Date: 24 Jun 2018
Plant Horoscope. Gemini Zodiac lucky plants: Ferns and Aralias
Gemini
- 5/21-6/20. Ruled by the mutable, changeable
planet Mercury (also patron of the art of medicine),
Gemini is an AIR sign. Plants ruled by Mercury tend to
have ferny or highly-divided leaves or stems (like the
bronchi of lungs), hairy or fuzzy leaves (related to the
cilia in the lungs), or subtle odors.
Gemini rules the lungs, shoulders, arms, and hands. Its
plants help to strengthen the lungs and respiratory
system, relax the nervous system, strengthen ears and
hearing, the tongue and speaking, the vocal cords, lungs
and thyroid, as well as the shoulders, arms, and hands.
Gemini has so much going on mentally that they may need a
little help to digest all the information they're
constantly absorbing. Herbs that have clean, pure flavor
not only help physical digestion, but assist spiritual and
mental intake as well.
Gemini Zodiac lucky plants: Ferns, Blechnum, Tree ferns and Cyatheas, Fern Tree, Aralias, Jackfruit and Breadfruit, Paulownia, Anthurium, Philodendron, Philadelphus, Clerodendrums, Anise, Lavender, Myrtle, Nut trees, Macadamia, Ficus, Piggyback plant - Tolmiea menziesii, Aloe vera, Fig , Honeysuckle, Azalea, Mint Tree Satureja, Vitex, Ironwood, Mulberry, Osmoxylon, Acalypha, Allamanda, Aphelandra, Iboza, Ruda, Kiwi, Caesalpinia, Cyphomandra, Monstera, Kalanchoe , Magnolia, Oregano, Ocimum, Naranjilla, Zamia, Delionix, Acacias, Calliandra, Patchoili, Palms, Geranium, Grevillea, Eucalyptus.
For other signs information, see full Plant Horoscope
Date: 12 Jul 2022
The Milkweed and the Monarch, how to raise your own
by Ed Jones, the Booster Guy
...How to attract butterflies in your garden? What plants do butterflies
love? How to grow those plants when butterfly larvae keep eating them?...
Many gardeners ask these questions and butterfly attracting plants always
have been very popular. But did you know that you could actually turn your
garden into a little butterfly farm?...
Find out from Ed and Juvonda's butterfly mini-farm experience!
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Date: 31 Oct 2025
Black and White Bat Lilies (Tacca chantrieri and Tacca nivea) side by side in bloom
How to Care for Bat Lilies
by Top Tropicals Plant Expert Tatiana Anderson
🌞 Light
- Bright, filtered light. Morning sun or dappled shade is perfect.
- Avoid direct midday sun outdoors — it can scorch the leaves.
- Indoors, place near a bright window with sheer curtains or use a grow light.
🌡️ Temperature
- Warm and stable, ideally 70-85 F during the day.
- Protect from cold drafts or sudden chills.
- Ideally, do not let temperature drop below 45 F, although Taccas can tolerate short period of upper 30's.
💧 Watering
- Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.
- Water when the top inch feels barely dry.
- Use lukewarm water.
- Avoid letting the pot sit in water.
💨 Humidity
- High humidity (60-80%) is key.
- Mist leaves often, use a humidity tray, or keep near a humidifier.
- In greenhouses or bathrooms with a skylight, it thrives naturally.
🌱 Soil
- Use rich, loose, well-draining mix
- Combine bark, peat, and perlite for ideal airflow around the roots.
- Best mix for growing tropical Tacca in pots - soilless potting mix Abundance . It provides perfect drainage and has a texture similar to a jungle rainforest media.
🍽️ Feeding
- During growth season (Spring through Fall), feed with Green Magic controlled release fertilizer every 6 months. For even better results, you may apply liquid fertilizer Sunshine Boosters Rubusta.
- Stop feeding dry fertilizer in cooler months when growth slows. Liquid Sunshine Boosters are safe to use with every watering, year around.
🏡 Indoor Growing
- Great for bright bathrooms, sunrooms, or any warm, humid corner.
- Rotate pot occasionally for even growth.
- Keep away from heating vents and AC drafts.
🌴 Outdoor Growing (in warm climates)
- Partial shade or filtered light under trees.
- Excellent in large containers that can be brought inside for winter.
- Shelter from heavy rain and wind.
Sunshine: "So… it’s a diva?"
Smokey: "Exactly. But take care of it - and it rewards you with wings!"
Smokey and Sunshine: "Happy Halloween!"
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Date: 13 Aug 2025
🌸 Orchid Tree - Bauhinia: Winter Blooms & Year-Round Beauty
Sometimes a plant stops you midwalk. Flowers so bright they almost glow, leaves shaped like butterflies — that’s a Bauhinia, the Orchid Tree. These fast growers bring color when many gardens are quiet, with some blooming in the heart of winter.
🌟 Why Grow Bauhinia?
- Exotic blooms in colors from white to deep magenta
- Distinctive leaves — nature’s own butterfly design
- Many varieties flower in the cooler season
- Fast growth, easy shaping, more blooms after pruning
- Varieties for large yards, small gardens, and sunny patios
- Tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soils
Bauhinia Care Tips
🌞 Outdoor
Full sun for best flowering, well-draining soil, deep watering once established. Light pruning after bloom keeps shape and encourages more flowers. Protect young plants from frost. During the growing season (Spring - Fall), apply a balanced fertilizer - like top-dress slow release fertilizer or controlled-release Green Magic. Liquid fertilizer Sunshine Boosters Megaflor can be used year around - to promote vigorous growth and abundant blooms.
🏡 Indoor / Patio
Bright sun (south window or outdoors in warm months), large pot with drainage, even moisture during growth, and a bloom-booster feed in season. Feed regularly with a balanced fertilizer controlled-release Green Magic. Liquid fertilizer Sunshine Boosters Megaflor can be used year around - to promote vigorous growth and abundant blooms. Bring indoors before frost.
🍂 Seasonal Note – Bauhinias are Deciduous
Bauhinias drop their leaves in winter — even in warm climates. This is normal and part of their rest cycle. Bare branches in the cool season will leaf out again in spring, often just as flowers begin.
📝 Quick choice guide
- Winter flowers: Bauhinia alba, Bauhinia blakeana, Bauhinia variegata
- Small space: Bauhinia acuminata, Bauhinia madagascariensis
- Vine option: Bauhinia galpinii for long warm-season color
Date: 15 Dec 2025
9 tropical vegetables to grow indoors, or how to have garden-fresh produce all year
9 tropical vegetables to grow indoors
🌱 9 tropical vegetables to grow indoors, or how to have garden-fresh produce all year
Cold weather does not have to mean the end of homegrown food. According to Southern Living, vegetables like lettuce, carrots, and radishes can be grown indoors during winter. The downside is that most of these are annuals - you harvest once, then start over.
Tropical vegetables work differently. Many are perennial, long-living plants that grow well in containers and keep producing for years. Grow them indoors year-round, move them outside in summer for extra sun and growth, then bring them back indoors before cold weather. With enough light and regular care, these plants can provide fresh harvests in every season.
✅ Tips for growing tropical vegetables indoors
- 📍Place plants near a bright window or supplement with grow lights for steady growth
- 📍Use containers with good drainage and quality potting mix
- 📍Keep plants away from cold drafts and heating vents
- 📍Rotate pots and prune regularly to encourage fresh, tender growth
- 📍Feed regularly with natural Sunshine Boosters - they are formulated for edibles
✅ Tropical vegetables to grow indoors
- 🌿 Gynura procubens - Longevity Spinach, Cholesterol spinach - a fast-growing leafy green often called a superfood. The tender leaves are used fresh or lightly cooked and can be harvested repeatedly. This plant stays compact, handles containers easily, and regrows quickly after cutting.
- 🌿 Sauropus androgynus - Katuk, Tropical Asparagus. One of Southeast Asia’s most popular leafy vegetables. Katuk produces edible shoots and leaves that are cooked in soups and stews. It grows well indoors and rewards regular harvesting with constant new growth.
- 🌿 Cymbopogon citratus - Lemon grass: a tough, productive plant that adapts well to container growing. The stalks and leaves are used for teas, soups, and flavoring. Indoors, it grows more slowly but stays productive, especially when moved outdoors in summer.
- 🌿 Lippia dulcis - Aztec Sweet Herb, Sweetleaf: a low-growing herb with naturally sweet leaves. The foliage can be eaten fresh or used as a sugar substitute in teas and desserts. It stays compact, tolerates pruning, and performs well in pots indoors.
- 🌿 Piper sarmentosum - Vietnamese Pepper, Lalot: grown for its aromatic, edible leaves rather than peppercorns. The leaves are eaten fresh, cooked, or used as food wraps. This plant stays manageable indoors with light pruning.
- 🌿 Piper nigrum - Black Pepper: the true black pepper vine. Grows well indoors as a container vine with support. It prefers warm temperatures, steady moisture, and bright filtered light.
- 🌿 Piper auritum - Root Beer Plant, False Kava-Kava: close relative of Piper methysticum (Kava-Kava) known for its large, fragrant leaves with a spicy, root beer-like aroma. The leaves are used for wrapping foods and flavoring dishes. Best grown indoors with room for its bold foliage.
- 🌿 Piper betle - Betel leaf: a traditional edible and medicinal leaf used widely in Asia. The glossy leaves are harvested continuously and used fresh or as wraps. This vine grows well indoors with warmth, humidity, and a small trellis.
- 🌿 Piper longum - Indian Long Pepper, Pippali, Bengal Pepper: A tropical pepper relative grown for its elongated spice fruits and edible leaves. Slower to fruit indoors but easy to maintain as a leafy spice plant in containers with bright light and regular feeding.
Tropical vegetables make indoor gardening more rewarding because they do not stop after one harvest. With containers, light, and basic care, these plants can become long-term food producers that move seamlessly between indoors and outdoors - keeping fresh flavors within reach all year.
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