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🌼 Common Name
Marigold
🌿 Botanical Name
Tagetes spp.
🌱 Plant Type
Annual (completes life cycle in one season)
📏 Mature Size
4–48 inches tall, 6–24 inches wide (varies by type)
☀️ Sun Exposure
Full sun; blooms best with 6+ hours of direct light
🌾 Soil Needs
Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; pH 6.0–7.0
💧 Watering
Moderate; water regularly but avoid soggy soil
🌸 Bloom Time
Summer through fall
🎨 Flower Color
Yellow, orange, red, gold, white, bicolor
🐛 Bonus Benefit
Natural pest repellent—great companion for veggies
🧤 Maintenance
Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers
🐾 Pet Safety
Generally considered non-toxic
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🌼 Common Name
Purple Wandering Jew / Purple Heart
🌿 Botanical Name
Pale Tradescantia
🌱 Plant Type
Tender perennial (often grown as annual in cooler zones)
📏 Mature Size
12–18 inches tall, spreads up to 24 inches wide
☀️ Sun Exposure
Full sun to partial shade; deeper purple in brighter light
🌾 Soil Needs
Well-drained, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 6.0–8.0)
💧 Watering
Moderate; allow topsoil to dry between waterings
🌸 Bloom Time
Spring through fall; small lavender-pink blooms
🎨 Foliage Color
Rich purple stems and lance-shaped leaves; vibrant in sunlight
🐛 Bonus Benefit
Drought-tolerant once established; great for containers and hanging baskets
🧤 Maintenance
Low; pinch back for fullness, prune leggy stems
🐾 Pet Safety
Mildly toxic to pets—may cause skin irritation or digestive upset
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Details
🌼 Common Name
Ficus Tineke / Variegated Rubber Tree
🌿 Botanical Name
Ficus elastica 'Tineke'
🌱 Plant Type
Tropical evergreen perennial (grown indoors as houseplant)
📏 Mature Size
2–10 feet tall, 1–2 feet wide indoors
☀️ Sun Exposure
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun to preserve variegation
🌾 Soil Needs
Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral; cactus mix works well
💧 Watering
Water when top inch of soil is dry; prefers consistent moisture
🌸 Bloom Time
Rarely flowers indoors; grown for foliage
🎨 Foliage Color
Cream, green, and blush-pink variegation with burgundy sheaths
🐛 Bonus Benefit
Air-purifying; adds height and elegance to indoor spaces
🧤 Maintenance
Moderate; rotate regularly, wipe leaves, prune for shape
🐾 Pet Safety
Toxic to pets and humans if ingested; sap may irritate skin
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