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Camellia is an elegant plant with dark, glossy foliage. It is a great plant to have for a bright, cool, shaded patio. It bears large, single or double flowers which are sometimes fragrant. Flowering seasons vary with variety, but most bloom from fall to winter. LIGHT: Camellias can be...

Aeoniums are considered succulents. They bear rosettes of leaves in colors that can range from yellow, green, burgundy and almost black. LIGHT: They like plenty of light so a sunny windowsill is perfect. TEMPERATURES: Provide average household temperatures from spring through fall with a cool...

Several surveys have shown that Phalaenopsis orchids have become America's favorite orchid. No other orchid is as well-suited to home growing or is as rewarding. Plants with long-lasting sprays of lovely moth-like blooms in a broad array of colors are inexpensive and widely available. Simply...

The look of the Banana plant is the epitame of a Tropical environment. It's thick, exotic leaves and palm-like stem make for a very tropical feel. Often the leaves have a weathered look, especially on older plants. They can appear torn as mature leaves separate along vein lines. Some varieties have...

There are many types of Ivy. Hedera includes English Ivy, Variegated Ivy, Glacier, Parsley, Needlepoint, Manda, Algerain Ivy and many, many more varieties. Ivies are good climbers and can be used on trellis and wire forms. They also make a very showy plant in hanging baskets or as a ground cover...

The Sambac Jasmine, a native of India and Arabia is a tropical shrub and a member of the Olive family. A perpetual bloomer from early spring to late fall, this plant is excellent if grown in a container or on a trellis. LIGHT/WATER: Like most Jasmines, they require plenty of direct or filtered...

Most of the Yuccas that you find are the cane type. They grow long, leathery green leaves on a woody trunk. You may also find a Yucca tip, which looks more like a bush and does not have the woody trunk. LIGHT: Yuccas like a bright area. They will tolerate direct sunlight. WATER: Water...

Rosemary is an aromatic Mediterranean herb used since ancient time to give exciting flavor to appetizers, meats, and sauces. The fragrant leaves can also be dried to give a piney scent to sachets, and moth preventatives. Historically the rosemary's distilled oil has been used for medicines and...

Sago palms are in the cycad family which dates back to pre-historic times. These extremely tough plants have fronds emerging from a central ball-like base resembling a pineapple. The fronds are so thick that they feel like plastic. They are a very slow growing plant, only getting one new set of...

Azaleas are dwarf shrubs 1 to 1-1/2 feet tall. They come in many colors; Pink, white, hot pink, red, and lavendar flowers are all available. When choosing an Azalea look for one that is healthy looking and nice and crisp. Avoid one that has drying or browning leaves. Choose one that has a some...