Soil is the most vital element used to provide plants with the essential nutrients for growth and development. Potting soil consists of organic matter of different types, which includes worm castings and peat moss. If you are an enthusiastic gardener and you own several plants, you will know that you often end up with heaps …
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Kokedama is a Japanese technique for growing plants inside hanging moss balls. The idea is for the plants to be exhibited without a pot for an extremely unique aesthetic. Usually, they are displayed by hanging from strings. Originating from the Bonsai tradition where growers wanted to exhibit the roots, kokedama is an art form that …
Humans have cultivated the Aloe plant for thousands of years for decorative and homeopathic uses. Aloe is also known as Wonder Plant and has therapeutic advantages. The gel of certain varieties of Aloe can either be applied directly to the skin or used in pills to encourage health and well-being. Aloe develops fully under bright …
With about 28 genera, Bromeliads have hundreds of species, and they are cultivated in a wide range of climates. Bromeliads are low maintenance and drought tolerant, but they have special needs in terms of the potting mixture. Choosing the right potting mixture is essential for the long-term health and growth of your indoor Bromeliad. After …
African Violet, also known to be Saintpaulia belonging to the family of Gesneriaceae, is famous for its fuzzy cluster of blooms in the colors of purple and pink. Their origin is eastern tropical Africa’s cloudy forests, where Baron Walter von Saint Paul-Illaire discovered the African Violet. Baron introduced this plant in Germany in 1894. We …
White fungus balls in soil, what are they? There is a natural cycle of life between plants, animals, and other microorganisms, and mother nature has it all planned out for all organisms to thrive. Growing plants indoors or in your garden is a different story. It is no longer nature’s responsibility to provide your plants …
You must have seen the photos of Jellyfish Succulents on Instagram, thinking: Where can I get one of those? How so I have not heard about this type of succulent? Must be a new hybrid, I better check with my favorite garden center. You probably found out soon enough that “Jellyfish Succulent” is not a …
Repotting succulents or in fact, any plants we are fond of, is daunting for most gardeners, even the more experienced ones. You have this beautiful Aloe that you love watching in the afternoon sun and you have to take it out of the soil and maybe kill it in the process? Things are really not …
Getting a cactus home is a great place to start when it comes to indoor plants as these succulents require very, I repeat very, little care. Regardless of whether you are new to indoor plants or a cactus aficionado, they make a perfect addition to your house, especially the cute ones! They come in varied …
In this article, I will talk about the prettiest blue succulents from my point of view. The color of these elegant, gorgeous plants ranges from pale blue-grey to dark blue with red edges. The shapes are diverse and range from tall sword-like clusters to bunches of juicy tiny flower-like rosettes. Which are the prettiest blue …