Again and again it happens that a cactus becomes soft. In many cases, improper watering is responsible for cactus rot. If the so-called succulents are not completely mushy, you can save the plants with the right measures. Kaktus fault A rotten cactus is the dread of many home and garden owners. You can tell the rot inside when…
Aloe vera is popular as a medicinal plant and houseplant. Its juice is considered beneficial to health and is used for skin injuries. At the beginning of the year the aloe blooms. Do you have to cut off the flowers? Aloe Vera The queen of medicinal plants, aloe vera, is also known as real aloe, desert rose or…
The aloe vera is not only an attractive, but also a very medicinal plant. Both reasons why it is often kept as a houseplant. However, it is quite sensitive to unfavorable conditions. This is what a healthy aloe vera should look like When the aloe vera feels good and is healthy, it has gray-green or blue-green leaves,…
Agave and aloe vera are both succulent plants and are often confused with one another due to their visual similarity. But even with the numerous varieties of these genera there is a risk of confusion – just like with some other succulents. Species-rich plant genera Aloes and agaves are very similar succulent plants that are often…
Succulents are succulent plants known for being easy to care for and hardy. Being survivors, they are good for beginners. We present the 15 most beautiful flowering species. Flowering succulents as houseplants Christusdorn very decorative variegated bracts in red, pink or white small-flowered in yellow prickly plant stalk Tip: The Christ’s thorn (Euphorbia milii) likes even moisture and…
As the name suggests, the Christmas cactus enchants with its delicate flowers at Christmas time. He is therefore a welcome guest in many a room. When cultivating the Christmas cactus, the location must be right, among other things. Origin of the Christmas cactus In its homeland of the Brazilian coastal forests, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) grows as…
The cultivation of tropical potted plants does not have to be associated with a lot of care and time. The pencil tree, a South African spurge plant, proves this quite impressively. In its original home, the succulent is particularly valued for its lush and rapid growth. Even if the plant cannot be planted outdoors all year round due…
The somewhat ungallant trivial name Dickblatt does little justice to the popular houseplant. Because the richly branched, evergreen shrub Crassula ovata sets stylish accents on the windowsill and in sun-drenched niches. At the same time, the small, thick, oval-shaped leaves convey a visual fullness that only succulents can. If the unusual flower in the form of filigree white…
Fascinating contrasts meet on a Senecio barbertonicus ‘Himalaya’. Long, round, pointed, evergreen leaves thrive on succulent, thick-fleshed shoots. This massive appearance is cushioned by a delicate stature with a height of 20 cm. After the yellow cup flower has withered, filigree, white crowns of hair are enthroned on the fruiting plant, which gave the groundsel its name. This exotic…
Once the cactus lover’s passion for collecting has taken hold, the subject of propagation quickly becomes the focus of interest. It is undoubtedly a matter of honor among home gardeners to perform the procedure by hand. How good that cacti are so easy to propagate. Whichever course of action you choose; With cuttings, offshoots or seeds, your collection will…