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Read moreFastest growing of the spruces. Develops strong graceful branches that are covered with dark green needles. Ideal windbreaker. Matures at 60′; 25′ spread. The Norway spruce grows to a height of 40–60′ and a spread of 25–30′ at maturity. This tree grows at a medium to fast rate, with height increases of anywhere from 13″…
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Read moreStenocereus pruinosus is a large shrubby or tree-like cactus with a distinct trunk from which the branching stems arise. It grows up to 16 feet (4.9 m) tall and 10 feet (3 m) wide. Stems are gray-green, often with powdery bloom near the apex, up to 4 inches (10 cm) across. They have 6 to 10…
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Read moreIf you long for spring daffodils during the bleak days of winter, paperwhites are a close relative that you can force indoors at almost any time of year to make it feel like spring even on a snowy day. Like amaryllis bulbs, paperwhites require no chilling period before forcing. Simply put them in soil or a…
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Read moreThe foliage of Peace Lily ‘Platinum Mist’ has a silvery, almost luminous sheen that makes it an intriguing new addition to the growing family of Spathiphyllum cultivars. The pointy leaves nicely complement the pure white, spear-shaped spathes, each of which serves as a backdrop for a single spike of small, creamy white flowers. This dependable, carefree houseplant…
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Read moreCalathea makoyana is a striking indoor houseplant native to Eastern Brazil. It is commonly called the Peacock Plant, due to the feathery patterns on its leaves that resemble the tail of a peacock. The leaves share many of the characteristic Calathea traits, with dark green outlines and a waxy texture, but the makoyana distinguishes itself…
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Read moreThe genus, in the peppercorn family Piperaceae, is home to over a thousand species of diverse plants—including popular houseplants such as the Watermelon Peperomia, Ripple Peperomia, Baby Rubber Plant, and more. The family Piperaceae belongs to an ancient lineage of flowering plants known as Magnoliids. These plants are mostly tropical, and are the source of…
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Read moreThis rare monstera is surprisingly easy to grow indoors. Its care differs from other monstera species, so make sure you know its main care requirements to keep it happy: Avoid putting this plant in direct sunlight and only provide indirect but bright light. Use only airy, well-draining soil mix. Let the plant dry out completely…
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Read morePetrified wood (from the Latin root petro meaning ‘rock’ or ‘stone’; literally ‘wood turned into stone’) is the name given to a special type of fossilized remains of terrestrial vegetation. Petrifaction is the result of a tree or tree-like plants having been replaced by stone via a mineralization process that often includes permineralization and replacement.[1] The organic materials making up cell walls have been replicated with minerals (mostly a silicate, such…
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Read morePhilodendron ‘Summer Glory’ is a colorful and robust new hybrid with smooth, semi-glossy foliage, and an upright, arching growth habit. Striking red cataphylls surround emerging leaves. New growth emerges coppery pink, matures to a dark green with a faint streaking in yellow-green and a red leaf margin. Purplish pink venation on younger foliage, fading with age. ‘Summer Glory’…
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Read moreMonstera deliciosa, also known as the split-leaf philodendron or Swiss cheese plant, is a tropical plant often kept as a houseplant. This easy-to-grow climbing evergreen can be found in many designer spaces for its “wow” factor. Monstera deliciosa makes a statement with its glossy, heart-shaped split leaves. Growing fast, about 1 to 2 feet a year; it…
