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Stories By Drue Tibbits

  • How To Care For A Pineapple Guava

    How to Care for a Pineapple Guava. The pineapple guava produces flowers with an unusual feature. You can pick the thick, fleshy flower petals right off the plant and eat them as a sweet, crispy treat. The fruit of the pineapple guava, called feijoas, is tasty, as well. This plant grows well in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 10 and, like most plants, has specific care requirements. Give your pineapple guava the proper care, and you can grow flowers that are as tasty as they are beautiful.

    By Drue Tibbits November 3rd, 2022 Read More
  • List Of Southeast Asian Plants

    List of Southeast Asian Plants. Southeast Asia lies east of the Indian subcontinent and south of China. The area encompasses Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines. Southeast Asia consists of tropical and subtropical climates, a natural environment for lush plant growth. Some southeastern Asia plants occur naturally only in their native climate, while others have become naturalized in the United States.

    By Drue Tibbits September 6th, 2022 Read More
  • Care Of Black Magic Elephant Ears

    Care of Black Magic Elephant Ears. Black magic elephant ears (colocasia esculenta black magic) are a stunning cultivar of the elephant ear plant. It is a member of the arum family, as is the calla lily. Its large, deep purple leaves resemble an elephant's ears. It can be grown outdoors as a bedding or accent plant, or it can be grown in a container as a striking specimen plant.

    By Drue Tibbits September 6th, 2022 Read More