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Dr. John Clark, a research botanist with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, discovered four new species of airplants. They were ...
Giant groundsels are rare plants that grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall. They are endemic to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro ...
Protecting trees might not seem like a public health strategy, but new research suggests it could be—especially in the ...
A new study claims that trees and the way their leaves change colors could act as natural volcano warnings as underground ...
Setting up the world’s biggest giant tropical forest reserve in the Congo Basin is a step towards conserving the area and ...
Some plants are hard to grow in the tropics. For good reason! They really belong in temperate climates, but that doesn't mean ...
West Nile Virus (WNV) genetic material was identified in mosquitoes collected in Britain, the UK Health Security Agency ...
Gardeners can now prune dead material from cold-damaged tropical plants and check for signs of new growth. It's time to plant warm-weather bedding plants and summer vegetables. Consider using ...
Tropical plants in the genus Heliconia attract hummingbirds, bats and other creatures in the wild — and intrigue plant collectors, who prize them for their intense colors, dramatic beak-like ...
Likewise, if you live in a cold climate, it’s best to keep tropical plants away from drafty areas or doorways, where they may get hit with frigid temps. Before introducing a new plant baby ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Though they both produce beautiful flowers, there's a difference between hardy and tropical hibiscus plants and how you should prepare them ...