Bixa orellana, the Lipstick Tree, has to be one of the most fascinating plants found anywhere. It has been valuable, versatile and popular for so long that no one knows exactly where in the New World Tropics it originated. The … Continue reading
As just about everyone knows, southern Florida’s climate permits homeowners to grow a vast and impressive array of fruit trees. But the lower end of the peninsula is also a sitting duck for the introduction of diseases and detrimental insects. Lamentably, … Continue reading
Almost everyone, whether a plant lover or not, knows the Lady Palm — if not by name, at least by sight – for it is one of the most successful indoor palms in use. Because of its easy adaptability to low … Continue reading
The genus Pimenta comprises 14 flowering species, among which are a some of the most interesting and desirable aromatic trees in the world. But it’s all a mistake . . . a big mistake. Spanish explorers poking around Mexico in the … Continue reading
Many of us reside in southern Florida because of the wonderful winter climate that permits us not only to enjoy the great outdoors without bundling up, but to cultivate thousands of tropical plants. However, as the old saying goes, there … Continue reading