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Garden
A collection of info about suburban plants, their care & history, and cool facts about them that will make you say “Dang, that’s neat!”
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Bonsai Tree (Ficus microcarpa)
This invasive species is native to southeast Asia and its seeds are only fertile if pollinated by certain wasps.
Flamingo Flower (Anthurium andraeanum)
Also known as Painter's Palette, Tailflower, and Laceleaf, you may be surprised to learn that it's not a flower at all!
Dragon Tree (Dracaena angustifolia)
A tall indoor/outdoor plant that loves the heat and humidity of Florida.
Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
A mildly toxic ornamental plant that gets more colorful in brighter light.
Cudweed (Gamochaeta)
This Florida weed is the black sheep of the daisy family.
Violet Wood Sorrel (Oxalis violacea)
A poisonous shamrock plant with adorable little purple flowers.
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
Also known as the crane flower, it takes years for a new plant to bloom.
Mexican Petunia (Ruellia simplex)
They're so easy to grow in Florida that you can have an entire bush in no time.
Wax Plant (Hoya curtisii)
An adorable and kind vining plant that won't mind too much if you forget to water it from time to time.
