One of the things I love about succulents is how easy they are to propagate. You can buy one plant and create an entire garden, or you can simply propagate your favorite succulent that has been infected with some pests or suffers from root rot (and in this way save the plant). Some succulents are …
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Most cacti are pretty easy to grow. You choose a right soil, place the pot on some sunny spot, and you do not water the cactus too often. Not overthinking stuff and sticking to the basics, you won’t face any problems. Having said that, each rule has some exceptions, and this is exactly the truth …
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Crassula perfoliata var. falcata, known as a “Propeller Plant” due to the shape of its leaves, is a peculiar succulent that will catch an eye of every visitor of your house. Not only does it captivate the imagination of an aviator with its shapes. It also flowers beautifully in summer. In my opinion, this succulents …
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Desert Rose (partially popularized by singer Sting) is one of the top 10 most popular succulents in the United States. You can grow it both inside and outside, and as long as it gets enough sun, it will brighten your home with pink trumpeting flowers in the summer. Desert Rose isn’t prone to infestation with …
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Panda plants are some of the most stunning succulent plants you can grow in your garden, or inside of your house. However, just like any other succulent, panda plant is susceptible to certain growth problems and issues. When one of this problems arises, the leaves of the plant will start falling off. But what does …
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For many years of growing succulents, I learned that seeing curling leaves may indicate a variety of problems. Before doing anything, you should identify the issue. What’s wrong, what you have neglected, and what your panda plant is actually telling you with its curled leaves. In my experience, the three main reasons for this are …
One of the unique characteristics of succulent plants is that they retain water in their leaves, stems, and roots. This makes them resilient to drought and neglect, and it is no doubt one of the reasons why succulents are popular all over the world. However, their strength can sometimes turn into their weakness. Because they …
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If you are growing Aloe Vera for a while, or perhaps you at least use its properties to maintain your hair and skin in a good condition (with the help of some amazing natural creams, such as this one), there is a high chance that you hear some rumors about the safety of this plant, …
If you are planning to propagate a succulent from a cutting, you may wonder how to do it correctly, and where to place the fresh cutting. In this post, I will share with you the steps when it comes to propagating succulents from cuttings–and the mistakes you should avoid. To start with, unlike other plants, …
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If you believe in Feng Shui, or simply want to have your place neatly organized and your plants happy, you might also ask the same question. Let’s have a look at all factors that come into play when deciding about a perfect place for your Jade Plant. The Jade plant is often considered as a …
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