… plants based on light requirements, it's usually best not to rely exclusively on nursery tags for light requirements. Plant tags are frequently manufactured off-site by companies other than … and may not be entirely accurate. A little research can ensure that you select the right plant for your conditions. …
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… overly cool or dry rooms. They also will lose leaves and wilt in response to an extreme need for water. When choosing a plant, pick a healthy, full one with no discoloration on the foliage. … before transporting them outside or in your car. Indoors, poinsettias should have bright light for six hours a day, room temperatures of between 65 and 70 degrees and an even supply of …
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… Q. I am growing ornamental gourds for the first time and would like to know when to harvest them. A. Harvest your gourds when the … between 1 and 2 inches of stem attached. Since a gourd is 90 percent water, it is necessary for that water to evaporate through the stem. They can be washed in soapy water, rinsed well and …
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… a vigorous, deciduous, woody vine. Pruning should be done in the late winter or early spring. For mature plants, trumpet creeper tolerates heavy pruning to control its spread and maintain a … base. Please contact Plant Information at (847) 835-0972 or plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org for more information. …
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… 'Chocoholic' bugbane is prized first and foremost for deep burgundy color of its foliage. Then, come mid-summer, that foliage becomes the dramatic backdrop for its graceful spires of white flowers. Whether in a woodland setting or at the back of shady …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of its spring and fall beauty and its pleasing growth habit this is a wonderful specimen for a larger garden. It was bred for the harsher conditions of Minnesota hence the cultivar name of Northern Strain. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… full shade, and also requires consistently moist soil. This is a wonderful native ground cover for shady wet locations and is suitable for woodland gardens, native gardens, shade gardens and any area which appears mossy. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… cold tolerance. Dark star delivers. It can reach 6 feet high, with leaves up to 5 feet wide. For added drama, the deep purple of the stem is continued in the purple veins of each leaf. While … in our climate here, it can tolerate temperatures down to about 15 degrees, which is unusual for a plant of tropical origin. Just give it full to part sun, even moisture, and plenty of room …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and an aloe from Madagascar. The selection was made by Don Newcomer of Serra Gardens and named for its sturdy proportions. This large succulent plant is hardy only in USDA zones 9-11, it is only for indoor or summer use only in the Chicago area. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… is desired then a cane will need to be clipped. With care, this cutting can be rooted for a new plant. Good quality light is necessary to maintain bright leaf color but not necessary for plant survival. This plant is not hardy in Chicago and is generally treated as either an …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
