Author

Amir Farah

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Amir Farah writes for the garden desk at Biology Insights, where he focuses on plant profiles and cultivation guides. A Certified Nursery Professional, he spent years writing descriptive species entries and care sheets for a mail-order nursery. Farah still consults one day a week for a local wholesale grower, advising staff on stock maintenance.

How to Grow and Care for Siebold’s Plantain Lily
Sago Palm Temperature Tolerance: Cold and Heat Limits
What Is Sheet Moss? Identification, Uses, and Care
What Is Lamb’s Ear? Growing and Caring for This Plant
What Are Yucca Plants Good For?
What Plants Are Purple? From Foliage to Food
How Tall Do Elephant Ears Grow?
How to Propagate Hydrangeas From Leaves
Can Bamboo Grow Anywhere? Climate & Site Requirements
What Is a Hosta Plant? Identifying and Growing One
How to Use a Citronella Plant for Insect Repellency
What Is a Daphne Plant? Characteristics, Care, and Toxicity
What Is a Hosta Plant? Identifying, Growing, and Caring
How Big Do Yucca Plants Get? Size by Species
How to Propagate Kangaroo Paw by Division, Seed, or Cuttings
What Plant Looks Like Lavender? 4 Common Lookalikes
What Is Purple Sage? Species, Uses, and Growing Tips
How Big Do Elephant Ears Get and Why?
Do Ferns Grow Back If You Cut Them?
How Much Are Hosta Plants? A Look at the True Cost
How to Transplant a Myrtle Plant Successfully
Are Variegated Plants Rare and Why Are They Expensive?
What Are Elephant Ears? Plant Types, Toxicity, and Uses
Can Bamboo Grow in Ohio? What You Need to Know
What Are Yucca Plants? Characteristics, Uses, and Care
What Plant Has Purple and Green Leaves?
Are Hibiscus Plants Toxic to Humans or Pets?
How Fast Do Ferns Grow? A Look at Their Growth Rate
When Is the Best Time to Transplant a Fern?
How to Grow and Care for Shampoo Ginger