Succulents, with their mesmerising shapes and plump, fleshy leaves, have been turning heads in modern garden designs and home decor. But the backbone of a succulent’s thriving existence lies beneath the surface, in their special soil blend. Given the distinct nature of succulent soil, many gardening enthusiasts wonder if this type of soil can be … Read more
I’m going to start with a confession. I’ve killed my fair share of Aloe Vera plants. I got them because everyone said it would be so easy. I beg to differ. I killed at least three before I managed to keep one alive. So, if you’re here because your Aloe plant has no roots, because … Read more
Snake plants are a popular choice as a houseplant as they are fairly hardy and easy to take care of. But, as with any plant, the snake plant can have its problems. I grew up with snake plants being all over the house, so this is one plant I knew the name of, and how … Read more
Depending on the species, certain Aloe Vera plants will naturally grow sideways toward the bottom. This is how they develop naturally. Indoor plants gravitate toward sunshine in order to perform photosynthesis. So if your Aloe Plant is growing horizontally, this may be why! Other explanations may exist, but this is the most typical. Let’s take … Read more
Okay, so I know I’ve talked about Aloe Vera quite a bit by this point, but it’s such a useful, and cool-looking, plant to grow at home. If you’ve bought a very young Aloe Vera, you’re probably keen to understand how long it will take to grow into a mature plant (so you can harvest … Read more
Many people will grow Aloe Vera because its great for decorative purposes and they like the look of this succulent plant, but others choose to grow aloe for its healing properties. It’s a popular choice as a houseplant as it is relatively easy to grow and fuss-free! However, in order to use Aloe for skin … Read more
I’ve also wondered what the little white balls in potting soil are. When I was small, I thought they were bugs. But as I got older, I figured they must have some nutritional value. However, it was only recently that I looked into it properly. I figure I’m probably not the only one wondering what … Read more
As you may have noticed from my bio, I have a terrible habit of killing houseplants. Try as hard as I may, they just never seem to thrive. Now, part of the problem is probably having cats and how this means I can’t really use my windowsills for plants, but the bigger issue really is … Read more