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Kiwi vs. Kiwifruit, Explained

The brown, furry, oval or egg-shaped fruit with green flesh and black seeds is commonly called the kiwi in most parts of the world, much to the chagrin of native New Zealanders, who would prefer that the rest of the world knew the difference between the kiwi and kiwifruit. The … [Read more...]

17 Types of Elephant Ears to Grow in Your Garden

By Bethany Hayes Elephant ears are a showstopping plant to add to your garden bed; the foliage makes everyone who sees it stop and do a double-take. It's easy to mistake plants with large leaves like elephant ears, but they are tropical region native plants. There are … [Read more...]

How to Grow Elephant Ears in Containers

by Bethany Hayes Elephant ears are a tropical plant that goes best in warmer weather, and they're known for producing large leaves that can be several feet wide. The leaves can be dark green, lime green, variegated, purple, or anything in between. If you don't have a large … [Read more...]

Are Elephant Ear Plants Poisonous?

Here’s a puzzle for you: what plant is toxic, yet serves as a major food source for many countries in Asia? The answer: Colocasia, also known as elephant ear or taro, with its arrow-shaped leaves. In many parts of the world, taro is a major food crop for both people and farm … [Read more...]

Citronella Plant vs. Citronella Grass, Explained

Erin Marissa Russell Many gardeners decide to add citronella to the garden to keep those swarms of pesky mosquitoes at bay—but there are different plants sold under the name of citronella. How do you know which plant is the right one? And how effective are these plants as … [Read more...]

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