How to Grow and Care for Korean Spice Viburnum

The oval leaves are dark green with serrated edges. It is one of the more trouble-free of all shrubs. If planting multiple shrubs, space them 4 to 6 feet apart to ensure good air circulation. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Light Plant this shrub in full sun or partial shade. A sunnier location will lead to more profuse flowering. Soil These bushes grow best in the moist but well-drained soil with a slightly acidicsoil pH....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Terry Gomez

How to Grow and Care for Krantz Aloe

It stands out just by its sheer size and sprawling habit, which is large for aflowering succulent. Birds, sunbirds, andhummingbirds flock to the flowersto get their nectar. Deer, however, show no interest, probably because its leaves have spikes and sharp edges. The Spruce / K. Dave Soil Excellent draining is crucial, which only light and sandy or mediumloamy soilcan provide. Just like in its native habitat, the plant can grow in nutritionally poor rocky soil....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Anthony Tate

How to Grow and Care for Lace Aloe (Aristaloe aristata)

The dark green, toothed, fleshy foliage is dotted with white bumps and forms in tight rosettes. If conditions are right,pollinator-friendlytubular orange-red flowers grow on mature plants during the summer. A lover of warm, dry, sunny conditions, the lace aloe is a popular houseplant orxeriscapeaddition. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault A window that gets plenty of filtered morning sunlight is perfect. Up to six hours of sun with some reprieve in the hottest part of the afternoon is ideal....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Joshua Smith

How to Grow and Care for Lacecap Hydrangea

Wide, dark green serrated leaves provide a lush background for the large. Like most hydrangeas, these are fast-growing shrubs, averaging two feet or more per year. Planting time is in the fall or early spring. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Lacecap hydrangea is toxic to humans and is toxic to pets. A site with morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal. The foliage can become droopy, turn yellow, or scorch in full sun....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Matthew Rivers

How to Grow and Care for Lady Ferns

Sporting lacy, elegant, textured fronds, the ladyfernis sure to make a statement wherever you plant it. This plant has fronds that are a vibrant green throughout the summer and turn golden-yellow after the first frost. Lady fern stalks can be green, red, or purple. These support a multitude of tiny leaflets, which gives the lady fern its feathery, lacy appearance. These plants do best in shady areas with consistent watering....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Nicolas Avila

How to Grow and Care for Lady Plant Indoors

On the stems are fan-shaped, glossy green fronds with between five and eight narrow, lance-shaped segments. This palm is tolerant of low-light conditions, which makes it a popular houseplant. Indoors, it grows much smaller than outdoors, growing 6 to 15 feet tall. The Spruce / Kara Riley This palm has a relatively slow growth rate, gaining less than a foot in height yearly. A north- or east-facing window is ideal....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Joseph Potts

How to Grow and Care for Lady Slipper Orchids (Cypripedium)

Belonging to the orchid genusCypripedium, lady slipper orchids are the most primitive punch in found today. Most are terrestrial, growing in the ground in temperate zones around the globe. These rare orchids require very specific growing conditions and are slow to germinate and colonize. The Spruce / Phoebe Cheong This orchid genus does not often produce tall plants, although there are exceptions. In native areas, most reach only about 6 to 8 inches high with flower spikes around 15 inches....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · David Wilson

How to Grow and Care for Lady's Mantle

It’splanted as a mounding ground coverunder trees or other difficult areas. It adapts well to any soil though it prefers a bit of acidity. Read more about growing a lady’s mantle plant in your yard. The Spruce / Autumn Wood The plant prefers a little afternoon shade in hot climates to avoid sunscald on the leaves. Water These plants are drought-tolerant once established and dont like wet soil. Ladys mantle tends to hug the ground, so keep the mulch from covering the plant....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Ronald Morrison

How to Grow and Care for Lamb's Ear

The growth rate is medium but steady. Because of their suede-like texture, lamb’s ears are favored for their foliage rather than their flowers. However, some varieties do flower on tall spikes in shades of pinkish-purple or white, attracting bees. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Choose a spot that gets at least a few hours of direct sunlight per day. To plant, dig a hole larger than the current root ball....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Sarah Collins

How to Grow and Care for Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)

The solitary daisy-like golden yellow flowers emerge from slender, erect stems. It is planted in the spring and has a moderate growth rate. Coreopsis Lanceolata Care While allcoreopsis speciesrequire little care, lanceleaf coreopsis is especially easy to care for. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova You dont have to worry about drought and deer because it is resistant to both. Light Coreopsis lanceolatashould get full sun to thrive. Lack of light leads to scraggly growth and reduced bloom....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Danielle Rowland

How to Grow and Care for Lantana

Lantana is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Light Lantana plants like full sun. The plant should receive at least six hours (or more) of direct sunlight every day. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault It can tolerate some afternoon shade, but will flower less if planted in a shady spot. Soil These plants thrive in well-draining soil. They will grow in most soil conditions but prefer a neutral pH range (6....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Daniel Blackwell

How to Grow and Care for Larkspur

AsDelphinium,larkspur is considered anherbaceousperennial. But asConsolida ajacis,it is considered an annual. Larkspur is toxic to people and pets. The Spruce / Autumn Wood Planting In USDA zones 2 through 9, plant larkspur in fall or spring. Choose a spot that gets full sunlight. you might either direct sow seeds or plant transplants. Guardian Lavender Larkspur (Delphinium ‘Guardian Lavender’)Horst Sollinger / Getty Images If transplanting, be sure to water in the plant thoroughly....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Jennifer Jones

How to Grow and Care for Lavatera

Likehibiscus, lavatera have large, showy, funnel-shaped flowers with five separate petals. The best planting time for most species is in the spring. Lavatera has good drought resistance and it isn’t affected by major plant diseases or pests. Consultaplantas/ Wikimedia Commons /Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license If you want to give it a neater, more uniform appearance, you canpruneit to the desired shape. However, excellent drainage is crucial. After that, switch to occasional watering only in the absence of rain....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Sarah Ramsey