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It came from the clearance aisle: Beware of monster plants

May 03, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Plants

Few plants come with a warning, but some probably should. One appropriate for many unsuspecting buyers might be: This plant could grow up to be a monster.
A ponytail in a small pot rescued from the discard cart at a local garden center was a bargain buy for Leslie Campagna of Sanford. The plant grew on [...]

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New 2007 trees, shrubs, flowers worth a plant

March 11, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Flowers, Garden, Plants

It was about a year ago when I wrote about all the wonderful new plants for 2006. Well, 2007 has nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to new trees, shrubs and perennials. Here are the new plants I think you’ll find most impressive.
TREES
Autumn Spire red maple is a new maple that grows in [...]

Phalaenopsis orchid

March 03, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Plants

Growth habit: An evergreen orchid with leaves arising from a short stem within inches of the growing medium, producing plants that grow to 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide. The leaves are thick and deep green and grow more than 12 inches long and 4 inches wide.
Light: Shade to filtered sun.
Water needs: Prefers moist [...]

GARDEN Q&A: How to keep hydrangeas a beautiful blue

February 24, 2007 By: Momoy Category: Garden

Q: How can I keep the “blue” in my hydrangeas? What about fertilizing them?
Soils that contain aluminum and have a low acidity, a pH of 5.2 to 5.5, tend to produce hydrangeas that are bluish to purple. If the blue color seems to be fading from your hydrangeas, add aluminum sulfate, found at your home [...]

Expedition uncovers Caribbean plants

October 19, 2006 By: Momoy Category: Plants

A team of scientists from Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden embarked on an expedition to Jamaica’s rugged Cockpit Country.
They scaled rocky cliffs, camped in the rain, hiked at 4 a.m., and endured wet boots, 70-pound packs and bites from hundreds of ticks.
Their mission? To find some of the Caribbean’s rarest plants, some of which have not [...]

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* ‘Alba’ has white flowers. * ‘Atropurpurea’ has purple flowers. * ‘Bowles Variety’ has blue flowers and grows vigorously

Flower festival at Epcot to feature state wildflowers

Native Florida wildflowers will be featured during the International Flower Festival at Epcot in Orlando April 5 through June 3. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in partnership with

PACHYSANDRA SPECIES

Allegheny Spurge or Pachysandra procumbens: This much overlooked plant is native from Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia to Florida and Louisiana. Plants are evergreen in South Carolina, although the leaves

Mondo Grass CULTIVATION & CULTIVARS

CULTIVATION Mondo grass grows well in ordinary garden soil, requiring minimum attention once established. Plants thrive in filtered sun to full shade and prefer moist soil. The foliage is usually light

Euonymus CULTIVARS AND VARIETIES

Cultivars of E. fortunei: The cultivars of Wintercreeper Euonymus, which are listed here, are better known than the species itself. * ‘Canadale Gold’ is a compact shrub

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

Description Catnip is a hardy perennial plant that grows 3 to 4 feet tall. The heart-shaped leaves are green above and gray below. The plant has purple flowers. Culture Catnip is a

Barberry CULTIVARS AND VARIETIES

Cultivars of Japanese Barberry: There are many cultivars available. Some of the more common ones are: * Var. atropurpurea – The leaves assume reddish to purplish shades.

Coleus CULTIVARS

Sun-Tolerant Coleus * ‘Alabama Sunset’ is an old favorite but still exceptional for its tolerance of sun. The brick-red leaves have a thin
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