The real problems start when people do not just give their succulent more water than it needs, but more water than it can handle. This is…
Year: 2015
Welwitschia is a very old plant. It originates from the Jurassic period when the gymnosperms were the most dominant plants on the Earth …
Neowerdermannias need a deep pot and good drainage to accommodate their taproot. They are commonly grafted to avoid root problems and to…
Under the right conditions, Yuccas are not difficult plants to grow. They tend to thrive on a little neglect rather than too much…
During the winter months, Xerosicyos are kept at a temperature between 41 and 48 °F (5 and 9 °C) and watered only enough to keep the…
When growing Welwitschia, there are a few important factors to consider: the long taproot, its dependence on extra moisture, and the…
Once you have managed to get yourself one, it is relatively easy to grow. Uncarinas need plenty of warmth and water in the growing season…
Whether grown outdoors or indoors, these plants are good to forget about. Too much attention will kill the plant. When grown outdoors in a…
Stapeliads are relatively easy to grow. However, they should be treated as outdoor plants as they will easily rot indoors and cannot…
Nananthus are easy and rewarding plants. Coming from a more continental part of South Africa, they will tolerate intense heat and some…