Alocasia go dormant or decline with stress. Many cultivars are sensitive to a wet root zone and need porous growing media.

For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed feeling that hits the moment a warm ...

This column has recently highlighted events by the local chapters of the California Native Plant Society ... Patrick Jagger’s orchid photos will be available for purchase.

Commonly called Elephant Ears, Colocasia and Caladiums aren’t the best choices for indoor growing. They need high humidity, ...

To keep your rubber plant happy, make sure to give it a bright spot, but one that’s out of direct sunshine, away from hot radiators and from any windows that are regularly opened. While it will ...

A better option is Ficus elastica, or rubber plant. It’s much more adaptable to indoor environments and comes in many attractive cultivars. “I’m currently loving the cultivar ‘Belize ...

St. Augustine and sterile male Bermuda are safer bets in the grass department.

Bamboo on the bookshelf, chrysanthemums in the corner and a ficus in the foyer — many of us are putting plants everywhere in our homes lately. Not only are plants great decorative items in our ...

Ranging from sweet citrus to tart berries, these fast-growing fruit trees are easy to grow. Here's everything you need to ...

On the other hand, plants with “double” flowers or heavier pollen that doesn’t travel far are less likely to release much pollen. Among trees, apricot (Prunus armeniaca), fig (Ficus), fir ...