• Snake Plant Rooted I Water
    Propagation,  Snake Plants,  Succulents and Cacti,  Water Propagation

    Snake Plant Propagation In Water

    Welcome to our guide to snake plant propagation in water. Snake plant (a.k.a. mother in laws tongue, a.k.a. dracaena trifasciata, previously known as sansevieria trifasciata before it was re-classified), it is a really popular succulent and it often surprises people that it can be rooted and grown in water, we cover all you need to know… How To Propagate Snake Plant In Water My preferred method of propagating snake plants is to cut a whole leaf off, chop it up and let the wounds callous over, then water propagate the cuttings until they root, then finally pot them up into soil. It’s a really easy way to get new snake…

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  • How To Propagate String Of Hearts.
    Propagation,  Succulents and Cacti

    How To Propagate String Of Hearts

    Welcome to our guide to how to propagate string of hearts a.k.a. ceropegia woodii. They are a succulent that grows in the wild in South Africa I have a few string of hearts and have propagated them using various methods, I cover water, soil and moss methods below. My favorite method is to use the ‘butterfly method’ with sphagnum moss, as it’s easy, roots quickly, and results in a bushy plant, I’ll cover that one first, then the other propagation methods afterwards… See also: String Of Hearts, String Of Hearts Butterfly Method, Succulent Soil. How To Propagate String Of Hearts Butterfly Method One of the best ways of propagating string…

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  • African Milk Tree
    Plant Care,  Succulents and Cacti

    African Milk Tree

    The ultimate guide to caring for an propagating the African Milk Tree, I have a few at home, they are fairly slow growers but they are easy to care for… African Milk Tree Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Only water it if the soil is dry all the way down. Check weekly. Fertilizer:  A dedicated cactus and succulent fertilizer in the summer months. Soil: Cactus and succulent mix. Humidity: 40% or less. Temperature:  18-25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Euphorbia trigona, African Milk Tree, Cathedral Cactus, Abyssinian Euphorbia. Common issues: Overwatering and sunburn. Introduction Fun fact(!) The African…

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  • String Of Hearts
    Propagation,  Sphagnum Moss Propagation,  Succulents and Cacti

    String Of Hearts Butterfly Method

    The string of hearts butterfly method involves making a lot of one-leaf one-node cuttings from long stems and then rooting them on moss, so you get a lot of rooted propagations and a thick plant and bushy plant. See also: our String Of Hearts article for a full guide to caring for this plant, our other string of hearts propagation guide: How To Propagate String Of Hearts. String Of Hearts Butterfly Method You can find all our articles on sphagnum moss propagation here, like the Philodendron Burle Marx Propagation In Moss article. String of Hearts propagation – frequently asked questions Further Reading String Of Hearts, How To Propagate String Of…

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  • String Of Hearts
    Plant Care,  Propagation,  Succulents and Cacti

    String Of Hearts

    String of hearts are a pretty hanging succulent that is easy to care for and propagate, as long as they get plenty of light and are not overwatered. Although slow growing they propagate really easily, I bought one a few years ago and now have 5 or 6 around my house. String Of Hearts Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight Watering needs: Let it dry out completely between watering. Fertilizer: Use a general purpose household fertilizer, diluted down by half the normal amount, once a month in the summer months. Soil: Cactus and succulent compost. Humidity: They will do well in all household environments and do not need misting.…

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  • Sansevieria Moonshine
    Plant Care,  Propagation,  Snake Plants,  Succulents and Cacti

    Sansevieria Moonshine

    Welcome to our guide to the Sansevieria Moonshine all to you need to know about care and propagation… Sansevieria Moonshine Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water if dry all the way down. Fertilizer: Dedicated succulent feed in warmer months. Soil: A cactus and succulent compost. Humidity: 40%. Temperature: 18°C-30°C (65-85°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Silver Snake Plant. Common issues: Overwatering. Introduction My favorite snake plant, the sansevieria moonshine is a real stunner and super easy to grow and propagate. I love the silvery green hues to it, I have a few in my collection.…

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