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Cotton Candy Fern Plant Information. The cotton candy fern plant's Latin name is Nephrolepis exaltata. The fern is also known as the Suzi Wong fern, which can grow to 5 feet tall. The name of the plant describes its feel and color. The cotton candy fern has soft, fluffy chartreuse-colored fronds. The fern can be planted indoors or outdoors in large containers or hanging baskets.
Read MoreVegetables That Grow Easily in Alabama. There are many vegetables that can grow in Alabama, but some cultivators are a little easier to grow than others and can be planted twice during the year. The type of cultivar, time it takes to mature and planting dates will help determine what plants you can grow for a successful harvest.
Read MoreIs Sedum a Cat Safe Plant?. Sedum, also known as hardy baby tears or stonecrop, is non-toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. The sedum plant has tiny green leaves with small white or pinkish flowers.
Read MoreHow to Grow Roses in Raised Beds. Roses grow the easiest when they are planted in an area that has good drainage. One such place is in a raised flowerbed. Raised beds provide the adequate drainage, but you do have to keep the raised flowerbeds away from shrubs and trees, as they will compete with the rose bushes for water and food. Rose beds that are planted in raised beds also have little to no weeds if the soil is prepared correctly.
Read MoreCare of Potted Asiatic Lily. Asiatic lilies are the easiest lilies to grow in a garden or a container because the bulbs tend to multiply quickly and the plant does not need to be stalked to stand straight up. The lilies grow from 1 to 6 feet tall with red, orange, yellow, pink or white flowers. Asiatic lilies do not have a fragrance; they flower in late spring to early summer when planted in a pot or in a garden.
Read MorePool Fence Height Requirements in Wisconsin. Wisconsin communities have strict regulations on pool fencing regarding how high the fence must be and what types of pools need a fence. The regulations include the type of latches and the distance from the fence to the pool. These regulations are in place to protect people from entering the pools and possibly drowning.
Read MoreCan You Use Pool Chemicals With a Hot Tub?. Hot tubs have the same chemical needs as a pool, except the amount of chemicals used is lower. Although hot tubs are smaller, the water will still get dirty and need some treatments to sanitize and clarify the water so you can use the hot tub without any health risks.
Read MoreThe Best Grass Seed for Phoenix, Arizona. When you live in Phoenix, Ariz. you can have a green lawn throughout the year by using a combination of two grass seeds. When one grass goes dormant, the other grass seed will grow. It does take work to have a green lawn year-round, but the two types of grass seed that are the best for Phoenix will give you the green grass you want even in winter.
Read MoreVegetable Planting Times in Florida. Florida's vegetable planting times vary from the north, central and south parts of the state. The north part of Florida is the areas above State Road 40. The central part of Florida is between State Roads 70 and 40. The south part of Florida is State Road 70 and below. Each type of vegetable has different planting times in different areas during the year.
Read MoreKentucky Plant Identification. Kentucky plants that grow in the wild are referred to as wildflowers, which mean that the plants grow without cultivation by humans. When identifying plants in Kentucky, you divide the plants into naturalized, introduced and native plants to Kentucky. In Kentucky, there are many plants that are native to the state, which grow wild throughout the year.
Read MoreHow to Care for a Ming Tree Houseplant. The Ming aralia (Polyscias fruticosa) is an ornamental shrub that is easy to maintain indoors or outdoors in spring and summer. Ming trees have thick, woody stalks with dark green leaves branching out on the top. The tree grows vertically rather than sideways like other plants. Ming trees can grow several feet tall.
Read MoreHow to Kill Grass with Vinegar. Typical uses for vinegar include cooking and cleaning, but you can also use it to kill grass. White distilled vinegar kills grass in the cracks of sidewalks, driveways and in other places around the yard where you do not want grass growing. Using vinegar in this way can also kill any weeds that may be growing along with the grass, providing an all-natural way to kill grass and weeds without using harsh chemicals.
Read MoreSpider Plant Reproduction. Spider plants have dark green or variegated leaves that are long and come to a point. After the spider plant becomes root bound in the pot, reproduction starts and the spider plant has babies.
Read MoreHow to Take Care of Purple Heart Plants. The Purple Heart or Wandering Jew, as it is commonly called, is a member of the genus Tradescantia. This hardy plant can be grown outdoors in zones 7 to 10 or indoors as a hanging plant. The stems of the Purple Heart are fragile and will break easily if not handled with care. The plant grows about 1 foot high, but when planted in the ground it will spread out. In containers, the plant will fill the diameter of the container. The plant produces a small purplish flower with yellow stamens protruding from the center.
Read MoreFittonia Plant Care. The fittonia (genus Fittonia) is a perennial evergreen also known as the mosaic plant that is native to South American Andes. The plant has also been called nerve plant or mini fittonia. There are many different varieties, including the F. verschaffeltii variety, which has reddish veins and dark green leaves, and the F. argyroneura variety, which has lighter green leaves with a whitish midrib.
Read MoreApple Varieties in Wisconsin. Wisconsin has many apple orchards that produce a variety of different apples. The apples come in different flavors, colors and sizes. Apples are grown throughout Wisconsin in USDA hardiness zones 4 and 5, with some of the hardiness apples such as Gala, being grown in USDA Zone 3, which is Northern Wisconsin.
Read MoreFruit Trees for Minnesota. The University of Minnesota, which continually monitors the growth of fruit trees in the state, has found that the best trees that grow and produce fruit within the first few years are the apricot, pear, apple, plum and cherry trees. Although these fruit trees are popular choices for gardens, there's more to growing these trees than just planting them and watching them grow.
Read MoreHow to Care for the Aucuba Plant. The Aucuba is a hardy plant that makes a lovely border, hedge or indoor plant. The plant can withstand coastal conditions, pollution and dry soils. The fruit of the Aucuba is seen in the fall months, while the summer produces bright green foliage. Since the plant is hardy to almost any condition, caring for this plant is easy. The plant can grow to be 10 feet tall with proper care.
Read MoreTropical Plants That Survive in Zone 7. Temperatures during the winter months in zone 7A, which includes parts of Oklahoma and Virginia, are between 0 and 10 degrees F. Temperatures in zone 7B, which includes parts of Arkansas and Georgia, are between 5 and 10 degrees F. A few tropical plants will survive during the winter months and summer months when planted in these particular zones.
Read MoreLaminate Flooring Temperature Limitations. Before you decide to install laminate flooring in your building, you need to know the temperature range and humidity levels needed for this type of flooring. If you install laminate flooring in any room that doesn’t meet the necessary requirements for temperature and humidity, you could have problems with the floor in the future.
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