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 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 Money Tree: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Pachira aquatica Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family) Type: Tropical broadleaf evergreen tree Indoor Light: Bright to medium indirect light Water: Moderate; allow top 1–2 inches of soil to dry between waterings Humidity Needs: 50–80% relative humidity Temperature: 60–80°F (16–27°C) Growth Rate: Moderate Mature Size (Indoor): 3–6 feet tall (up to 8 feet […]
How To Grow Sesame: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Sesamum indicum Family: Pedaliaceae Type: Annual herbaceous plant Hardiness Zones: 10-12 Mature Size: 3-6 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide Light: Full sun Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established Soil: Well-draining, pH 5.5-8.0 Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Days to Harvest: 90-120 days Edible Parts: Seeds, young leaves Flavor Profile: […]
How To Grow Cacao: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Theobroma cacao Family: Malvaceae Type: Tropical evergreen tree Hardiness Zones: 10-12 Mature Size: 15-25 feet (can reach 50 feet in wild) Light: Partial shade to filtered sunlight Water: High humidity, consistent moisture Soil: Well-draining, rich organic soil, pH 6.0-7.0 Growth Rate: Moderate Days to Harvest: 3-5 years from planting Edible Parts: […]
How To Grow Papayas: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Carica papaya Family: Caricaceae Type: Tropical tree fruit Hardiness Zones: 10-12 Mature Size: 12-25 feet tall, 4-8 feet wide Light: Full sun Water: Moderate, well-draining Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, fertile, well-draining Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 365-450 days from seed Edible Parts: Ripe fruit, unripe fruit, seeds, leaves Flavor Profile: Sweet, […]
How To Grow Mangos: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Mangifera indica Family: Anacardiaceae Type: Tropical evergreen tree Hardiness Zones: 10-12 Mature Size: 30-100 feet tall, 30-40 feet wide Light: Full sun Water: Moderate, well-draining Soil: pH 5.5-7.5, sandy loam preferred Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Days to Harvest: 3-5 years from grafted tree, 5-8 years from seed Edible Parts: Fruit […]
How To Grow Longan: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Dimocarpus longan Family: Sapindaceae Type: Evergreen tree Hardiness Zones: 9-12 Mature Size: 30-40 feet tall, 25-30 feet wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate to high Soil: Well-draining, pH 5.5-6.5 Growth Rate: Moderate Days to Harvest: 3-6 years from planting Edible Parts: Fruit flesh (aril) Flavor Profile: Sweet, floral, […]
How To Grow Tomatoes: The Complete Care Guide
Quick Facts Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade) Type: Annual vegetable Hardiness Zones: 10-12 (grown as annual in zones 3-9) Mature Size: 3-8 feet tall, 2-4 feet wide Light: Full sun (6-8 hours daily) Water: Consistent moisture, 1-2 inches weekly Soil: Well-draining, pH 6.0-6.8 Growth Rate: Fast Days to Harvest: 60-95 days from transplant […]
