How to Grow Gazania Plants: Vibrant, Drought-Tolerant Blooms

How to Grow Gazania Plants Native to South Africa, Gazania (Gazania splendens) brings a burst of exotic color to hot, dry gardens. These low-growing annuals form clumps of medium-green foliage topped with striking, daisy

Five Spot (Nemophila maculata): Growing Guide for Low-Growing Wildflowers

Five Spot (Nemophila maculata) Five Spot is a charming, low-growing annual (6–9 in) with white, buttercup-shaped flowers each bearing a purple spot on its five petals. Native to US meadows, it blooms heavily spring to su

Ornamental Kale (Brassica oleracea): Growing Guide for Cool-Season Color

Ornamental Kale (Flowering Kale) Ornamental Kale forms stunning rosettes of deeply lobed outer leaves (green) with vivid centers in pink, white, purple, red. A cool-season annual/biennial, it shines in fall/winter when o

Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit): Growing Guide for Star-Shaped Flowers

Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) Cypress Vine is a delicate, fast-growing annual vine with feathery, fern-like foliage and hundreds of tiny, star-shaped flowers (white, red, rose, pink). A morning glory relative, it clim

Celosia (Cockscomb): Growing Guide for Vibrant Plume Flowers

Celosia (Celosia cristata / argentea) Celosia dazzles with unique, brain-like crested plumes (cockscomb) or feathery spikes in brilliant red, yellow, orange, pink, purple. Excellent for fresh and dried arrangements (hang

Cup and Saucer Vine (Cobaea scandens): Growing Guide for Unique Bell Flowers

Cup and Saucer Vine (Cobaea scandens) Cobaea scandens (same as Cathedral Bells) is a vigorous climber with unique cup-and-saucer shaped flowers. Native to Mexico/Peru, discovered 17th century. Grows 4–6 ft as annual, 33

Malabar Spinach (Basella rubra): Growing Guide for Edible Climbing Vine

Malabar Spinach (Basella rubra) Malabar Spinach is a heat-loving, vining annual (perennial in tropics) with dark green leaves, burgundy stems, and edible leaves with a pepper-lemon flavor. Climbs 8–10 ft on trellis. Prod

Cathedral Bells (Cobaea scandens): Growing Guide for Bell-Shaped Climbing Flowers

Cathedral Bells / Cup and Saucer Vine (Cobaea scandens) Cathedral Bells is a stunning annual vine with large, bell-shaped flowers (white, pink, rose, orange, violet) that change scent from musk to honey as they age. Vine

Catchfly (Silene armeria): Growing Guide for Sticky-Stemmed Wildflowers

Catchfly (Silene armeria) Catchfly is an easy annual (perennial in zones 5–8) with vivid pink, magenta, red, or white flowers on sticky stems that trap insects (but dont digest them). Native to Europe/Africa, it thrives

Castor Bean (Ricinus communis): Growing Guide for Bold Foliage (Toxic)

Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) Castor Bean is a dramatic, fast-growing tropical shrub (5–15 ft) with huge, palmate, reddish leaves and showy flower spikes. Grown for bold foliage in gardens or large containers. Extremely

Cardinal Climber (Ipomoea x multifida): Growing Guide for Red Trumpet Flowers

Cardinal Climber (Ipomoea × multifida) Cardinal Climber is a vigorous annual vine with feathery, deep green leaves and masses of small, brilliant red trumpet flowers that attract hummingbirds. A morning glory hybrid, it

Canary Climber (Tropaeolum peregrinum): Growing Guide for Yellow Feathery Flowers

Canary Climber (Tropaeolum peregrinum) Canary Climber is a tender perennial vine grown as an annual, native to Peru. It produces delicate, feathery, bright yellow flowers with red accents resembling tiny canaries, on dee

Broom Corn (Sorghum bicolor): Growing Guide for Decorative Stalks

Broom Corn (Sorghum bicolor) Broom Corn is a tall (8–12 ft), grass-like annual grown for its decorative, fan-shaped seed heads used in fall displays, broom-making, and dried arrangements. Not true corn—no edible ears. Na

Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis): Growing Guide for Lucky Green Spires

Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis) Bells of Ireland produces tall (2–3 ft), striking spires of apple-green, bell-shaped calyces that hide tiny white/pink flowers. Native to Syria/Turkey (not Ireland!), its a cool-seaso

Amaranth (Amaranthus): Growing Guide for Edible and Ornamental Flowers

Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) Amaranth is a versatile annual grown for its striking, long-lasting flower plumes (pink, lavender, white), edible leaves, and nutritious seeds. Ancient grain of Aztecs and Incas, now a health-f

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca): Complete Growing Guide for Colorful Annuals

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca sinuata) African Daisy is a cheerful, easy-to-grow annual native to South Africa. It produces masses of daisy-like flowers in soft white, orange, yellow, and apricot on compact plants (12–18

Why Won't My Peace Lily Bloom? Getting Flowers Back

A peace lilys white spathe is stunning, but many owners struggle to get repeat blooms. The reason? Commercial growers force immature plants to flower using gibberellic acid. Your plant likely isnt mature enough to bloom

Yellow & Brown Peace Lily Leaves: Causes & Fixes

Peace lily leaves should be long, dark green, and oval. When edges turn yellow or brown, the cause is almost always water-related—specifically, mineral buildup from tap water. The Culprit: Dissolved Minerals Hard water

Peace Lily Propagation: Dividing Plants for More Blooms

Peace lilies grow in clumps, making division the perfect propagation method. It controls size, rejuvenates the plant, and yields gifts. Heres how to divide successfully. Division Process Remove from pot: Tip sideways,

Repotting Peace Lilies: Step-by-Step Guide for Rootbound Plants

Peace lilies prefer being slightly rootbound, but theyll tell you when its time for a bigger pot. Heres how to repot smoothly. Signs Its Time Roots emerging from drainage holes or soil surface Water runs straight throu