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Introduction Some plants are so iconic and recognizable that we don’t even think about them very much. The Monstera philodendron is one of those plants. Monstera philodendron is a large plant with heart-shaped leaves that can grow as long as three feet. Native to tropical areas of Central and South America, monstera philodendron requires a … Read more

1. Painted Daisy Painted daisies (Tanacetum coccineum, formerly classified as Chrysanthemum coccineum), are daisy-like flowers with 2- to 3-inch flower heads that have petals in striking colors surrounding a yellow button-like center. The plants have lacy or fern-like foliage and grow in neat clumps of about 1.5 feet to 2.5 feet high and about 1.5 … Read more

Overview In botany, an evergreen is a plant which has foliage that remains green and functional through more than one growing season. This also pertains to plants that retain their foliage only in warm climates, and contrasts with deciduous plants, which completely lose their foliage during the winter or dry season. There are many different kinds of evergreen plants, … Read more

Overview A typical flower has four main parts or whorls referred to as the calyx, corolla, androecium, and gynoecium. The outermost whorl of the flower has green, leafy structures known as sepals. The sepals, collectively called the calyx, help to protect the unopened bud. The second whorl is comprised of petals, usually, brightly colored and … Read more

Overview Lemons are small to medium fruits, averaging 5 to 12 centimeters in length, and have an ovate to oblong shape with pointed, curved ends. The rind, also known as the peel, is generally pale to bright yellow and bears many small, fragrant oil glands, creating a textured and glossy, finely pitted surface. Underneath the … Read more

The Bilateral (and Coelomate) phyla can be divided into two groups, variously called the Schizocoela and Enterocoela, or the Protostomia and Deuterostomia. These are distinguished by embryonic cleavage patterns, the fate of the blastopore and coelom formation. The Deuterostomes are a relatively small (in terms of species and abundance) group that includes vertebrates, echinoderms, and a few assorted … Read more

Overview Roses use a large amount of nutrients, especially repeat-blooming varieties so that they require supplemental fertilizer for optimum growth. Rose plants need different amounts of nutrients depending on the soil in which they are planted. They require all the three primary nutrients contained in a complete fertilizer-Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. There are two types … Read more

Overview Hydrangeas are popular shrubs with colorful flowers that bloom throughout summer and into fall. They usually bloom in shades of blue, purple and pink with some sections in white, green or red. Most hydrangea bushes are easy to grow in Zones 3-4 and prefer partial shade. All varieties of hydrangeas require fertilizer application for … Read more

Overview Christmas cactus botanically referred to as Schlumbergera bridgessii typically blooms at Christmas and also sometimes around Easter when cared effectively.  It grows best when it is potted. Christmas cactus is commonly referred to as Thanksgiving cactus, holiday cactus or crab cactus. The name crab refers to the leaf-shaped stem segments that have curved, pointed … Read more