Is ostrich fern native to North America? Ostrich Fern is a North American native that grows well in USDA plant hardiness zones 3-7. Once established, it will reach a height of three to six feet (1 to 2 meters) and a width of around the same. Crowns of ostrich fern grow in vase-shaped groupings. The…
Is Echeveria Purpusorum Toxic? Echeveria Purpusorum is not toxic to cats, dogs and other pets. However, ingestion of this plant it can induce vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Keep Echeveria purpusorum out of the reach of children and animals as much as possible. This plant is toxic when ingested by humans as it contains saponins which…
Is Oxalis Plum Crazy invasive? Oxalis Plum Crazy is not invasive. However, it is hardy and tolerant of both shade and full sun, so it can form thickets in the shade. It will also spread by underground rhizomes (root like stems) to form a colony wherever soil conditions are favorable. Like other Plums, it will…
Is Oxalis Triangularis rare? A highly coveted, low-maintenance houseplant. The “purple shamrock” is well-known for its beautiful butterfly-like leaves and unusual behaviour. Water sparingly and keep in bright, indirect sunshine. They have positive phototropism (they grow towards the light) and are nyctinastic (closing their leaves at night). They’re a great plant to observe, and they…
Is Oxalis Spiralis invasive? Oxalis Spiralis is not invasive. It is a native plant of the Colorado Plateau and Gila National Forest. Oxalis Spiralis are annuals that thrive in sunny, dry conditions. They spread by seed and are easily killed by cutting or digging. The yellow-green flowers bloom May through July. If they become abundant…
Is Pilea depressa a perennial? Pilea depressa is a creeping perennial native to the Caribbean that has recently been introduced to El Salvador and Puerto Rico. Carl Ludwig Blume named the species in the early nineteenth century, using the Latin word depressa to refer to its ‘flattened leaves.’ The plants are not drought-resistant due to…
What is a ghost fern? Ghost Fern is a cross between Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’) and Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), and is most known for its erect starry silvery leaf. The rich crimson midribs that flow through each frond attract the attention, displaying its finest steely-gray leaves in spring and turning more soft-gray/blueish…
Is Plectranthus Madagascariensis edible? Plectranthus Madagascariensis is a tropical plant that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine in Madagascar, Africa and Asia. It is used in some Asian cuisines including Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes. The flowers are good served with salad or as a salad ingredient in their own right. You can…
How do you care for Syngonium Mango Allusion? Syngonium Mango Allusion is a trailing foliage plant with arrow-shaped leaves that are pale green in colour and flushed with peach-pink along the center veins. An excellent indoor plant for a shady patio or for use in inside planting designs. Appropriate for use as an underplanting in…
Why My Ctenanthe Oppenheimiana Leaves Turning Yellow? Possible causes of yellowing foliage could be a deficiency of iron (iron deficiency chlorosis) or boron (boron deficiency). The first symptom to pay attention to would be a lack of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the plant’s pigment that gives leaves their green appearance and helps deliver nutrients to the…