DEAR JOE: Malabar chestnut plants (Pachira aquatica) are typically trained into tree form with five braided trunks. Sold as “money trees,” the plants are said to symbolize prosperity and good fortune.

Light pruning, deep watering, and a layer of mulch in fall help hibiscus conserve energy and stay protected through winter. Bring tropical varieties indoors before it hits 40°F, and cut back on ...

I don’t normally believe people who move to Florida do so because of the wonderful botanicals we are able to grow here. I know I moved here for a job, but the perks of a frost-free area and sunshine ...

A stunning white hibiscus flower in dappled sunlight, surrounded by green foliage - Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus, H. moscheutos, H. coccineus) is a stunning ...

There is no denying that area gardeners are big fans of the tropical hibiscus. What you may not know is that the tropical or Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is a member of the Malvaceae or ...

Originally hailing from warm climates across Asia, the Pacific islands, and parts of the Americas, hibiscus trees have been charming gardeners for centuries. In fact, they’re so beloved that Hawaii ...

Dwarf hibiscus varieties do exist, however, there is a catch-- they don't stay that size forever. (RUSTY COSTANZA / THE TIMES-PICAY) QUESTION: Is there a dwarf variety of hibiscus? I want to plant one ...