Botanical Name: Alocasia Rugosa Common Names: Alocasia Melo, Elephant Ear Description: The jade green to greenish-blue leaves of this plant grows on erect terrestrial petioles. These leaves are thick enough to look like cardboard and confuse you with an artificial plant. These terrestrial growers can beautify any corner in your house to add the necessary oomph to the decor. Let us get to know about the thick-leaf, Jewel Melo Alocasia along with its care and propagation. ***Very sensitive to the cold***
When you grow a tree to provide shade, you want it to grow up as quickly as possible. Learn about fast growers for both cold and warm climates.
Welcome to Ask A Plant Queen, where with the help of Tula founder and bona fide plant expert Christan Summers, we’ll answer every question you’ve ever had about the care, keeping, and presentation of houseplants. No need for you — or your pretty green pals — to thank us. Question: “Since many of us are spending a lot more time at home, and thus have a lot more time to devote to taking care of plants, what are some more time-consuming or challenging plants you’d recommend for intermediate plant-
Anyone can grow their own food. Gathering knowledge is a part of every gardener’s journey. However, this gathering of knowledge is not just 100% reading books and websites and asking other growers. It is about YOU becoming the expert of YOUR growing space. I wrote this three part series because it’s exactly what I wish […]
Imperator 58 75 days — Also known as 'Long Imperator 58', the roots reach six to seven and one-half inches in length, are deep-orange colored, and taper to a blunt point. It is excellent fresh from the garden and also stores well. Originally bred for market growers and for shipping. An improved version of the 1933 "All-America Selection®" winner.The original 'Imperator' was developed by Associated Seed Growers, Inc. as a stabilized a cross between 'Nantes' and 'Chantenay' and introduced in 1928.[1] 'Long Imperator 58' was bred by Ferry-Morse Seed Company and introduced in 1963.[2] Each packet contains one gram, which is approximately 650 seeds.
Are you thinking about using organic fertiliser for your plants? This is a move that a lot of growers are making whether it is as a hobby or commercially. Organic fertilisers are created using natural products, such as animal and plant waste, as well as using minerals from the ground and peat. If you are […]
No-till growers improve soil health while supporting more vigorous plants with better resilience to pests and diseases and greater yields.
Selling locally grown organic herbs and vegetables provides an opportunity to create a business from one's own yard or garden.
No-till growers improve soil health while supporting more vigorous plants with better resilience to pests and diseases and greater yields.
Do you love flowers? Do you want to grow your own flower garden in your backyard? Learn how to choose, plant, and care for your flowers like a pro. Plus, get tips on hiring a professional gardener if you need one. Click here to read more.
When growing autoflowers outdoors, they grow fast, produce high yields, grow in quality soil, and don’t require you to buy lighting equipment.
The Money Tree is a desirable houseplant among growers because of both the tradition it represents of bringing good fortune homes and for its ease of care. The Money Tree became popular in the 1980's in Taiwan and is now available around the world, often in Bonsai form. It usually has a central trunk made up of three, five, or seven stems that are often braided together, with a top that has the “lucky” 5 lobed leaf arrangements. It is adaptable to different lighting conditions, but prefers medium to bright indirect light. Also, not only might this plant bring good fortune, it also has the benefit of being friendly to all you four legged family and friends. Ed's Plant Profile Botanical Name: Pachira Aquatica Common Name(s): Money Tree Family: Malvaceae Native Range: The wetlands in Central and South America Ed's Care Guide Care Level: Easy Light: Prefers medium to bright direct light. Can tolerate low light conditions. Water: Water thoroughly and then allow the top 1"- 2" of soil to dry out before watering again. Requires less water during the winter months when resting. Humidity: High Temperature: 65-75F Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves Feeding: Fertilize monthly during spring and summer using a balanced plant food diluted to 1/2 the recommended strength Propagation: Stem cuttings Growth: Upright Pests: Look out for mealy bugs, scale and aphids Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets. However, with all plants, we recommend you exercise caution with children and pets.
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Do you love flowers? Do you want to grow your own flower garden in your backyard? Learn how to choose, plant, and care for your flowers like a pro. Plus, get tips on hiring a professional gardener if you need one. Click here to read more.
From onions as big as babies to pumpkins that weigh more than a car, it has been a record-breaking year for oversize veg. But what motivates someone to grow an 8-metre beetroot – and is skulduggery involved?
Renowned horticulturist Pippa Greenwood gives advice on air pruning and how this can give you much higher yields from your crops.
Danvers 12673 days — 'Danvers 126' does well in most soils. The roots are uniform orange-red in color and seven to eight inches long. The plant tops are large, reaching about fifteen inches, and are heat tolerant. Developed for home and market growers. Good for fresh eating as well as for canning and processing.Bred by the Eastern States Farmers Exchange, West Springfield, Massachusetts from selections of heat resistant strains of 'Danvers' and improved for better interior color, smoother skin, better uniformity and better yield. Released in 1947.[1,2] The original parent, simply named 'Danvers', was developed by carrot growers in the Danvers, Massachussetts area and first listed commercially in the 1871 Schlegel, Everett & Company's seed annual.[1] Each packet contains one gram, which is approximately 650 seeds.
Tap into a mine of gardening experience for free by contacting your local Cooperative Extension Service. Discover how to make the most of this vital resource.
Publisher: New Society Publishers Pub. Date: 2014-05-01 ISBN: 9781550925630 Format: Digital - 480 pages Size: 7.25" x 9" (w x h) BISAC: GARDENING / Reference
About Echeveria Pink CrystalEcheveria Pink Crystal belongs to Echeveria Elegans succulents type. This succulent looks alike Echeveria Silhoutte and Echeveria elegans potosina Crystal(Rose). Identifying them is a big challenge for growers, especially when they are all dormant. Compared with Echeveria Silthoutte, the fresh new leaves of E. Pink Crystal and E. elegans potosina Crystal(Rose) are straightforward growth. Echeveria Silhoutte's leaves are slightly out to flip on the tips. While thriving, the red edges of E. Pink Crystal are more distinguished than E. elegans potosina Crystal(Rose). And Echeveria elegans potosina Crystal(Rose)'s color is more jelly, and E. Silhoutte is relatively pinker. How to care for Echeveria Pink CrystalSoil/Fertilizer: Like other Elegans succulents, E. Pink Crystal hates growing in wet environments. Improve the drainage by mixing gritty rocks or perlite with regular potting soil. Or you can purchase our professional ready-to-use succulent soil mix. During growing seasons, feed succulents with slow-release fertilizer or mix some organic nutrients such as tree bark and dry rot leaves into the soil every year, which can meet their requirement for better growth.Watering: All live succulents are dry-tolerant, requiring less water than other houseplants. The "soak and dry" watering method works excellently on Echeveria Pink Crystal and other Echeveria succulents. Typically, once water per week in spring and fall, and reduce water(once per ten days or once per month) in summer and winter as long as the leaves are chubby and fresh. All plants would tell you they are thirsty by wilting their leaves. And succulent plants are the most typical type among them. Using a long-neck bottle to water the topsoil instead of watering the plants is another tip in summer. Because the water sitting in plant crowns quickly causes center rot or sunburn in summer. Click here to learn about succulent care in summer. Location: As said before, identifying Echeveria elegant succulents is super challenging. They require at least eight hours of sun exposure to get thriving. So a sunny location such as a south-facing window or yard is essential to growing this type of succulent. As long as there is shade outside, you can move them outdoors to enjoy a bright sunbath in spring to fall; and take them indoors to avoid frost.More InformationPrimary color: lime-greenSecondary color: redBloom color: yellowCold hardiness: zone 9a-11b(from 20F to 50F)Product format: 2" potSuitability: balcony, Window, GardenPropagation: LeafSpecial characteristic: easy to propagate, pet safe
Black Barn Farm, a family Farm in north-east Victoria is also home to a pick-your-own Apples venture. Read the story of how two passionate food-growers and permaculture experts turned their dream of a small-scale farm into a reality.
Growlite is a Peat-Free multi-use coir based growing medium that replaces compost. Cleaner and more hygienic than other media such as manure and ideal for small space growers as it is easy to store and handle. It comes in compact 5kg blocks and is quarter of the weight of traditional sacks of compost. Just add water and it hydrates to 60L. Perfect for seeds, pots, planters, hanging baskets and hydroponics. Product Size: 30cm x 30cm x 11cm -5L
