Growing Tips

What Do Rex Begonias Need to Thrive? Growing Conditions and Propagation Guide

What Do Rex Begonias Need to Thrive? Growing Conditions and Propagation Guide

|Byron Martin
Written by Byron Martin, Logee's Owner and Horticulturist How to Grow Rex Begonias and Propagate Them at Home Rex begonias are stunning foliage plants that bring brilliant colors and intricate...
Growing the Hardy Maypop Passion Flower

Growing the Hardy Maypop Passion Flower

|Byron Martin
Written by Byron Martin, Logee's Owner and Horticulturist A Tropical Look for Cold Climates Extreme Cold Hardiness: Roots can survive winter temperatures down to -5°F (USDA Zone 5). Tropical Fragrance...
Meet the Neon Pothos: A Bright, Beginner-Friendly Houseplant

Meet the Neon Pothos: A Bright, Beginner-Friendly Houseplant

|Byron Martin
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...
How to Care For a Desert Rose (Adenium)

How to Care For a Desert Rose (Adenium)

|Byron Martin
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...
How To Divide a Dwarf Banana

How To Divide a Dwarf Banana

|Byron Martin
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...
How to Grow Star Fruit in Containers at Home

How to Grow Star Fruit in Containers at Home

|Byron Martin
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...
How to Grow Camellias: Delightful Winter and Spring Blooming "Tea Flowers"

How to Grow Camellias: Delightful Winter and Spring Blooming "Tea Flowers"

|Byron Martin
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...
What to do After Amaryllis Blooms

What to do After Amaryllis Blooms

|Byron Martin
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...
How to Grow Fig Trees in Pots or an Outdoor Garden

How to Grow Fig Trees in Pots or an Outdoor Garden

|Byron Martin
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...
How to Grow Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia Hybrids)

How to Grow Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia Hybrids)

|Byron Martin
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...
How to Grow Citrus in Pots

How to Grow Citrus in Pots

|Byron Martin
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...
How to Put Hardy Banana (Musa basjoo) to Bed for the Winter

How to Put Hardy Banana (Musa basjoo) to Bed for the Winter

|Byron Martin
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...
How to Grow and Bloom Cattleya Orchids

How to Grow and Bloom Cattleya Orchids

|Byron Martin
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...
How to Flower Spring Blooming Orchid Cactus and Clivias

How to Flower Spring Blooming Orchid Cactus and Clivias

|Byron Martin
How to Flower Spring Blooming Orchid Cactus and Clivias Overview Orchid Cacti have some of the most spectacular springtime blooms. On mature plants, waves of flowers open over several weeks...
How to Grow Your Own Cocoa and Make Your Own Delicious Chocolate

How to Grow Your Own Cocoa and Make Your Own Delicious Chocolate

|Byron Martin
How to Grow Your Own Chocolate Plant (Theobroma cacao 'Trinitario') Chocolate, originally found in South America, is known as “The Food of the Gods.” The first record of chocolate or...
How to Grow Lemon Trees in Pots and Containers

How to Grow Lemon Trees in Pots and Containers

|Byron Martin
Lemon Tree Overview Lush and fragrant, a potted lemon tree can grace your home with zestful beauty and an aromatic presence. Ideal for limited spaces or cold climates, these miniature...
How to Successfully Grow and Care for Easter Cactus

How to Successfully Grow and Care for Easter Cactus

|Byron Martin
Easter Cactus (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri) Overview Easter Cactus (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri), or Spring Cactus, bloom in many cheery colors and the flowers arrive in profusion from March until May. Their star-shaped blooms...
How To Grow Hardy Jasmine

How To Grow Hardy Jasmine

|Byron Martin
Growing Tips for Hardy Jasmine - How to Grow Jasminum officinale, widely known as Hardy Jasmine or Common Jasmine, stands out as the most cold-tolerant jasmine variety, making it perfect...
How to Grow Mulberry Trees: Easy-to-Grow Plants for Container Gardeners

How to Grow Mulberry Trees: Easy-to-Grow Plants for Container Gardeners

|Byron Martin
Mulberry Tree Overview Mulberry trees have been well loved by historic figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and numerous other figures. In 1773, General Oglethorpe even brought 500 white...
How to Grow and Flower Cape Primroses (Streptocarpus)

How to Grow and Flower Cape Primroses (Streptocarpus)

|Byron Martin
Cape Primrose Overview Cape Primroses, also known as Streptocarpus or Streps, have filled a niche as flowering houseplants for the home for many decades. Their velvety, long green leaves and...
How to Grow Avocados at Home

How to Grow Avocados at Home

|Byron Martin
Avocado Tree Overview Avocado trees have a long history of cultivation in Central and South America, likely going back as far as 5,000 BC. The avocado is considered one of...
Angel's Trumpet - The perfect container plant for fragrant gardens!

Angel's Trumpet - The perfect container plant for fragrant gardens!

|Kaleb Gittens
Angel's Trumpet Overview Angel's Trumpets, or Brugmansias, make beautiful, show-stopping floral displays when grown as a container plant on a patio or deck or as the focal point in an...
How to Grow Chenille Plant - A Dazzling Everbloomer!

How to Grow Chenille Plant - A Dazzling Everbloomer!

|Kaleb Gittens
Chenille Plant Overview The Chenille Plant has been well-loved at Logee’s for many years. Whenever you visit Logee’s, you will almost always see the everblooming Chenille plants lining the benches,...
Fruiting the Miracle Berry

Fruiting the Miracle Berry

|Byron Martin
Miracle Berry Overview The Miracle Berry Plant (Synsepalum dulcificum) is a fascinating tropical plant known for its extraordinary ability to alter taste perceptions. When you eat the berry, it temporarily...
How to Grow Tropical Hibiscus Plants

How to Grow Tropical Hibiscus Plants

|Byron Martin
How to Grow Tropical Hibiscus Plants The hibiscus plant, cherished for its vibrant and diverse blooms, adds a splash of tropical beauty to homes and gardens worldwide. With a wide...
How to Grow and Care for Musa Banana

How to Grow and Care for Musa Banana

|Byron Martin
Banana (Musa Genus) Overview Banana trees, belonging to the Musa genus, are tropical plants known for their iconic fruit and large, lush leaves. These popular plants make an excellent choice...
Kumquat Trees - Grow Your Own Tasty Kumquats at Home!

Kumquat Trees - Grow Your Own Tasty Kumquats at Home!

|Byron Martin
Kumquat Overview Kumquats are delightful citrus fruits known for their petite size and unique consumption method – you eat them whole, skin and all! Native to southern Japan and China,...
How to Grow and Care for a Curry Leaf Plant

How to Grow and Care for a Curry Leaf Plant

|Byron Martin
Curry Leaf (Murraya Koenigii) Plant Overview Curry Leaf (Murraya koenigii) is a small, aromatic evergreen tree originally cultivated in India. It is highly valued for its distinct and pungent flavor,...
How to Grow Your Own Peppercorn Plants at Home!

How to Grow Your Own Peppercorn Plants at Home!

|Byron Martin
Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum) Overview Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) is the most commonly used spice in the world and when paired with salt can be found on almost every household...
How to Grow a Vanilla Plant at Home

How to Grow a Vanilla Plant at Home

|Byron Martin
Vanilla Bean Plants: How to Grow This Coveted Culinary Spice Vanilla, or Vanilla planifolia, is a vining orchid native to Mexico and is one of the most highly sought after...