Like all ficus plants, it is toxic to humans and pets. If you plant it outdoors, grow it in a container where its prolifically spreading roots are contained. Place the plant in an east-facing window or set it back from a south- or west-facing window. The Spruce / Adelyn Duchala Avoid direct harsh afternoon sun. Soil Use loose and well-drained potting mix. Slightly acidiccactus mixesare a good option. The Spruce / Adelyn Duchala...

While it is finicky, few plants are quite as flexible as the ficus. These plants require bright light and well-draining soil. They can be grown indoors or outdoors. The Spruce / Krystal Slagle The sap of a ficus tree is toxic to humansand pets. They appreciate being moved outside in summer but do not place them in direct sunlight. Bright, direct light will scald the leaves and cause leaf loss....

@happyplantsofbyron/ Instagram Ficus umbellatais a lesser-known species of ficus. It is native to West Africa but especially popular in Japan, where it is found in many homes. The huge leaves and whimsical appearance have earned it the common name umbrella tree fig. @happyplantsofbyron/ Instagram Like its relative thefiddle leaf fig, ficus umbellata grows large, waxy leaves on a thin trunk. The look is delicate and somewhat ethereala fantastic addition to any houseplant collection....

They grow very quickly. The edible fiddlehead fern season is also short, only lasting a few weeks each year. They grow from a crown or rhizome, a thick horizontal rooting structure. The Spruce / K. Dave New ferns also spread or reproduce from spores. These plants prefer moist, fertile soil and partial shade. It’s common to see these plants growing in stands near shady brooks and streams. The Spruce / K....

A Houseplant With Large. Planting outdoors can be done at any time other than during the hottest part of summer. Fire lilies are toxic to humans and pets. Fire lily ‘Doris’Magicflute002 / Getty Images If you grow your plant indoors year-round, place it in a bright window. Soil Good drainage is important to a healthy fire lily plant. A sandy cactus mix is also a good choice. Dave G. Houser/Getty Images...

Blooms emerge on mature plants in the spring and reoccur throughout autumn, drawingbutterfliesandhummingbirds. Firebush also has a history of medicinal usage. Its leaves and stems have been known to treat skin rashes, fungal infections, and insect bites. In Mexico, fruits from the bush (small black berries) are used to make a fermented beverage. The firebush is soft-stemmed and has multiple trunks with smooth gray bark. Its leaves are typically light to dark green and covered with fine hairs....

Firepower nandina grows best in temperate climates and withstands temperatures down to 10F without damage. Firepower Nandina Care Here are the main care requirements for growing the relatively low-maintenance Firepower nandina. Light Firepower nandina needsfull sunfor superior foliage color. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Soil This plant is adaptable to most soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Water Water young plants sufficiently to get them established. It starts dropping its leaves at temperatures below 10F....

These shrubs can grow anywhere from 4 to 8 feet or more. They prefer rich, slightly acidic soil but can grow in a sandy medium. Light Firespikes love sunshine. The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy Naturally found in tropical environments, these plants thrive in bright light. Unlike most plants, firespikes willstill bloom in the shade. However, more sunshine is best for more blooms and a healthier plant. The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy...

The Spruce / Krystal Slagle Fishtail palms are famous for their large and uniquely shaped leaves. They thrive in moist, humid conditions and require any amount of light. Its only strict requirement is that it needs well-drained soil. The Spruce / Krystal Slagle Fishtail palm berries contain oxalates and are toxic to pets and humans. Place them near a window that receives morning sun followed by indirect light the rest of the day....

Each of the five petals is reddish-orange or scarlet. One petal is bigger than the others and has yellow and white markings. The fruit is a seed pod that can be over a foot long. Flame Tree Care Plant a flame tree in a location where it has enough space to grow. It can be damaging if not planted in the proper area. Keep the plant away from walls, pavement, or anything else it might overtake....

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Flamingo willow (Salix integra’Flamingo') is a very fast-growing deciduous broad-leaf shrub. The red branches offer good winter color, similar to those on red-twig dogwood. Flamingo willow is such a fast-growing plant that it requires constant pruning to keep its landscape appeal. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova It can be planted as a specimen plant, in small groups, or as a hedge border. It requires a moist location and is ideal for rain gardens and other damp soils....

Native to Tasmania and southeastern Australia, it needs a hot climate to be grown outdoors year-round. Alternatively, grow it as a houseplant or as a potted plant and overwinter it indoors. This fast-growing plant is often used as a groundcover or border plant. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Despite its common name, flax lily is primarily grown for its foliage. The light-blue flowers are very small and not showy. Flax lily rarely blooms when grown as a houseplant....

This erect annualherbgrows up to three feet tall, donning numerous flat gray-green leaves. Flax plants require full sun and slightlyacidic soil. Flax cannot grow in shade. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Soil Flax plants preferslightly acidic to neutral soilthat is fertile and well-drained. Sandy or loamy soil is best. Plants thrive close together. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Sprinkle one tablespoon of seed per 10 square feet to welcome about 40 plants per square foot....