Moon cacti may be an odd plant because of their bright colors, but they are like other cacti; they produce pups or offsets. These pups, when removed and propagated, will form fresh new plants. I did it dozens of times in my shop, and here I will tell (and show) how to do it. To…
Moon cactus is composed of a spherical cactus in various vibrant hues, commonly in red, pink, yellow, orange, and sometimes purplish-black, sitting on the top of another green base cactus. These bright color ball-shaped cacti can sometimes surprise you by changing their color. Moon cactus lose their color when their growing condition is not ideal….
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Hydroponics relies solely on water as both a nutrient carrier and growing medium. However, should we submerge all the roots to make sure it’s getting all that nutrient-rich water? Not all the roots in hydroponics should be submerged because the unsubmerged roots act as “air roots” which absorb oxygen which is necessary for aerobic respiration…
Seeing eggplants start blooming can be very exciting. However, this anticipation can quickly turn into frustration upon seeing those flowers dropping, not producing fruits for no obvious reasons. What is causing this to happen? There are 3 general reasons why eggplants produce flowers but bear no fruits: 1) incorrect watering, 2) failure to self-pollinate, 3)…
Hydroponics is the next step in sustainable and high-efficiency agriculture. However, the promises and benefits of hydroponics are coupled with a steeper learning curve and a higher barrier to entry which some people may not be ready to try. Hydroponics is difficult to learn and start because 1) it is an uncommon way to grow…
After weeks of growing hydroponic lettuce, you ended up with a bunch of bitter leaves. Why does hydroponic lettuce get bitter? It is probably your fault but the good news is that you can avoid such mistakes! Hydroponic lettuce may taste bitter due to: 1) too much nutrients, 2) high calcium content, 3) growing in…