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If you’ve noticed your beaked yucca plant growing in a sideways or leaning pattern instead of its typical upright form, you’re probably wondering why this is happening. While a leaning yucca may seem concerning, there are several common reasons that can cause this growth habit, most of which can be corrected with a few adjustments … Read more
As a home gardener growing my own bay leaf plants, I’m always looking for ways to increase my yield of aromatic bay leaves for cooking One important factor in getting the highest production from your bay plants is proper pollination. In this article, we’ll look at how pollination works with bay laurel and simple tips … Read more
Yucca: native to the Americas and Caribbean and now holding a firm seat in many a fashion-forward living room filled with evergreens, it’s no surprise that many of us own one. But are yucca plants poisonous to dogs, or are they as safe as they look? Sadly, yucca plants are very toxic (poisonous) to dogs, … Read more
The uniquely shaped flowers of the bat faced cuphea (Cuphea llavea) make this tropical plant a must-have for many gardeners. However, these bushy shrubs often fall victim to boring insects that can seriously damage and even kill the plants if left unchecked. Getting rid of borers from your prized bat faced cupheas requires diligence and … Read more
With its delightfully unique bat-shaped flowers, bat-faced cuphea (Cuphea llavea) makes a fun and fabulous addition to gardens. While often purchased as young plants, growing this beauty from seed can be highly rewarding. This comprehensive guide covers proper harvesting, storage, sowing, and germination tips to help you successfully propagate new bat-faced cuphea plants. Harvesting Bat-Faced … Read more
The bat faced cuphea (Cuphea llavea) is loved for its unique flowers resembling bats, but like any plant, it can fall victim to fungal diseases like downy mildew. This disease thrives in humid conditions and can quickly damage the health and appearance of bat faced cuphea plants. However, by understanding downy mildew and taking the … Read more
The bat faced cuphea (Cuphea llavea) is a beloved houseplant known for its unique flowers that resemble bats in flight However, these plants can fall victim to destructive spider mite infestations. If left unchecked, spider mites can seriously damage and even kill cuphea plants. Fortunately, there are several effective methods for getting rid of spider … Read more
Don’t you just love unusual plant names? There are species with names like turpentine bush, and of course there’s snake plant and Persian shield, too. As you might guess, this plant’s sweet little flowers resemble bat faces, with two perfectly colored upper petals that pop up like a bat’s ears, and other little petals that … Read more
The bat faced cuphea is prized for its colorful, unique flowers that resemble bats in flight. However, these tropical beauties are prone to infestations of frustrating whiteflies that can quickly damage plants. Getting rid of whiteflies requires diligence and an integrated pest management approach. With consistent monitoring and treatment you can knock out an infestation … Read more
As a gardener, nothing is more frustrating than seeing your beautiful beach morning glory plant suddenly start to wilt and die. Upon closer inspection, you realize the culprit is borers – those pesky little insects that bore into plant stems and roots. If left unchecked, borers can completely destroy a beach morning glory plant. But … Read more