Carolina holly is one of the deciduous species of holly with an irregular or elliptical rather than round shape. It grows well in sandy soils. In August or September, it produces bright red fruits. However, the berries tend to fall off easily, which makes this holly less visually interesting...
These desert-loving plants are endemic to many places around the world, and they are generally very easy to take care of. Today, let’s take a deep dive and look at 100 different types of succulent plants. What Is a Succulent? The term “succulent” doesn’t reference a specific genus,...
Some of the worst invasive plants are pretty. Their good looks are why many have taken over and crowded out other plants. Learn about 16 to avoid.
Types of Volcanoes Shield Volcano- A gently-sloping volcano that emits mostly basaltic lava (very fluid lava) that flows in long-lasting, relatively gentle eruptions - explosions are minimal. Shield volcanoes can be very big. An example is Mt. Kilauea (in Hawaii, USA). ...
Micro-observations of different types of nano-Al2O3 on the hydration of cement paste with sludge ash replacement In recent years, sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants have become important in developing countries. Consequently, the amount of sewage sludge pro......
'Hawaii' has similar white and green coloring, but the leaves are wider. The leaves may also curl instead of gently arching. Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' Do you prefer your spider plants with white edging on the leaves instead of a white stripe in the center? Now you see why 'Variegat...
We are going to cover a wide variety of mangoes from all over, but to start things off, I wanted to note the mangoes you can get in the US. Florida, California, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico all grow mangoes. These varieties includeHaden, Carrie, Glenn, Valencia Pride, and Tommy Atkins, wh...
Since mallee forests are in flat areas and have a relatively uniform height, they can be disorienting, causing people to get lost! Tree-Like Eucalyptus The stately, single trunk growth form of these plants is what most people imagine when they hear the word ‘eucalyptus.’ Some types of euca...
The guava berry is not related to the Guava. It is a dark-red or yellow-orange wild berry that grows to about blueberry size in Central and South America, Florida, and Hawaii. It is often used to make jam and drinks. You won’t often find these for sale as they are difficult to ...
Some regions are too hot or too cold for certain types of plants. You wouldn't want to spend a bunch of time and energy planting species that aren't likely to survive. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a wonderful tool for gardeners. The different color zones represent the average ...