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Gardenias

Gardenias not recommended for the lazy Florida gardener.

Gardenias garner high praise for their exotic beauty, but they also have a dark side (and it’s not their dark glossy leaves). They’re prone to leaf yellowing and sooty mold if you don’t plant in the right conditions and check on them regularly. All six of our Plantopinions experts made…

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Kiwi Ti Plant

Kiwi Ti Plant overlooked for tried-and-true Ti’s.

Kiwi Ti Plant, or Cordyline fruticosa ‘Kiwi’, would likely win for Best Costume Design if Oscars were awarded to Ti plants. But for some, their striking colors take a backseat to the more mainstream, ruby-colored varieties. Why? With the exception of two, all Plantopinions experts seemed rather blasé about this…

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Anderson Crepe Hibiscus

Anderson Crepe Hibiscus doesn’t steal all hearts.

Anderson Crepe Hibiscus trees: What’s not to love? Well, a couple of things depending on which Plantopinions expert you ask. But they’re just small things. This charming garden classic with exquisite soft pink flowers boasts arching branches that sway your gaze and is best used as an alluring focal point.…

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Dombeya

Dombeya shrubs have snowball effect in SW Florida.

Dombeya shrubs, also known as tropical snowballs, are prolific bloomers. Once they get growing, their pom-pom shaped flowers punch out in profusion, prompting them to be referred to as Florida’s hydrangeas. What do ArtisTree Plantopinions experts think of these stunning ornamentals? No one denies their tropical beauty. In fact, two…

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