Kleptomania is different from shoplifting or ordinary theft, which is: 1  Deliberate. 2  Motivated by the stolen item's usefulness or monetary value. 3  The result of a dare, an act of rebellion, or a rite of passage.
The coconut palm, a tropical plant not tolerant of frost, grows outdoors in USDA hardiness Zones 10 and warmer. Having beauty in form and texture, the singular, oft-leaning trunk is topped by a feathery tuft of large fronds that is exquisite against a tropical sky.
If you are planning to plant a Giant Sequoia tree in Phoenix, think again. You'll find that it won't grow well in our planting zone. Santi Visalli Archive Photos / Getty. In the Phoenix area the desert plants that are best suited are those that fit in Zone 13 (Sunset Guide) or Zone 9 (USDA Zones). The USDA zones are based on plant hardiness and relate to the lowest temperatures of the region. The Sunset zones factor in not only winter minimum temperatures, but also summer highs, humidity, and rain. You'll find that here in Phoenix the local garden shops and nurseries will refer to the Sunset zone.