Colorful Succulents
We have come to expect beautiful color from the spurges, and that is what we get. Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia mysinites) has evergreen foliage that is gray-green. These are clustered closely together on trailing stems. The colorful yellow floral ... [... more]
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Companion Plants For Cacti And Succulents
Several drought-tolerant companion plants for cacti and succulents are actually perennials that will bloom the first year from seed. This is true for the blanket flower or gaillardia, a plant that is considered a short-lived perennial. Foxy ... [... more]
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Crown Of Thorns
Crown of thorns is easy to propagate. It can be grown from tip cuttings. Normally, these would be taken in spring and early summer. When taking the cuttings, you will notice the cut will produce a flow of latex. When you see that, use a spray ... [... more]
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Decorating For The Holidays
Seidman, an author and expert on pop culture, traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada visiting the light shows, and chose the brightest and best to share with his readers. Small displays are still done by hand, but the larger ones may require ... [... more]
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Desert Vs. Epiphytic Cacti
So far as fertilizer is concerned, the plants have similar needs. For the epiphytic ones, their needs depend on the growing cycle of that particular species. They need fertilizer when they are actively growing, but none should be used during ... [... more]
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Easy Cacti For Beginners
The Epiphyllums or orchid cacti are almost foolproof. In the winter, they need frost-free cool temperatures. These epiphytic species are native to warm, humid areas of South America and Mexico. The spectacular blooms are produced in the warm ... [... more]
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Easy Succulents For Beginners
Let’s start with one that has been around for a long time—the snake plant. These are noted for their sword shaped foliage. Depending on what cultivar or species you buy, the leaves will have undulating patterns of different greens, golds, cream, ... [... more]
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Engelmann's Prickly Pear
Its joints have tan or whitish spines. In rare cases, they are darker. These spines are spaced about 1-1½ inches apart. The individual pads are about ten inches in length. Its blossoms may appear from spring to early summer. These emerge from ... [... more]
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Gardening With Perennials
This title features so many special kinds of gardens, including container gardens, easy care gardens, and cottage gardens. One chapter entitled A Year of Perennials features details on the best ones for each season. The authors take readers ... [... more]
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Ghost Plant
For the most part, this is a petite, tidy, compact species. From its name, you can pretty well tell that the foliage will be white to silver-gray. There is an overall purplish or pinkish undertone as well. Because the lance-shaped leaves are very ... [... more]
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Growing Cacti And Succulents Hydroponically
Numerous kinds of hydroponic systems are available. Typically for cacti and succulents, the plants are grown in individual plastic mesh inner pots. The slatted sides of the inner pots allow water to reach the plant’s roots. These inner pots are ... [... more]
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Growing The Common Purslane As A Garden Plant
You’ve doubtless heard, “Don’t let a weed go to seed.” This is certainly true with purslane. Once the flowers open, the seeds will begin to set within about a week to ten days. What makes it even more problematic is that the seeds will continue ... [... more]
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