Cacti & SucculentsPlants

Hatiora salicornioides, club-rush cactus

Originally native to eastern Brazil, the club cactus is an ideal houseplant that likes to stand on a light window sill. In spring it delights its owner with bright yellow flowers, but with good care it can bloom several times a year. With its often overhanging shoots, the succulent plant is more reminiscent of a small bush than a cactus. Hatiora salicornioides can also move from its place on a light window sill outside to a sheltered place in the warm summer months.LocationThe club cactus is ...

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Cacti & SucculentsPlants

Easter cactus: care from A-Z

The Easter cactus, whose botanical name is Hatiora gaertneri, is a very grateful and, above all, relatively undemanding houseplant. It grows in structured shoots and forms magnificent flowers in the months of March and April, around Easter time. It is no great art to actually make it bloom - provided, of course, that the location and care are right.ArtHatiora gaertneri, the Easter cactus, belongs to the cactus family. It originally comes from Brazil and is found there mainly in the states of ...

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Cacti & SucculentsPlants

Agave neomexicana, hardy variety

The agave neomexicana is a medium-sized agave species and impresses above all with its hardy properties. Therefore, the succulent is not only suitable for cultivation in the tub, but also for planting in the garden area. The plant's water and nutrient requirements are at a medium level, longer periods of drought are better tolerated than permanent wetness. Although the Agave neomexicana prefers long-term exposure to the sun, it can also arrange itself with partially shaded places. Despite the...

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Cacti & SucculentsPlants

Plant and care for Senecio varieties correctly

The great plant genus Senecio includes a multifaceted spectrum of all conceivable forms of growth. Anyone who embarks on a tour of discovery will discover annual and perennial species, herbaceous or woody, stiffly erect, climbing or creeping to prosper. In addition, both succulent and non-succulent ragweeds can be found here. Regardless of this, largely uniform cultivation requirements apply to the entire genus of these composites. Following the instructions below, you will be able to properl...

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Cacti & SucculentsGarden Plants

39 plants with fleshy leaves from A-Z

table of contentsPlants with fleshy leaves for the gardenAgaves (agave)Donarsbart (Jovibarba heuffelii)Fettblatt (Sedum)Houseleek (Sempervivum)Palm lilies (yucca)Plants with fleshy leaves for indoor cultureAloes (aloe)Echeveria (Echeveria)Lizard skin thick leaf (Crassula tecta)Flaming Käthchen (Kalanchoë blossfeldiana)Money tree (Crassula ovata)Penny Tree (Crassula arborescens)frequently asked QuestionsThick, fleshy leaves are the characteristic feature of the thick-leaf family (Crassulaceae)...

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Watering aloe vera: when and how often?

table of contentsAloe vera6 tips for wateringAloe Vera in hydroponicsfrequently asked QuestionsThe juice of the Aloe vera forms the basis for healing and care products. As a houseplant, the plant with its thick-fleshed leaves is very popular. When and how often does real aloe have to be watered?In a nutshellAloe comes from the warm and sunny Mediterranean regionAvoid waterloggingDo not wet leaves with waterNote water hardness and lime contentHydroponics recommendedAloe veraAloe vera comes fro...

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Root rot: Aloe vera no longer has any roots

table of contentsRecognize root rotcausesResuscitation - salvationPreventfrequently asked QuestionsAloe vera is becoming increasingly popular because of its appearance and its healthy properties. In the local latitudes it is cultivated as a pot plant. If cared for incorrectly, the aloe vera can quickly develop root rot.In a nutshellAloe vera is very prone to root rotlikes it dry rather than too wetproper watering prevents the damageglassy soft leaves indicate root rotif not all roots are affe...

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Cactus species: 16 beautiful cactus species with name and picture

table of contents16 beautiful and easy to care for cactus speciesCactus species with BCacti with FCacti with GTypes of H - OCactus species from P - RCactus species with STypes with WCactus species with ZThe fascinating world of cacti offers a great wealth of different species. These differ in their appearance and in their needs in terms of care, temperature, substrate and location. Not all types of cacti can be cultivated easily on the windowsill, some only feel under glass or probably in a g...

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Is aloe vera toxic to humans or animals?

table of contentsAloe vera is poisonous in partsEffect on humansAloe vera as a houseplantfrequently asked Questionsthe Aloe vera has been experiencing a real hype for some time. Initially only used as a skin cream, it can now be found in various dietary supplements. A reason to take a closer look and ask whether aloe vera is not poisonous.In a nutshellThe shell of the aloe leaves contains potentially deadly toxins (anthraquinones)The gel-like interior of the leaves, which the plant uses to st...

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Aloe vera location: 7 important criteria

table of contentsOutdoor, balcony, living roomlighttemperatureSpace requirementfloorRain and wind protectionChange of location outdoorsfrequently asked QuestionsAloe vera are considered to be very robust plants. However, the prerequisite is that the location meets your requirements. The most important location criteria are listed below.In a nutshellAdapt location of the desert of Africais used to desert conditionsLeaf succulents thrive indoors as well as outdoors if the site conditions are ri...

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