to put chilly plants indoors as soon as the outside temperature approaches 10°C. Some plants that are particularly sensitive to the cold, such as cacti and bougainvillea, should be winterized earlier than others, starting in October. 2- Where to bring the plants in for the winter? If you ha ...
s cactus. It was the botanist Charles Lemaire (1801-1871) who named this botanical genus Schlumbergera, in honor of Frédéric Schlumberger, a French collector of cacti. 3- How to care for a Christmas cactus? The Christmas cactus is an easy-to-maintain indoor plant. It can be grown in pots or hangi ...
not water every day but provide a generous watering to your plants every 3 days. Note: if you live in a region regularly affected by drought, prioritize cacti and ornamental plants that tolerate high temperatures well. ...
soil, provided they find enough moisture in their environment. The davallia fern or rabbit's foot is a good example. Even more surprisingly, some cacti belong in this category of plants! This is especially true of the Easter cactus and the Christmas cactus or Schlumbergera. How to grow them? ...
ments in this respect. Some indoor plants are even exceptions to the rule and do not need any fertilizer at all. This is the case for succulents and cacti, as well as orchids and carnivorous plants... Conversely, dwarf fruit trees and certain vegetables such as tomatoes and cherry tomatoes must be ...
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es xerophytic plants, which are capable of withstanding very dry environments. When we think of drought and heat-resistant plants, we first think of cacti and succulents. Succulent plants offer a great variety of shapes and blooms, such as the large-flowered purslane… But in reality, these are no ...
m of the pot, at least 3 cm thick, to ensure effective drainage. Also, make sure to use a light and draining substrate, such as a special soil for succulents and cacti. The planting method is very simple: • Make a hole in the soil with your index finger, about two knuckles deep. • Place ...
