Star euphorbia is easy to confuse with cacti or other exotics. Its unusual ribbed shoots form intricate geometric shapes at the top of the caudex trunk
One of the most fashionable milkweed is the amazing “Cristata” form of milkweed. And although this plant is grown almost in the same way as any other "ordinary" spurge, the appearance of the cristata certainly deserves a special status
Decembrist should be watered when the topsoil in the pot is dry. Drainage in the pot will allow excess water to drain through the hole at the bottom, which will prevent waterlogging. All the secrets of caring for a Christmas tree are in our article
Agave (Agave). Sem. agave - Agavaceae. Natural habitat - the deserts of Central America, where more than 300 species of this genus are found, in
For adenium, maximum lighting is required. The more sun the better. If the purchased plant was in a store in a dark corner, you should not immediately put it in the sun - teach it to light gradually
It is not at all difficult to grow adenium from seeds, moreover, even a beginner grower can do it. Adeniums germinate on the 3rd day, grow very quickly, the trunks get fat by leaps and bounds
There is an opinion that aloe does not bloom, but in fact it blooms. Aloe is one of the easiest plants to grow in indoor floriculture. Doesn't require special conditions
The centenary, or tree aloe, is a traditional plant on the windowsill in a country house and in a city apartment. They keep it not so much because of beauty, but because of its healing properties
One of the key features of desert plants is their extremely narrow “specialization”. Such cultures have adapted to the difficult conditions in the deserts to such an extent that they can no longer adapt to any other conditions of detention, having lost their ability to acclimatize
Green and thorny, sometimes nondescript plants begin to bloom from time to time. And the beauty of these flowers could be the envy of many indoor plants
One of the most common indoor plants - the Decembrist pleases with its large and beautiful flowers on the eve of the New Year holidays. Escapes
Leaf-like cactus (phyllocactus). It has leafy, serrated, fleshy stems. Spines are located along the edges of the stem. Large flowers appear
In the collection of cacti there are many plants that are really capable of blooming even after a winter spent in a familiar environment - in bright light and in rooms with the usual "apartment" temperature regime
The best seeding time is March and April. A nine-centimeter glass can serve as a dish, or even better - a small bowl, which is filled with large pieces of peat, shards and coals (a special earthen mixture for cacti is also sold in stores)
Rhipsalis live in the treetops of the humid tropical jungles of America, in the eternal twilight. They grow in bushes, consisting of thin cylindrical or flat, leaf-like green stems
Astrophytums have fleshy spherical stems with decorative spines or specks. Astrophytums do not require complex care, they bloom easily in indoor conditions, pleasing the eye with yellow flowers located at the top of the stem all summer
Notocactus (Notocactus, family Cactus) is a succulent plant native to the deserts of South America. In natural habitats, notocactus most often
Echinopsis is the most common genus of cacti. These plants do not attract much attention to themselves until they begin to bloom. And for abundant flowering, this plant must be provided with a cold temperature regime in winter
The genus Rhipsalis of the cactus family unites about sixty species of epiphytic shrubs, resembling cacti in appearance. Their shape is very
White Mammillaria cacti have a unique shining effect, they seem to illuminate the space and attract sunlight
Cacti are a kind of thorny plants that have adapted to life in arid deserts, on the marginal plateaus of southern countries, belonging to
The vast majority of cacti, like many other indoor plants, have a dormant period in winter. For better growth of cacti, especially for
Many plants do not start out easily. The giant Saguaro is no exception. He breaks his way out of a small grain, which for good
There are several ways to reproduce cacti. They can be propagated by seed, stem cuttings and grafting. The seeds of many cacti sprout at 5-7
With proper care, Kalanchoe can bloom almost all year round. However, some growers cannot achieve abundant flowering, despite top dressing, proper watering and intense lighting. It is in it, in the lighting, that the secret of successful cultivation of Kalanchoe lies
This publication will focus on the beneficial properties of Kalanchoe, on the use of this plant in medicine and cosmetology. Can a runny nose be cured with Kalanchoe juice? How does it affect the skin of the face?
Kalanchoe is a succulent plant that is often grown both as an ornamental flowering plant and as a medicinal plant. More than two hundred species of Kalanchoe are known
The peasants can be safely called diverse, but surprisingly "close-knit" cultures. And indoor senezios, famous as original succulents, are no exception
If you want to get or propagate a certain type of cactus that you cannot grow from seeds, or quickly become the owner of an adult
In the room, cacti always lack light and are too warm during winter dormancy. In addition, even for these drought-resistant plants, the air in the room is dry
Leafy cacti - epiphyllums and zygocactuses - are grown by many, but you rarely find well-flowering plants. But with proper care and maintenance, they should literally be drowned in flowers
Echeveria is a genus of succulent plants of the Tolstyankovy family. Sometimes erroneously - Echeveria. Distributed mainly in Mexico, some species - from Texas and California (USA) in the north to Peru in the south
One of the most popular representatives of the Tolstyankov family - aeonium is rightfully considered a plant not only hardy and long-lived, but also extremely effective
Among the flowering cacti, few plants can boast such talents as ailosters and rebuts. These are unique cacti, for the flowering of which you need to make a minimum of effort, they also conquer with their unpretentiousness
Anacampseros are little known to flower growers. They will be appropriate wherever attentive examination of flowers is expected, be it a mini phytocomposition, or a serious collection of succulent plants
Combined under the popular name "rat tails" and "snake cacti", plants today are equally often referred to as aporocactus and disocactus. But whatever you call them, it is impossible to confuse these cultures with other representatives of the family
Bryophyllum, or Bryophyllum (Bryophyllum). Always draw attention to the thick, juicy triangular, jagged along the edge, elongated-pointed leaves with thick petioles, oppositely located on a thick stem
When growing most hymnocalycium, the usual rules should be adhered to: standard soil mixture (turf, leafy soil and sand and gravel in equal proportions), good drainage, moderate watering, sufficient illumination in the absence of direct sunlight. Read more in the article
The most amazing of the representatives of succulents, Decabelone, is non-standard in everything. The plant, which came to us from the deserts of Africa, wins the hearts of flower growers all over the world with its outlandish color, unusual shape of both flowers and stems
Small, able to be content with minimal watering, surprisingly decorative conophytums are the new stars of modern gardening. This is a unique ground cover that impresses with its endurance and durability