24 Types of Hibiscus: Tropical And Perennial Varieties

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Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) is a genus of over 200 flowering species in the mallow family (Malvaceae), known for their large, showy flowers in bright shades of red, pink, purple, orange and yellow. Among the best known species are tropical hibiscus (H. rosa-sinensis) and perennial hibiscus, (H. moscheutos). The biggest difference between the two is the … Read more

20 Fast Growing Evergreen Shrubs For Screening And Privacy

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Evergreen shrubs are an ideal addition to your outdoor space, offering year-round color and providing an attractive backdrop to colorful annuals and perennial flowering plants and shrubs. The shrubs can provide a dense privacy screen all year long. Privacy hedges also serve as windbreaks, reduce street noise and block unwanted views.Shrubs are also habitats for … Read more

14 Black Caterpillar Types: How To Identify Them

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A caterpillar is the larval stage of a moth or butterfly. It is the second part of their four-stage life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Caterpillars have long, worm-like bodies with six true legs. They can also have a variable number of stumpy false legs (called prolegs), which help them to move and cling to … Read more

24 Types of Arborvitae: Dwarf, Giant & Ornamental Varieties

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Overview The name “arborvitae” derives from Latin for “tree of life” and refers to several conifers of the cypress family native to North America and Asia. The two American species, the eastern and giant arborvitae, are, in their wild form, more commonly known as northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) and western red cedar (Thuja plicata), … Read more

32 Yellow Caterpillar Types: How To Identify Them

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What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths form the order Lepidoptera, a very large group with more than 150,000 species, that are easily distinguishable from other insects.Caterpillars can cause serious economic damage. Most species feed on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate … Read more

16 Different Types of Caterpillars With Stripes

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What is a Caterpillar? A caterpillar is the larval stage of a moth or butterfly. It is the second part of their four-stage life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Caterpillars have long, worm-like bodies with six true legs. They can also have a variable number of stumpy false legs (called prolegs), which help them to … Read more

Calathea roseopicta: How To Grow In Pots or Containers

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What is Calathea roseopicta? Calathea roseopicta, the rose-painted calathea, is a species of plant in the family Marantaceae, native to northwest Brazil. It is a clump-forming evergreen perennial growing to 50 cm (20 in), very similar in appearance to Calathea makoyana. The large rounded leaves are dark green above, red below, marked heavily with cream or pink stripes “painted” along the veins and midriff, with feathered margins. How … Read more

Calathea zebrina: How to grow In pots or containers

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Introduction Calathea is a genus of about 120 species of tropical plants in the family Marantaceae. The plants are evergreen, perennial herbs with erect stems, reaching anywhere from a few inches to 6 feet tall. The leaves are large, simple, and oval to lance-shaped, and are borne in opposite pairs on the stem. Calathea zebrina … Read more

Calathea Orbifolia: Care And Growing Guide For Beginners

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Introduction Calathea orbifolia is a tropical plant that is indigenous to Brazil and Argentina. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions, making it a popular houseplant. Despite its popularity, this plant has been around for centuries. The ancient Incas used calathea orbifolia for a variety of purposes, from religious … Read more