
Citrus Pests: Common Pests Affecting Citrus Species
As a home gardener with a lot of fruit trees, I have found citrus to be one of the easiest ...
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Makrut Lime (Citrus hystrix) Care
What is makrut lime? What does makrut lime look like? How to grow makrut lime What does makrut lime smell ...
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Growing Citrus in Pots
Citrus trees add an attractive feature to decks and gardens. Their shiny green leaves, scented flowers and fruit make an ...
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Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum spp) Care
At a glance What is peace lily? Description Cultivars Care Propagation Pests and diseases Uses At a glance Family Araceae ...
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Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’) Care
At a glance What is Boston fern? How to care for Boston fern Propagation Repotting At a glance Family Lomariopsidaceae ...
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Is Mistletoe Fig Toxic to Dogs?
Mistletoe fig (Ficus deltoidea) is toxic to dogs. The toxic principles are ficin a proteolytic enzyme, and ficusin, a psoralen ...
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Yuzu Fruit (Citrus junos)
What is yuzu? Cultivation What does yuzu smell and taste like? What's the difference between yuzu and lemon? ...
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Is Christmas Cactus Toxic to Dogs?
Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) is non-toxic to dogs and can be safely grown in homes with pets, with care ...
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Feeding and Caring For a Live or Cut Christmas Tree
A fresh Christmas tree is one of the highlights of decorating the home during the festive season. With so much ...
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Buddha’s Hand Citrus (Citrus medica var. sarcodacylis)
What is Buddha's hand? Why is it called Buddha's hand? What does Buddha's hand taste like? What is Buddha's hand ...
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Why Do Some Flowers Close At Night?
Why do some flowers close at night? This is an evolutionary process known as nyctinasty, which originated from the Greek ...
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Is Mistletoe Toxic to Dogs?
Mistletoe (American and European) is toxic to dogs. The toxic properties are viscumin and lectins - (V. album), and toxalbumin, ...
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Christmas Plants and Their Toxicity to Dogs
Christmas plants and pets During the Christmas period, many homes are decorated with plants. Knowing which ones are safe and ...
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Is Gold Dust Dracaena Toxic to Dogs?
Gold dust dracaena (Dracaena surculosa) is toxic to dogs. The toxic principle is steroidal saponins which cause vomiting, loss of ...
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Is Philodendron Birkin Toxic to Dogs?
Philodendron birkin is toxic to dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that penetrate the delicate tissues of ...
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Is Seasol Toxic to Animals?
Seasol is not toxic to animals and is safe to use on plants in homes with pets as long as ...
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