by Megan | May 18, 2026 | Plant Health
Happy Monday! For our Plant of the Week, today we’re looking at zinnias, one of our spring annuals! Their Latin name comes from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn, although Spanish explorers once called them “mal de ojos”, (“sickness of the eye”). A zinnia was even...
by Megan | May 11, 2026 | Plant Health
Happy Monday! Our Plant of the Week this week is: Pentas! They’re treated as a spring annual here and they love our hot, humid weather. This is because Pentas originate from East Africa and Yemen. Did you know? The name Pentas comes from the Greek word for five,...
by Megan | Apr 20, 2026 | Landscape, Plant Health
Our plant of the week today is Citronella! This is a type of plant known for its intense lemon aroma that repels mosquitoes. Citronella oil primarily comes from tall citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus), while the popular “mosquito plant” is a scented...
by Megan | Apr 6, 2026 | Landscape, Plant Health
Happy Monday! Our plant of the week is one of our spring annuals, Vinca. There are two main types of vinca: Vinca minor/major: trailing, shade-tolerant, perennial vine with violet flowers. Catharanthus roseus: bushy, heat-loving annual with white, pink, or red blooms....
by Megan | Mar 30, 2026 | Plant Health
Happy Monday! Our plant of the week was actually spotted by David while he was out. This is a Florida Azalea (Rhododendron austrinum), a native shrub known for fragrant, vibrant flowers. During spring, they bloom in clusters of trumpet-shaped yellow, gold, or orange...
by Megan | Mar 23, 2026 | Plant Health
Happy Monday! Our plant of the week is Caladium, a tropical perennial with colorful, heart-shaped leaves. They are grown from tubers, typically planted in spring. Caladium is also known as “Elephant Ear,” “Angel Wings”, and sometimes “Heart of Jesus”. There are two...
