Nesting is another factor to consider. Hummingbirds make nests, just like many other birds, but they typically use soft plant fibers and stringy materials from nature, so choosing fibrous plants is ...
These plants are part of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) making them relatives of watermelons, cucumbers and pumpkins. When a luffa fruit dries out and is peeled, you are left with its fibrous ...
If you find the plant is very pot-bound, this is a good time to lightly prune the roots. Prune about one-third of the thicker non-fibrous roots back to the intact rootball, but avoid damaging the ...