By Katelyn B.
The cocoa plant is originally from the Amazon basin. According to the University of Florida, there are two distinct varieties of cocoa plants: the Criollo types and the Amazonian Forastero types. The cocoa plant is regarded as a small growing tree. It grows to about 25 to 30 feet in height. Growing a cocoa tree requires high humidity, a warm climate and year-round moisture. Cocoa trees are grown...
By Kathryn Hatter
Gardeners often face a variety of different insects that attack their beloved vegetables and flowers. When you are fighting an insect infestation, consider making your own insect plant spray to wage an effective war against these destructive critters. Homemade plant sprays are surprisingly powerful and have the benefit of being environmentally safe to use. Once you have made your own sprays, you...
By Melissa Amon
Amaryllises are bulbous plants often available as potted plants or as kits to plant yourself in the provided pots.. Fortunately, you don't need a kit to plant your own amaryllis bulbs. In fact, you can plant amaryllis bulbs outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9 in the fall or indoors anywhere at anytime. However, if you cannot plant your amaryllis bulbs right away, then store them in a dark ...
By HLeviticus
Cucumbers, a salad staple, can be grown in most climates in just two months. Cucumber plants grow quickly and need plenty of room to spread out in the garden. Even if you don't have room for a large garden, you can still plant and grow your own cucumbers by providing a trellis that cucumber vines can climb. Cucumbers are warm-weather vegetables and should be planted when there is no longer...
By Katelyn B.
Liatris spicata, which is also referred to as gayfeather, and marsh blazing star, is a perennial flowering plant indigenous to regions in North America. Liatris spicata is hardy in the USDA Zones 3 though 9 and can grow from 3 to 6 feet in height. The spear-shaped, lavender-pink flowers bloom from July through September. Liatris spicata requires full sun and moist growing conditions. Turn over ...
By Kathryn Hatter
Fargesia is a clumping bamboo that grows readily to provide a natural screen in a landscape. Fargesia may grow as tall as 15 feet and spreads well to form a hedgerow. Fargesia plants are hardy to USDA Zones 4 through 10, with long, slender leaves covering the plants the entire year in warmer regions. Plant fargesia plants in a location with afternoon shade and protection from high winds. Prepare ...
By Katelyn B.
Most varieties of phlox, a versatile plant that can be grown as an annual or perennial, depending on the variety, are native to North America, according to Sunset Plant Finder. The clustered flowers of phlox come in a wide range of colors, such as pink, white, crimson, salmon and purple. According to the National Gardening Association, creeping phlox (phlox subulata) and summer blooming phlox...
