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How to Grow Cyclamen in Your Garden

How to Grow Cyclamen in Your Garden

Cyclamen are tuberous-rooted perennials grown for their beautiful flowers that resemble shooting stars. They’re native to the Middle East, Cypress, and Crete. They have a common name of “Sow Bread” because pigs eat the big roots. Their tubers contain...
Orchid Care 101

Orchid Care 101

Whether grown indoors or out, all orchids require roughly the same care. Of the many species and hybrid orchids, the most familiar types are cattleya, cymbidium, and paphiopedilum, which are the corsage types. Temperature & Humidity Thirty to fifty percent...
Ixora Care in Southern California

Ixora Care in Southern California

Southern California has the blessing of warm weather most of the year. Winters are mild, too. These conditions allow for many tropical blooming plants in our landscapes. One such plant is Ixora, of which jungle geranium is the most common variety. Ixora Varieties...
Daylily Care for Beginners

Daylily Care for Beginners

Daylilies are easy-to-care-for perennials that can enhance any landscape. They come in various colors and range in size from one foot to 6 feet, though most are from 18 inches to 36 inches. They have a tuberous root system and can be either deciduous or evergreen....