Dear Neil: I’ve been given a crossandra plant. How should I care for it? This is one of the nicest flowering container plants that we have. Give it a bright east window or a shaded patio. Keep it ...

Dear Master Gardener: I just purchased a lovely orange flowering plant called Crossandra "Sundance." Will it last a long time as a houseplant or is it a seasonal plant that doesn’t last long? Answer: ...

I am looking for something to plant to add color to my landscape this summer in the area where begonias were planted for the winter. Previously, I’ve used pentas, coleus, and caladiums, all were fine, ...

Q: My yard is full of oak trees, which I love, but grass doesn't love them. I am giving in and not attempting a lawn any more. I have put in mulch and am considering planting something for seasonal ...

Q-Several weeks ago I received a plant labeled ”crossandra.” It has shiny medium to dark green leaves, something like those of a gardenia but not as thick, and at the beginning there were spikes of ...

Uniqueness isn’t necessarily an admirable quality, but the apricot color of most crossandra blossoms is unique in the plant world – and quite lovely. Crossandra (C. infundibuliformis), native from ...

Choosing plants that bloom all summer, even when temperatures soar, can keep your garden looking lively and colorful all season. If you live in an area where part or all of the summer can reach a ...

It's time for eggplants! Although they belong to the same family as tomatoes, eggplants are — in most cases — easier to cultivate in Central Florida. Ranging in color from white to black to variegated ...