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Succulent Propagation (with pictures)
Welcome to our guide to our step by step guide to succulent propagation with pictures. Succulents are great to propagate from ‘beheadings’ or leaf cuttings, they just need to be in a potting medium to root and kept moist for a couple of months… Succulent Propagation Welcome to our guide to succulent propagation. Luckily these pretty and popular plants are easy and fun to propagate. We cover leaf and water prop, as well as some other topics and common issues… See also: Succulent Soil, How Often – Watering Succulents, Propagating Succulents In Water. Step By Step Succulent Leaf Propagation (with Pictures) Here’s our step by step guide to succulent leaf…
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Blue Torch Cactus
Welcome to our guide on how to care for and propagate the Blue Torch Cactus… Blue Torch Cactus Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight ,and some direct. Watering needs: Check soil weekly and only water if totally dry. Fertilizer: A dedicated cactus and succulent feed every few weeks in the spring and summer. Soil: Cactus and succulent mix. Humidity: 40% or less. Temperature: 21-27°C (70-80°F) Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Other names: Tree cactus, Pilosocereus Azureus. Common issues: Overwatering. Introduction Blue Torch Cactus is a rare, stunning cactus with a deep blue trunk, white flowers, and golden spikes. It can grow up…
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Care For Zebra Cactus (Haworthiopsis Fasciata)
Welcome to out guide to haworthiopsis fasciata care. They are easy to care for succulents that do not need much attention other than the occasional watering and a lot of bright indirect sunlight. Zebra Cactus (Haworthiopsis Fasciata) Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Let them dry out before watering, check once a week. Fertilizer: Diluted cactus and succulent fertilizer once a month in summer. Soil: Cactus and succulent compost. Humidity: Do not need any extra humidity. Temperature: These succulents will do well in most household temperatures. Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops or Etsy. Other names: Haworthiopsis fasciata, haworthia fasciata, zebra succulent, zebra…
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Caring For A Jade Plant
We run down all you need to know about caring for a jade plant… Caring For A Jade Plant Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Only water it if the soil is dry all the way down, check it weekly. Fertilizer: Use a cactus and succulent feed. Soil: Cactus and succulent mix. Humidity: No extra humidity needed, will be fine in dry places too. Temperature: 18°C to 25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Crassula ovata, money tree (depending on location). Common issues: Overwatering and pests. Introduction The jade plant aka crassula ovata is an absolute classic, due to its…
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String Of Dolphins Care
Welcome to our guide to string of dolphins care. It is an easy to care for succulent that will do well in most household environments, as long as they get plenty of indirect sunlight, and you let it dry out completely before watering again. String Of Dolphins Care Summary Light needs: Plenty of indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Dry out between watering. Fertilizer: Not needed, but you can use a cactus and succulent feed in summer for more growth. Soil: A standard cactus and succulent mix. Humidity: No special humidity requirements. Temperature: 20°C – 27°C (70°F-80°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Curio × peregrinus,…
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Snake Plant Care (Dracaena Trifasciata)
The key to snake plant care is to make sure they do not get over watered, other than this they are tough and hardy plants that survive almost all household locations. Snake Plant Care (Dracaena Trifasciata) Care Summary Light needs: Bright light for better growth but can survive in low light too. Watering needs: Let the soil dry out completely before watering again. Fertilizer: Do not need feeding, but you can use a cactus and succulent fertilizer once a month in the growing months to encourage a quicker growth. Soil: Cactus and succulent compost. Humidity: 40%. Snake plants do not need any special humidity conditions. Temperature: 18°C-30°C (65-85°F). Where to…