are the little cute ones, usually for sale next to the registers adorned with colorful ornaments, red bows with the shiny cellophane ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes