Thursday, October 30, 2008

Unknown cactus

Can anyone name this cactus please????










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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Inch Plant (or Wandering Jew)



Tradescantia fluminensis 'Albovittata'.

The Inch Plant (or Wandering Jew) needs partial shade for a good growth.

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Saturday, October 25, 2008

Unknown plant 2

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unknown plant 1

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Monday, October 20, 2008

Propagation of African Violet

The African violet is easily propagated. All you have to do is to cut a leaf and insert it in a new pot. Wait some time for the root to develop and new leaves will sprout!!!
STEP 1
cut a leaf with your fingers
STEP 2
Put the leaf in a cup or small pot filled with soil and water well. Remember not to pour water on the leaves.

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Epiphyllum oxypetalum - Dutchman's-Pipe Cactus

That's a nice and strange plants that blooms only at night.
a young plant coming from a piece of leaf. the propagation of Epiphyllum oxypetalum is easy.

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African violet

The African Violet is a simple hardy plant that can be kept by everyone. This plant does not stays quite small in size and is suitable for a small pot.



Velutina Variety


However, it should be kept out of rain though. When watering, never let water fall onto its leaves. The leaves will rot. I usually leave a small empty area in the pot for watering.

The soil should be always moist and the leaves tending upwards.

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Marigold - Tagetes erecta

The Tagetes erecta is also known as the African marigold or Aztec marigold.

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