Growing Tips

Growing the Hardy Maypop Passion Flower
Growing the Hardy Maypop Passion Flower
Written by Byron Martin, Logee's Owner and Horticulturalist A Tropical Look for Cold Climates Extreme Cold Hardiness: Roots can survive winter temperatures down to -5°F (USDA Zone 5). Tropical Fragrance... Read more...
Meet the Neon Pothos: A Bright, Beginner-Friendly Houseplant
Meet the Neon Pothos: A Bright, Beginner-Friendly Houseplant
Why Neon Pothos Are So Popular and How to Care for Them If you’re looking to add a pop of color and a whole lot of personality to your indoor... Read more...
How to Care For a Desert Rose (Adenium)
How to Care For a Desert Rose (Adenium)
Sculptural Stems and Dazzling Flowers Common Questions about Desert Rose Plants What is a Desert Rose?? Desert Rose (Adenium obesum and its hybrids) is a tropical succulent native to Africa... Read more...
How To Divide a Dwarf Banana
How To Divide a Dwarf Banana
How to Divide a Dwarf Banana Plant One of the most rewarding tropicals you can grow indoors or out is the Tropical Dwarf Banana, especially the variety Musa Cavendish ‘Super... Read more...
How to Grow Star Fruit in Containers at Home
How to Grow Star Fruit in Containers at Home
Star Fruit Overview Star Fruit is a juicy tropical fruit with a delicious tart flavor. The yellow fruit is 3-4" long with a waxy skin and 5 prominent ridges. A... Read more...
How to Grow Camellias: Delightful Winter and Spring Blooming "Tea Flowers"
How to Grow Camellias: Delightful Winter and Spring Blooming "Tea Flowers"
Camellia Overview Camellias are well-loved flowers, nicknamed the “tea flower” with hundreds of different species and camellia varieties boasting unusual colors and forms. They are flowering shrubs from Asia and... Read more...
What to do After Amaryllis Blooms
What to do After Amaryllis Blooms
Overview of the Blooming Amaryllis At Logee’s, we sell all our Amaryllis around the holidays and then we don’t see them again until next year. However, last week I was... Read more...
How to Grow Fig Trees in Pots or an Outdoor Garden
How to Grow Fig Trees in Pots or an Outdoor Garden
Fig Tree Care Guide Fig trees are captivating additions to any garden or landscape, offering both beauty and delicious rewards. Scientifically known as Ficus carica, fig trees are renowned for... Read more...
How to Grow Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia Hybrids)
How to Grow Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia Hybrids)
Indestructible Plants Featuring Dazzling Colors and Bold Flowers Common Questions about Euphorbias What are Euphorbias Plants? Euphorbias are succulents that have over 2,000 varieties and originate from South America, Africa... Read more...
How to Grow Citrus in Pots
How to Grow Citrus in Pots
Citrus Overview For thousands of years, gardeners have grown citrus in pots, both for the beauty of their fragrant flowers and for the reward of fresh, homegrown fruit. Whether you... Read more...
How to Put Hardy Banana (Musa basjoo) to Bed for the Winter
How to Put Hardy Banana (Musa basjoo) to Bed for the Winter
Overview of Putting to Bed Your Hardy Banana It’s time to put the Hardy Banana (Musa basjoo) to bed for the winter. The following step-by-step directions are one way to... Read more...
How to Grow and Bloom Cattleya Orchids
How to Grow and Bloom Cattleya Orchids
Fig Tree Care Guide Growing Cattleya Orchids Cattleya Orchids are some of the most beautiful orchids in the world. Their stunning colors make them beloved jewels of the jungle. To... Read more...