Propagation
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Philodendron Burle Marx Propagation In Moss
Hello and welcome to our guide to philodendron burle marx propagation in sphagnum moss. Tip: we recommend Etsy for buying plants. Look for the best rated seller you can, and try to buy as close to your home as possible so the plant does not travel too far. A note about affiliate links: when you buy a plant, pots, soil, or other goods through links on this article we sometimes earn a commission. It doesn’t cost you anything, but it really helps us out if you do use them. Thanks a lot! An example of this is if you buy a plant on Etsy using this link. Read our privacy…
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Propagating Philodendron Burle Marx From Nodes (Wet Stick Propagation)
Hello and welcome to our guide to philodendron burle marx node propagation. This is a guide on how to propagate wet sticks (as they’re called if you’re buying nodes to prop), or like me if you just have some left over without any stems attached. I had a nice plant that over time became fairly leggy so I’ve chopped it and propped it! I go into details below. Tip: we recommend Etsy for buying plants. Look for the best rated seller you can, and try to buy as close to your home as possible so the plant does not travel too far. A note about affiliate links: when you buy…
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Philodendron Burle Marx Propagation In Soil
Welcome to our guide to philodendron burle marx propagation in soil. This is the least hassle method if you are growing the plants in soil as you are putting them in their final medium from the start. We cover all you need to know. Tip: we recommend Etsy for buying plants. Look for the best rated seller you can, and try to buy as close to your home as possible so the plant does not travel too far. A note about affiliate links: when you buy a plant, pots, soil, or other goods through links on this article we sometimes earn a commission. It doesn’t cost you anything, but it…
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Burle Marx Variegata Reverting
Hello and welcome to our guide to how to fix a reverting philodendron burle marx variegata. They can revert fairly easily, but the good news is that they can also be fixed fairly easily too, with most issues being due to how much light they receive. We go into more detail below. Tip: we recommend Etsy for buying plants. Look for the best rated seller you can, and try to buy as close to your home as possible so the plant does not travel too far. A note about affiliate links: when you buy a plant, pots, soil, or other goods through links on this article we sometimes earn a…
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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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Agave Desmettiana
Welcome to our guide to Agave Desmettiana care, covering all you need to know about care and propagation… Agave Desmettiana Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight, some direct. Watering needs: Water only when dry, check each week, Fertilizer: Feed monthly in the summer with balanced plant fertilizer. Soil: A well draining and coarse soil, designed for succulents. Humidity: 40% Temperature: 18-25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Spineless jade agave. Common issues: Over watering and leaf spot fungus. Introduction The Agave Desmettiana is a popular large agave that can grow to a meter (3 feet) tall, and originates from Mexico. See also:…
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Dracaena Compacta (Dracaena Janet Craig)
Welcome to our guide to the Dracaena Compacta all to you need to know about care and propagation… Dracaena Compacta Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water if dry all the way down. Fertilizer: A well balanced feed monthly in spring and summer. Soil: 40% perlite, 60% potting compost Humidity: 40-50%. Temperature: 16-26°C (61-79°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Dracaena compacta, dracaena Janet Craig, compacta Janet Craig. Common issues: Over watering. Introduction The Dracaena Compacta aka the Dracaena Janet Craig is know for it’s tall thin stalks with small bushy growths. See also: Succulent Soil, Coral…
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Gasteria
Welcome to our guide to the Gasteria, covering care and propagation, including water, soil, humidity and temperature needs… Gasteria Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight, ca tolerate some direct. Watering needs: Check weekly but only water if completely dry. Fertilizer: Feed once every spring with a cacti fertilizer. Soil: A cactus mix. Humidity: 40% Temperature: 65-85°F (18-29°C). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Ox Tongue, Cow’s tongue, Lawyer’s tongue Common issues: Overwatering. Mealybugs and aphids. Introduction Gasteria is a genus of succulent plants native to South Africa. These are popular houseplants and are known for their easy care. The name is derived from…
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Sempervivum Arachnoideum
Welcome to our guide to Sempervivum Arachnoideum care. We cover all you need to know about care and propagation… Sempervivum Arachnoideum Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight, and full sun. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, water it if the soil is dry all the way down. Fertilizer: Feed every 2 or 3 weeks in summer with cactus and succulent feed. Soil: A cactus and succulent compost (See Succulent Soil). Humidity: 40%. Temperature: 10-20°C (50-68°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Cobweb Hens and Chicks. Common issues: Fungal diseases, over watering. Introduction The Sempervivum Arachnoideum is now for its spider’s web like strands over…
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Senecio Vitalis
Welcome to our guide to Senecio Vitalis care, all you need to know to care and propagate this plant, including soil, water, light and humidity. Senecio Vitalis Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water if the soil is dry all the way down. Fertilizer: A dedicated cactus and succulent feed every 2 or 3 weeks in the summer months. Soil: A succulent soil mix. Humidity: 40% Temperature: 16-26°C (61-79°F) Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Blue chalk fingers, mermaids tail. Common issues: Overwatering Introduction The Senecio Vitalis aka ‘blue chalk fingers’ aka ‘mermaids tail’ is a beautiful…
