Seaweeds are not plants – and six other surprising facts about aquatic flora

As I highlighted in a recent paper, an extraordinary range of adaptations have evolved in aquatic plants for life beneath the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

This Desert Plant’s Salty ‘Sweat’ Can Collect Water From the Air

Tamarix aphylla can survive in salty environments by excreting saline water from its leaves. Post-Doctoral Associate Marieh Al-Handawi, NYU Abu Dhabi In the scorching heat of the arid desert, plants ...
AZ Central

Caring for your plants in extreme heat: When to water, how to prevent sunburn

The extreme heat in metro Phoenix isn’t leaving any time soon, so make your peace with it. From getting burned by your seatbelt buckle to constantly being sweaty, it's the price we pay for living here ...
Southern Living on MSN

How To Tell When Your Spider Plant Actually Needs Water

Keep your spider plant parents and pups properly hydrated.