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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The bat flower is a great novelty plant that adds unique flair to any home gardeners collection. Bat flowers require similar growing conditions to orchids, but they are actually part of the yam family. Whether indoors or … Read more
Bay (Laurus nobilis), also known as bay laurel or the bay tree, is an evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves, known as bay leaves. Laurus nobilis one of the oldest shrubs in cultivation, introduced to British gardens in from as early as 1650. It’s an essential foliage plant for herb gardens – bay leaves can be … Read more
Cuphea llavea is one of about 260 species of Cupheas in the loosestrife family (Lythraceae). This fast growing tender broadleaf evergreen sub-shrub native to Mexico is sold as an annual or houseplant in cooler climates, sometimes under the synonym C. blepharophylla. It is often a conversation plant due to its unique flower shape. The common … Read more
Feature : Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) leaves that were shed from trees in the fall. Ginkgo leaves have dichotomous venation, or a pattern of venation in which the veins fork one or more times. Credit: E.J. Hermsen (DEAL). The bay leaf plant also known as bay laurel or Laurus nobilis is an aromatic evergreen herb that … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Native to Central America and Mexico, bat face cuphea plant (Cuphea llavea) is named for its interesting little bat-faced blooms of deep purple and bright red. The dense, bright green foliage provides a perfect backdrop for the … Read more
As part of our beachcombing botany series, we’re looking at Beach Morning Glory. True to its name, this gorgeous creamy flower blooms each day with the sunrise, closing up by mid-day. Beach Morning Glory Plays a Role in Dune Stabilization When we started looking at beach succession and the way dunes grow, we focused on … Read more
Basket grass (Oplismenus hirtellus) is a popular ornamental grass known for its graceful, cascading foliage. Growing basket grass from seeds is an easy and rewarding way to add this elegant plant to your indoor or outdoor spaces. With proper care and preparation, you can grow a lush basket grass plant from just a small seed. … Read more
As a beach morning glory plant owner nothing is more frustrating than walking outside and seeing those telltale white powdery spots on your plant’s leaves. Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that affects many plants, including beach morning glories. While it may look harmless, powdery mildew can seriously impact your plant’s health if left … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Native to Central America and Mexico, bat face cuphea plant (Cuphea llavea) is named for its interesting little bat-faced blooms of deep purple and bright red. The dense, bright green foliage provides a perfect backdrop for the … Read more
Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) is a popular evergreen shrub that is prized for its aromatic leaves. This Mediterranean native is easy to grow and can thrive in a variety of conditions. If you’re growing bay laurel you may be wondering just how tall it can get. The maximum height of your bay laurel plant depends … Read more