Dracaena Kinds of Bamboo Plants

Dracaena sanderiana, commonly known as lucky bamboo, is a popular kind of “bamboo” plant that is frequently grown indoors Despite its name, lucky bamboo is not actually a true bamboo, but rather a type of dracaena, which is a genus of tropical plants Lucky bamboo has slender, bamboo-like stems and long, narrow green leaves. Lucky … Read more

How to Grow Vibrant Black and Blue Salvia from Seed

With its elegant, bi-colored blooms in rich shades of midnight and sapphire, black and blue salvia (Salvia guaranitica) brings striking beauty to gardens. Growing black and blue salvia from seed allows you to fill your landscape economically with these exotic-looking flowers that attract admiring looks and hungry hummingbirds alike. Black and blue salvia, also called … Read more

How to Harvest and Collect Hyacinth Seeds for Future Plantings

With their captivating colors and heavenly fragrance, hyacinths are one of the most beloved bulbs for spring gardens. While hyacinths are commonly propagated by planting the small bulblets that form on the mother bulb, you can also grow new hyacinths from seed. Collecting and sowing hyacinth seeds is an enriching way to multiply your plants. … Read more