With their smooth, glossy, sparkling look, Haworthia—especially the Obtuza group—have always been fan favorites. But despite that dream of crystal-clear, “jewel” leaves, sometimes what ends up growing is a shriveled, wrinkly little plant… Why?! How do you get them looking so plump and shiny? Is i...
If you look through books or social media guides on growing succulents, you'll often find recommendations to use a "rooting agent" after cutting or repotting. The two most common are Menedael and Rooton—both with names that make them sound like they're guaranteed to boost your plant’s roots! But ...
When it comes to propagating succulents, most people think of the classic leaf cutting or the seed method, which is great for producing lots of plants at once. But personally, the method I use most often is called “stem cutting.” To be honest, I rarely use leaf propagation. Why is that, you ask…?...
The new book 'INDOOR JUNGLE' has been dominating SNS timelines, with copies flying off Amazon and bookstore shelves. By chance, I spotted it at a local bookstore and managed to snag a copy—so here’s a casual intro. To be honest, I’m still a student when it comes to named Agave cultivars. But that...
Summer—the toughest season of all for succulents—has arrived! Every day, social media is filled with reports of problems, and at my home too, a few succulents are inevitably saying goodbye. Precisely because I’ve been through this with my own plants, there are things I want to share. And first am...
In last week's column, I introduced "LED grow bulbs." Since I wanted even those who’ve never tried them before to give them a go, I shared some for sale. So of course, there are folks trying these out for the first time! That’s why, this week, I’ll keep things simple and explain how to use them, ...