Here’s a Flowerbee florist table with planting guidelines for 50 popular plant varieties:

Plant Variety Sunlight Soil Type Watering Needs Spacing Planting Season
Tomatoes Full sun Well-draining, fertile Regular, deep watering 24–36 inches apart Spring (after frost)
Basil Full sun Well-draining, rich Moderate 6–12 inches apart Spring/Summer
Roses Full sun Loamy, well-draining Regular, avoid overwatering 2–3 feet apart Spring/Fall
Lavender Full sun Sandy, well-draining Low; drought-tolerant 12–18 inches apart Spring
Carrots Full sun Loose, sandy, well-draining Regular, shallow 2–3 inches apart Early spring/fall
Orchids Indirect light Bark-based potting mix Mist frequently Individual pots Indoors (year-round)
Mint Partial shade Moist, well-draining Frequent 12–18 inches apart Spring/Summer
Spinach Partial shade Rich, well-draining Regular 6 inches apart Early spring/fall
Sunflowers Full sun Loamy, well-draining Regular, deep watering 12–18 inches apart Late spring
Succulents Full sun/indirect light Sandy, cactus mix Low; drought-tolerant Individual pots Indoors/Year-round
Peppers (Bell) Full sun Loamy, fertile Regular, deep watering 18–24 inches apart Spring
Daisies Full sun Well-draining Moderate 12–24 inches apart Spring/Summer
Lettuce Partial shade Moist, rich Regular, shallow 6–12 inches apart Early spring/fall
Cucumbers Full sun Well-draining, rich Regular, deep watering 36–48 inches apart Late spring
Aloe Vera Indirect light Sandy, cactus mix Low; drought-tolerant Individual pots Indoors/Year-round
Zinnias Full sun Well-draining Regular 6–12 inches apart Spring
Parsley Partial shade Moist, well-draining Moderate 6–12 inches apart Spring/Summer
Strawberries Full sun Loamy, rich Regular, shallow 12–18 inches apart Spring
Thyme Full sun Sandy, well-draining Low; drought-tolerant 12 inches apart Spring/Summer
Cilantro Partial shade Well-draining, rich Moderate 6 inches apart Spring/Fall
Geraniums Full sun Well-draining Moderate 12–24 inches apart Spring/Summer
Oregano Full sun Sandy, well-draining Low 12 inches apart Spring/Summer
Pansies Partial shade Moist, well-draining Regular 6–8 inches apart Early spring/fall
Pumpkins Full sun Rich, well-draining Regular, deep watering 4–6 feet apart Late spring
Chives Full sun/partial shade Well-draining, rich Moderate 6–8 inches apart Spring/Summer
Potatoes Full sun Loose, sandy Regular, deep watering 12–15 inches apart Spring
Bougainvillea Full sun Sandy, well-draining Low; drought-tolerant 3–5 feet apart Spring/Summer
Green Beans Full sun Well-draining Regular 3–4 inches apart Late spring
Peas Full sun Well-draining Moderate 2–3 inches apart Early spring
Kale Partial shade Well-draining, rich Regular 12 inches apart Early spring/fall
Onions Full sun Loose, sandy Regular, shallow 4–6 inches apart Early spring
Corn Full sun Loamy, well-draining Regular, deep watering 8–12 inches apart Late spring
Petunias Full sun Well-draining Regular 12–18 inches apart Spring/Summer
Marigolds Full sun Well-draining Moderate 6–12 inches apart Spring/Summer
Cabbage Full sun Well-draining, rich Regular 18–24 inches apart Early spring/fall
Radishes Full sun Loose, sandy Moderate 2–3 inches apart Early spring/fall
Blueberries Full sun Acidic, well-draining Regular, deep watering 4–5 feet apart Spring
Hydrangeas Partial shade Moist, well-draining Regular 3–4 feet apart Spring/Fall
Garlic Full sun Loose, well-draining Low 4–6 inches apart Fall
Zucchini Full sun Rich, well-draining Regular 24–36 inches apart Late spring
Eggplants Full sun Loamy, fertile Regular, deep watering 24–30 inches apart Late spring
Ferns Indirect light Moist, rich Frequent 2–3 feet apart Spring/Summer
Daffodils Full sun/partial shade Well-draining, sandy Moderate 3–6 inches apart Fall
Celery Full sun Moist, rich Regular 6–12 inches apart Early spring
Broccoli Full sun Well-draining, rich Regular 18–24 inches apart Early spring/fall
Watermelon Full sun Loamy, well-draining Regular, deep watering 4–6 feet apart Late spring
Snapdragons Full sun Well-draining Moderate 6–12 inches apart Spring

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