Category: How-to

What are houseleek leaves?Houseleek is a succulent plant. The fresh leaves harvested before flowering, and the juice they contain, are used to make medicine. Houseleek is used for diarrhea, stomach …

Can a succulent live forever?Succulents are slow-growing and seem to live forever. Of course, that can't possibly be true even though you've had that dull little cactus in your windowsill …

Should I trim my aloe plant?Regular pruning will help them look their best. In the case of aloe vera, you need to prune to harvest the gel within the leaves. …

How do you propagate cactus offsets?Cuttings only need a pot just a little larger than their diameter at the base. Cover one-third to one-half of the base with the medium …

How do you care for a Hoya Compacta?It should be watered deeply and regularly in the growing season, but only when the soil is dry. In winter, the plant is …