Plantation, FL

Full to part sun, 6+ hrs preferred

Moderate to high; deep water 2-3x per week in dry season

Rich, compost-amended, well-drained sandy Florida soil

Remove excess suckers; keep 1-2 pups; cut spent fruiting stalk after harvest

Allow 6 ft diameter clump

Fertilize monthly with high-potassium blend; protect from rare frost events

Watch for banana weevil; keep mulch away from pseudostem base; avoid standing water

Full sun to part shade

Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Tolerates sandy Florida soil; light compost amendment beneficial

Light pruning 2-3x per year to shape; blooms on new growth

18-24 inches between plants

May die back in rare frost but regrows rapidly from roots

Very pest-resistant; treat occasional whitefly with neem oil spray

Full sun; benefits from wall-reflected heat

Moderate; deep water 2x per week; reduce in cooler months

Well-drained; tolerates sandy soil with compost amendment

Tip-prune to espalier form on wall trellis; fertilize 3x per year with citrus blend

Single specimen; keep 3 ft from wall surface with trellis support

Fruits primarily spring and fall; protect from cold air drafts near wall gaps

Scale insects possible; treat with horticultural oil; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

Full sun, 6+ hours

Moderate; keep evenly moist but not waterlogged

Sandy soil with compost amendment; good drainage essential

Pinch flower heads to extend harvest life; replace every 6-8 months as plants bolt

12 inches between plants

Grows year-round in Zone 10b; may slow in summer extreme heat — reseed as needed

Watch for aphids and caterpillars; hand-remove or apply neem oil; avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues

Part shade to full shade — ideal under palm canopy

Moderate; consistent moisture but well-drained

Rich, moist, compost-amended sandy soil

Cut old flowering canes to ground after bloom; divide clumps every 2-3 years

3 feet between clumps; mass 2-3 plants

Evergreen in Zone 10b; flowers spring through summer

Generally pest-free; monitor for spider mites during dry spells; treat with insecticidal soap

Full sun

Low once established; very drought tolerant

Tolerates poor sandy soil; minimal amendment needed

Shear lightly every 6-8 weeks to maintain mounded form and promote continuous reblooming

24-30 inches between plants

Blooms year-round in Zone 10b; a top butterfly nectar source all seasons

Highly pest resistant; note berries are toxic — consider sterile cultivar if children or pets are present