Care Guides

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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Philodendron bipinnatifidum, formerly known as Philodendron selloum and Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum, is a large tropical foliage plant with enormous deeply lobed leaves. It is commonly grown as a houseplant outside tropical climates. Quick Care Guide Light: Bright indirect light to filtered sunlightSoil: Moist, rich, well-drained soilWater: Keep moderately moistFertilizer: Regular feeding during active growthPruning: Remove damaged leavesBest Use: Houseplant, patio container, tropical displayCold Tolerance: Protect below approximately 60°F Overview Tree philodendron…
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