20 Types Of Echeveria And How To Grow Them

Overview Echeveria are some of the most colorful and spectacular succulent plants. The plants generally feature compact rosettes of succulent fleshy, brightly colored leaves.Echeverias belong to the family Crassulaceae, a very large family containing many genera of succulents such as Aeonium, Crassula, Kalanchoe, Sedum or Sempervivum. There are dozens of species, and hundreds of cultivars … Read more

14 Types Of Elm Trees And How To Identify Them

Overview Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees comprising the flowering plant genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae.  The elm tree grows to great heights, often with a forked trunk creating a vase profile. Generally, Elm leaves are alternated with simple, single or most commonly double serrated margins, usually asymmetric at the base and acuminate at … Read more

12 Varieties Of Viburnum Shrubs & How To Identify Them

Overview Viburnums, in the honeysuckle plant family, comprise a diverse group of approximately 150 species of shrubs and small trees. Several species viburnums shine in the home landscape with either especially attractive flowers or fruit. Viburnums may be deciduous or evergreen, with their handsome foliage contributing to the garden’s charms. The intensely fragrant flowers of … Read more

Dracaena Marginata: Care And Growing Guide

Overview Dracaena marginata also referred to as Madagascar Dragon, red-edge dracaena or rainbow plant is a member of the Dracaena family, Asparagaceae native to Madagascar and one of the most popular houseplants in North America and Europe. This plant is great for beginners because it is drought tolerant and not at all fussy about their … Read more

Persian Shield Plant: What you need to know

Overview Strobilanthes dyeriana commonly referred to as Persian shield or royal purple plant, is a species of flowering plant in the acanthus family Acanthaceae, native to Myanmar (Burma), where it grows as an evergreen perennial shrub. It gets the name Persian shield because the leaves resemble little, feudal battle shields. Persian shield plant produces 4-7 … Read more

Creeping Jenny: Care And Growing Guide

Overview Lysimachia nummularia commonly referred to as creeping Jenny is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It’s most often grown as an evergreen ground cover in United States. Creeping Jenny spreads naturally with arrowhead-shaped lime-green to medium-green leaves and trumpet-shaped small yellow flowers in spring or summer. The plant grows aggressively, often … Read more

8 Difference Between Monocot And Dicot Seeds

Monocot & Dicot Seeds Seeds are an integral part of sexual reproduction in plants. Seeds are generally formed as the end product of sexual reproduction in plants and are exclusively found in angiosperms and gymnosperms.  Monocot and dicot seeds develop in different ways, but both contain seeds with a seed coat, cotyledons, endosperm and a … Read more

25 Facts About Banana Spider (Golden Silk Orb-Weavers)

Overview The name Banana spider is used to describe a number of different large spider species commonly found throughout the southeastern United States, North America and South America. Banana spiders receive their name because of the yellow/golden-colored silk they create to make their very large webs which they use to catch flying insects, their main … Read more

How To Grow Peace Lily In Pots or Containers

Overview Peace lily also referred to as Spath lily, White sail plant or Madonna lily is one of the most popular ornamental plants generally sold for the home interior. The plant bears broad, dark green leaves and charming, creamy-white flowers on tall stems above the foliage. The flower rises up creamy white from the arching … Read more

How to make strawberry plants produce more fruit

Strawberry fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in such prepared foods as jam, juice, pies, ice cream, milkshakes and chocolates. Artificial strawberry flavorings and aromas are widely used in products such as candy, soap, lip gloss, perfume … Read more