What does Xylem mean? Xylem is a complex tissue in the vascular system of the higher plants that transports water from the roots to the leaves and shoots. Together with phloem — another complex tissue — the xylem also helps to structurally support the plant. Xylem consists of wood fibers, parenchyma cells, vessels, and tracheid. The term […]

What does Xeric mean? Xeric refers to plants or a landscape that flourishes with very little water. Desertscapes usually feature xeric plants. Xeric plants require very little, if any, supplemental watering after the plant is fully established. In order to be fully established, most xeric plants require about 18 to 24 months of supplemental watering when first […]