Papaya plants are tropical, so they thrive in warmth. "Fresh seeds taken directly from a ripe fruit usually germinate in two ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Mandevillas are easy for the home gardener to grow,” says Maria Bolinger, territory manager for Ball ...

Flowers. Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis var. Cooperi) has variegated foliage in green, cream, and pink, as well as scarlet flowers that bloom on and off throughout the year. Unlike typical ...

Palms are an important group of plants that we use to create a tropical look in our landscapes. May through August is the preferred time to plant palms here because the warm soil will encourage ...

I bought a hibiscus this past spring and have really enjoyed it. Did I misunderstand the salesperson who told me to plant it in the garden? For now, I am keeping it in my unheated garage, but I wonder ...

Looking for an easy-to-grow tropical plant? This perennial grows quickly and offers beautiful blooms even when contained to a ...

To propagate amaryllis by seed, harvest the seedpods soon after they turn yellow and begin to break open. Dry the seed pods a ...

Just south of downtown Miami lies The Kampong, a tropical paradise founded by one of America's most prolific inventors, now ...

Grow Aloha, the statewide initiative dedicated to restoring Hawaiʻi’s native plants and our relationships with them, ...