Well-draining soil and drainage holes are always a good idea for jade plants, as these measures can help prevent root rot, says Bridgewater. The soil should completely dry out in between ...

If I were to mention sex education, most of us would think of health class in high school or that awkward conversation with mom. But the reality is, plants reproduce ...

Botanists have found a stand of rare trees in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago not known to grow wild anywhere else in Africa.

Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

The snake plant ( Dracaena trifasciata) is the ultimate beginner plant. Known for its striking upright leaves, this plant is ...

If you’ve overwatered, take the plant out of the pot and before touching the roots or the soil, scan the outer edge of the ...

South Africa has submitted more than 50 species to the Red List of threatened species every year for the past three years from the Richtersveld region alone due to expanding diamond mining, ongoing ...

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The Botanical Gardens have a very large specialised collection of succulent plant species with approximately 2000 species, 800 of which are cacti. All of them originate from all continents and the ...

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Succulents are a great way to get started in the plant kingdom. They are easy and very rewarding to grow, not to mention just ...

The desert rose is a succulent prized for its thick trunk, delicate foliage, and trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of deep […] ...