One of the most fascinating things about plants is their symmetry. Often observed in the formation of flowers that are visually appealing to both animal pollinators and humans, this symmetry usually resembles cosmic patterns and shapes. But this is not limited to flowers alone; plant symmetry is also present in the leaves, roots, and stems […]
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A remarkable plant with an apt name, the Candelilla is one of those succulents that will light up any houseplant or garden collection. It is versatile and holds an exceptional form that sets it apart from the rest of its group of plants. It also possesses utilitarian properties that make it such an invaluable succulent
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Spines have always been associated with cacti. They are highly modified stems that protect these plants from animals that want to feed on them. They also prevent them from losing too much moisture in their extremely hot natural growing environment. But as plants were cultivated for ornamental and agricultural purposes, the spines have become less
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The Golden Barrel Cactus (Golden Ball Cactus), along with other kinds of the same Cactaceae family such as Arizona barrel cactus and California barrel cactus, is one of the most popular landscaping plants for dry desert climates. It displays a characteristic spiky golden globose shape that when installed en masse in desert landscapes, creates a
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The cactus family is known for their distinct spines, areoles, and plump, often ribbed stems. Most cacti come in different shades of green and although unique-looking, they can blend well with other plants, in the wild or indoors. They are not necessarily vibrant-looking and the colors are often brought about by their showy blooms. But
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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