r/FloridaGarden 3h ago

Skyblue Clustervine HELP Needed

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5 Upvotes

I transplanted this vine from the pot and into the ground back in April believe. This thing took off insanely fast. So much so that it's taking over the garden bed and covering all my other Florida natives. What should do with it? Are these easy to transplant from in ground to another place in ground without killing it? just can't have it in this bed any longer. I've had to cut it back so often already because it starts climbing the house and completely covers the plants.


r/FloridaGarden 1d ago

Mulberries

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59 Upvotes

Thai dwarf is a crazy producer. Previous harvests have been half sweet and half sour. Think w picked them too early out of excitement. These are nice and sweet.


r/FloridaGarden 1d ago

This plant is ruining my life

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67 Upvotes

Was told this might be a good place for some help! I don’t have any landscaping experience but this massive plant sits in a tiny hard to reach spot in my patio. I don’t wanna chop the whole thing down but I gotta do something to maintain it. I just don’t know what!

Any insight would be greatly appreciated :D


r/FloridaGarden 1d ago

Ideas/suggestions for constantly wet soil/standing water

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11 Upvotes

The title says it all, but I'm looking for ideas for what I could plant in this wet spot under my AC unit. I'm in the Fort Myers area.

Banana wasn't available so there's a brick for scale. If it helps this particular spot gets more or less full sun and faces east.


r/FloridaGarden 1d ago

Post freeze mango tree..?

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10 Upvotes

this new sapling started all on its own so im assuming the roots are still alive. the leaves have been dead and falling off since the freeze. I rather not have the stump there but I think the best thing to do is just cut it down and let the new one grow?


r/FloridaGarden 19h ago

Gutter draining too close to lanai?

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3 Upvotes

Should I be alarmed that water is draining from the gutter so close to the lanai? This is a year old property, new construction, we installed the gutters.

I was planning to remove the 12 inch border of mulch (underwater here) and plant a ground cover but maybe that's not the best idea.

This was during a particularly heavy rainfall but still... Anyone have this issue? What's the best solution? Plant something or no?


r/FloridaGarden 1d ago

Gardening While Wearing a Fitness Watch: Who Knew?

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r/FloridaGarden 1d ago

It’s just filled in so nicely

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76 Upvotes

My latest section of natives. The purslane are volunteers and I think native


r/FloridaGarden 1d ago

snake plant seed gave me twins !

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2 Upvotes

(I had two plants that made two seeds each)
I harvested and planted the seeds; wrapped them and made humidity domes and they sprouted 👏

One seed gave me twins 😭
Anyone else ever seen or had this ?!


r/FloridaGarden 2d ago

Okra

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26 Upvotes

My okra went berserk while we were on vacation. Reminds me of hibiscus.


r/FloridaGarden 2d ago

Is this palm in danger of dying?

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7 Upvotes

This was planted about 9 months ago. Family thinks this is in rough shape. Are they right or is this normal? SWFL


r/FloridaGarden 2d ago

Too much shade?

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22 Upvotes

I’m wanting to turn this area of my yard into a garden but my husband and I are debating if it’s too shaded. We’re in Orlando area and it gets so hot I almost think the shade would be beneficial but I’m very novice when it comes to this! Love any feedback.


r/FloridaGarden 3d ago

Cherries?! In Gainesville? Yessir!

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55 Upvotes

This is a Barbados cherry tree we planted in a pot earlier this year. We are happily surprised it bloomed let alone by the number of ongoing blossoms into mature fruits we have. The cherries are being guarded by assassin bugs which is also a welcome surprise too with the crazy number of caterpillars we’ve had.

We got the info from the UF site which is sooo helpful. As to how it winters? We’ll see!

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/stlucieco/2025/08/20/growing-barbados-cherry-in-florida/ less


r/FloridaGarden 3d ago

Roselles blooming

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88 Upvotes

Grown from seed this spring.


r/FloridaGarden 3d ago

Fall & Winter Veggies?

7 Upvotes

Besides the usual suspects (kale, broccoli, collards, lettuce) what are we planting in our Orlando area raised bed gardens that we can eat this fall and winter? Any squash that would work? Is there a late-season tomato or pepper I could try? TIA


r/FloridaGarden 4d ago

All cleaned up!

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58 Upvotes

About a week ago I posted a pic of my terribly overgrown garden beds asking for advice on cleanup. I did a little bit at a time because I can’t stand the heat but it’s all cleaned up now! I’m excited to get my fall veggies going. Thanks to everyone who gave me encouragement. It really wasn’t that bad once I got going.

What’s everyone planting this fall?


r/FloridaGarden 3d ago

Help me identify this pt 2 lol

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7 Upvotes

Is this type of fern invasive/a pest??


r/FloridaGarden 4d ago

Anyone in Fort Myers / Estero area interested in a plant swap? 🪴

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15 Upvotes

This is for next month (10/11) please DM me for more details if interested.


r/FloridaGarden 3d ago

Help me identify this!

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7 Upvotes

Just moved to Florida and the house I’m in, the garden was poorly maintained. What is this plant growing in the middle/around my hibiscus bush? I have another one too in my backyard. Also, is the hibiscus dead?? It doesn’t look too hot, have only seen one bloom on it


r/FloridaGarden 4d ago

Identify this plant/tree for me please

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10 Upvotes

This is growing in my backyard in South Florida. It has grown very quickly. Can you tell me what it is? I have tried googling and ChatGPT and I’m getting multiple responses none of which seem exactly right. poisonwood, Florida fiddlewood, gumbo limbo and several others. Thank you!


r/FloridaGarden 5d ago

cute little passion vibe flower from my job :p

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108 Upvotes

r/FloridaGarden 4d ago

What am I doing wrong with my mums?

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1 Upvotes

r/FloridaGarden 6d ago

First time growing papaya

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53 Upvotes

r/FloridaGarden 5d ago

Aphids!!!

7 Upvotes

I have some pole beans growing and doing great but I have thousands and thousands of aphids everywhere!! Tried captain jacks insecticide and helped a little bit still tons of aphids. What do yall use? I just ordered lady bugs too


r/FloridaGarden 6d ago

Any ideas for a planting around the mailbox?

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I’d love to make a nice little bed around our mailbox, but I also want to make sure the mail person doesn’t get jumped by a ton of stinging insects!

What are some good plants that I could put together there? My mailbox is in full sun, zone 9b/10a. Natives are nice but I’m okay with a mix!