Conjuring images of the Nile River and life in ancient Egypt,papyrus(Cyperus papyrus) is a warmth-loving bog plant that adds a desert-oasis feel to water gardens. Papyrus can be grown outdoors all year in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. In these areas, ...
A couple years ago I planted a huge bag of Hyacinth flowers in my front yard next to a bench. Every spring when I walk out there to enjoy a morning cup of
“The government had built a biogas processor near the lake where we were supposed to take the hyacinth, but it has never been operational,” Macharia said. He did not know why. Recently the fishermen, through a Kenyan start-up, began using a method that converts wate...
It’s also possible to grow an amaryllis in water in a clear glass container. Nestle the roots around a base of pebbles and keep the water level no higher than the base of the bulb, changing it periodically. Be aware that this growing method can deplete the bulb’s reserves, so is not...
Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs, one of the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too!
Calla lilies are easy to grow and offer colorful trumpet-shaped flowers that are great for cutting and using in arrangements. Grow them in your garden beds or containers.
Amaryllises are kept both indoors and outdoors, and plants kept indoors need special storage for the winter. Outdoor amaryllis bulbs also need special winter storage. They cannot survive extremely cold temperatures, so they need to be dug up and stored i
Outdoors, bird of paradise plants are relatively pest-free, although they can be prone to developing fungal leaf spot and gray mold. Remove any infected leaves from the plant as well as any fallen leaves. It’s also a good idea to avoid overhead watering. Make sure the plant has sufficien...
contain calcium oxalate, which may cause stomach and respiratory irritation if ingested in large amounts.Keep peace lilies out of reach of small children and pets who might chew on the plant.Common plants containing calcium oxalate also include philodendrons,daffodils,true lilies, andhyacinths. ...