Exploring the Varied Types of Mandevilla Plants

With their showy trumpet-shaped blooms, mandevilla vines make a stunning statement in gardens and containers. While they were once only available as vining types breeders have expanded the offerings to include more compact, shrub-like varieties. If you love mandevillas, knowing the differences can help you pick the perfect one for your needs. Traditional Vining Mandevillas … Read more

Complementing Caladiums: 15 Winning Companion Plants for Pots

With their outrageously colorful artistically shaped leaves caladiums are the divas of the shade garden. These tropical beauties look fantastic on their own but really shine when paired with complementary companion plants. The key is choosing partners that enhance the caladiums’ dramatic foliar display rather than compete with it. When planning container plantings consider companion … Read more

Do All Spider Plants Have Babies? Understanding Spider Plant Reproduction

Most interior gardeners are familiar with the charismatic spider plant. This classic houseplant produces numerous dangling clusters of leaves, resembling parachuting baby spiders. If you notice that your spider plant isn’t making babies like these, it could be because it’s too young or because of things like lighting. Please don’t worry; these spider plant issues … Read more