The beautiful Schlumbergera truncata, popularly known as the Festive Cactus, is usually available in Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving variations, depending on the time of blooming. This easy-care plant is native to humid rainforests in Brazil. It is epiphytic, meaning it grows on trees and does not rely on a substrate like soil to survive. Due…

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop during autumn and winter, it’s time to prepare certain houseplants for dormancy. This natural phase allows plants to conserve energy and survive unfavourable conditions by entering an inactive period. Understanding and supporting this cycle can make the difference between a thriving plant and one that struggles to…

Selaginella lepidophylla, commonly known as the Rose of Jericho, Desert Rose or Resurrection Plant is an intriguing plant native to the desert regions of Central America and the Middle East. The Rose of Jericho’s ability to rise from the state of the ‘dead’ has made it a symbol of hope and rebirth across various cultures….