The cacao trees mature at five years and begin to flower on the trunk. The flowers are pollinated by midges, a small fly.

Veinte Cohol bananas are a small, fast-growing variety with a creamy texture and citrusy tang. They are rarely found outside ...

Pawpaw trees suppress plant diversity through dense, shady growth, creating unpredictable ecosystems, but fostering diverse ...

Papaya trees thrive in fertile, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7). Adding organic matter such as ...

Lime trees can grow 15 to 20 feet tall in their native climate, but there are also dwarf varieties ideal for indoor growing.

The unique fruits are increasingly popular nowadays, often utilized as a meat substitute in vegan dishes. The jackfruit ...

Minter likes using an insulating cloth called N-sulate, which ameliorates the cold and stops the wind while letting plants ...

Looking for a tree that matures quickly to leave you with bountiful harvests of sweet, juicy fruits? Find out what it is and ...

What we experienced this week would not be considered a severe freeze (temperatures in the low 20s or teens), or even a hard ...

Pick a large, strong pot with good drainage holes at the bottom. It needs room for its big roots! For soil, you want ...

The good news is that if there is a freeze coming, we usually get plenty of warning, giving you time to prepare your plants.

As we wove through the park, Romero continued to point out a staggering variety of tropical-fruit plants: breadfruit, carambola, dragonfruit, guava, hog plum, loquat, lychee, monstera, mulberry ...