It is best planted outdoors in the fall or spring or indoors year-round. Light Boston fern grows best in bright,indirect light. Too much shade can result in sparse, lackluster fronds. The Spruce / Kara Riley Too much sun can burn the fronds. Boston fern thrives as a porch plant that receives filtered morning sun and afternoon shade. Soil Ferns prefer organically rich, loamy soil with good drainage. The Spruce / Kara Riley...

The invasive vine is a quick climber of buildings. In some areas, Boston ivy also makes an easy-care ground cover plant. But where suitable, Boston ivy is always a better choice than English ivy. The Spruce / Autumn Wood Boston ivy vines not only lend greenery through the summer, but they also provide fall color. In spring, the new leaves of Boston ivy are reddish. The leaves typically turn green in summer before reverting to areddish colorin fall....

Light Bougainvillea are low maintenance but require a few conditions to thrive, including full sun. Giving your bougainvillea will increase its vitality and the number of blooms it develops throughout the year. One must be that the soil is well-draining. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Bougainvillea will not tolerate soil that soil that holds water. Fertilizer Bougainvillea are heavy feeders, and their enormous blooms demand many nutrients. Regular feeding will help ensure those profuse blooms do not disappoint you....

They grow best in full or partial sun and in well-draining soil. Boxwoods can be toxic to people and pets. Their roots are shallow, so the soil must be protected from the heat. The Spruce / Cara Cormack When sheltered by trees, the roots of dwarf boxwoods will profit from the cooler soil temperatures. Soil Boxwood shrubs require well-drained soils, or they will suffer from root rot. Although they may tolerate soils with a lower pH, they prefer asoil pHin the 6....

A unique perennial from New Zealand makes a hardy ground cover for landscaping. Brass buttons can be planted in the spring or fall, generally from potted nursery starts or root divisions. However, it will do best in medium-moisture, well-drained soils, and is not fond of dry conditions. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Given room, they will spread almost indefinitely. Over time, as the soil becomes compacted, a colony may lose its vigor and die back....

Remember that bridal wreath spirea is not a native North American plant and might accidentally naturalize into wild areas. Its most significant need is well-draining soil so the roots never sit in water. Water the plants once a week during the summer whenever rainfall is less than 1 inch. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Keep the plants well-watered as they become establishedthat is, for the first entire growing season after planting them....

The part we eat is actually the buds of the broccoli flower. If left unharvested, the broccoli head would open into small greenish-yellow flowers. Although mostbroccoliis green, there are also some delicious and beautiful purple varieties. The Spruce / Alandra Chavarria Broccoli has a moderate growth rate. It is typically planted in the early to mid-spring for an early summer harvest. And in warm climates, a late summer planting can yield a fall harvest....

Some even withstand full tropical sun, while others quickly scorch. Soil Bromeliads grown indoors thrive in fast-drainingpotting soilthat holds moisture. A mixture of 2/3 peat-based soil and 1/3 sand is ideal. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Or use orchid mix, charcoal, or soilless potting mix. Many epiphytic bromeliads can be grown in containers, or grown as authenticair plantsmounted to boards or logs. Water Some bromeliads tolerate drought conditions, but they prefer moist, not soggy, soil....

Leaves are green and small, usually lanceolate. The two main species that share the common name broom areCytisusandGenista. Both look very similar. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The main difference is thatGenistasare more tolerant of lime in water and soil. Broom plants bear pea-like flowers in shades of yellow that attract pollinators. Cultivars and hybrids in a wide range of other flower colors are also available. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova...

Part of the cabbage family, Brussels sprouts look like mini cabbage heads. They form on thick stems, along with broad leaves. These leaves are also edible and prepared like other hardy greens. The Spruce / K. Dave They are typically planted in the summer for afall to winter harvest. In general, plant seeds approximately four months prior to your area’s projected first fall frost date. Selecting a Planting Site Pick a spot that gets plenty of sun and has sharp soil drainage....

Outdoors it can get quite large but does not spread readily. The growth that occurs can be curbed by cutting back new shoots. Tip Note the nodes it is famous for will always be a bit bulbous. Sanjiv Shukla / Getty Images Light The Buddha belly bamboo plant enjoysfull to partial sun. If planted outdoors, place it in a location that gets 6 to 8 hours a day of sun....

This plant performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil. Warning Bugleweed has been reported as aninvasive plantin some states. Bugleweed Care Bugleweed works particularly well on banks or slopes or when planted around trees and shrubs. The Spruce / K. Dave Choose a spot in partial shade, and space plants about one foot apart. Light Bugleweed thrives in full sun to part shade locations. Foliage color is most vibrant when the plant receives at least three to four hours of sunlight daily....

Thus, take care when handling a bunny ear cactus and always wear protective gloves. The cactus has a slow growth rate and takes up to 20 years to reach maturity. It rarely blooms indoors. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Bunny Ear Cactus Care This cactus is easy to care for and thrives on neglect. Ideally, this cactus should receive between six to eight hours ofdirect sunlighteach day. When grown outdoors, ensure that the cactus is not planted in a location that is not shaded....