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In 2025, as an administrative change, the UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture was sunsetted. Faculty and staff were rehomed to other departments, primarily the Departments of Horticultural Sciences and Agronomy (turf), and the School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (arboriculture).

Editorial Team

New and Revised Publications

thumbnail for publication: A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Micropropagation and Tissue Culture

A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Micropropagation and Tissue Culture

Julian Ginori, Sandra Wilson, Wisnu Handoyo, and Heqiang Huo

Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) is commonly propagated through seeds and cuttings. However, for mass clonal propagation to maintain select traits or for controlled genetic studies, micropropagation and tissue culture serve as alternative means of propagation. This publication explains the differences between micropropagation and tissue culture, providing a breakdown of the stages involved in each process. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably due to similar procedural stages, they differ in their source of explant materials and primary objectives.

thumbnail for publication: Steps to Connecting Floridians to Living Shorelines

Steps to Connecting Floridians to Living Shorelines

Jesse Crawford, Ollie Montgomery, Marjorie Shropshire, Vincent Encomio, Savanna Barry, Laura K. Reynolds, Christine Rohal, Xiao Yu, Ashley McDonald, Holly Abeels, Annie Roddenberry, and Carrie Reinhardt Adams

The goal of this publication is to provide a roadmap of UF/IFAS and internet-accessible resources to living shorelines that will help coastal property owners or natural resource practitioners focused on coastal management. This information applies to the implementation of living shorelines on both private and managed lands. Across Florida, living shorelines are becoming a frequently used management tool for shoreline protection. Coastal armoring, in the form of seawalls, bulkheads, and concrete riprap, create an unnatural barrier to natural processes and can exacerbate sediment loss. As an alternative, living shorelines are shoreline stabilization methods that use planted vegetation and/or oyster reefs, sometimes in combination with other structures, to protect coastal properties. To most effectively plan a living shoreline, knowing when and where to start can be difficult. This publication maps out the broad steps for developing a living shoreline from start to finish.

thumbnail for publication: Foliar Leaf Spots of Viburnum during Nursery Production in Florida: Research and Fungicide Efficacies

Foliar Leaf Spots of Viburnum during Nursery Production in Florida: Research and Fungicide Efficacies

Shawn Steed, Wael Elwakil, Marissa Cassaway, and Gary Vallad

Viburnum sp. is an important woody ornamental crop for nursery growers in Florida. Around 2014, growers indicated that common labeled fungicides targeting downy mildew failed to provide acceptable levels of disease management. Through a research grant from the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, UF/IFAS researchers and UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County agents conducted studies to determine fungicide efficacy of oomycete fungicides to help nursery professionals produce and maintain a healthy viburnum crop. Written by Shawn Steed, Wael Elwakil, Marissa Cassaway, and Gary Vallad, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2025.

thumbnail for publication: Edible Ornamental Landscaping Guide for North-Central Florida

Edible Ornamental Landscaping Guide for North-Central Florida

Amanda Marek, Mark Bailey, and Gail Hansen

Well-designed edible ornamental landscapes, also called foodscapes, provide landowners with aesthetically pleasing, multipurpose gardens that provide food, color, and cover year-round. Not only can these landscapes provide a source of healthy, locally grown food in urbanized communities, they can also promote energy and water conservation, improve food security, and provide wildlife habitat. By converting conventional yards into sustainable, edible ornamental landscapes that utilize the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, we may quell some of the health and environmental impacts of rising population growth and urbanization. The purpose of this publication is to guide Floridians on how to design, install, and maintain their edible ornamental landscape using reliable plants suitable for north-central Florida and the best management practices of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™.

thumbnail for publication: Anthracnose Disease of Landscape Plants

Anthracnose Disease of Landscape Plants

Stephen H. Brown, Philip F. Harmon, Sheryl van der Heiden, Ryan Czaplewski, Ralph Mitchell, and David Outerbridge

Fungi make up approximately 90% of known plant pathogens. One of the most common fungal diseases of plants is anthracnose. The name anthracnose represents a group of related fungal diseases that affect many different landscape and crop plants. This publication is intended to provide information to professional landscapers, pest control operators, Extension agents, and homeowners on how to recognize and potentially manage anthracnose diseases of landscape plants. It includes 47 images of common plants affected by the disease.

thumbnail for publication: Natural Vanilla Extract Production

Natural Vanilla Extract Production

Manuel Gastelbondo, Xingbo Wu, and Pamela Moon

Vanilla extract is the primary commercial product resulting from the mature processed fruits of Vanilla plants. This publication is an overview of the process used to produce natural vanilla extract; it also describes the conversion of fruits (botanically termed  "capsules" but often colloquially referred to as “beans” or “pods”) into extracts. This publication is intended for consumers, producers of all levels, and Extension agents. It describes each step of the natural vanilla extract production process from flower pollination through harvesting, to grading, curing, and extracting of the capsules.

thumbnail for publication: Producción natural del extracto de vainilla

Producción natural del extracto de vainilla

Manuel Gastelbondo, Xingbo Wu y Pamela Moon. Traducido por Alejandra Taco.

El extracto de vainilla es un producto comercial derivado de los frutos maduros procesados de las orquídeas de Vanilla. Esta publicación proporciona una visión general del proceso de producción del extracto natural de vainilla; también describe cómo los frutos (botánicamente llamados cápsulas, pero conocidos coloquialmente como "vainas") se transforman en extractos. Esta publicación está dirigida a consumidores, productores de todos los niveles y agentes de Extensión. Se describe cada etapa de la producción del extracto natural de vainilla, desde la polinización de la flor y la cosecha, hasta la clasificación, el curado y la extracción de las cápsulas.

thumbnail for publication: Florida Sod Inventory and Pricing Report—2025

Florida Sod Inventory and Pricing Report—2025

Alex J. Lindsey, Natasha Restuccia, J. Bryan Unruh, and Kevin E. Kenworthy

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Turfgrass Producers of Florida conducted their first sod inventory and pricing survey. The purpose of the survey was to determine the sod inventory levels, prices, and markets for Florida. This publication is intended for sod producers and end users to evaluate sod production and availability in Florida.

thumbnail for publication: Designs for Small-Scale Postharvest Washing of Ginger/Turmeric Rhizomes

Designs for Small-Scale Postharvest Washing of Ginger/Turmeric Rhizomes

Jacob Muller, Daniel Crawford, Raúl Cabezón, Harrison Meekins, Maria Paz Kinslow, Wanda Laughlin, Robert Hochmuth, and Paul Fisher

Manually washing the rhizomes of ginger and turmeric is a labor-intensive process that adds significantly to the cost of final harvested products. Commercially available automatic cleaning equipment makes the postharvest process easier, but only at a price and scale that would benefit large-scale operations. Our objective was to design and test rhizome cleaning equipment aimed at small farmers and to compare this with manual cleaning. This publication describes tips for harvest and presents designs of cleaning equipment that are easy for a small farmer to build and maintain while reducing labor costs.

thumbnail for publication: Growing Turfgrass in the Shade

Growing Turfgrass in the Shade

A. J. Lindsey, J. Bryan Unruh, Kevin E. Kenworthy, and Marco Schiavon

Many landscapes have shaded areas that can drastically affect turfgrass growth depending on the duration and intensity of shade. The amount of shade present in a landscape varies over time as trees mature and seasons change. Portions of a lawn may have full sun, be heavily shaded throughout the day, or receive partial shade and sunlight. Many partially shaded landscapes provide enough sunlight to support healthy turfgrass; however, constant or heavy shade makes it difficult to maintain adequate turf quality. The amount of sunlight needed by lawn grasses varies by species and, in some cases, by cultivar within species. In areas that receive moderate amounts of shade, certain species and cultivars of grass persist, while other, less shade-tolerant species and cultivars rapidly decline. In these areas, choosing the right turfgrass species and cultivar is important. It is also important to follow specific management practices that can encourage better turfgrass performance in shade.

In 2025, as an administrative change, the UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture was sunsetted. Faculty and staff were rehomed to other departments, primarily the Departments of Horticultural Sciences and Agronomy (turf), and the School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (arboriculture).

Editorial Team

New and Revised Publications

thumbnail for publication: A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Micropropagation and Tissue Culture

A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Micropropagation and Tissue Culture

Julian Ginori, Sandra Wilson, Wisnu Handoyo, and Heqiang Huo

Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) is commonly propagated through seeds and cuttings. However, for mass clonal propagation to maintain select traits or for controlled genetic studies, micropropagation and tissue culture serve as alternative means of propagation. This publication explains the differences between micropropagation and tissue culture, providing a breakdown of the stages involved in each process. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably due to similar procedural stages, they differ in their source of explant materials and primary objectives.

thumbnail for publication: Steps to Connecting Floridians to Living Shorelines

Steps to Connecting Floridians to Living Shorelines

Jesse Crawford, Ollie Montgomery, Marjorie Shropshire, Vincent Encomio, Savanna Barry, Laura K. Reynolds, Christine Rohal, Xiao Yu, Ashley McDonald, Holly Abeels, Annie Roddenberry, and Carrie Reinhardt Adams

The goal of this publication is to provide a roadmap of UF/IFAS and internet-accessible resources to living shorelines that will help coastal property owners or natural resource practitioners focused on coastal management. This information applies to the implementation of living shorelines on both private and managed lands. Across Florida, living shorelines are becoming a frequently used management tool for shoreline protection. Coastal armoring, in the form of seawalls, bulkheads, and concrete riprap, create an unnatural barrier to natural processes and can exacerbate sediment loss. As an alternative, living shorelines are shoreline stabilization methods that use planted vegetation and/or oyster reefs, sometimes in combination with other structures, to protect coastal properties. To most effectively plan a living shoreline, knowing when and where to start can be difficult. This publication maps out the broad steps for developing a living shoreline from start to finish.

thumbnail for publication: Foliar Leaf Spots of Viburnum during Nursery Production in Florida: Research and Fungicide Efficacies

Foliar Leaf Spots of Viburnum during Nursery Production in Florida: Research and Fungicide Efficacies

Shawn Steed, Wael Elwakil, Marissa Cassaway, and Gary Vallad

Viburnum sp. is an important woody ornamental crop for nursery growers in Florida. Around 2014, growers indicated that common labeled fungicides targeting downy mildew failed to provide acceptable levels of disease management. Through a research grant from the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, UF/IFAS researchers and UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County agents conducted studies to determine fungicide efficacy of oomycete fungicides to help nursery professionals produce and maintain a healthy viburnum crop. Written by Shawn Steed, Wael Elwakil, Marissa Cassaway, and Gary Vallad, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2025.

thumbnail for publication: Edible Ornamental Landscaping Guide for North-Central Florida

Edible Ornamental Landscaping Guide for North-Central Florida

Amanda Marek, Mark Bailey, and Gail Hansen

Well-designed edible ornamental landscapes, also called foodscapes, provide landowners with aesthetically pleasing, multipurpose gardens that provide food, color, and cover year-round. Not only can these landscapes provide a source of healthy, locally grown food in urbanized communities, they can also promote energy and water conservation, improve food security, and provide wildlife habitat. By converting conventional yards into sustainable, edible ornamental landscapes that utilize the principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, we may quell some of the health and environmental impacts of rising population growth and urbanization. The purpose of this publication is to guide Floridians on how to design, install, and maintain their edible ornamental landscape using reliable plants suitable for north-central Florida and the best management practices of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™.

thumbnail for publication: Anthracnose Disease of Landscape Plants

Anthracnose Disease of Landscape Plants

Stephen H. Brown, Philip F. Harmon, Sheryl van der Heiden, Ryan Czaplewski, Ralph Mitchell, and David Outerbridge

Fungi make up approximately 90% of known plant pathogens. One of the most common fungal diseases of plants is anthracnose. The name anthracnose represents a group of related fungal diseases that affect many different landscape and crop plants. This publication is intended to provide information to professional landscapers, pest control operators, Extension agents, and homeowners on how to recognize and potentially manage anthracnose diseases of landscape plants. It includes 47 images of common plants affected by the disease.

thumbnail for publication: Natural Vanilla Extract Production

Natural Vanilla Extract Production

Manuel Gastelbondo, Xingbo Wu, and Pamela Moon

Vanilla extract is the primary commercial product resulting from the mature processed fruits of Vanilla plants. This publication is an overview of the process used to produce natural vanilla extract; it also describes the conversion of fruits (botanically termed  "capsules" but often colloquially referred to as “beans” or “pods”) into extracts. This publication is intended for consumers, producers of all levels, and Extension agents. It describes each step of the natural vanilla extract production process from flower pollination through harvesting, to grading, curing, and extracting of the capsules.

thumbnail for publication: Producción natural del extracto de vainilla

Producción natural del extracto de vainilla

Manuel Gastelbondo, Xingbo Wu y Pamela Moon. Traducido por Alejandra Taco.

El extracto de vainilla es un producto comercial derivado de los frutos maduros procesados de las orquídeas de Vanilla. Esta publicación proporciona una visión general del proceso de producción del extracto natural de vainilla; también describe cómo los frutos (botánicamente llamados cápsulas, pero conocidos coloquialmente como "vainas") se transforman en extractos. Esta publicación está dirigida a consumidores, productores de todos los niveles y agentes de Extensión. Se describe cada etapa de la producción del extracto natural de vainilla, desde la polinización de la flor y la cosecha, hasta la clasificación, el curado y la extracción de las cápsulas.

thumbnail for publication: Florida Sod Inventory and Pricing Report—2025

Florida Sod Inventory and Pricing Report—2025

Alex J. Lindsey, Natasha Restuccia, J. Bryan Unruh, and Kevin E. Kenworthy

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Turfgrass Producers of Florida conducted their first sod inventory and pricing survey. The purpose of the survey was to determine the sod inventory levels, prices, and markets for Florida. This publication is intended for sod producers and end users to evaluate sod production and availability in Florida.

thumbnail for publication: Designs for Small-Scale Postharvest Washing of Ginger/Turmeric Rhizomes

Designs for Small-Scale Postharvest Washing of Ginger/Turmeric Rhizomes

Jacob Muller, Daniel Crawford, Raúl Cabezón, Harrison Meekins, Maria Paz Kinslow, Wanda Laughlin, Robert Hochmuth, and Paul Fisher

Manually washing the rhizomes of ginger and turmeric is a labor-intensive process that adds significantly to the cost of final harvested products. Commercially available automatic cleaning equipment makes the postharvest process easier, but only at a price and scale that would benefit large-scale operations. Our objective was to design and test rhizome cleaning equipment aimed at small farmers and to compare this with manual cleaning. This publication describes tips for harvest and presents designs of cleaning equipment that are easy for a small farmer to build and maintain while reducing labor costs.

thumbnail for publication: Growing Turfgrass in the Shade

Growing Turfgrass in the Shade

A. J. Lindsey, J. Bryan Unruh, Kevin E. Kenworthy, and Marco Schiavon

Many landscapes have shaded areas that can drastically affect turfgrass growth depending on the duration and intensity of shade. The amount of shade present in a landscape varies over time as trees mature and seasons change. Portions of a lawn may have full sun, be heavily shaded throughout the day, or receive partial shade and sunlight. Many partially shaded landscapes provide enough sunlight to support healthy turfgrass; however, constant or heavy shade makes it difficult to maintain adequate turf quality. The amount of sunlight needed by lawn grasses varies by species and, in some cases, by cultivar within species. In areas that receive moderate amounts of shade, certain species and cultivars of grass persist, while other, less shade-tolerant species and cultivars rapidly decline. In these areas, choosing the right turfgrass species and cultivar is important. It is also important to follow specific management practices that can encourage better turfgrass performance in shade.

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thumbnail for publication: 'Bloomify Red' and 'Bloomify Rose', Two Infertile Lantana camara Cultivars for Production and Use in Florida

'Bloomify Red' and 'Bloomify Rose', Two Infertile Lantana camara Cultivars for Production and Use in Florida

Zhanao Deng and Sandra B. Wilson

'Bloomify™ Red’ and ‘Bloomify™ Rose’ are two new infertile Lantana camara cultivars that have been developed as alternative to the invasive forms of this species, a Category I invasive species in Florida.

thumbnail for publication: ‘Lava Glow’—A New Red Fancy-Leaved Caladium Cultivar

‘Lava Glow’—A New Red Fancy-Leaved Caladium Cultivar

Zhanao Deng, Natalia A. Peres, and Johan Desaeger

‘Lava Glow’ is a new and novel caladium cultivar that produces bright red to red-purple heart-shaped leaves with strong sunburn tolerance and is resistant to leaf spot diseases. This new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is prepared for growers who are interested in growing caladium as a horticultural crop and for greenhouse or nursery growers who are interested in producing potted caladium plants. Written by Zhanao Deng, Natalia A. Peres, and Johan Desaeger.

thumbnail for publication: A Beginner's Guide to Begonias: Classification and Diversity

A Beginner's Guide to Begonias: Classification and Diversity

Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, and Caroline R. Warwick

This EDIS publication is for Florida gardeners and horticulturalists hoping to learn more about the different classifications of begonias, as well as for those interested in learning more about this potential landscape or houseplant.

thumbnail for publication: A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Micropropagation and Tissue Culture

A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Micropropagation and Tissue Culture

Julian Ginori, Sandra Wilson, Wisnu Handoyo, and Heqiang Huo

Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) is commonly propagated through seeds and cuttings. However, for mass clonal propagation to maintain select traits or for controlled genetic studies, micropropagation and tissue culture serve as alternative means of propagation. This publication explains the differences between micropropagation and tissue culture, providing a breakdown of the stages involved in each process. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably due to similar procedural stages, they differ in their source of explant materials and primary objectives.

thumbnail for publication: A Beginner’s Guide to Producing and Saving Open-Pollinated Seeds for North Florida Farmers and Gardeners

A Beginner’s Guide to Producing and Saving Open-Pollinated Seeds for North Florida Farmers and Gardeners

Tere Davidson, Melissa DeSa, and Héctor E. Pérez

Seed saving is the art and practice of preserving and sharing seeds from desired open-pollinated plants. Saving seeds has many benefits and motivations that may include improving the adaptability of a crop to a region or microclimate, preserving cultural traditions and foods, growing for nutrient density and flavor preferences, saving on the cost of seed purchases, and connecting to local communities through seed sharing. For example, you may start saving seeds to preserve a beloved heirloom variety with flavors that remind you of home or to improve on a crop that performed particularly well. Saving your own seeds can save money, as one good growing season can produce many years' worth of seeds. This publication is for farmers and gardeners interested in producing, using, or donating seeds from open-pollinated plants. It recommends practices to produce, harvest, and store seeds from annual vegetable, fruit, and herb crops. This guidance is not intended for commercial purposes.

thumbnail for publication: A Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Approach to Pest Management in Your Edible Landscape

A Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Approach to Pest Management in Your Edible Landscape

Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Hamutahl Cohen, Tiare Saracino, and Esen Momol

This new 8-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department defines different types of pests that a home gardener might encounter and encourages diversifying landscapes as a solution to pest problems. It focuses on what is called “the triangle” of IPM, a guide to managing pests using multiple methods, and provides examples of Integrated Pest Management tools that can be applied in the home context to address these pests. Several links to resources relevant to edible Florida-Friendly landscapes are included. Written by Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Hamutahl Cohen, Tiare Silvasy, and Esen Momol.

thumbnail for publication: Adopting a Florida-Friendly Landscape: Steps for Converting a Typical Development Landscape to a Florida-Friendly Landscape

Adopting a Florida-Friendly Landscape: Steps for Converting a Typical Development Landscape to a Florida-Friendly Landscape

Gail Hansen, Jennifer Ramos, E. A. Felter, Celeste White

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

thumbnail for publication: African Violets

African Violets

Sydney Park Brown

Revised! ENH-17, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Sydney Park Brown, describes this popular house plant that grows and flowers under light conditions found in the average home, including requirements for lighting, temperature and humidity, soil and pots, watering, fertilizer, propagation and pest management. Includes references.

Alternanthera maritima Alternanthera

Edward F. Gilman

thumbnail for publication: Amaryllis

Amaryllis

Sydney Park-Brown and Robert J. Black

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

thumbnail for publication: Anthracnose Disease of Landscape Plants

Anthracnose Disease of Landscape Plants

Stephen H. Brown, Philip F. Harmon, Sheryl van der Heiden, Ryan Czaplewski, Ralph Mitchell, and David Outerbridge

Fungi make up approximately 90% of known plant pathogens. One of the most common fungal diseases of plants is anthracnose. The name anthracnose represents a group of related fungal diseases that affect many different landscape and crop plants. This publication is intended to provide information to professional landscapers, pest control operators, Extension agents, and homeowners on how to recognize and potentially manage anthracnose diseases of landscape plants. It includes 47 images of common plants affected by the disease.

thumbnail for publication: Apalachee Crapemyrtle—Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei 'Apalachee'

Apalachee Crapemyrtle—Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei 'Apalachee'

Gary W. Knox

‘Apalachee’ crapemyrtle is a small deciduous tree with lavender flowers, dark green leaves, and cinnamon-orange bark. Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Apalachee’ is one of the hybrids released in 1987 from the breeding program of the U.S. National Arboretum. It grows as an upright to vase-shaped multi-stemmed tree in USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 7a-9b.

thumbnail for publication: Arbor, Trellis, or Pergola—What's in Your Garden? A Mini-Dictionary of Garden Structures and Plant Forms

Arbor, Trellis, or Pergola—What's in Your Garden? A Mini-Dictionary of Garden Structures and Plant Forms

Gail Hansen

thumbnail for publication: Bahiagrass for Florida Lawns

Bahiagrass for Florida Lawns

Marco Schiavon, J. Bryan Unruh, and Kevin E. Kenworthy

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

thumbnail for publication: Basic Principles of Landscape Design

Basic Principles of Landscape Design

Gail Hansen

thumbnail for publication: Bermudagrass for Florida Lawns

Bermudagrass for Florida Lawns

Laurie E. Trenholm, Marco Schiavon, J. Bryan Unruh, and Travis W. Shaddox

Bermudagrasses are among the most widely used warm-season grasses. Improved, fine-textured bermudagrasses are used throughout the South on golf courses, athletic fields, and in high-profile residential and commercial landscapes where a fine-textured, dense ground cover is desired. This publication reviews current cultivars available in Florida and best management practices for maintaining bermudagrass lawns in Florida. Minor revision by L. Trenholm, M. Schiavon, J.B. Unruh, and T. Shaddox; 5 pp.

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Benghal Dayflower (Commelina benghalensis) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Benghal Dayflower (Commelina benghalensis) in Ornamental Crop Production

Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble, and Robert Stamps

Benghal dayflower has many characteristics that make it a very troublesome weed in Florida landscapes, nurseries and other agricultural production areas. This 5-page article is written for green industry professionals and others to aid in the identification and management of benghal dayflower in and around ornamental plants. Major revision by Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble, and Robert Stamps, and published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department.

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) in Ornamental Crop Production

Yuvraj Khamare, S. Chris Marble, Nathan S. Boyd, and Shawn Steed

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Creeping Beggarweed (Desmodium incanum) in Warm-Season Turf

Biology and Management of Creeping Beggarweed (Desmodium incanum) in Warm-Season Turf

Grantly Ricketts and Chris Marble

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production and Landscapes

Biology and Management of Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production and Landscapes

Kaley Mierek, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, and Shawn Steed

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Doveweed (Murdannia nudiflora) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Doveweed (Murdannia nudiflora) in Ornamental Crop Production

Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, and Shawn Steed

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Management for Commercial audience(s). Published by Integrated Pest Management

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Eclipta (Eclipta prostrata) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Eclipta (Eclipta prostrata) in Ornamental Crop Production

Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan S. Boyd

A UF/IFAS numbered Management for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Florida Betony (Stachys floridana) in Ornamental Plants in Landscape Planting Beds

Biology and Management of Florida Betony (Stachys floridana) in Ornamental Plants in Landscape Planting Beds

Thomas Smith and Chris Marble

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Integrated Pest Management

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Galinsoga (Galinsoga quadriradiata) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Galinsoga (Galinsoga quadriradiata) in Ornamental Crop Production

Thomas Smith, Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan Boyd

Galinsoga is an erect (upright), herbaceous, short-lived warm-season annual weed in Florida landscapes, container nurseries, and other agricultural production systems. This article is written for green-industry professionals and others to aid in the identification and management of galinsoga in and around ornamental plants.

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Garden Spurge (Euphorbia hirta) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Garden Spurge (Euphorbia hirta) in Ornamental Crop Production

Thomas Smith, Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan Boyd

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Goosegrass (Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.) in Ornamental Plant Production

Biology and Management of Goosegrass (Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.) in Ornamental Plant Production

Shawn Steed, S. Chris Marble, Nathan S. Boyd, Andrew MacRae, and Kiran Fnu

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Graceful Sandmat (Euphorbia hypericifolia) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Graceful Sandmat (Euphorbia hypericifolia) in Ornamental Crop Production

Theresa Chormanski, Chris Marble, and Lyn Gettys

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) in Ornamental Crop Production

Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan S. Boyd

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) in Ornamental Crop Production and Landscapes

Biology and Management of Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) in Ornamental Crop Production and Landscapes

Ping Yu, Ernest Kraka, and Chris Marble

Johnsongrass is a warm-season perennial grass and one of the most persistent and troublesome weeds in the southern United States. This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department was developed to help commercial nursery growers, landscapers, and other green industry professionals identify and manage johnsongrass. Written by Ping Yu, Ernest Kraka, and Chris Marble.

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) in Ornamental Crop Production

Chris Marble, Marc S. Frank, Dail Laughinghouse, Shawn Steed, and Nathan Boyd

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Long-Stalked Phyllanthus in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Long-Stalked Phyllanthus in Ornamental Crop Production

Theresa Chormanski, S. Chris Marble, and Lyn A. Gettys

This fact sheet discusses the characteristics of long-stalked phyllanthus and explains how to control its growth in a nursery environment.

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Mulberry Weed (Fatoua villosa) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Mulberry Weed (Fatoua villosa) in Ornamental Crop Production

S. Chris Marble and Shawn Steed

This 4-page fact sheet discusses the characteristics of mulberry weed (Fatoua villosa) and explains how to control its growth in a nursery environment.

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Oxalis (Oxalis stricta) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Oxalis (Oxalis stricta) in Ornamental Crop Production

Matt Lollar and Chris Marble

A UF/IFAS numbered Management for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Pilea microphylla (Artillery Weed) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Pilea microphylla (Artillery Weed) in Ornamental Crop Production

Debalina Saha, S. Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan S. Boyd

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) in the Home Landscape

Biology and Management of Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) in the Home Landscape

Yuvraj Khamare and Chris Marble

Poison ivy is an allergenic plant of the cashew family native to North America. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac all grow in Florida and contain the oily resin called urushiol. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department was written to aid landowners, gardeners, horticulturalists, and pest management professionals in identification and management of poison ivy in residential and commercial landscapes. Written by Yuvraj Khamare and Chris Marble.

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Praxelis (Praxelis clematidea) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Praxelis (Praxelis clematidea) in Ornamental Crop Production

Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan Boyd

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Management for Commercial audience(s). Published by Integrated Pest Management

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Pusley (Richardia L.) in Turfgrass and Landscape Planting Beds

Biology and Management of Pusley (Richardia L.) in Turfgrass and Landscape Planting Beds

Evan Anderson, Pawel Petelewicz, and Chris Marble

This new 7-page article was written for homeowners and green industry professionals to aid in the identification and management of the three most common pusleys, including Florida, Brazilian, and largeflower pusley (Richardia spp.), in turfgrass and landscape planting beds. Written by Evan Anderson, Pawel Petelewicz, and Chris Marble, and published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department.

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Ragweed Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorous L.) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Ragweed Parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorous L.) in Ornamental Crop Production

Debalina Saha, S. Chris Marble, Robert H. Stamps, Shawn Steed, and Nathan S. Boyd

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Spanish Needles (Bidens spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Spanish Needles (Bidens spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production

Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan Boyd

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Tasselflower (Emilia spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Tasselflower (Emilia spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production

Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan Boyd

The name tasselflower refers to two similar and closely related species, red or lilac tasselflower and Florida tasselflower. These species are very common in Florida nurseries, greenhouses, and landscapes. This new 6-page article was developed to help nursery growers, landscape professionals, and the general public identify tasselflower species, understand their biology, and provide information on ways to manage this weed. Written by Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan Boyd.

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Thickhead (Crassocephalum crepidioides) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Thickhead (Crassocephalum crepidioides) in Ornamental Crop Production

Allison Bechtloff, Shawn Steed, Chris Marble, and Nathan Boyd

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Torpedograss (Panicum repens) in Ornamental Landscape Planting Beds

Biology and Management of Torpedograss (Panicum repens) in Ornamental Landscape Planting Beds

Yuvraj Khamare, Candice Prince, and Chris Marble

Torpedograss is one of the most invasive perennial grass species in Florida landscapes. This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department was written for green industry professionals and others to aid in the identification and management of torpedograss in landscape planting beds. Written by Yuvraj Khamare, Candice Prince, and Chris Marble.

thumbnail for publication: Biology and Management of Yellow (Cyperus escuelentus) and Purple Nutsedge (C. rotundus) in Ornamental Crop Production and Landscapes

Biology and Management of Yellow (Cyperus escuelentus) and Purple Nutsedge (C. rotundus) in Ornamental Crop Production and Landscapes

Debalina Saha, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, and Shawn Steed

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Management for Commercial audience(s). Published by Plant Systems

thumbnail for publication: Bird-of-Paradise

Bird-of-Paradise

Sydney Park Brown and Robert J. Black

Includes description, related species, planting and care, propagation, and pest and disease problems.

thumbnail for publication: Boron Deficiency in Palms

Boron Deficiency in Palms

Timothy K. Broschat

Chronic boron deficiency is believed to be caused by soil drying and high soil pH, while temporary deficiency is caused by heavy leaching. It results in a wide array of symptoms, not only among species of palms, but also within a single species. This revised 5-page fact sheet contains many illustrations to aid in diagnosis and management recommendations.

thumbnail for publication: Bromeliads at a Glance

Bromeliads at a Glance

Sydney Park Brown

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

thumbnail for publication: Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) Flower Extract (BPFE) and Its Use as a pH-Dependent Natural Colorant

Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) Flower Extract (BPFE) and Its Use as a pH-Dependent Natural Colorant

Sean M. Campbell, Brian J. Pearson, S. Chris Marble, Danielle Yuabov, and Katherine Witrick

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Food Systems

thumbnail for publication: Calcium for Florida Turfgrasses

Calcium for Florida Turfgrasses

T. W. Shaddox

thumbnail for publication: Camellias at a Glance

Camellias at a Glance

Sydney Park Brown

Native to Asia, the first camellia plants were brought to America in 1797 and grown in New England greenhouses. Over the last 200 years, they have proven to be dependable additions to the southern landscape, where they grow and bloom with minimal care in most inland areas of North and Central Florida. Camellias are long lived and function well as foundation plantings, screens, accent plants, background groupings, and hedges. Camellias flower in the fall and winter when few other plants are blooming. For the remainder of the year, their glossy, evergreen foliage, interesting forms and textures, relatively slow growth, and low maintenance make camellias excellent landscape plants worthy of more use.

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Centipedegrass for Florida Lawns

J. B. Unruh, A. J. Lindsey, and M. Schiavon

Centipedegrass is a commonly grown, low input turfgrass used in landscapes throughout the state of Florida. This factsheet provide science based information on the culture and management of centipedegrass including mowing, irrigation, pest control, and cultural practices.

thumbnail for publication: Central Florida Gardening Calendar

Central Florida Gardening Calendar

Sydney Park Brown and Tiare Saracino

Apply horticultural oils in January. Plant caladium bulbs in March. Watch for thrips, scale, and mites in May. Plant palms in June and July. Calibrate your sprinklers in September. This calendar tells what to plant and what to do in your central Florida garden in each month of the year.

thumbnail for publication: Chapter 4—Restoring Trees after a Hurricane

Chapter 4—Restoring Trees after a Hurricane

Edward F. Gilman and Traci Partin

ENH-1054 provides a step-by-step guide for restoring trees after a hurricane or windstorm so that trees can bring beauty and shade back to the community with reduced risk.

thumbnail for publication: Chilling Injury in Tropical Foliage Plants: I. Spathiphyllum

Chilling Injury in Tropical Foliage Plants: I. Spathiphyllum

Jianjun Chen, Luping Qu, R. J. Henny, Cynthia A. Robinson, Russell D. Caldwell, and Yingfeng Huang

thumbnail for publication: Chilling Injury in Tropical Foliage Plants: II. Aglaonema

Chilling Injury in Tropical Foliage Plants: II. Aglaonema

Jianjun Chen, Richard W. Henley, Richard J. Henny, Russell D. Caldwell, and Cynthia A. Robinson

thumbnail for publication: Chilling Injury in Tropical Foliage Plants: III. Dieffenbachia

Chilling Injury in Tropical Foliage Plants: III. Dieffenbachia

Jianjun Chen

thumbnail for publication: Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco L.) Identification and Uses

Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco L.) Identification and Uses

Stephen H. Brown and Marc S. Frank

thumbnail for publication: Cold Damage on Palms

Cold Damage on Palms

Timothy K. Broschat

ENH-92 describes how cold temperatures affect palms and how to treat them following a cold weather event.

thumbnail for publication: Cold Protection of Foliage Plants in Shadehouses and Greenhouses

Cold Protection of Foliage Plants in Shadehouses and Greenhouses

Robert H. Stamps, Jianjun Chen, Seenivasan Natarajan, Andhra Pradesh, and Lawrence R. Parsons

thumbnail for publication: Cold Protection of Landscape Plants

Cold Protection of Landscape Plants

Sydney Park Brown, Keighly Graves, Wendy Wilber, Claire Lewis, Tom Wichman

This document discusses the impact of cold temperatures on landscape plants in Florida, highlighting the differences between radiational and advective freezes. It explains how tropical, subtropical, and temperate plants respond to cold, and provides strategies for protecting plants before, during, and after a freeze. Key methods include utilizing microclimates, proper plant nutrition, watering, pruning, and using covers. The document also emphasizes the importance of acclimating plants and offers practical tips for homeowners to minimize cold injury and ensure plant recovery. Original publication date June 1990.

thumbnail for publication: Color in the Landscape: Finding Inspiration for a Color Theme

Color in the Landscape: Finding Inspiration for a Color Theme

Gail Hansen and Erin Alvarez

thumbnail for publication: Commercial Production of Ornamental Tropical Foliage Plants: Micropropagation

Commercial Production of Ornamental Tropical Foliage Plants: Micropropagation

J. Chen and R. J. Henny

thumbnail for publication: Common Media Used in Hydroponics

Common Media Used in Hydroponics

Morgan G. Pinkerton, Brianna Whitman, Hannah W. Eason, and Celina Gomez

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without using soil. In hydroponics, plants can be grown either directly in a nutrient solution (water-culture) or in an inert media (media-culture). In media-culture, the type of media is critical to the success of plant production. Designed for hydroponic beginners, this new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department will cover the basic properties of media and specifically discuss media commonly used in hydroponics. Written by Morgan Pinkerton, Brianna Whitman, Hannah Wooten, and Celina Gomez.

thumbnail for publication: Common Native Wildflowers of North Florida

Common Native Wildflowers of North Florida

Jeffrey G. Norcini

thumbnail for publication: Common Poisonous Houseplant Species in Florida

Common Poisonous Houseplant Species in Florida

Yuvraj Khamare and Chris Marble

Plants inside our homes, offices, or those used as part of a patio garden have been shown to create a relaxed, productive environment and to improve indoor air quality. Overall, they are efficient, low-cost, and sustainable. While houseplants are safe to grow and provide many benefits, some can be toxic if ingested accidentally, which could be a concern for those with pets or small children. This publication is intended to inform homeowners, home gardeners, pest management professionals, and other plant enthusiasts of some of the most common poisonous plant species used as houseplants in Florida. It should be noted that while photos are provided of each species, there are many variations of each plant described, which could have different foliage color, variegations, slightly different leaf shapes, or flower colors.

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Common Poisonous Landscape Plant Species in Florida

Yuvraj Khamare and Chris Marble

In this rapidly urbanizing world, landscape plants serve as a convenient pathway for individuals to engage with nature. Due to Florida's subtropical climate, a vast array of diverse plant species is commonly used in home landscapes. However, it is important to note that many landscape plants can be toxic if consumed, posing risks to small children, pets, and even livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep. These plant species can still be utilized in the landscape, but it is important to understand which species are toxic to prevent accidental exposure, particularly in environments where small children or pets could inadvertently come into contact with them. This EDIS publication informs home gardeners, pest management professionals, and other plant enthusiasts of some of the most common plants in home landscapes in Florida, focusing particularly on poisonous species that could potentially cause harm if ingested.

thumbnail for publication: Common Poisonous Weed and Invasive Plant Species in Florida Residential Landscapes

Common Poisonous Weed and Invasive Plant Species in Florida Residential Landscapes

Yuvraj Khamare and Chris Marble

This new 10-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is intended to inform home gardeners, pest management professionals, and other plant enthusiasts of some of the most common poisonous invasive plants or weed species common in home landscapes in Florida, with particular focus on species that could potentially cause harm if ingested. Written by Yuvraj Khamare and Chris Marble.

thumbnail for publication: Common Preemergence Herbicide Application Equipment and Considerations for Container Nursery Operations

Common Preemergence Herbicide Application Equipment and Considerations for Container Nursery Operations

Yuvraj Khamare and Chris Marble

Weeds are a costly and continual threat to ornamental nursery profitability. Due to a lack of labeled postemergence herbicide options, growers typically rely on timely preemergence herbicide applications for weed control, among other methods such as hand-weeding. While preemergence herbicides are usually the most cost-effective method of weed control, labor and chemical costs can still be high. In some cases, costs can be reduced and weed control can be improved by making changes to the equipment that is used to apply preemergence herbicides, or by potentially changing the herbicide formulation that is used. This publication was written for nursery managers to provide an overview of the types of herbicide equipment that are commonly used in nursery production, to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each, and to highlight considerations regarding herbicide formulations and how they may impact different aspects of weed control and ornamental plant tolerance.

thumbnail for publication: Common Wetland and Aquatic Plants of Lake Apopka, Florida (USA)

Common Wetland and Aquatic Plants of Lake Apopka, Florida (USA)

Carrie Reinhardt Adams, Laura Reynolds, Charles W. Martin, Christine Rohal, Ryan Goebel, and Jodi Slater

A UF/IFAS numbered publication.

thumbnail for publication: Community ButterflyScaping: How to Move Beyond Butterfly Gardening to Create a Large-Scale Butterfly Habitat

Community ButterflyScaping: How to Move Beyond Butterfly Gardening to Create a Large-Scale Butterfly Habitat

Kathy C. Malone, Wendy Wilber, Gail Hansen, Jaret Daniels, Claudia Larsen, and Esen A. Momol

thumbnail for publication: Compost Tips for the Home Gardener

Compost Tips for the Home Gardener

Sydney Park Brown

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

thumbnail for publication: Compost-formulated Media for Foliage Plant Production

Compost-formulated Media for Foliage Plant Production

Jianjun Chen and Dennis B. McConnell

thumbnail for publication: Concepts for Sustainable Landscape Mosaics

Concepts for Sustainable Landscape Mosaics

Tina L. McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, and Sandra Wilson

This new 9-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is for Florida homeowners, residential and commercial property managers, and landscape architects interested in creating aesthetically pleasing landscapes and to help individuals choose the right plant for the right place. Written by Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, and Sandra Wilson.

thumbnail for publication: Considerations for Selection and Use of Ornamental Grasses

Considerations for Selection and Use of Ornamental Grasses

Mack Thetford and Mary Salinas

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Urban Water

thumbnail for publication: Container Flowers for Central Florida: Trial Results and Recommendations

Container Flowers for Central Florida: Trial Results and Recommendations

Nicholas Rabanal, Hannah Moribe, Chi D. Nguyen, and Heqiang Huo

Florida’s unique climate provides an extended growing season ideal for cultivating a wide variety of container flowers. This guide offers a comprehensive approach to successful container gardening, offering valuable insights into creating vibrant container gardens in central Florida. The publication highlights container trials conducted at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka, Florida, evaluating the performance of four flowering varieties—snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus), stock flowers (Matthiola incana), pansies (Viola x wittrockiana), and China aster (Callistephus chinensis)—under central Florida's unique climate conditions. The results demonstrated that these species could thrive in containers with proper care and management, making them suitable for home gardeners and commercial growers alike.

thumbnail for publication: Container Production of Palms

Container Production of Palms

Alan W. Meerow and Timothy K. Broschat

This document summarizes all the good practices for growing palms in containers. Container-grown palms are raised for essentially three markets: liners for field production wholesale or mass market retail sales for landscapes, and interior specimens, both mass market houseplants and interiorscape use. The largest market for container grown palms is the interior. Palms are outstanding plants for the interior environment. When properly acclimated, a large number of subtropical and tropical palm species are capable of residing under low light conditions for a relatively long period of time.

thumbnail for publication: Coreopsis leavenworthii Leavenworth's Tickseed

Coreopsis leavenworthii Leavenworth's Tickseed

Edward F. Gilman, Jeffrey G. Norcini, Teresa Howe, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

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Crapemyrtle Pruning

Gary W. Knox, Edward F. Gilman, Teagan Young, Ryan W. Klein, and Leynar Leyton

Pruning is one of the most controversial aspects of maintaining crapemyrtle. Traditionally, many crapemyrtles were routinely topped, leaving large branch and stem stubs. This practice has been called "crape murder" because most people dislike the winter appearance and many professionals believe the practice impacts crapemyrtle health and structural integrity. UF/IFAS research has clarified the effects of various crapemyrtle pruning practices that resulted in the recommendations in this publication.

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of African Violets (Saintpaulia ionantha)

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of African Violets (Saintpaulia ionantha)

J. Chen and R. J. Henny

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Boston Fern (Nephrolepsis exaltata 'Bostoniensis')

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Boston Fern (Nephrolepsis exaltata 'Bostoniensis')

Bill Schall, Heqiang Huo, and Jianjun Chen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Aglaonema

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Aglaonema

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Anthurium

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Anthurium

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Calathea

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Calathea

Jianjun Chen and Dennis B. McConnell

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Dieffenbachia

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Dieffenbachia

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Dracaena

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Dracaena

Dennis B. McConnell, Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Epipremnum

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Epipremnum

Dennis B. McConnell, Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Ficus

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Ficus

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Fire Flash (Chlorophytum amaniense)

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Fire Flash (Chlorophytum amaniense)

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, and Richard J. Henny

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Hedera

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Hedera

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, and Kelly C. Everitt

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Philodendron

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Philodendron

Dennis B. McConnell, Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Spathiphyllum

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Spathiphyllum

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, and Kelly C. Everitt

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Syngonium

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Syngonium

Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, and Kelly C. Everitt

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape ZZ (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape ZZ (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)

Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, and Dennis B. McConnell

thumbnail for publication: Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Purple Passion Plant (Gynura aurantiaca)

Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Purple Passion Plant (Gynura aurantiaca)

Jianjun Chen and Richard J. Henny

thumbnail for publication: Daylilies for Florida

Daylilies for Florida

Sydney Park Brown

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

thumbnail for publication: Design Strategies for a Sustainable Home Landscape

Design Strategies for a Sustainable Home Landscape

Gail Hansen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

thumbnail for publication: Designs for Small-Scale Postharvest Washing of Ginger/Turmeric Rhizomes

Designs for Small-Scale Postharvest Washing of Ginger/Turmeric Rhizomes

Jacob Muller, Daniel Crawford, Raúl Cabezón, Harrison Meekins, Maria Paz Kinslow, Wanda Laughlin, Robert Hochmuth, and Paul Fisher

Manually washing the rhizomes of ginger and turmeric is a labor-intensive process that adds significantly to the cost of final harvested products. Commercially available automatic cleaning equipment makes the postharvest process easier, but only at a price and scale that would benefit large-scale operations. Our objective was to design and test rhizome cleaning equipment aimed at small farmers and to compare this with manual cleaning. This publication describes tips for harvest and presents designs of cleaning equipment that are easy for a small farmer to build and maintain while reducing labor costs.

thumbnail for publication: Dispelling Misperceptions About Trees

Dispelling Misperceptions About Trees

Edward F. Gilman

There are many misperceptions about trees and their care. Many have been passed from one generation to the next without critical evaluation. Each of the statements in this document is true. Each is discussed with regards to the most recent research findings.

thumbnail for publication: Distribution, Identification, and Management of Two-Leaf Nightshade (Solanum diphyllum), an Invasive Plant in Florida

Distribution, Identification, and Management of Two-Leaf Nightshade (Solanum diphyllum), an Invasive Plant in Florida

Stephen H. Brown, Chris Marble, and Stephen F. Enloe

Two-leaf nightshade, Solanum diphyllum, is a member of the Solanaceae or potato family. The common garden tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants also belong to the Solanaceae family. The genus Solanum is associated with plants known as nightshades.

thumbnail for publication: Drying and Preserving Plant Materials for Decorative Uses

Drying and Preserving Plant Materials for Decorative Uses

Sydney Park Brown

Dried and preserved plant materials are popular for home decor. Dried arrangements can preserve the graceful lines, textures, and colors of flowers and foliage with a subtle and gently aged appearance.

thumbnail for publication: Dune Restoration and Enhancement for the Florida Panhandle

Dune Restoration and Enhancement for the Florida Panhandle

Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Christina Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, and Ashlynn Smith

This manual may serve as a tool to assist managers and homeowners with development of restoration goals, introduce restoration practitioners to required permitting processes, or assist contractors with timelines for implementing restoration activities based on the knowledge of the impacted flora and fauna.

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