How To Grow Aglaonema Wishes: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Aglaonema commutatum ‘Wishes’ (also sold as ‘Pink Wishes’) Family: Araceae Type: Evergreen tropical perennial (houseplant) Indoor Light: Low to medium indirect light; tolerates bright indirect Water: Allow top 1–2 inches of soil to dry between waterings Humidity Needs: 50–60% (tolerates 40%) Temperature: 65–80°F (18–27°C) Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Mature Size […]
How To Grow Rattlesnake Plant: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Goeppertia insignis (syn. Calathea lancifolia) Family: Marantaceae (prayer plant family) Type: Evergreen tropical perennial Indoor Light: Medium to bright indirect light Water: Keep evenly moist; water when top inch of soil dries Humidity Needs: High — 50–70% ideal Temperature: 65–80°F (18–27°C); no cooler than 60°F (16°C) Growth Rate: Moderate Mature Size […]
How To Grow Japanese Maples: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Acer palmatum Family: Sapindaceae (formerly Aceraceae) Type: Deciduous ornamental tree or large shrub Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–8 (some cultivars to Zone 9; select cultivars to Zone 4) Mature Size: 6–25 feet tall and wide, depending on cultivar Light: Partial shade preferred; morning sun with afternoon shade in warm climates Water: Consistent […]
How To Grow Quince: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Cydonia oblonga Family: Rosaceae Type: Deciduous fruit tree / large shrub (perennial) Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9 Mature Size: 10–20 feet tall and wide Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily) Water: Moderate; 1 inch per week during fruit development Soil: Deep, fertile, well-drained loam; pH 6.0–7.0 Growth Rate: Slow to moderate […]
How To Grow Lavender: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia Family: Lamiaceae (mint family) Type: Evergreen woody perennial shrub / herb Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9 Mature Size: 1–3 ft tall, 2–4 ft wide Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily) Water: Low; drought-tolerant once established Soil: Well-drained sandy or gravelly loam; neutral to alkaline (pH 6.7–7.3) Growth Rate: Moderate Bloom […]
How To Grow Pawpaws: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Asimina triloba Family: Annonaceae (custard apple family) Type: Deciduous fruit tree, perennial Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–8 (some success in zone 4b with winter protection) Mature Size: 15–30 feet tall, 15–20 foot spread Light: Full sun for best fruiting; partial shade tolerated (young trees need shade first 2–3 years) Water: Consistent […]
How To Grow ZZ Plant: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Zamioculcas zamiifolia Family: Araceae (arum family) Type: Rhizomatous, evergreen tropical perennial Indoor Light: Bright indirect light preferred; tolerates low light Water: Low — only when soil dries out completely (every 2–3 weeks) Humidity Needs: Average household humidity (40–50%); tolerates dry air Temperature: 65–85°F (18–29°C); avoid below 50°F (10°C) Growth Rate: Slow, […]
How To Grow Hydrangeas: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Hydrangea spp. (including H. macrophylla, H. paniculata, H. arborescens, H. quercifolia, H. serrata, H. anomala subsp. petiolaris) Family: Hydrangeaceae Type: Deciduous flowering shrub (a few climbing or evergreen species) Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9 (varies by species) Mature Size: 3–15 feet tall and wide; climbing types 30–50 feet Light: Morning sun […]
How To Grow Monstera: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa Family: Araceae (Aroid family) Type: Tropical evergreen perennial vine Indoor Light: Bright indirect light Water: When top 1–2 inches of soil are dry Humidity Needs: 60–80% ideal; tolerates 40–50% Temperature: 65–85°F (18–30°C) Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Mature Size (Indoor): 6–10 feet tall, 3–5 foot leaf spread Pet Safety: […]
How To Grow Green Giant Arborvitae: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Thuja standishii × plicata ‘Green Giant’ Family: Cupressaceae (Cypress family) Type: Evergreen coniferous tree Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–8 Mature Size: 40–60 feet tall, 12–20 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate; tolerates brief drought once established Soil: Adaptable; prefers moist, well-drained loam, pH 6.0–8.0 Growth Rate: Fast — […]
