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Top 14 Variegated Cacti (with Pictures)
Do you know that cacti are not only green in color? They can also have unique mottled and marbled markings of creamy white, lemon yellow, fire red and purple. Some of the variegation patterns are formed naturally and some are induced artificially at the nurseries. Take a look at this list to find the perfect …
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Is Forest Soil Good for Your Garden? (Explained)
Is it a good idea to add forest soil to your garden and raised beds? Using forest soil, especially soil from a deciduous forest, is a great way to inoculate your garden soil or increase mycorrhizal fungi in your garden and subsequently improve plant growth, especially for trees and perennials that thrive in fungal-dominated soils. …
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Fungal vs Bacterial Compost: Differences & Uses in Garden
Mulching and making compost is crucial for any organic garden. But your compost could be dominated by bacteria or fungi and they can have different uses in your garden. What are the differences between fungal and bacterial compost? Fungal compost is made of carbon-rich materials which are best used for trees and perennials. On the …
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16 Cute Miniature Phalaenopsis (With Pictures)
Orchids are graceful, elegant, and thrive indoors. Miniature orchids are even more charming than their full-sized counterparts especially in small space indoors as they stay tiny even in their adult size, smaller than 10 inches tall (25 cm). Read on to learn a little more about the 16 most popular miniature Phalaenopsis orchids. 1. Phalaenopsis …
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8 Unique Miniature Cattleyas (With Pictures)
Miniature orchids are cute. Miniature cattleyas are even more so. Not only do they stay tiny to 2 to 8 inches (3-20 cm) tall in their mature size, their flowers are often large and showy with vibrant colors. Some even have a unique, sweet fragrance. Save this article to find your favorite miniature cattleya to …
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5 Benefits of Mycorrhizae for Roses (With Evidence)
Mycorrhizal fungi are getting increasingly popular for improving plant health and growth naturally. Evidence has shown that it works well with succulents and cacti. But does it also work with roses? Mycorrhizal fungi benefit roses by increasing the water and nutrient uptake, improving drought resistance, increasing the rooting of cuttings, and increasing flower production. In …
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Mycorrhizae for Succulents & Cacti? (Here’s the Evidence)
Many gardeners like using a potting mix that carries mycorrhizal fungi. Some may even like to use a soil inoculant with their succulents and cacti. Do mycorrhizal fungi also work with succulents and cacti? Succulents and cacti benefit from mycorrhizal fungi with better uptake of nutrients, water, and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. It improves the …
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Does Seed Size Matter? (We Investigate)
Does seed size matter? One would think that the bigger the seed, the better it is in germination and seedling growth. The truth is actually not so simple. Large seeds have higher germination success and develop into stronger seedlings with more vigorous roots and a higher chance to survive. However, small seeds germinate faster, making …
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Tea Roses, Floribunda & Grandiflora: 13 Differences
The various types of roses can be confusing for anybody, even for rose lovers. “Tea roses” have single fragrant showy blooms on each long stem, and both the “Grandiflora” and “Floribunda” are more disease-resistant with clusters of flowers on the same stem and longer blooming time. Apart from that, there are many more differences. Here …
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Why Do Seeds Sprout Inside Fruits? (Explained)
Have you ever opened up a fruit and found seeds sprouting inside? What causes seeds to germinate prematurely? The premature germination of seeds inside fruits, called “vivipary”, is due to hormonal imbalance or a reduced level of abscisic acid (ABA). This can happen when the fruit is under environmental stress, overripe, deficient in potassium, overfertilized …
