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After two years in the hobby, I've summed up my care method for Haworthia cooperi var. obtusa - it quickly grows strong, radish-like roots.
First of all, the most important thing is getting the light right. From spring to autumn, I keep Haworthia cooperi var. obtusa on a south-facing balcony, a fully open environment, where it can get 4 hours of direct sunlight every day (it should be even better behind glass). I think when the temperature is between 1...
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Detailed Explanation of the Technical Methods for Making Bonsai from Firethorn Seedlings
Firethorn (Pyracantha) is an evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Pyracantha in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is a subtropical tree species, naturally distributed in the mountains and wilds of the southern provinces. Its branches are dense and its leaves small, and it has extremely strong resistance to stress. In May, white flowers cover the whole tree, like snow weighing down the branches; after flowering it sets fruit, which ripens from October to December...
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Three pots of Cymbidium goeringii nursed back to life over half a year are sending up new shoots, proving the method works
Haoshe Nongfu is not an orchid expert; what he shares is nothing more than his own practice. The pot of Cymbidium goeringii in the picture below was rescued on December 22 last year, when a netizen said: Don't bother, just throw it away. I wrapped the roots in pure moss, and now it has grown new...
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How to tell the difference between Chunlan and Huilan? Three key points to correct the method you may be using wrong
Recently a netizen left a message for Haoshe Nongfu, asking how to distinguish Chunlan (Cymbidium goeringii) from Huilan (Cymbidium faberi) when they are not in flower. Haoshe Nongfu previously wrote an article explaining the differences between Chunlan and Huilan. But I have found that in fact many orchid growers still...
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What varieties of spider plant are there? A full guide to summer care methods
Besides pothos, the spider plant is also excellent at purifying the air, and its ability to absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide from the air is even stronger than that of pothos. The spider plant has long been known as the "fairy in the air", and there are many varieties; the more common ones include...
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The super simple method for growing zucchini in pots on a balcony
All you need is one flower pot, and with a few simple techniques mastered, you can grow jiaogua zucchini. Even without your own...
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Growing Orchids in Summer: Try the "Plain Care" Method for Armfuls of Blooms
It has long been said that orchids favor plain care and are afraid of and averse to fertilizer. In fact, what orchids fear is concentrated fertilizer, and proper fertilization is essential for their vigorous growth. In summer, if flower lovers want to grow orchids well, they need to learn the "plain care" method, so that...
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Pennywort leaves turning yellow and about to die? Learn the "2 half 3 grains" method and fill the pot to bursting in 30 days
Pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris) is mainly a foliage houseplant. As the name suggests, its leaves look like copper coins, and its auspicious meaning has made it a favorite among many flower lovers. But keeping pennywort thriving is not so easy. Many flower lovers have left messages saying that their pennywort...
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Two or three quilts can fill up a whole wardrobe; learn the popular Japanese IKEA SKUBB storage method
The more people in the family, the more bedding there is, but two or three quilts can fill up an entire closet, making you want to swap for a bigger house in an instant. Actually, as long as you adjust the way you store things, the wardrobe can still be spacious and bright. Compared with before, isn't this...
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The method for making a Serissa japonica bonsai is simple; just give it a trim and its value multiplies.
The five famous trees for bonsai are Serissa japonica, elm, Chinese plum yew, orange jasmine, and banyan, which are also the most popular and most famous ones that most people love to grow. The first small bonsai I got started with was Serissa japonica. Serissa japonica is also known as the snowstar...
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