Germination is fairly straightforward, though living stones plants grown from seed aren’t mature enough to flower until they’re several years old. To plant lithops seeds, use a cactus-specific potting mix. Cover the seeds very lightly with a layer of sand and keep them moist by misting ...
Lithops are very popular small plants to grow indoors. This is not only because of the beautiful and elegant looks of these plants, but this plant is also very easy to grow and take care of. There are the following benefits that these plants can provide when they are at your home. 1. ...
The cactus family is native to America; plants found in Europe and elsewhere have been introduced at some time in the past. There are three distinct types of plant, the pereskias, the epiphytes and the desert cacti, and these require different treatment because of their differing ‘home’ co...
For the purpose of this guide, we will be discussing tips for succulent plant care in relation to those plants without aeroles. Uses for succulents Succulents can be grown as stand alone plants in pretty containers. Many common household items, such as glass containers, teacups and silver sugar...
Everything you need to know on how to germinate any seed you have. We have hundereds of plants listed with individual germination tips for each plant.
Smooth, fleshy succulent house plants are a trendy decorative addition to any home. Popular succulents are Living Stones or Lithops, which grow just a few centimetres above the soil surface and the Money Plant, Crassula ovata, which has smooth leaves and as it matures become tree-like with ...
Succulents are one of the most common house plants because of their small size. If you don’t have much space and patience, having a succulent plant at home might be something for you. However, getting asked “how to keep succulents small” still amazes me. Your succulents will grow in ...
Plants roots have three key roles: attaching the plants onto the soil, absorption of nutrients and water and conveying them upwards, and storing photosynthetic outputs. Certain roots are modified such that they can collect moisture and transfer gases. The majority of roots are u...
When plants and animals reproduce sexually, they produce offspring. In plants, offspring are the seedlings that result from the fertilization of the ovules by the pollen of the plants. In animals, the offspring are the young, or children that are produced....
Here’s how to keep indoor plants alive. Find out how to care for houseplants like cacti and succulents, with advice from the gardening experts.