Kangaroo Paw
Anigozanthos is a plant that originally grows in Australia and has only 11 species, but many more subspecies. Did you know that the red-and-green kangaroo paw is the floral emblem of Western Australia?
The plants are shaped like a rosette of long green to gray-green leaves at their base. From that, tall, leafless flower stalks grow from this rosette. This plant grows naturally in dry and sandy areas and can survive long periods of time without rain, thanks to the sap that is stored in its roots. Even so, they grow and flower best with a moderate amount of soil moisture, so water them once in two weeks.
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I have a mock orange bush that has never bloomed. Is there anything I can do to help it bloom?
I have geraniums on my front steps and the cold and snow will hit NY soon. What do I do with them during Winter?
I have had them in the past, brought them inside & kept them watered until about mid to late April then back out on our front porch they go. I didn’t keep any this winter; it was time to get new ones in the spring. My mother kept them about 3 or 4 years alternating between out & indoors for the seasons. After that length of time she’d get new plants from the florist, lawn & garden departments or a nursery that has plants. Hers would grow to be really beautiful & mine were year before last.
There are several ways to overwinter them. You should be able to find step by step instructions on your computer.
I bring mine indoors, put in a sunny spot (half a day) and water once a week. Put them out in the summer and they bloom! Good luck
Dear Michelle,
Your question is very relevant, especially this time of the year. First, your geraniums will have to find shelter indoors during the cold season, at 50 F (you can place a thermometer around your geraniums to make sure you hit that proper temperature). Make sure you water them every two weeks, otherwise their roots will rot. Hope you found this useful and we’re waiting for your feedback on other articles, too!
I have lavender plants outside, and they never bloom. Had them for 10yrs. (they get leaves but no flower).
according to my Grandmother, when plants do not grow flowers or not bear fruits, they’re known to be gay, & I’m not kidding! this is especially true with papaya trees