I was given a seedling of an orchid tree. Can you provide me with some information about this plant? — Donald Simon Orchid trees (Bauhinia species and hybrids) are tropical trees native to India and ...

Q: I planted an orchid tree from seed five years ago. I had to cut it back after a freeze when it was about 2 years old, but during a period of mild winters, it grew to 25-30 feet and had a tremendous ...

Q. How do you grow a miniature rose? I have one on an east-facing balcony. — Hilbert Becker, Delray Beach A. Miniature roses can be fertilized with Peter’s 20-20-20 or a bloom special about once a ...

Orchids are among the most beautiful houseplants available, and they are not as difficult to care for as their prima donna reputation suggests. If your home environment can meet their basic care needs ...

*Growth habit: An evergreen rounded shaped tree often with multiple trunks and growing to 35 feet tall and wide. The leaves are heart-shaped, two-lobed, medium to dark green and growing to 8 inches ...