Just as might be done in pots, feel free to place a bed of gravel, small stones or clay pebbles to ensure proper drainage. Atop this layer, you’ll be using a blend of soil mix, garden soil and sand. Read our page describing how to grow Yucca gloriosa outdoors. The ideal emplacement...
HOW TO PLANT YUCCA When to plant: Start seeds indoors at any time, or outdoors in spring. To start hardy varieties outside, spring temperatures should be 55 to 65°F. Wait until temperatures are 66 to 75°F for more tender varieties. Where to plant: Select an area that receives partia...
Where to grow: Indoors, place in an area that receives bright direct light, such as a south-facing window; or supplement with artificial lighting. Outdoors, place in a spot that gets at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight. Temperature and humidity: Echeveria prefer hot, dry conditions. ...
While the yucca plant can survive in part sun, the perennial often becomes sparse with its leaves growing narrow and leggy. Part sun also increases the likelihood of root rot, as the soil is less likely to dry out. Soil and Water Yucca plants require well-drained soil, or they quickly...
Everything you need to know on how to germinate any seed you have. We have hundereds of plants listed with individual germination tips for each plant.
Hens and chicks plants thrive in warm weather—ideally 65°F to 75°F. During cold weather, they stop growing and go into semi-dormancy. The plants tolerate low and average humidity well. In areas of high humidity, they grow better in indoor containers, where the humidity is average. Fer...
Ponytail Palms are similar to any Yucca species with care and maintenance, preferring a little neglect. This makes them agreat houseplant for beginners. But some understanding of their natural environment with help with their care, making them incrediblyeasy to grow. ...
While cucamelons grow best in areas with hot, relatively dry summers, they’re adaptable. The plants are commonly grown as a farmer’s market crop in the northeast, which often has cool, rainy summers. Yields may be a bit lower and plants may take a bit longer to mature, but you’ll...
growth habit. Fortunately, home gardeners can clone their favorite Japanese maples by taking cuttings. A cutting is a short portion of twig that has been removed from the parent plant and rooted in a separate pot. They will grow into full sized plants and be exact genetic clones of the ...
Red Sensation resembles some species of yucca plants with its sword-like, deep purple-burgundy leaves and white flowers in spring. It is a truly stunning plant that grows well in pots if you cannot to grow it outdoors all year round. Use Red Sensation as a houseplant or even as a shrub...