Getting Rid of Spider Mites on Elephant Ear Plants

Elephant ear plants (Alocasia species) are cherished for their stunning, oversized leaves. But these tropical beauties have one glaring weakness – they’re prone to spider mite infestations. If you spot the telltale webbing on your elephant ears, don’t panic. With prompt treatment, you can eliminate the spider mites and save your plants. Identifying Spider Mites … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Pieris Japonica Flaming Silver

Japanese pieris, pronounced “pee-eh-ruhs,” is a broadleaf evergreen shrub in the heath family. When used as a landscape plant, it looks beautiful and interesting all year long. Japanese pieris is native to Japan, Taiwan, and east China. Its oblong leaves start out reddish-bronze and turn glossy, leathery green as they age. This plant blooms early, … Read more