Clover mites (Bryobia praetiosa) are admittedly tiny and may be easy to miss on their own, but they arrive in large numbers ...

Looking to bring a tropical vibe to your yard? Consider planting this low-maintenance tree, filling your outdoor space with fragrant and colorful flowers.

There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Southwest Florida.

“Get off!” “My fruits are ready to eat!” These are just some of the many messages we know plants—from a patch of moss to a 300-foot sequoia—can send. In fact, if you’ve ever smelled ...

A new study has now shown that airborne microplastics can even penetrate plant leaves. Reporting in Nature, scientists determined that plant leaves are able to absorb microplastics from the air, which ...

Surrounding yourself with plants not only enhances the visual appeal of your environment but also contributes to a healthier, calmer and more rejuvenated you. Introducing nature’s air purifiers ...

A new plant-leaf-poking sensor could soon help them do so, by sending an alert as soon as the plant gets stressed. Plants of all types continuously produce hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as part of ...

Despite the lack of nectar, these flowers attract pollinators like butterflies and moths. However, both the flowers and leaves of the plumeria plant are considered toxic. While no plumeria poisoning ...

Researchers in China have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by "touching" their leaves with an electrode. The robot can measure properties such ...

Native frangipani or Hymenosporum flavum is not at all related to the Plumeria plant genus, but the flower shape and size are very similar. Adding this plant to your garden is a great way to encourage ...

native plants became harder to find and lei makers increasingly relied on introduced plants like plumeria and jasmine (pīkake)—which are now so ubiquitous, their garlands are more recognizable ...