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How to Care for Caribbean Red Hot Pepper Plants
Habanero peppers are warm-season vegetables that need a growing period of about 110 days. Of all the habanero cultivars, Caribbean red hot peppers are among the hottest. Caribbean red pepper plants produce best when grown in temperatures consistently between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, in full sun
When to Plant Pumpkins Seeds
Like many plants, the early stages of pumpkin seedlings are critical to development. There are several varieties of pumpkins, so knowing how long the growing season is for your particular variety is crucial to knowing what time of year to plant them. However, planting them at the right time is only
Rose Tips
Roses need pruning and fertilizer.David De Lossy/Photodisc/Getty ImagesGrowing roses is not particularly difficult as far as landscaping plants go. Choose rose bushes that are right for your landscaping and the space that you have. After choosing the type of rose you want, take care of it...
About Wild & Edible East Texas Plants
The native plants of East Texas that have supplied food to the region's residents for hundreds of years are enjoying a new acceptance. Travel companies offer edible plant identification tours through East Texas's Piney Woods. Boggy Creek Farm, located near Texas A&M University, supplies wild-growin
Where to Plant Forsythia: Sun or Shade?
Forsythia blooms in early spring with bright yellow flowers which only grow out of the old wood. The medium to dark-green leaves appear after the flowers. In the fall, this perennial shrub loses its leaves later than most other plants.
Care and Blooming Times for Orchids
Orchids hail from the mountains and forests of Asia, Central and South America, and grow in more than 30,000 different species. Of these, Dendrobiums, Oncidiums, Cymbidiums and Phalaenopsis are most common and successful in home growing situations. Orchids require precise growing conditions to survi
How to Loosen Clay Soil
Soils with high clay contents retain moisture, are mineral rich for plant growth, and are stable, providing support for large plants, bushes and trees. However, clay soil compacts tightly and in dry conditions can be difficult to break apart. The addition of soil amendments improves the texture of c
How to Plant & Maintain a Hanging Basket
A hanging basket generally contains plants that have long, flowing leaves. Technically, you can put any type of plant in a hanging basket, but plants with long leaves that hang down from the basket tend to create the most attractive look. Some types of plants typically found in hanging baskets incl
The Best Way to Grow & Store Apples
Apples are some of the most popular fruits with their sweet blooms and versatile fruit. To grow and harvest apples at home, though, gardeners must give apple trees the right care and know when to harvest and how to store the fruit.
Where to Plant Holly Fern
For a tough, no-nonsense fern with a strong presence and bold texture, plant a holly fern (Cyrtomium falcatum). Plant holly ferns in the right location to please both yourself and this deep green, glossy, Southern landscape favorite.
Care of Guzmania
Guzmanias are hybrid members of the bromeliad family, which contains plants that are tropical in origin and are usually grown indoors in containers in the U.S. Guzmanias are desirable for their long and slender, glossy, smooth leaves. At the center of the plant, the leaves form a rosette, which hold
Flower Seeds That Attract Beneficial Insects
Beneficial insects help gardeners by pollinating crops and by preying on pests. This year, try picking up some flower seeds to attract the beneficial insects that help your garden grow naturally. According to Cornell Cooperative Extension master gardener Sally Jean Cunningham, "Beneficial insects a
When Is a Good Time of Year to Transplant Yucca Plants?
All yucca species (Yucca spp.) are native to the New World in any array of sunny habitats in deserts, sandy dunes and plains in North and Central America, and the West Indies. These rosette-forming, perennial, treelike shrubs add architectural interest to gardens as well as seasonal flower displays
The Best Time to Harvest Navel Oranges
Navel oranges are a popular choice in citrus orchards, known for their ease of peeling and breaking into sections. Several factors determine the best time to harvest a navel orange from the tree.
Desert Rose Plant Care
The desert rose is an evergreen succulent native to the tropical regions of Africa and Arabia. It thrives in humid climates with plenty of rainfall but cannot survive in standing water, making a high-drainage soil necessary. The desert rose has a distinct stem that swells to a large size as it store
How to Plant a Tree in Honor of Someone
What could be more wonderful than to plant a living memorial tree to commemorate someone's life? Every time you or a family member or friend looks at the tree, a memory will be triggered and hopefully the beauty of the tree will bring back happy memories. Not only that, planting trees is a good cont
Growth of an Oat Plant
As an annual grass crop, oats are planted in the fall for a midsummer harvest. Farmers also can plant oats in the spring for a late summer crop. The growth of the plant depends on the variety and the season the seed gets sown.
How Big Can a Banana Flower Get?
A banana plant is a large, flowering herb that can produce banana fruit. The flowering portion of the plant grows from the stem, and eventually produces clusters of bananas. While the female flowers ripen into bananas and are eaten around the world, some cultures also use the remaining banana flower
Ideas for Hanging Spanish Moss
Despite its name, Spanish moss actually isn't part of the moss family at all, but like the pineapple, is part of the bromeliaceae family. This plant grows commonly and easily in the southern United States as it doesn't require a lot of water and handles the sun well. Because Spanish moss...