Peach trees (prunus persica) will reach about 25 feet when they reach full maturity. But, getting them there takes the right tools, plenty of tender, loving, care, and a little know-how on the part of the grower. According to the Environmental Working Group, peaches are among the most pesticide-laden fruits when purchased at your everyday …
Known to scientists as the Orthosiphon aristatus, the cat whiskers plant is a member of the mint family that is often found near other plants that trail or mound when they grow. Cat whiskers typically grow to about two feet in height at full maturity, but under the right circumstances and with enough exposure to …
We’ve answered your top 11 questions about cactus flowers, including the meaning, blooming, and more. What are the flowers on a cactus called? The hair-like spikes or short prickles which are generally barbed that are found on the areoles of Cacti are called Glochids or glochidia. Cactus glochids easily detach from the plant and …
Usually called the Cucumber, Cucumis sativus is from the gourd family. Originating from the East Indies, it is a yearly creeping vine that is often grown on trellises or any other kind of supportive frame. The Cucumis sativus is often found in home vegetable gardens. Growing Tips Cucumis sativus is easy to grow and does …
Lilium Bulbiferum is the scientific name for the orange lily, also known as the fire lily. Bulbiferum is a Latin word that means “bearing bulbs”. Lilium is their genus, where we get the word “lily”. They can grow almost anywhere, they’re found in parks, meadows, forests, on the side of the road, and of course …