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Exploring Florida’s Natives: Grass Pink Orchids


December 12, 2024

Orchids are often beloved for their variety of beautiful, colorful blooms and dainty appearance.  The most common are considered epiphytes, meaning their roots get moisture from the atmosphere instead of the soil. That is why most orchids are ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #invasivespecies, #RightPlantRightPlace, Exploring Florida's Natives Series, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Grass Pink Orchids, Native Series, Orchids, Pasco Extension, Protect Native Plants, Right Place, Right Plant, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office
Mature avocado trees at the Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) in Homestead, Florida.

Golden Raintree – They’re colorful BUT…


October 5, 2021

Each fall, Floridians are suddenly "wowed" by the sight of golden raintrees blooming along the roadsides. Vivid yellow flowers are followed by equally distinctive pink or peach-colored "paper lanterns."   (More on those "paper lanterns" ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Tags: #FloridaFallColor, #invasivespecies, #RightPlantRightPlace, Fall, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Flowering Trees, Landscapes, Landscaping, Tree Safety, Wind Resistant Landscapes