Most thyme plants are perennial in moderate climates. It can be used as groundcover, in garden beds, between pavers, or grown in containers. Creeping thyme is deer-resistant. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova How to Plant Creeping Thyme Plant creeping thyme from seeds or potted nursery starts in the spring. If grown from nursey starts, space 6 to 12 inches apart. However, if using as a grass substitute, you’ll want a closer spacer for denser coverage....
It requires little maintenance and is fast-spreading. This plant is a toughgroundcoverthat copes well with a medium amount of foot traffic. It also works for use on slopes tohelp prevent soil erosion. Its tiny, white, cup-shaped flowers emerge in late spring, turning into white berries in the summer. Plant it in the spring so it has all summer to get established. Light A sunny or partial shade location is what creeping wire vine prefers....
Therefore, the Crimson Queen will fit into tighter spaces than other types of maple trees can. Additionally, Crimson Queen is one of those sought-after plants that will grow under black walnuts. The tree will showcase its bright red foliage throughout the growing season. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Soil As with light, Crimson Queen Japanese maple trees are malleable with soil. The tree grows easily in organically rich, slightlyacidic soilthat’s kept moist but well-drained....
Crinum Care Here are the main care requirements for growing a Crinum lily. Want more gardening tips? Light Crinums require full sun for at least six hours per day to thrive. JohnatAPW / Getty Images They can tolerate partial shade locations. ThepH level of the soildoes not affect their growth. Water Crinums will produce more blooms with consistent moisture over the summer but are also drought-tolerant. Temperature and Humidity Crinums grow best in warm climates with high humidity....
It thrives in mild summer temperatures but will need some shade in scorching hot and drying sun. The named cultivars are less likely to be invasive than the straight species.Crocosmiacrocosmiiflora(Montbretia) along withC. masoniorum(CrocosmiaMarcotijn) and some forms ofC. Roger Smith / Getty Images Light Crocosmia grows and flowers best in full sun. Some afternoon shade is fine in hot climates. The alternative is to grow crocosmia plants inraised bedsor containers. Jonkman Photography / Getty Images...
Crossandra is native to Sri Lanka and southern India, favoring tropical and humid conditions. Crossandra grows best when placed in bright, indirect sunlight and planted in soil on the acidic side. Crossandra Care Here are the main care requirements for growing crossandra outdoors or indoors. The Spruce / Krystal Slagle Light Crossandra thrives in bright,indirect sunlight. Indoors, your plant will do well in a sunny north or east-facing window or with bright artificial light....
Outdoor croton plants can reach around 8 feet tall but houseplants are much smaller. However, be careful about where you plant as crotons are toxic to humans and animals. Light Croton plants need a fair amount of sun. The Spruce / Kara Riley Bright, indirect light is best. If the plant is getting insufficient sun, the leaves will turn all green. Water Keep croton plants evenly moist in the summer....
This slow-growing plant can reach 3 to 6 feet tall outdoors or 2 feet as a houseplant. Crown of thorns grows best outdoors as a perennial in warm zones 9 through 11. Outdoors, place it in afull-sunlocation. The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy Place it in a partial sun spot if it’s an intensely dry location. Indoors, the plant will do well in a west or south-facing spot during winter. Soil If growing outdoors, plant in well-draining soil....
Commonly calledcrystal anthurium, the impressive leaves of this species can grow to over 18 inches in length. Crystal anthurium prefers bright, indirect light, consistently moist soil, and high humidity. Like otherAnthurium, crystal anthuriumis toxic to people and pets. The Spruce / Adelyn Duchala Crystal Anthurium Care Crystal anthurium can be somewhat high-maintenance. These plants are lovers of bright but indirect light. An east-facing window is typically a top spot. The Spruce / Adelyn Duchala...
The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Never never plant (Ctenanthe spp.) This phenomenon is known as nyctinasty. They prefer indirect light, high humidity, and moist, rich soil with good drainage. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Put them in anorth-facing windowor aneast-facing windowthat gets weaker morning light. Never never plants can also grow well several feet from a south-facing or west-facing window that gets stronger sunlight. Keep them out of direct sun, which can burn the leaves and harm the plant....
Although itcan produce white bloomswhen grown indoors, ‘Grey Star’ rarely flowersthis plant is all about thedramatic foliage. Here are the main care requirements for growing Ctenanthe Setosa ‘Grey Star’. Light Too much direct sunlight can result in fading colors on the leaves ofCtenanthe setosa’Grey Star'. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Too much shade can also result in diminished variegation and leggy growth. Place the plant in bright, in-direct light for best results....
Cucamelons are fast-growing and naturally drought-resistant. Theyre ready to harvest about 75 days after the seeds are planted in spring. Heed these tips to grow bunches of them. AnjoKanFotografie / Getty Images Selecting a Planting Site Cucamelons can grow in pots or garden beds that receive plenty of sun. Cucamelons should be spaced about 12 inches apart. Once established, cucamelons spread vigorously, but theyre much more manageable with trellising. Olga Rozhkova / Getty Images...
This heirloom gourd is prominent in Italian cooking. Growing Cucuzza squash is very similar to growing any othersummer squashorgourd. A trellis is essential because the vining plant can reach lengths longer than 10 yards. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova If you want blemish-free, straight produce, trellising is a must. The soil must be warm before you plant cucuzza squash as it is easily damaged by frost. Seedlings are nearly impossible to find in a garden center so most are grown from seeds....
