Growing Starfish Flower: How To Care For Stapelia Variegata
Orbea variegata, previously known as Stapelia variegata, is a cactus species native to southern Africa. It is a low-growing, succulent plant that forms clumps of sprawling stems up to 3′
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Growing Barrel Cactus: How To Care For Barrel Cactus
If you’re considering getting a barrel cactus for your home, you’re in for a treat! These succulents are easy to care for and make great additions to any room. The
What Is The Deal With Young Trees And Shrubs In Drought
When the George Landis Arboretum was started in 1951, they had three summers of extreme drought. The plantings, all young and susceptible, have served as a compact laboratory in which
Weeds Are Here To Stay – Deal With It
Weed killers used extensively today in an attempt to offset the great agricultural losses caused yearly by weeds. Some writers would almost lead us to believe that weeds are on their
Growing Turk’s Cap Cactus: How To Care For Melocactus
If you’re looking for a cool cactus or succulent plant, consider the Melocactus. They’re not too hard to care for. Then need water regularly and keep them in a sunny
Growing Medusa’s Head: How To Care For Euphorbia Caput Medusae
Euphorbia Caput-Medusae (you-phor-bi-ya ca-put me-dus-sa) is a unique succulent plant native to South Africa. While the Euphorbia genus contains many exciting species, the Caput-Medusae is the most fascinating. The species
Growing Mother Of Millions (Kalanchoe Tubiflora): How To Care For Kalanchoe Tubiflora
Kalanchoe tubiflora (kal-un-KOH-ee too-bih-FLOR-uh) is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. It’s a fast-growing plant that is low-maintenance and easy for gardening novices. The plant grows upright with a single
Mexico: A Land Of Varied Plant Life
Horticulturally speaking, Mexico is a country of great intrigue because its varying altitudes give it a wide climatic range. Varied Plant Lives This results in extremely varied plant life, including
Growing Alpines From Seed
Many amateur gardeners say that growing alpines from seed is a complicated procedure, not to be attempted in the home garden. I have grown thousands of alpines here in my
Be Careful With These Colored Foliage Shrubs
Most woody plants have green leaves throughout the growing season, but some have different colored foliage in the early Spring, and because of this, they may be given special varietal