Palm trees always remind me of seaside resorts of Southern Europe. Time drags on, sun shines, people lie on the beach, and I–strolling slowly along and watching, feel at least for a short moment that world isn’t that fast-paced as everyone says. Or at least it doesn’t have to be. So why not to bring …
A Succulent That Looks Like a Palm Tree – My Top 3 Picks Read More »
Cabbage is a healthy vegetable most kids do not like. But you should eat it often, especially in winter, in fermented form. Having said that, a vegetable garden isn’t the only place where you can find cabbage, or cabbage-like plants. In the versatile world of succulents, with endless shape and colors, one can find a …
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It may surprise you but we presently know more than 10,000 succulent species in the world. Ranging from tiny gray succulents which you may easily mistake for rocks, through robust cacti–often centuries old, to huge succulents that look like trees, and you would likely never guess they belong to this plant family. The variety is …
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When things do not go according to our plans, we tend to blame animals. Succulents in your garden are struggling, perhaps even dying as a result of root rot. Yet you think rats are eating your lovely aloes, jades, snake plants, and desert roses. Either the leaves or the roots. Is it really truth though? …
In an ideal case, our succulents will get plenty of direct or indirect sunlight during the day. They will flower and thrive, and we won’t spend any money on artificial light. World is not ideal though. Many of us live in places that get little sunshine in some seasons of the year. What’s more, we …
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People are curious creatures, and they also try to come up with the “next big thing”. When it comes to plant care, the self-watering pots were deemed as “the innovation of the century in the field”. And in a way it made sense, considering how busy almost everyone is nowadays. Preoccupied with work, family, and …
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Recycling and reducing waste is more important than ever. In US alone, people drink around 400 million cups of coffee each day. That’s a lot of caffeine, and a lot of coffee grounds to throw away as well. Perhaps we do not have to throw it away though, and can use it as a fertilizer …
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Succulents are growing in popularity year after year. Colorful, versatile, and coming in all kinds of shapes and sizes, these plants thrive in neglect, what is an ideal combination for a busy man of 21st century. But what about their health benefits? Do succulents purify the air, and do they do it better than other …
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Thrips are tiny insects with unique asymmetrical mouth parts that feed on sap of various plants. Succulents aren’t their favorite choice, but they sometimes enjoy the tasty sap of these versatile plants, especially (but not only) the Lithop family, often called “living stones” or “pebble plants”. I have experienced this several times over the years, …
Thrips on Succulents and How to Get Rid of Them – My personal experience Read More »
In normal conditions, succulents aren’t particularly attractive to various bugs and pests. Insects prefer other plants that are easier to attack, and offer a more delicious sap. However, in the midst of a rainy season, or in generally damp and humid conditions, or if you (no doubt unwittingly) over-water your succulents, you can spot tiny …
What are the tiny black bugs on my succulents? Mystery revealed Read More »
