Variegated Peace Lily Care Here’s how to care for your variegated peace lily. Too much sun can burn the plant’s leaves. Peace lilies can survive in low light, but your plant might lose its leaf variegation and delay flowering. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Water Water your variegated peace lilyso the soil stays evenly moist without getting soggy or drying out. Consider watering once per week at first, checking the soil moisture before watering....

The “trap” of a Venus flytrap is a modified leaf. This leaf/trap consists of two lip-like lobes united by a hinge. Nectar within the trap is the bait that draws an insect into its death. After digestion, the “jaws” reopen. It is no harder to care for than many other houseplants, but it does require specific conditions. Aim for at least 4 hours of this to be bright, direct sunlight....

Historically, verbena has been used as an essential oil for its lemony scent and taste. Although verbena is edible by humans, it isn’t very tasty and is mainly used as an herb. They grow as hardy perennials, coming back year after year, in zones 8 to 11. The Spruce / Letícia Almeida Learn how easy it is to grow and care for verbena. Some types, likelemon verbena, are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses....

They bloom in spring, followed by attractive fruit and outstanding fall foliage. Fast-growing perennial viburnums can grow one to two feet per year. These plants can be used as hedges, ground cover, a privacy fence, and more. The Spruce / K. Dave There is no single key in of viburnum foliage. Leaves can be rounded, lance-shaped or toothed, smooth, velvety, or rough. Viburnum Care Once established, viburnum plants are fairly low-maintenance....

It’s useful for providingground coverand is known for its creeping habit. When planting, keep in mind that this species is toxic to pets. Warning Vinca minor is considered aninvasivespecies in parts of the United States. The Spruce / David Beaulieu Consult your local cooperative extension office before planting to learn the status of the plant in your area. Planting Plant vinca minor in spring or fall when temperatures are mild....

Indoors or outdoors, the heavenly scent of flowering jasmine is greatly appreciated. Deep green glossy pinnate leaves grow on twining branches up to 20 feet long. Such ample blooming is unusual among houseplants. The Spruce / Phoebe Cheong Light Light requirements vary by species, but most do well infull sun to partial shade. White jasmine (J. polyanthum)prefers bright light and can even handle some direct sunlight. When grown indoors, locate it in the brightest location in your home....

Many violas will come back every year thanks to self-seeding. Furthermore, violas areedible flowersand make unexpected garnishes and salad ingredients. They can also be candied for a frosted effect and used to decorate cakes or other confections. The Spruce / Kara Riley Violas flower primarily in cooler weather. How long violas bloom depends on the climate. Combine them with other cool-weather lovers, such as snapdragons, calendula, andDianthus. The Spruce / Kara Riley...

They grow about two feet tall and wide with rounded, smooth leaves ranging from grey-green to blue-green. These long-lived, perennial plants grow from rhizomes or persistent underground stems that store energy. They usually disappear when the heat of summer sets in. The rhizomes are best planted in the fall or early spring as soon as the ground thaws. They like partial to full shade and regular watering. Read on for our care guide....

The Spruce / Autumn Wood The Virginia creeper vine sports gorgeous fall foliage. A close relative ofBoston ivy, the fast-growing Virginia creeper can be planted in spring or fall. A plant that spreads out of control where it is native is said to be “aggressive” instead. The Spruce / Autumn Wood It is a vigorous grower and may get out of hand if not kept in check with equal vigor....

The shrub grows rounded and produces bottlebrush-looking, droopy, white floral sprays from late spring to mid-summer. In autumn, the leaves turn red, orange, and gold shades. It can spread and fill quickly in the right conditions via suckering roots. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Virginia sweetspire is suitable for erosion control or enticing bees and butterflies to your garden. It also produces edible seeds for birds and is deer-resistant. It is not toxic to humans and animals....

The pollinated flowers develop clusters of berry-like fruit that change from bright pink to vivid blue. After flowering, a single giant compound leaf emerges. Voodoo Lily Care With proper care, voodoo lilies can be long-living plants. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova Avoid placing this plant in south- and west-facing locations around your home. Soil Plant your voodoo lily tuber 5 to 7 inches beneath the soils surface. This top-heavy plant may pull free from the soil if the tuber isn’t planted deep enough....

The plant can tolerate very alkaline soil. Wallflower Care Here are the main care requirements for growing wallflowers. Light Wallflowers should be grown in a bright, sunny location. While they can tolerate part shade they will thrive infull sun. Soil Well-drained, dry to medium-dry soils are ideal for wallflowers. Wallflowers can grow in very alkaline soils (pH 7.0 to 9.0). Water Wallflowers are considered drought-tolerant, and as such, they do not require too much water....

It is also adaptable to many types of soils and pH levels. Washington Hawthorn Care Here are the main care requirements for growing a Washington hawthorn tree. Light Although it can grow in partial shade, Washington hawthorn will like a sunny spot. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault It prefers well-drained soil, however. It’s adaptable to urban pollution, as well. Water Water regularly in the beginning. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault...