Succulents and Cacti
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Bear Paw Cactus
Welcome to our guide to the Bear Paw Cactus all to you need to know about care and propagation… Bear Paw Cactus Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Only water when soil is dry all the way down, check it weekly. Fertilizer: Cactus and succulent fertilizer every 3 weeks in summer. Soil: A dedicated Succulent Soil. Humidity: 40%. Temperature: 16°C to 30°C (61-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Cotyledon Tomentosa, Bear Paw Succulent, Bear Paw A Cactus. Common issues: Overwatering. Introduction Bear paw succulents (a.k.a bear paw cactus) are so-called due to their leaves. See also: Succulent Soil, Coral Cactus,…
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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. See also: Succulent Soil, Coral Cactus, Blue Torch Cactus, African Milk Tree, Haworthiopsis Fasciata, Snake…
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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 think stalks with small bushy growths. See also: Succulent Soil, Coral…
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Cereus Jamacaru
Welcome to our guide to the Cereus Jamacaru all to you need to know about care and propagation… Cereus Jamacaru Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water if dry all the way down. Fertilizer: Use a balanced feed monthly in spring and summer. Soil: A Cactus and Succulent Soil. Humidity: 40% Temperature: 16°C to 30°C (61-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Common issues: Overwatering, too much humidity. Introduction Cereus jamacaru is a tall cactus native to parts of Brazil. See also: Succulent Soil, Coral Cactus, Blue Torch Cactus, African Milk Tree, Haworthiopsis Fasciata, Snake Plant Care. Cereus Jamacaru…
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Senecio Barbertonicus
Welcome to our guide to the Senecio Barbertonicus all to you need to know about care and propagation… Senecio Barbertonicus Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water if dry all the way down. Fertilizer: A cactus and succulent feed every 3 or 4 weeks in spring and summer. Soil: A Cactus and Succulent Soil Mix. Humidity: 40%. Temperature: 18-28°C (64-82°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Lemon bean bush, Barberton senecio, succulent bush senecio. Common issues: Overwatering issues like root rot. Introduction The senecio barbertonicus is a beautiful succulent from South Africa known for its slender leaves.…
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Desert Rose Bonsai
Welcome to our guide to the Desert Rose Bonsai all to you need to know about care and propagation… Desert Rose Bonsai Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight, and some direct too. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water if dry all the way down. Fertilizer: A balanced or high in nitrogen plant feed, diluted with twice as much water as recommended, monthly in spring and summer. Soil: A cactus and succulent soil. Humidity: 40%. Temperature: 20-30°C (68-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Adenium Obesum, Japanese frangipani Common issues: Overwatering and pests. Introduction Known for their blooms and bulbous trunks, the Desert Rose…
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Haworthia Care
The key to good haworthia care is a good amount of indirect sunlight and letting them dry out between watering... Haworthia Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water when soil is completely dry through. Fertilizer: A dedicated succulent fertilizer, every 2 months in the summer. Soil: A cactus and succulent potting mix. Humidity: Normal household humidity and even dry air is fine for these succulents. Temperature: 24-32°C (75-90°F) in the day, make sure they do not get down to 5°C (or 41°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Zebra cactus, haworthia attenuata Common issues: Root rot from overwatering is…
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String Of Pearls Care
String of pearls care is all about giving them plenty of light and not overwatering… String Of Pearls Care Summary Light needs: Lots of bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check it once a week, but only water if the soil is completely dry. Fertilizer: Well diluted balanced fertilizer in Spring and Summer. Soil: Regular cactus and succulent mix. Humidity: They do no need any extra humidity requirements. Temperature: 20°C-28°C (68-86°F) Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Senecio Rowleyanus. Common issues: Overwatering is a real issue for succulents, lets it dry out fully before watering. Intro Welcome to our article on String of Pearls care.…
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Aloe Vera Care
Aloe veras are a really easy to care for plant that will tolerate a variety of household conditions, just water them regularly but let them dry out before. Aloe Vera Care Summary Light needs: They can tolerate low light to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Let them dry out completely between watering. Check the soil weekly. Fertilizer: It is not necessary to feed aloe veras. If you do, use a standard succulent fertilizer. Soil: Standard cactus and succulent potting mix. Humidity: 40%. Temperature: They are tough and will tolerate a whole range of temperatures from freezing to hot summer sun. Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops.…
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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. String Of Hearts 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. Temperature: 25-28°C (77-82°F), don’t let them get down to below 10°C (50°F) for too long. Where to buy: Try our list of the best…
