Date: 13 Mar 2016
Growing Vanilla Orchid
Q: I want to buy Vanilla orchid and I wonder if I can grow it in my bathroom by the skylight.
A: Growing Vanilla orchid is no different than other orchids. It is very simple. All that the plant needs is a good light, good air humidity, and good porous support.
Light. Grow Vanilla orchid in a very bright light, but protected from direct hot sun.
Air humidity.The higher the air humidity, the better your plant will grow. Many people grow orchids in a bathroom where these plants can enjoy occasional "humidity treats" after showers.
Growing media. Vanilla orchid cuttings are rooted very often in a regular potting mix with high content of pine bark and/or Perlite, Coconut Husk Chips
Date: 7 Mar 2016
Black Pepper Vine - grow a real spice at home!
Q: What plants are used for commercial production of black pepper, red pepper, and green pepper? I started organic garden and would like to try growing pepper. I live in Georgia, will it survive here?
A: Pungent and aromatic Pepper is grown in Southern India since more than two thousand years, has always been much valued all over the world. Along with other spices from India and lands farther east, it changed the course of world history. Depending on harvest time and processing, peppercorns can be black, white, green and red (reddish-brown). So, the same fruit is also used to produce white pepper, red/pink pepper, and green pepper. The pungency is strongest in white pepper and weakest in green pepper, while black and green pepper are more aromatic than the white one.
The vine can be easily grown in a pot on a trellis, in mild (frost-free) climates it can be grown in the ground providing a tree support. Try growing this legendary plant and taste the real spice!
For more info, see article about Black Pepper.
Date: 2 Nov 2025
Winter flowering trees and shrubs - all you need for winter color in your garden
🌺 Winter flowering trees and shrubs - all you need for winter color in your garden.
Many snowbirds ask what to plant when they’re here just for the season. The answer is simple: go for trees and shrubs that bloom in winter. Fall is the perfect time to plant them, so your garden bursts with flowers once the cool season arrives.
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Date: 21 Mar 2026
How to start your dream collection: Adenium rainbow
Adenium Amaryllis
Adenium Win
Adenium Butterfly Yellow
Adenium Black Butterfly
Adenium Good Morning
Adenium Good Night
- 👉 Thinking about adeniums? Read this before you buy one!
If you’ve ever seen a tray of different blooming adeniums, you probably had the same thought: "I want them all." And honestly - we get it.
But with hundreds of varieties out there (and only so much space on your patio), the real trick isn’t collecting everything… it’s choosing the right ones and growing them well so they actually bloom like the photos.
Let’s make it simple.
💡 Before you start your adenium collection
A few basics that make all the difference:
- 🔸 Light. Bright light is key. The more light, the better the blooms.
- 🔸 Water. Water deeply, then let soil dry out. Adeniums hate sitting wet.
- 🔸 Fertilizer. Adeniums prefer liquid food. Light, regular feeding with Sunshine Megaflor Bloom Booster during active growth = stronger growth, bigger caudex, and better flowering.
- 🔸 Trimming. Prune after flowering to shape and encourage branching. More branches = more flowers.
- 🔸 Soil. Fast-draining mix is a must. No heavy, soggy soil. Use Adenium Soilless Mix.
👉 How to grow a happy Adenium
🌸 Today's featured adeniums
A few standout varieties to start (or expand) your collection:
- ✦ Amaryllis: Large, bold blooms with a classic floral shape - one of those that always catches attention.
- ✦ Win: Clean, bright blooms with a balanced form - simple and very satisfying.
- ✦ Butterfly Yellow: Soft yellow tones with a delicate, airy look - light and cheerful.
- ✦ Black Butterfly: Dark, velvety tones with a winged pattern feel - rich and dramatic.
- ✦ Good Morning: Bright, fresh tones that feel clean and uplifting - a nice contrast in any group.
- ✦ Good Night: Dark, moody tones - a completely different vibe from typical bright adeniums.
If you’re just starting, pick a few different styles - light, dark, bold, soft. That contrast is what makes a collection feel alive.
And fair warning… It rarely stops at six! 😀
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Date: 27 Mar 2026
A few adeniums you dont want to miss: Adenium rainbow
Adenium Beauty
Adenium Chok Sedthee
Adenium Black Dragon
Adenium Red Dragon
Adenium Jasmine
Adenium Marygold
Some adeniums bring color.
Some bring character.
And some… bring both.
This mix has a bit of everything - strong reds, deep tones, and soft floral shapes that balance it all out.
💡 Trimming tip
It’s always hard to cut back a branch… especially when it’s blooming.
But with adeniums, trimming is key.
After flowering, cut back leggy growth. This encourages branching, and more branches mean more flower buds.
It may feel like you’re losing blooms now - but you’re setting up a much bigger show next.
Trim, let it branch, and you’ll be rewarded with multiple blooms instead of just one.
🌸 Today's featured adeniums
- ✦ Beauty: Soft, balanced bloom with a clean look - simple and pleasing.
- ✦ Chok Sedthee: Name tied to wealth and success - a strong grower with presence.
- ✦ Black Dragon: Deep, intense tones with a bold, powerful look.
- ✦ Red Dragon: Bright red blooms with strong energy - hard to miss.
- ✦ Jasmine: Light, delicate feel with a more refined floral look.
- ✦ Marygold: Warm golden tones that bring brightness into any mix.
A mix like this gives you contrast right away - dark next to gold, simple next to unusual.
That’s what makes a collection interesting: not just how many you have, but how different they feel side by side.
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