The chances of Pink China bulbs (Colocasia esculenta ‘Pink China’) surviving a UK winter are relatively good, provided some precautions are taken. Pink China is one of the hardier varieties of elephant ears, known for its cold tolerance compared to ...Read more
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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
Canna viruses are a group of plant viruses that can infect and cause diseases in cannas, which are popular ornamental plants known for their colorful flowers and striking foliage. Unfortunately, there is no specific cure for viral infections in plants, ...Read more
To achieve the biggest and healthiest leaves on your Ensete ventricosum Maurelii, proper feeding is essential. This plant is a heavy feeder, and providing the right nutrients in the right amounts at the right times is key to its robust ...Read more
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
How often do orchids flower? That depends on various factors including the species of orchid, its growing conditions, and care it receives. Generally, most orchids have a natural blooming cycle that can range from once a year to several times ...Read more