How to Grow and Care for the Spider Lily

These plants bring gorgeous color to your garden. The Spruce / K. Dave Spider lilyis the common name of numerous plants, including those of the smallLycorisgenus. Spider lilies are known for theirstriking blooms. The Spruce / K. Dave Blue-green foliage follows after the flowering is finished and remains until spring. Despite their common name, spider lilies are not true lilies. They are part of theamaryllisfamily. The Spruce / K. Dave...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Andrea Frye

How to Grow and Care for the Strawberry Tree

The oblong leaves are shiny and dark, 2 to 4 inches long. Plant new trees in the fall and expect a slow to moderate growth rate for this shrub. The tree can tolerate a site with some shade. The Spruce / K. Dave A strawberry tree can do well despite the presence ofsalt runoff or salt spray. This strawberry tree can also thrive when planted in urban areas and along streets and highways....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Lauren Rodriguez

How to Grow and Care for the Sunburst Honey Locust Tree

One such well-behaved cultivar is usually known by its registered trademark name, Sunburst. The podless/seedless characteristic derives from the fact that commercially offered trees are typically male cultivars. Soil Honey locust can grow well in different types of soil. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Loam is ideal, but the trees are also quite tolerant of sand or clay. This tree is also tolerant of salty soils. Water Honey locusts have a moderate tolerance for flooding, drought, and other adverse conditions....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Amber Rios

How to Grow and Care for the Thanksgiving Cactus

While they all look similar, they are technically three different species ofSchlumbergerawith unique care requirements. Prior to blooming in the fall, move it to a brighter location, but avoid direct sun. A spot that gets bright, indirect light is perfect. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault One part peat moss, one partperlite, and one part orchid bark is a perfect mixture. The soil should be kept consistently moist and should not be allowed to fully dry out....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Kenneth Dunlap

How to Grow and Care for the Totem Pole Cactus

It gained its common name from its textured stems, which resemble totem poles with many faces. Totem Pole Cactus Care Here are the main care requirements for growing a totem pole cactus. Directly in front of a west- or south-facing window are both great options if you are growing it indoors. The Spruce / Anastasia Tretiak A lack of light will cause these cacti to grow leggy. Cactus and succulent soil are both great options or mixDIY cactus soil at home....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Lisa Gonzalez

How to Grow and Care for the Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow Plants (Brunfelsia)

Plus, this tropical evergreen shrub is a long, persistent bloomer. Related plantsBrunfelsia australisandBrunfelsia grandifloraare also called yesterday-today-and-tomorrow plants. They flower similarly, starting with purplish hues and fading to white. The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy These plants are native to South America and are commonly called Brazil raintree. Its flowers release its scent at night, ranging in aroma from a heady musk to a spicy clove. Brunfelsia Pauciflora Care Growing brunfelsia in your yard is easy if your local climate allows it....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Christopher Hampton

How to Grow and Care for Thyme

Thyme can be planted at almost any time. Providing a thick layer of mulch in colder regions helps protect thyme during the winter. you could plant thyme from nursery starts or grow it from seed. The Spruce / Almar Creative When planting in the ground, double-check to choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. It should have holes for drainage, as thyme doesn’t like sitting in soggy soil. Position it by a sunny window that gets at least six hours of sunlight....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Karen Nolan

How to Grow and Care for Ti Plant (Good Luck Plant)

It can be grown as a landscape specimen in tropical climates but ismore often grown as a potted houseplant. In spring, outdoor plants may produce small six-petaled star-shaped florets on a dropping branched stem or panicle. If grown outdoors in the garden, ti plant is best planted in the spring. Marje / Getty Images It is toxic to humans and pets. Ti plants can, however, tolerate a location with bright filtered light for the entire day....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Gregory Dunn

How to Grow and Care for Tiger Aloe

This succulent doesn’t have stems but consists instead of rough-edged pointed leaves arising from a rosette-like base. Aloe vera is considered toxic to pets; tiger aloe is not. Tiger Aloe Care Growing a tiger aloe is similar to growing any other succulent. The Spruce / K. Dave They prefer warm, dry weather if planted outdoors, but can also be grown as indoor houseplants. These easy-care succulents need very little attention if their basic temperature requirements stay consistent....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Tara Krueger

How to Grow and Care for Tiger Jaws Succulent

Fierce though it looks, the spikes are soft and flexible to the touch. In fall or winter, the plant may produce attractive yellow flowers with long, narrow petals. The plant is slow-growing, living for many decades with proper care. The Spruce / Kara Riley The flower opens during the day in the fall, then closes in the evening. Give your tiger jaws succulent a bright, sunny spot in your home, and it will thrive....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Heather Perez

How to Grow and Care for Tiger Lilies

Tiger lilies grow best in the sun in slightly acidic, well-draining soil. The plant tolerates swings in temperature and humidity without fuss. The pollen is toxic to humans, and the plant is toxic to cats, not dogs or horses. The Spruce / David Beaulieu Tiger Lily Care Here are the main care requirements for successfully growing easy-care tiger lilies. However, these tough specimens are not nearly as fussy about growing conditions as many other flowering plants....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · John Morgan

How to Grow and Care for Toad Lily

Add a colorful, exotic touch to your garden. A floppy, fringy, speckled style and stamens burst outward from the petals. Note that all lilies are toxic to cats. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Position each lily with the growth tip facing up and placed just below the soil level. Light Toad lilies preferpartial to full shade. They are often found growing naturally on the edges of shady forests. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova...

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Kimberly Beck

How to Grow and Care for Tomatoes Indoors

The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy Can You Grow Tomatoes Indoors? Yes, tomatoes can be grown indoors. Growing tomatoes indoors is ideal in the winter when it’s too cold for them to grow outdoors. The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy If not, you’ll need to acquire some grow lights. Provide them with plenty of water and protect them from strong drafts. Indoors, the ideal spot is a bright, south-facing window. The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy...

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Randy Mejia