How to Grow Cilantro (Coriander) Indoors

Can You Grow Cilantro Inside? Cilantro is a fast-growing but short-lived plant that isready to harvestin just three or four weeks. Temperature and Humidity Outdoors, cilantro bolts when the weather hits around 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Once cilantro bolts, its flavor will change. Standard indoor humidity levels are acceptable for cilantro. Watering Keep the soil regularly moist, but not soaked. The Spruce / Leticia Almeida Good drainage is essential, as cilantro has deep roots....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Ryan Wilkinson PhD

How to Grow Cilantro From Seeds

temmuzcan / Getty Images Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb grown for its citrusy foliage. The herb is commonly called coriander in many parts of the world. Cilantro grows rapidly during the cool season and bolts quickly once temperatures start to rise. temmuzcan / Getty Images Plant once and you’ll also be able to grow a new crop from saved seed every year. Here’s how to grow cilantro from seeds....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Teresa Murray

How to Grow Cinnamon Basil for a Unique Herb Garden

This fast-growingtype of basilhas distinctive violet central stems with long, deep green leaves. If left unpruned, cinnamon basil turns into an attractive flowering plant with lavender-pink blooms. For a constant supply of cinnamon basil, reseed it every four to six weeks. Nadya So / Getty Images Selecting a Planting Site Find alocation with full sunmost of the day and fertile, well-drained soil. Like with all garden crops, following crop rotation rules is key for healthy plants....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Anne Vincent

How to Grow Common Grape Vines (Vitis Vinifera)

The European native is different from its American cousin. It is also known as the “European grape” and “wine grape.” There are thousands of varieties ofVitis vinifera,although only a small portion of these are commercially important. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova On the other hand, a large portion of popular grape wine is produced from cultivars of this species. While primarily thought of as wine grapes, the fruits can also be dried to make raisins....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Jessica Howell

How to Grow Coral Bark Maple ('Sango Kaku' Maple)

These leaves turn to a shocking yellow or salmon-red color in autumn. There is a dilemma here, though, because you gotta know a little more information. There is, fortunately, a solution. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova It prefers moist, well-drained soil but will tolerate heavy clays, sands, and loams all the same. Water One very attractive feature of the coral bark maple is its drought tolerance. It is important to water your tree to establish a robust root system....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Norma Murphy

How to Grow Creeping Jenny

Though the blooms won’t last long, they are pretty. This low-growing “creeper” is best grown for its ground-covering foliage. It is a member of the primrosefamily and is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9. The Spruce / Candace Madonna Creeping Jenny Care Creeping Jenny is a lovely ornamental. The main problem most people have with creeping Jenny is that it spreads. It is considered an invasive plant in many places and may not be available at your local nurseries....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Adam Butler

How to Grow Creeping Speedwell

The foliage is scallop-shaped and is evergreen in warm areas. These plants spread quickly, creating mats that can reach up to 30 inches wide. This spreading nature, though good for covering large areas, can spread outside of their intended growing areas. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova The species is considered an invasive weed in some areas. It is quite hardy and handles mowing and foot traffic well. In fact, cut pieces blown by a mower easily take root, spreading the plant further....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Stephanie Wolf

How to Grow Cryptanthus Bromeliads (Earth Stars) Indoors

There are over 1,200 types of bromeliads within theCryptanthusgenus, with a great variety of foliage. The plants bloom only once, however, before the plant produces offsets (pups) and then dies. If you live in the right zone, plant bromeliads outdoors in spring or summer. The Spruce / Kara Riley Light DifferentCryptanthusvarieties need different levels of light. Direct sunlight could potentially bleach the bromeliads foliage, or make it appear leathery. Soil Avoid regular potting soil for terrestrially-grown bromeliads....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Mary Duke

How to Grow Cucumbers From Seed

They are good for snacks, salads, and even skincare. Cucumbers also can be added to water for light flavoring. Although cucumbers can run into issues with pests, they are still pretty easy to grow from seed. The Spruce / Margot Cavin Most varieties are ready for harvesting in 50 to 70 days. Here’s how to start cucumbers from seedfor your garden. You’ll find bush varieties, as well as vining cucumbers....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Bernard Bowen

How to Grow Cucumbers Vertically in 3 Ways For a Healthy Harvest

However, these fast-growing, spreading plants can take up a lot of room in your vegetable plot. Learn when andhow to grow cucumbersvertically to save space and promote better air circulation andhealthy, even growth. These are the ones best suited to growing vertically. tchara / Getty Images Bush cucumbers are less common. Youre spoilt for choice when it comes to vining cucumber varieties for growing vertically. A few popular options are Armenian, Boston pickling, straight eight, andlemon cucumber....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Brandi Lindsey

How to Grow Dahlias in Pots For Beautiful Blooms Year After Year

The right watering techniques, soil, and light exposure will give you abundant blooms from midsummer until fall. Dahlias make excellent cut flowers and can play the role of a thriller or filler plant in your container. Their foliage provides a welcome architectural structure in a mixed planting in a large pot. The Spruce / Adrienne Legault Read on to learn about growing dahlias in pots, plus tips for planting, care, and more....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Jose Miranda

How to Grow Devil's Backbone, a Succulent That Won't Die If You Forget to Water it

Because the stems alternate direction as they grow, its also sometimes known as a Zigzag plant. This plant is commonly grown indoors and is considered an easy-keeper. Read on to learn how to grow this standout succulent. The Spruce / Anastasia Tretiak Punya Gambar / Getty Images Light This plant grows best when it receives bright, indirect light. Too much direct sun can burn the foliage and too little light can cause leggy growth....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Maria Carey

How to Grow Dracaena Draco (Dragon Tree) Indoors

The much shorter houseplant produces the same leaves. The plant is toxic to animals, especially cats. This plant can take 10 years to reach 4 feet in height and 25 years to reach 25 feet. The Spruce / Anastasiia Tretiak The long-lived dragon tree will take many years to outgrow its space indoors or outdoors. Indoor plants will do best in a location that gets a full 10 hours of bright but indirect light....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Kenneth Gilbert