Are you looking for plant ideas for your shady front porch? Look no further because these 15 plants in this post are among the best plants that you can grow in the shade. All of these plants will grow well in full shade to even a few hours of morning or very late afternoon sun. …
Overwintering banana plants is one of the easiest things ever. If you’re anything like me, you would hate to just watch that huge banana plant freeze and die after a long summer of luxurious growth. In this post, I will show you exactly how to overwinter your Red Abyssinian Banana plant. If you’ve never done …
Propagating Coleus plants in water is easy as can be. In this step-by-step guide, I will show you the process from start to finish with pictures. You will see exactly how to take your coleus cuttings, prepare them to root, and how to pot them up. This is a great way to start new plants …
Are you looking for gorgeous purple coleus plants to add to your garden and summer pots? Keep scrolling to check out 48 stunning purple coleus varieties. You can’t beat Coleus plants for their fast growth rate, ease of care, and uniquely colorful foliage. Some of the varieties here have predominantly purple foliage. Some are even …
Overwintering caladium tubers can be tricky, but you CAN be successful if you keep a few important things in mind. I’ll describe my process step by step with photos so you can see exactly what to do. OVERWINTERING CALADIUM TUBERS 1. WAIT FOR WEATHER TO COOL DOWN When the weather starts to get cooler, Caladiums …
Should you deadhead coleus? Many people have asked me whether they should be cutting off any flowers that form on their coleus. This post answers this question, and more, so keep reading to find out exactly what to do as I demonstrate on my own plants. DEADHEADING COLEUS DO COLEUS DIE AFTER FLOWERING? First I’d …
You can’t beat the colorful foliage of Caladiums, whether you grow them indoors, outdoors, in the ground, or in pots! And there has been no shortage of questions and caladium problems from my readers. Here are some of the most common questions and problems that people often have with Caladiums (along with detailed answers.) Caladiums …
If you’re looking for a gigantic, statement plant for your garden, look no further than Colocasia Thailand Giant. Previously classified as a Colocasia, this strain of elephant ear is super-sized to put it mildly. The correct botanical name is Leucocasia gigantia ‘Thailand Giant’. Keep reading to find out how to care for this plant, and …
Are your hens and chicks dying? Perhaps you’ve heard that they’re easy to grow, but you just can’t seem to get along with them. These hardy succulents are delightful to grow, if you can meet some important conditions. Keep reading and I’ll teach you everything you need to know. Sempervivum (pronounced sem-per-VEE-vum) is the botanical …
Did you know there are many stunning coleus varieties for sun? These newer coleus varieties thrive in both sun OR shade! Some varieties will get HUGE, and others remain smaller. There are even beautiful trailing varieties! Keep reading to learn more about about these sun loving varieties, along with my coleus care tips at the …