We’re all plant geeks here at Gill’s. We spend time around plants all day, then go home and garden some more! We get excited to talk to each other about the plants we’re growing at home, so we thought it’d be fun to share with you too.
Debbie’s Fiesta Hibiscus
I’ve always loved hibiscus and this Fiesta variety is at the top of my list. BIG non-stop flowers, deep green foliage, and loves this spot in my courtyard! Some sun, some shade….Perfect!!! Hibiscus add tropical beauty and they love our climate.
Kelsie’s Monstera Minima
I brought this tiny 4” Monstera Minima home about a year ago and it’s grown to over 6 feet! I love it because it’s the easiest plant I’ve ever grown – super forgiving of low water and low light. Since it grows so fast, I’m training it to grow up around my window.
Josh’s Porterweed
This is my purple Porterweed. I chose this plant for its big leaves and small blooms. The small blooms compliment the deep red trim and door on my front porch!
Sally’s Turk’s Cap
I love plants that give back to nature. Hummingbirds love Turk’s Cap, it’s native to our area, and it has NO bug or fungus issues. It thrives in the part sun/part shade spot under our Texas Sabal Palms in the front yard.
Wyatt’s Crystal Ruby Grass
Crystal Ruby Grass is a beautiful low-growing grass with a max height of about 14-16” and about the same width, with light pink to white blooms in the Summer and Early Fall. Great for borders and creating small grassy areas in your pollinator garden.
James Gill says
The white is most likely mealybugs. Check this link to see if it matches your problem. http://www.gardenanswers.com/plant-pests/mealybugs-on-hibiscus/
If so, the easiest control is cut off infested parts and put in the trash. If you spray, it will need to be repeated weekly for several weeks. They also discuss the alcohol method.
SIlvana says
I hate mealybugs! If you don’t take care of them quick, they will destroy the plant quick! I lost mine that way!! 🙁