Snake Plant Soil: What Is The Best Soil For Sansevieria?
So you want to know about snake plant soil to repot or transplant your Sansevieria. NSCU agrees the best soil for Sansevieria is well-draining soil. Porous soil with good aeration prevents
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Growing Kalanchoe Beharensis: Caring For The Velvet Leaf Felt Plant
The Kalanchoe beharensis, is a slow-growing succulent type from the succulent genus Kalanchoe and a member of the family Crassulaceae. The specific epithet, “beharensis” part references the plant’s native region of
Aloe Squarrosa Growing and Care
When someone mentions aloe, it’s not uncommon for the immediate image to be aloe vera. However, there are more than 550 different species of aloe out there, some of which are common
Plumeria Soil: What Kind Of Soil Does Plumeria Like?
Even if you’ve never heard of the plumeria tree, you’ve almost certainly seen its flowers. Plumerias are the Hawaiian Lei plant. Native throughout Central and South America, from Brazil to Mexico
Echeveria Neon Breakers Growing And Care
Echeveria Neon Breakers (ech-eh-VER-ee-a nee-AHN BRAY-curs) are excellent houseplants. These brilliantly colored, easily grown perennial succulents are also a good choice for many garden settings. You may also hear this
What Is The Difference Between Christmas Cactus VS Easter Cactus?
The plants known as Thanksgiving cactus, Christmas cactus, and Easter cactus are three lovely types of blooming holiday plants. Unlike desert cactus, these plants are epiphytes that grow in tropical
Are Christmas Cactus Poisonous Or Toxic To Cats?
Cats and houseplants can be a problematic combination. Very often, cats like to play with long, dangling stems and flowers. They also enjoy digging in the plants’ soil. Christmas cactus
What Kind Of Soil To Use For Christmas Cactus?
Succulents have seemingly grown more popular among homeowners each year. This is because they often tolerate a bit of neglect, especially when it comes to water. But even more surprising
How Often To Water Christmas Cactus
You can find Christmas cactus for sale in many settings throughout the holiday season. While you may think of these as just holiday plants to be tossed away in the
How To Propagate Aloe Plants
Of all the succulents you could grow, aloes are among the most useful. While aloe vera is the most famous, many aloe species hold similar benefits. Aloe gel is an
How To Propagate Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera (shlum-BER-ger-uh) AKA holiday cacti are so named because they tend to bloom around specific holidays. Perhaps the most famous of these is the Christmas cactus, the name given mainly
How And When To Repot Christmas Cactus
Although called a cactus, the Christmas cactus is not like desert-dwelling cacti. This type of cactus is native to a jungle setting and is an epiphyte that grows high in
Propagating Haworthia Plants: Tips On Haworthia Propagation
Haworthias, often dubbed as “polka-dotted” or “zebra plant,” are dainty succulent houseplants that are well-loved for their exotic, aloe vera-like appearance and soft, fleshy leaves. They grow in a rosette
Aloe Blue Elf: Growing and Care
The Aloe Blue Elf is a hybrid with compact growth habit. These plants can withstand heat, neglect, and drought with relative ease. It produces stems with oral orange, red flower stalks. This article shares tips on growing and care.
Elephant Bush: Grow and Care for Portulacaria Afra
Elephant Bush plant or Portulacaria afra (pronounced por-tew-luh-KAR-ee-uh AF-ruh) is a bushy succulent shrub belonging to the Didiereaceae family. In its native habitat in the eastern part of South Africa and the Limpopo
Tips On How to Repot Desert Rose Adenium Plant
How and when should you repot a desert rose? These desert plants do well with coarse, sharp draining soil. Repot during warm weather when plants are in active growth – mid-spring is best. Click on this article to learn more about transplanting Desert Rose Adeniums.
Bottom Watering Succulent Plants – Is Watering Succulents From The Bottom A Good Idea?
Bottom watering succulent plants is simple and effective, it reduces the risk of under watering or over watering. Learn tips on how to water succulents from the bottom. [DETAILS]
How to Care For Sansevieria Bantel’s Sensation
The Sansevieria Bantel’s Sensation is one of several varieties of snake plants, a taller, stalkier breed of succulent. Hailing from the tropical regions of West Africa, Bantel’s Sensation has gorgeous
Growing Echeveria Lilacina: Caring For The Ghost Echeveria
Echeveria lilacina, also known as the ghost Echeveria, hails from Nuevo Leon in northern Mexico, Central America. The plant is also a native Texan. Its botanical name, Echeveria lilacina, comes
Sansevieria Boncel Care: Growing The Boncel Snake Plant
Sansevieria boncel is a unique-looking and is easy care cultivar of the Sansevieria cylindrica snake plant. With its thick, tube-like appendages, this tough plant can bring a new and unique
Haworthia Limifolia: [Fairies Washboard] Growing and Care
Haworthia Limifolia, (Fairies Washboard) are charming, compact succulent plants. These usual plants rarely exceed 4″ inches tall in a potted container, making it the perfect addition to a window sill
Aloe Aristata Care: Learn Tips On Growing The Lace Aloe
Aloe aristata [AL-oh a-ris-TAH-tuh] is a hardy succulent with distinct leaves. The Aloe aristata plant is not the same as the Aloe vera plant. In English-speaking countries, these “aloe plants” go
Gymnocalycium Baldianum Care: Growing Dwarf Chin Cactus
There are a lot of wonderful plants in the Cactaceae family, and Gymnocalycium baldianum (jim-no-kal-LISS-ee-um bald-ee-AH-num) is one of the smaller varieties to grace our homes. This perennial native of
How To Transplant Succulents Successfully Tips and Tricks
If you have a favorite succulent plant, you’re probably quite proud of it, and you may be a little bit anxious about the prospect of repotting it. Have no fear,
Echeveria Nodulosa Care: Growing Painted Echeveria Plants
Echeveria nodulosa [ech-eh-VER-ee-a nod-yoo-LOH-suh] is another stunning succulent plant. The green leaves display colorful markings, and the bright flowers arrive in the summer. An evergreen succulent Echeveria native to Mexico, “nodulosa”
Haworthia Reinwardtii Care: How To Grow a Healthy Zebra Wart
Haworthia reinwardtii [ha-WORTH-ee-a rine-WARD-tee-eye] is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa and makes a wonderful houseplant or addition to a succulent garden. The basal rosettes of the
How To Care For Fishbone Cactus
Epiphyllum anguliger [dy-soh-KAK-tus, an-GYOO-lih-ger] is a flowering cactus from Mexico, commonly grown for its aromatic flowers and tasty fruit. It is related to the Orchid Cactus. You may hear this
Baby Toes Succulent Care: Growing Fenestraria Plants
The baby toes plant – Fenestraria (fen-es-TRAY-ree-uh), is a succulent plant belonging to the family Aizoaceae. The plant is native to Coastal South Africa including Namaqualand in Namibia. The plant’s botanical originates from
Aloe Arborescens Plant: Growing and Care Of Candelabra Aloe
Aloe Arborescens [aL-oh ar-bo-RES-senz], commonly known as the Candelabra plant. It is an evergreen perennial succulent from the Asphodelaceae family and Aloe genus. The name comes from the plants’ ability
Pachyphytum Compactum Care: Growing The Little Jewel Succulent Plant
Pachyphytum compactum (pak-ee-FY-tum kom-PAK-tum) is a perennial succulent plant from the family Crassulaceae. The genus Pachyphytum, literally means “thick leaves” in Greek. The hardy succulent is native to Mexico, specifically
Sedum Rubrotinctum Care: Growing Jelly Bean Succulent Plant
Sedum rubrotinctum (SEE-dum roo-broh-TINK-tum) is a sprawling succulent member of the Crassulaceae family of plants. This charming perennial is native to Mexico and thrives in poor soil and dry settings.
Cardon Cactus Care: Growing The Giant Mexican Pachycereus Pringlei
The Cardon cactus – Pachycereus Pringlei [pak-ee-KER-ee-us] [PRING-lee-eye] is a flowering cactus belonging to the cactus family Cactaceae. It’s the tallest cactus in the world and native to Northwestern Mexico
Tips On Kangaroo Fern Care (Microsorum pustulatum)
Microsorum pustulatum [my-kroh-SOR-um] [pus-tew-LAY-tum] is a fern with bright green, and glossy fronds often found growing on trees. The name is synonymous with Zealandia pustulata, but many sources haven’t accepted
Dracaena Draco: Plant Care Recommendations For The Dragon Tree
The unusual tree Dracaena draco is often a hard to find Dracaena species in nurseries. While it’s an easy plant to grow, it may eventually outgrow its available space. Part of the
Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg Care: Succulent Growing Details
Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg a popular hybrid evergreen succulent Echeveria, with an attractive unique two-toned appearance, the rosettes are thick with fleshy pointed leaves.
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Kalanchoe Tomentosa: Learn Panda Plant Growing And Care
Kalanchoe tomentosa pronounced is one of over a hundred varieties of Kalanchoe plants. The plant belongs to the Kalanchoe genus and the Crassulaceae family. The Kalanchoe tomentosa is a succulent,
Learn How To Grow And Care For Crassula Falcata The Propeller Plant
Crassula falcata, which is pronounced [KRASS-oo-la fal-KAY-tuh], is a succulent from the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa that belongs to the family Crassulaceae. It’s a distinct succulent plant, thanks
Pachyveria Care: Growing and Caring for Pachyveria Plants
Pachyveria (pak-ee-VER-ee-uh) is a hybrid belonging to the Crassulaceae family. This succulent plant is characterized by thick, fleshy leaves, loves full sun and gets its name from the Latin word
Sansevieria Cylindrica Care: Growing The African Spear Snake Plant (Dracaena Angolensis)
Sansevieria Cylindrica (san-se-VEER-ee-uh sil-IN-dree-kuh) is a perennial succulent plant that belongs to the genus Sansevieria part of the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Angola and commonly referred to as
Jatropha Podagrica: Cultivating And Care Of The Buddha Belly Plant
The funny little jatropha podagrica [JAT-roh-fuh pod-AG-ree-kuh] is a great conversation starter and addition to any planter. It’s native to the tropical Americas, including Mexico to Nicaragua, and is commonly