"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever spotted a plant with a braided trunk at your local nursery, chances are it was a money ...

If you don't have enough light, grow lights can be a great alternative. Keep these no more than 2 feet away from the foliage, ...

Monstera plants thrive in tropical climates. But if you live in a colder climate, you can still keep your monstera healthy ...

It’s easy to have a touch of the tropics on your patio or deck, and planting pollinator gardens including those for butterflies has become very popular. KSTP’s Home and Garden expert Larry Pfarr has ...

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Tropical plants need regular maintenance. They need frequent watering when grown in containers and fertilizing with a slow-release fertilizer will allow them to grow to their fullest potential. Remove ...

Question: How do I plant and care for tropical bird of paradise? These are those very pretty flowering plants with banana-like leaves you see in San Diego or other places where it does not freeze.

There is a trend of growing plants that take a lot of care to flourish in the desert. These include tropical or subtropical plants for permaculture “food forests” like avocado and sapote and tender ...

The interior of my house is rather dark due to extensive porches that block direct sunlight. As a result, I’m unable to grow most houseplants inside that require even moderate light. I wanted plants ...