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Propagating Ficus Elastica Burgundy (Rubber Plant)

In this post, we will show you how we propagate our ficus elastica (rubber plant). Read more to find out the differences between using soil and water propagation methods.

Posted byJavierOctober 18, 2020Posted inGuidesTags:foliage, propagationLeave a comment on Propagating Ficus Elastica Burgundy (Rubber Plant)

Splitting a root bound pothos manjula

Splitting a root bound pothos

Our pothos manjula wasn’t doing well and we decided to check out how it is doing in its current pot and give it a new one to house its roots.

Posted byJavierOctober 1, 2020September 19, 2021Posted inGuides, Plant DiaryTags:pothos, repottingLeave a comment on Splitting a root bound pothos manjula

Part 2: Should you pre-soak seeds? Germinate in soil or cotton pads? Ft. Shiso Plant

Shiso Plant Seed Germination Experiment Part 2

Should you soak seeds in water before germinating them? Cotton pads or soil? HB-101? Here are the findings from our experiment.

Posted byJiaminOctober 1, 2020September 19, 2021Posted inGuides, Plant DiaryTags:hb101, seed germination, shiso plant, soaking seeds1 Comment on Part 2: Should you pre-soak seeds? Germinate in soil or cotton pads? Ft. Shiso Plant

Degrafting a lophophora from pereskiopsis rootstock

Degrafting lophophora from a pereskiopsis rootstock

Today, we are going to degraft a lophophora from a pereskiopsis rootstock. We will show you how we do it to maximise the chances of success!

Posted byJavierOctober 1, 2020September 19, 2021Posted inGuides, Plant DiaryTags:grafting, lophophora1 Comment on Degrafting a lophophora from pereskiopsis rootstock

Are Astrophytums easy to grow?

These little cute spineless cactus are great first plants as they are inexpensive and need low maintenance. Find out more about them through this post.

Posted byJavierSeptember 9, 2020February 4, 2021Posted inGuidesTags:astrophytum asterias1 Comment on Are Astrophytums easy to grow?

Propagating our syngonium three kings

Our syngonium podophyllum three kings was getting too big and we wanted more pots of them so its time to propagate!

Posted byJavierAugust 16, 2020September 19, 2021Posted inGuides, Plant DiaryTags:foliage, propagation, syngonium, syngonium podophyllum three kings1 Comment on Propagating our syngonium three kings

5 signs of a happily growing cactus

5 signs of a happily growing cactus

How do you know whether you’re growing your cactus right? Here are 10 signs to know if your cactus is growing well in your environment!

Posted byJiaminAugust 16, 2020February 22, 2021Posted inGuidesTags:cactusLeave a comment on 5 signs of a happily growing cactus

How to tell if your caladium is going dormant?

It is perfectly normal for caladiums to go into dormancy. We will show you how to spot when a caladium is going dormant and what you can do to help it rest.

Posted byJavierAugust 15, 2020February 22, 2021Posted inGuides1 Comment on How to tell if your caladium is going dormant?

A guide to identifying astrophytum asterias hybrids

Due to years of cultivation, astrophytum asterias have been grown look really varied. Here is a guide to identify them by their cultivar names.

Posted byJavierAugust 8, 2020March 19, 2021Posted inGuidesTags:astrophytum, astrophytum asterias2 Comments on A guide to identifying astrophytum asterias hybrids

Treating spider mites on succulents and cacti

How to treat spider mites

Spider mite infestation is one of the worst nightmares a grower can have. Learn how to spot and control them in this article.

Posted byJavierAugust 8, 2020February 4, 2021Posted inGuidesTags:plant pests, spider mites2 Comments on Treating spider mites on succulents and cacti

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