This plant is toxic to pets.Read on for our care guide. Outdoors, these plants appreciate the morning sun but should be protected from the direct hot afternoon sun. Indoors, they like a bright north-facing window. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida A potting mix made especially for succulents or cacti is ideal. Water African spear plants can survive prolonged periods of drought. Being left in soggy soil or standing water for too long can cause theroots to rot....

It does well with softer morning light and can become scorched if exposed to direct afternoon sunlight. A well-draining potting mix that can stay consistently moist is perfect. Water Like many other tropical plants, calathea beauty star prefers consistently moist soil. Getty Images/wahid hasyim asyari venture to keep the temperature between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Fertilizer During its growing season throughout spring and summer, ageneral fertilizercan be used once a month....

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova A larger-than-life succulent, the century plant is a visually stunningagavespecies. To protect itself, the leaves are tipped with sharp spines that ward off intruding pets or people. The sap of the plant is considered mildly toxic. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Also known as the American aloe, the plants name is a misnomer. A monocarpic species, the flower display is the plants final act before dying....

Even for those who live in themagical Goldilocks zone, Zone 10, it’s not all smooth sailing. It will take constant sun, rich soil, and just the right amount of water. Learn how to grow and care for the Cherimoya tree in this guide. The Spruce / Heidi Kolsky check that to select a site that is sheltered from high winds. Spacing, Depth, and Support The tree should be supported by a tree stake....

The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is anannual wildflowercharacterized by striking red blooms. The common poppy typicallyflowers in late springthrough early summer. They also work well in garden beds, cottage gardens, borders, and pollinator gardens. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Note that all parts of the poppy plant are toxic to dogs and cats. Deadheadingthe spent flowers regularly throughout the blooming period can help extend the bloom, but this is optional....

A dwarf variant, ‘Snow Sprite,’ was also developed forbonsaicultivation. ‘Shalimar’ is one of the most common varieties in the United States, known for for its hardiness. This species is native to the western Himalayas. It is also a long-lived tree, documented to live up to 1,000 years old. It is in thePinaceaefamily, which includes evergreen and deciduous conifers such aspine, spruce, andfir trees. This tree is sacred in Hinduism. It has gray scaly bark....

These cacti are epiphytic (air plants) and can grow on the ground or atop other plants. Because of their long, trailing stems, cultivated dog tail cacti makepopular hanging basketand container plants. When properly cared for, your dog tail cactus will produce white, fragrant flowers nocturnally. Wendy Cutler / Flickr /Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0) Dog Tail Cactus Care Like most cacti, dog tail cacti prefer full sun. They grow best in heat, humidity, fast-draining soil, or potting mix....

Thisspruce tree varietyis related to trees that grow 100 feet or taller. This dwarf version grows very slowlyabout 2 to 4 inches per year, and rarely exceeds 13 feet. The aromatic green needles are about 1/2 inch long. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Unlike its larger white spruce cousins, the dwarf Alberta spruce rarely produces pine cones. This tree can live 50 years or more in the right conditions. Read on to see how to care for a dwarf Alberta spruce....

The loblolly has 5-8 inch long needles that are bundled in groups of three. Loblolly pine trees are usually planted between November and March, their dormant season. Loblolly Pine Care The loblolly pine is highly adaptable and relatively easy to care for. Getty Images The tree requires full or partial sun, moist soil, and regular watering. Unless it suffers from nutrient deficiencies, the loblolly pine does not need to be fertilized or pruned....

It will eventually reach 6 to 8 feet tall in maturity. With proper care, this long-living plant can live for up to a decade. This plant is prominent among those who practicefeng shuiand is believed to create positive chi, or energy. The Spruce / Kortney Gloska Read on for our care and growing guide. If you don’t have a sunny window that provides enough light,use grow lights. This ends up being about once a week or every two weeks....

It grows about 3 feet tall with bright yellow flowers, which are also edible. The edible mustard plant is different from mustard grown as a cover crop. How to Plant Mustard When to Plant Plant mustard in the spring or fall. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova For fall plantings, select varieties that mature early. To calculate your fall planting date, add 2 to 3 weeks to your average firstfrost date....

The pencilcactus(Euphorbia tirucalli) is an interesting shrub withsucculentfoliage thats native to semi-arid tropical climates. It can grow quite large in the wildup to 30 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide. Indoors, the plant will stay at a more manageable 2-6 feet tall and 1-3 feet wide. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida On the branches are oval leaves that grow up to an inch long. This plant lacks the sharp spines that are commonly found on many cacti....

They last for about two weeks and gradually fade to a lighter pinkish hue. For best flowering, however, part shade is best. Also, in a partially shady location, it tends to bloom earlier than in the full sun. The Spruce / K. Dave Soil Plant your red spider lily in soil rich inorganic matterand well-drained. Water During the summerwhen the plant is dormantthe red spider lily does best in dry soil....