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How and when to prune Fatsia japonica

The Japanese aralia or by its scientific name Fatsia japonica is a shrub that can reach 5 m in height, with evergreen leaves and small white flowers. As its name indicates, the origin of this plant is the distant country of Japan, although it is currently cultivated in countries around . . . Read more

How and when to prune mandevilla or dipladenia

Mandevilla is a genus of plants that includes about 100 species of vine that produce beautiful and very showy trumpet-shaped flowers. The colors of its flowers vary, and can be white, yellow, pink or red. It is commonly known as dipladenia although many name it directly by the name of . . . Read more

How and when to prune Pothos

Pothos or by its scientific name Epipremnum aureum, is a liana type plant belonging to the Araceae family. If the environment allows it, it can reach 65 feet tall, with stems up to 1.6 inches in diameter. It is perfectly suited to grow in a pot, making it very popular . . . Read more