Crown of Thorns: The Subversive Easter Plant
You’re just not into Easter? The idea of filling your home with perfumed flowers to celebrate a Christian version ofContinue Reading
Category: Cactus and succulents
Three Years in the Dark and Still Alive!
Almost four years ago, a crested euphorbia (Euphorbia lactea ‘Cristata’) I was growing toppled over, too top heavy for its smallContinue Reading
Succulent Plants: Not So Yummy!
Succulents are not “succulent” in the sense of “delicious.” Ill.: clipart-library.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Beginning gardeners are often confused about succulentContinue Reading
Easy Care Terrariums
Photo: ohsummossum.com Terrariums have been in vogue for a couple of years now and just about every garden center andContinue Reading
How the Christmas Cactus Came to Be
Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera spp.). Source: worldofsucculents.com An Original Story by the Laidback Gardener Once upon a time there was aContinue Reading
Watering Houseplants in Winter: Not So Simple
Sometimes you have to water houseplants more in winter, not less. Source: www.clker.com, pluspng.com & hugohd.com, montage: laidbackgardener.com I alwaysContinue Reading
When a Red Euphorbia Turns Green
The red African milk tree (Euphorbia trigona ‘Rubra’) is often burgundy red when you purchase it, then turns green underContinue Reading
Naming a Mystery Plant
Pots of rooted sansevieria leaf cuttings as found in so many garden centres… but what is this plant’s real name?Continue Reading
The Cactus That Traveled the Globe
The mistletoe cactus (Rhipsalis baccifera) is the world’s most widely distributed cactus. Source: www.gardentags.com If you’ve ever read anything about cactus,Continue Reading
Cats Can Carry Irritating Cactus Spines
Source: www.missioncats.net, weedecor.com& www.kisspng.com, montage: jardinierparesseux.com Many years ago now, my wife and I began suffering from a mild but annoyingContinue Reading