Care Guides

Ixora coccinea is a tropical evergreen flowering shrub valued for dense clusters of brightly colored flowers and glossy foliage. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Acidic, rich, moist, well-drained soilWater: Keep consistently moistFertilizer: Fertilizer for acid-loving plantsPruning: Late winter or early springBest Use: Containers and protected summer displaysCold Tolerance: Must be protected from cool temperatures Overview Ixora is a tropical shrub that can develop into a substantial…
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Adenium obesum, commonly called desert rose, is a succulent flowering plant prized for its swollen trunk, attractive foliage, and colorful flowers. In East Texas it should be treated primarily as a container plant. Quick Care Guide Light: Full sunSoil: Very well-drained cactus or succulent soilWater: Allow soil to dry between wateringsFertilizer: Feed during spring and active growthPruning: As needed for shapeBest Use: Containers, patios, houseplantsCold Tolerance: Bring indoors well before…
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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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