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
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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
To make your garden look tropical, you can incorporate various construction elements that evoke a sense of lushness and exoticism. Here are some construction ideas to achieve a tropical look: Pergola or Gazebo: Construct a pergola or gazebo in your ...Read more
Creating a tropical look garden in the UK involves a combination of hardy plants that can withstand the cooler climate and frost-tender plants that may need protection during winter. Here’s a list of 100 plants for a tropical look garden, ...Read more
There are many different types of jungles in the world, each with its own unique characteristics and biodiversity. While it is challenging to provide an exact number, I can give you an overview of some of the major types of ...Read more
There are several different styles of tropical gardens that draw inspiration from various cultural and design influences. Here are some popular styles of tropical gardens: Balinese Garden: Inspired by the traditional gardens of Bali, Indonesia, this style emphasizes harmony with ...Read more
Musa Basjoo are famous for their wonderful paddle leaves so when those leaves start turning yellow it is a cause for concern. Although bananas like to be well watered they also don’t like sitting with their roots in waterlogged soil. ...Read more
The first thing to do though is to cut off the leaves. Do this after the temperature has gone low enough to blacken the edges of the leaves. This triggers the plant to go in to a state of dormancy. Then ...Read more
