Cacti are known for their prickly and rigid appearance making them excellent statement plants in the house. But there are some types that look less like a cactus which makes them even more exceptional. A good example is the Coral cactus. What Is A Coral Cactus? The Coral Cactus is a cultivar of Euphorbia lactea, […]
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Cacti are unique desert plants that have caught the attention of many house plant growers because of their ability to endure and even thrive on neglect. They do not require a lot of gardening work, especially watering, but there are other practices that need to be performed from time to time, like repotting. Cacti only
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Are you curious about how to grow Euphorbia resinifera – aka Moroccan mound succulents – aka Afrian spurge – aka the resin spurge? With its easy-to-care-for nature and fast-growing habit, this attractive mounding succulent is sure to spruce up any indoor and garden scene. These plants are the perfect specimens as textural accents in xeriscapes
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Most plants are named after their appearance and the Ferocactus is a good example. This fierce-looking type of cactus can intimidate with its dense, rigid spines covering the entire rounded plant. But there’s more to this cactus than its name. The Ferocactus is an impressive house and landscape plant and can be a practical and
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Have you ever had a succulent that dies right after blooming? There is no reason to be sad and blame yourself. Your plant might be monocarpic. Read on to find out more about these types of succulents. What Are Monocarpic Succulents? For any succulent grower, a blooming plant is one of the most exciting things
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When it comes to cacti, the stereotypical plump, ribbed, and spiny desert plants like the Ferocactus and Mammillaria come into mind that the thought of them growing on trees is quite bizarre. However, there are types of cactus which not just grow on other plants but also look bushier and require less sunlight than most
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What is a Chenille Plant? Echeveria pulvinata or Chenille plant is a charming succulent from Oaxaca, Mexico. The name Echeveria is given to the plant in honor of the botanical illustrator Atanasio Echeverría y Godoy, while the species name ‘pulvinata’ means cushion-like, referring to the dense silvery-white hairs that cover its leaves and stems. This
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The best thing about plants is their variable nature. They come in different sizes, shapes, and colors. They can look like animals and sometimes, they can look like other plants. Some plants can even have leaves that look like flowers! Plants with flower-like leaves have vibrant colors and patterns which makes them a favorite for
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Aside from light and water, another most important factor to consider in growing succulents is the soil. It either makes or breaks your succulents so you shouldn’t be complacent with just any kind of soil for this type of plant. There are a lot of ready-mix soil packs in the market and you can even
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A plant is considered healthy if it has lush foliage, vibrant flowers, and an overall characteristically perked up appearance. In terms of roses, the leaves are normally deep green with hints of red and thorny stems in glossy, darker shade of green while the flowers, despite the petal count and formation, are delicately vibrant and
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