Care Guides

Podranea ricasoliana, commonly called pink trumpet vine or pink trumpet creeper, is a vigorous flowering vine with attractive pink trumpet-shaped flowers. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sunSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilWater: ModerateFertilizer: Moderate feedingPruning: Regularly, especially after floweringBest Use: Trellises, arbors, fencesImportant: Provide strong structural support Overview Pink trumpet vine is a vigorous climbing plant with long stems and attractive pink flowers. It does not have tendrils and therefore needs to…
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Variegated shell ginger, Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’, is a tropical foliage plant grown for its bold green-and-yellow striped leaves. It is an excellent container plant and can be used outdoors during warm weather in East Texas. Quick Care Guide Light: Bright filtered light to partial shadeSoil: Rich, moist, well-drained soilWater: RegularFertilizer: Regular feeding during active growthPruning: Remove damaged leavesBest Use: Containers, patios, shade gardensCold Tolerance: Protect from cold weather Overview Variegated…
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Star jasmine, Trachelospermum jasminoides, is an evergreen twining vine valued for glossy foliage and exceptionally fragrant white flowers. It can be grown along trellises, fences, arbors, and other supports. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilWater: Regular while establishingFertilizer: Light spring feedingPruning: After floweringBest Use: Trellises, arbors, fences, containersCold Hardiness: Well suited to East Texas Overview Star jasmine is not a true jasmine but produces…
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