Thanks for growing earthy with me. You are most likely here because you met a plant at my booth at a Beaches farmers market. Maybe you fell in love and decided to be roomies. These articles share more information about plant care and very likely include pictures of your new plant’s parents or grandparents. Read on and grow.
Stapelia Succulents Bloom Big All Summer Long
Native to Southern Africa, all varieties of Stapelia succulents thrive in hot, dry areas with sandy soil. Bright, indirect sun or partial sun is ideal for ensuring lots of blooms and healthy green stems. Full sun, especially full afternoon sun in Florida, can turn the stems reddish-brown. All Stapelia succulents use their large, star-shaped blooms…
So Much to Love About Hoya Kerrii
Also known as the sweetheart vine, slow-growing Hoya Kerrii can be variegated (pictured above) or solid green. They are sometimes sold as a single leaf and called a forever heart. If you’re looking for a plant as charming as it is easygoing, the Hoya Kerrii is a perfect long-term companion. Native to Southeast Asia where…
Separation Anxiety? Follow These Steps to Give Growing Plants the Space They Need.
Growth brings changes and often the need for more space. If your plant has outgrown its container, you can move the entire plant to a larger pot or separate the plant at its roots to create new, smaller plants. Maybe your plant grew little pups or offshoots at its base that are growing bigger. Once…
