The Polynesians who first settled in the Hawaiian Islands brought a number of species of animals, plants, and vegetables with them. As such, these settlers also introduced the first non-human mammals to the islands. Some of the types of animal andplant lifethat the Polynesians brought to Haw...
Plumerias are small tropical trees with fragrant flowers (used to make Hawaiian leis). In colder climates, you can grow plumerias in pots and bring them inside in the fall! They make great sunroom or patio plants. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for plumeria plants. About Plumerias Also...
Besides monkeypod, it's also widely known as a rain tree. This name probably comes from the fact that grass under a monkeypod tree always remains green, even in times of drought. That's partly because the tree's leaves curl up and close at night, which allows rain to more easily...
Did you know that there was once a Coca-Cola bottling plant in Kaunakakai, and that carbonated beverages used to only came in glass bottles? The change from glass to aluminum and plastic started in the 1970s, because those materials are cheaper and do not break as easily. ...
There’s a risk of triggering a foliage growth that eclipses the flower buds, so use it to feed the plumeria in the early spring. After that, apply it sparingly from late April until the end of August. The fertilizer contains micronutrients such as iron that the plumeria needs to develop...
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, bees pollinate80% of our flowering crops— which comprises a third of everything we eat. They’re responsible for the continued survival of many of our most precious native plants. Yet, despite being an absolutely vital component of our ecosyste...
M: No. People in Arabia were the first to drink coffee ... around the year 1000. F: That’s right. I’ve heard that before. M: Yeah, and here’s something else I learned: you need a lot of water to grow coffee plants. F: Yeah, I know. M: Did you know that you need 147...
Mr. Jackson, a coffee planter in India, gave his name to these beans in the early 1900s after he discovered a “new” plant growing on his farm. The natural mutation was found to be resistant to the coffee leaf rust disease that still plagues coffee planters. The plants caught the atten...
Caring for bougainvilleas is not a difficult task. To keep your plants in their best condition, it’s essential that they receive adequate water and nourishment with a balanced fertilizer twice yearly. Additionally, pruning during the early spring or late fall encourages new growth and maintains ...
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