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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-412 |
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Following are plants that were not featured on air for the Monique Tibby project, but they would make sensible selections.
These plants were not featured in this DIY Garden Sense episode, but would make sensible selections in a warm climate like Florida.Citrus sinensis 'Valencia' — Valencia Orange Tree - Orange tree known for its sweet, juicy, thin-skinned, seedless fruit.
- Good heat tolerance; water when dry; harvest when fruit is sweet.
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Plant in rich organic but well drained soil with ample mulch.
- Fertilize monthly from late winter through late summer.
- Height: 20-30 feet
- Width: 15-20 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 9-11: - Zones 2-8: Container grow plant and keep indoors or in heated greenhouse; move outside when temperatures remain above 60 degrees; place by bright window with high humidity or mist daily during cold weather.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; water when dry.
- Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; water when dry.
- Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; water when dry.
Codiaeum variegatum 'Mammy' — Mammy Croton - Shrub with reddish foliage and racemes of yellow flowers in summer.
- Plant in moist, but well-drained soil; do not allow soil to dry completely.
- Prefers warm temperatures from 60-85 degrees and high humidity.
- Fertilize monthly during growing season.
- Plant in bright to partial shade.
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Width: 3-5 feet
Patio or Houseplant in zones 2-9
Hardy in USDA zones 10-11: - Zones 2-9: Container grow plant and keep indoors or in heated greenhouse; move outside when temperatures remain above 60 degrees; place by bright window with high humidity or mist daily during cold weather.
- Zone 10: Plant in spring in partial shade protected from hot sun; mulch to conserve moisture; do not allow soil to dry completely; water moderately during winter months; prune in early spring, if needed.
- Zone 11: Plant in spring in partial shade protected from hot sun; mulch to conserve moisture; do not allow soil to dry completely; water moderately during winter months; prune in early spring, if needed.
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