Crocosmias only do really well in a sunny position. They will grow in shady conditions but the flowers will be a disappointment. The soil should be rich and moist but have good drainage. A waterlogged position will be detrimental to ...Read more
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Trachycarpus seeds can be harvested in December but in order to get them you will need both a male and a female plant. The male and female trachycarpus can be identified as such by their flowers. The male flowers tend ...Read more
Fatsia japonica camouflage is easy to grow providing you get a few things right. First it must be in the right position. They like indirect sunlight but not direct sunlight. So it needs to be in a bright position but ...Read more
There is no right time to bring ensete bananas out of dormancy. The ideal time would be at the end of April as this would give the plant a full month to grow indoors before being safe to plant out ...Read more
Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is a very easy plant to grow as it requires very little maintenance. It is an air plant (epiphyte) and does not require soil. It can be hung from a branch or shelf to add a ...Read more
Can the travellers palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) be grown in the united Kingdom? With great difficulty. They will only tolerate temperatures down to freezing. This rules them out for being kept outside in the winter in the UK. Also they get really ...Read more
