How to Grow and Care for Orange Lily (Lilium bulbiferum)

It is often in mountainous areas. This is one of the earliest lilies to bloom in the summer. The showy bright orange flowers are trumpet-shaped and attract bees. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Unlike other lilies, the flowers are facing upward, which makes the orange lily an excellent cut flower. The best time to plant an orange lily is in the fall. Lilies are toxic to cats. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Kirk Parker

How to Grow and Care for Orange Trees

Although the fruit is delicious, the plant itself is known to be toxic to pets. Orange trees are susceptible to wind damage so some protection is needed. For dwarf varieties, 10 feet should be sufficient. The Spruce Orange trees are self-fertile and do not require another orange tree to produce fruits. Dig a hole about twice as large as the tree’s root ball. Place the tree in the hole so the top of the root ball sits flush with the soil line....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Victoria Johnson

How to Grow and Care for Oregano

The Spruce / Kara Riley Oregano is aperennial herbthat returns year after year. Research has shown its oils contain antioxidants that may have potential health benefits. Oregano starts as a ground-hugging rosette of leaves, but it can easily grow to about 2 feet tall. The Spruce / Kara Riley The plant can have a strong, sharp scent with notes of earth, hay, and mint. Note that oregano is toxic to pets, so be mindful of where you plant it....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 763 words · Eddie Kelley

How to Grow and Care for Oregon Grape

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Oregon grapeis abroadleaf evergreen shruband the state flower of Oregon. Oregon grape thrives in light shade, in well-draining, nutrient rich soil, and in temperate conditions. Soil The soil needs to be moist with good drainage for optimal growth. It needs to be acidic or at least neutral, as alkaline soils can be problematic. Water Water the soil around your Oregon grape weekly, to keep the soil moist....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Helen Hernandez

How to Grow and Care for Oriental Poppy Plants

They are known for their bright orange flowers. They are just one of thevarious types of poppies. But manycultivarsexist, offering a variety of colors, including peach, maroon, and salmon. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida The blossom petals usually sport a dark blotch at their base. The large buds nod down at first, but they raise their heads as the flowers unfurl. This can leave gaps in your planting bed, so design around the poppies accordingly....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Brianna Ramos

How to Grow and Care for Ornamental Cabbage or Kale

Ornamental cabbage and kale look and grow very much like their close relatives, the ediblecabbagesandkales. They are slightly bitter, though are often used as a garnish. The Spruce / Kara Riley Officially, ornamental cabbage and kale are cool-season biennials. ​The Spruce / Kara Riley The most spectacular color is achieved if they experience cool, even cold conditions. Light These plants prefer to grow in full sun. However, when grown in warmer climates, partial afternoon shade is ideal....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Scott Fry

How to Grow and Care for Ornamental Peppers

Ornamental peppers blur the boundary between beautiful and edible. They produce fruits and foliage in a rainbow of colors and elongated or round shapes. When they get the sunlight and warmth they need, they are fast-growing and low-maintenance. Aurora Ornamental Pepperhannahgleg/Getty Images These peppers are perennials in a warm, frost-free climate, but most gardeners grow them as annuals. They are planted in the spring once the soil has warmed to at least 70 degrees....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Autumn Alvarado

How to Grow and Care for Osakazuki Japanese Maple

The cultivar was named after the shape of its cupped leaves. Osakazuki means a leaf like a wine cup in Japanese. This tree, if properly cared for, will provide many years of beauty in the landscape. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Too much sun can be detrimental. Morning sun is better than afternoon sun, and protection from afternoon sun can help the tree thrive. Water deeply around the base of the tree at least once a week in hot dry weather....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Robert Johnson

How to Grow and Care For Osiria Rose

It is a member of the Rosaceae genus, created in Germany in 1978 primarily as a florist rose. Osiria rose is a cross between Tea rose and the hybrid ‘Perpetual’ rose. You will need to search specialty nurseries and plant retailers to find an established Osiria rose. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Osiria rose is a hybrid which means seeds are not guaranteed to come true to the parent plant....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Bruce Huynh

How to Grow and Care for Ostrich Ferns

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Ostrich ferns areperennialferns that produce edible fiddleheads, a springtime delicacy. As they grow, these young sprouts unfurl into bright bunches of 4-foot green fronds looking like ostrich feathers. Light This fern grows inpartial to full shade, but dappled shade is generally best. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Leaves can turn yellow and burn if exposed to full sun. It will tolerate full sun only if planted in an especially cool, moist location....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Natasha Spencer

How to Grow and Care for Oxalis

Its leaves also have the unusual habit of opening during the day and folding closed at night. Foliage can be variegated or solid green to deep purplish red. Some species grow fromcormsthat multiply forming mounds and subshrubs. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova How and When to Plant Oxalis Oxalisgrows best in areas with cool summers and mild winters. In regions where summers are hot, plant in a north-facing location that receives afternoon shade....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 876 words · Sarah Sampson

How to Grow and Care for Oxeye Daisy

The flattened yellow center disk resembles the eye of an ox, giving the plant its name. The erect stems are usually branching and produce two or more flower heads. The showy flowers make long-lasting cut flowers. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Oxeye daisy is toxic to humans and pets. Oxeye Daisy Care Oxeye daisy is a low-maintenance plant. The biggest challenge in growing it is to contain its unwanted spread....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Michael Garcia

How to Grow and Care for Pagoda Dogwood

Bluish-black berries follow the flowers to provide winter interest. It grows best in woodland, understory conditions with partial or dappled sunlight, and loamy, acidic soil. In southern locations, it appreciates more shade; in colder regions, it tolerates more sun. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Soil This tree likesloamy soilthat is relatively moist but well-drained. It tolerates a pH between 4.8 and 7.3 but does best inslightly acidic soil. It thrives in moderately cool summer temperatures and average humidity....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Laura French