A cactus paved the way for many steep gardening careers in the hobby and professional sectors. The spiky succulents make it easy to get started and motivate procrastinating beginners with a powerful or bizarre habit to persevere. The harmoniously shaped spherical cactus symbolizes all these virtues thanks to its modest demands on care. However, the eye-catching appearance with…
If you want floral variety on the creative windowsill, you can’t get past the rosette thick leaf. The distinctively branched semi-shrub impresses with succulent, terminal rosettes in beautiful shades of purple to dark red-brown and dainty yellow flowers. Equipped with the potential for stem formation, the Mediterranean plants contrast impressively with the classic potted plants on the…
With grey-green ornamental leaves edged in red and a majestic yellow bloom, desert cabbage leaves a lasting impression on the beholder. How little the tropical beauty has in common with native, high-care cabbage types is also illustrated by the frugal undemanding nature of this two-year-old, robust potted plant. In order for the exotic succulent to exude its…
Laypeople often confuse them with cacti. Because of the similar living conditions, numerous similarities can indeed be established between these and the spurge family. However, the spurge plants are clearly distinguished by the characteristic, eponymous white sap that escapes at cuts and injuries. For those who deal with plants, the question almost inevitably arises as to whether this…
Although the Hoodia gordonii is colloquially often referred to as a cactus, the easy-care plant is actually a member of the silk family. Also known as the carrion flower, the succulent is a sturdy room ornament that doesn’t require much effort. Coming from barren but warm regions, it requires neither many nutrients nor water. This makes Hoodia gordonii…
The bishop’s cap comes across as a not particularly exciting cactus. However, Astrophytum myriostigma has a lot to offer: a children’s cactus without thorns, pleasingly easy to care for if its most important requirements are observed and available in a surprising number of very differently shaped cultivars. Below you will find out what is important when caring…
Succulents are hardy plants that can store water for a long time. Therefore, the plants can grow and thrive in hostile areas. For this reason, the various succulent species are quite undemanding in terms of care and site conditions. The survivors do not belong to a single plant family or genus, rather a number of different species have…
A garden can also be a feast for the eyes in winter if cold-resistant plants have been considered when planting it. In this respect, hardy cacti and succulents are very popular with hobby gardeners, as they not only ensure a natural and well-groomed look in the rock garden. These plants cope just as well with frosty temperatures…
The wart cactus is really one of the more uncomplicated cacti. It is even considered a real beginner cactus. But it is also useful for Mammillaria elongata to learn something about its natural environment – only then can you understand the cultivation instructions. Then the care tips get a meaningful background. This is the only way you have the…
The large family of spurge plants inspires hobby gardeners all over the world with convincing attributes such as frugality, location flexibility and undemanding care. The Euphorbia obesa is no exception. The little green ball looks so amazingly like a cue ball that it’s often referred to as baseball spurge. Of course, this does not detract from their cult…