Sunlight secrets: Bird of paradise thrives in bright, direct or very bright indirect light, ideally near east or south-facing windows. Insufficient light leads to slow, leggy growth. Soil and water: ...

The popular houseplant has orange or yellow blossoms that jut out over paddle-like leaves. Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is an eye-catching tropical plant. Recognized by its orange and yellow ...

Q: I am so jealous! I visited my sister at her home in Phoenix recently. On the patio in her backyard she has several hanging bougainvillea and then ringing the patio slab she has several biggish pots ...

We have ended up with a few “tweeners” – that is, plants that can be large shrubs or small trees. One of these is called the ...