for two reasons: - firstly, succulents (even miniature ones) grow and end up needing more space than their pot can offer them - second, the substrate eventually runs out and, when the nutrients have been absorbed, the plant vegetates. So our first tip for repotting a fat plant is not to ...
a new idea. Quite the contrary, it's an old and time-honored grandmotherly trick. So, while it may seem surprising to you to plant matches in the substrate of your Green plants or in your flower pots, know that this simple gesture can contribute to the good health of your plants! This simple ...
ings, cut stems that have a node. Then, simply place this node in room temperature water or directly transplant it into suitable soil, making sure to keep the substrate moist. Note: It is completely normal for the stems of your Tradescantia to break, as this is how the plant reproduces. Feel free t ...
in open ground, potted green plants and dwarf fruit trees have a limited amount of soil available to them. Even with high-quality potting soil, the substrate in the pot only provides enough nutrients to feed the plants for a few weeks. Since this nutrient reserve is generally insufficient for the ...
requires high hygrometry that is difficult to reproduce in an apartment. This is why, in our interiors, they are grown in a pot on a very draining substrate that retains moisture around the plant while providing support. If you want to grow an epiphytic plant in a pot, you have a choice of dif ...
be fatal to them. 2- What are its needs? Because tillandsia is an Epiphytic plant (growing on other plants such as trees), it does not require any substrate for growth. To note: some species like Tillandsia cyanea are sold in garden centers in a pot filled with orchid mix. However, the leaves ...
t a location in partial shade and humus-rich, light and drained soil. For a pot culture, provide it with a bright exposure without direct sun and a substrate composed of garden soil and potting soil. This plant of tropical origin needs high hygrometry. Be sure to maintain good humidity conditi ...
ve because the water seeps through the pot's drain hole and rises to the surface of the root ball through the phenomenon of capillarity. Thus, the substrate soaks up water exactly like a sponge that swells back up as it soaks up liquid. This method of watering also has the advantage of avoidin ...
and thrive in any good garden soil, provided that the soil remains moist. The first maintenance tip to know is to water them sufficiently so that the substrate always remains fresh. Also, consider mulching these plants in all seasons to retain moisture at their base. If you cultivate them in pots, ...
total volume of growing media (such as potting soil, peat moss or coconut fiber) used by gardeners. Where does peat come from? Peat, the lightweight substrate highly appreciated by gardeners, comes from bogs, particular ecosystems found in wetlands. In these humid and acidic environments, mosses ca ...
ough photosynthesis. Replant the new plant in potting soil in a not too big pot. Place the pot in a bright room without direct sunlight and keep the substrate moist until the seedling takes root. This method of multiplication works well for sansevieria, maranta, and ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia ...
rotects the young plants from the cold. Remember to always moisten the compost before planting the seeds. Simply place the seeds on the surface of the substrate and press down to make them adhere to the soil, before covering them with fine compost. Choose a bright location so that your pots can ben ...
. Most importantly, it is not demanding regarding soil type. It is satisfied with sandy soil and can even be grown in pots provided it has a draining substrate. Once well-established, this undemanding shrub can tolerate pollution, drought, and salt spray. It requires little maintenance. Grown in th ...
pagate Rosa sinensis by cuttings. After cutting a non-flowering stem end at an angle, leaving 2 or 3 pairs of leaves, it is planted in a moist and light substrate, in a greenhouse, with good lighting. Roots usually appear after about a month. Anecdotes about the hibiscus The hibiscus, whose name com ...
rootlets that allow it to attach itself to the trunk of trees. It is best to use a large diameter stake surrounded by moss. Plant it in an orchid substrate and provide a sunny exposure, under bright light. Planting and repotting is done in the spring. Repot every two years or so depending on the ...
t cooling the house. This ficus appreciates a bright location without direct sunlight and regular watering with small amounts of water to keep its substrate always moist. View this post on Instagram A publication shared by Bitki al?mi?????????Ev Güll?ri???????????? (@guller ...
e wall. To help the seedlings adhere to their support, Place moss or sphagnum moss over the root ball by holding it with cotton thread and keep this substrate moist. The same tips apply to repotting the plant. ...
ess cotton lavender prefers limestone, poor and sandy soils. Whether you grow it in the ground or in a pot, you must ensure that it is provided with a well-drained substrate. 5- How to maintain santolina? Santolina or Little Cypress only needs to be watered during the summer following planting to e ...
le in a suspension that will highlight its beautiful foliage. At the time of purchase, to choose your oxalis well, check the number of starts at the substrate level and choose a specimen with a maximum of stems. Also make sure that the stems are not etiolated. You will thus have a well-stocked plan ...
to 2800m. Due to its geographical origin, it is much more resistant to cold and wind than other banana trees. Provide it with a rich and well-draining substrate composed of one quarter garden soil, one quarter compost, one quarter well-decomposed manure, and one quarter pumice or coarse sand. Atte ...
