As a gardener, I’ve always wanted to have a large hosta swaying in the breeze with its fluffy leaves. Want to know how to grow hostas that get really big? Here are some ideas and different ways to do it! I began collecting hostas in 1999, and there was a limited selection of “super” varieties…
Elephant ears are easy-care plants with large, showy leaves. However, with such lush, tasty-looking foliage and starchy corms, you may wonder if elephant ears are edible. Some elephant ears are edible, while others are not. Among the many Colocasia species used in traditional Asian cuisine is taro (Colocasia esculenta), one of the world’s most commonly…
To get a noble Majesty Palm (Ravenea rivularis) ready for a celebration, you need a brand-new pot with fresh, rich soil. If you repot these stately palms-on time with a regal touch, they will be ready to hold court for years to come. Repot Majesty Palm trees every two years, preferably in late spring or…
Hostas have a place in the hearts of both amateur florists and professional landscape designers. Hostas come in many different shapes and sizes, and anyone can grow them in their garden, even if they have never done it before. Most blue-leafed varieties resemble sumo wrestlers because their width is significantly greater than their height. This…
The jasmine plant is exotic, majestically delicate, and fragrant – there’s much to like. But without training, it can look neglected and messy. Fortunately, you can train your Jasmine to climb on trellises, fences, walls, or other vertical structures in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. And I’ll show you how to do it right so you…
Traveler’s Palm (Ravenala) has leaves with straight tips, while the Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) has pointed ones. The ravenala’s leaf stalks are shaped like a rectangle, while the Strelitzia’s are more round. The leaves of the ravenala are weaker, almost like mosses, whereas the leaves of the strelitzias are much more substantial. Ravenala leaves have…
Pruning Bird of Paradise correctly is necessary for their long-term health and well-being. Only through this effort can you encourage proper growth or even flowering. Knowing the rules can make a massive difference between getting it right and wrong. You may think this is secondary, but it’s not. If you don’t prune plants the right…
Beautiful flower clusters from birds of Paradise are often used in bouquets, but the plants can also be grown indoors. It has lovely flowers that resemble birds, but it is mainly grown for its foliage in-home. However, to add a touch of tropical flair to your yard and house, consider adding some plants that resemble…
You may encounter the problem of the Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) not blooming. This could be due to many factors, including the plant is too young or a lack of proper care. Most of the time, the plant does not receive enough light. Bird of Paradise can bloom at three years old, but it usually…
Bird of Paradise can be difficult to grow due to its large size and water-loving leaves. Because of its size, it will require a large amount of resources to maintain. How often do we water the Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) with big leaves? It is best to water a Bird of Paradise plant when…