succulents

Succulents are the perfect plants for those you don’t have a green thumb. Succulents are hardy, require less water and care and look great. We show you how to decorate with succlents, how to care for them, propagate them and more.

How often to fertilise succulents

Maegan-Leigh JacobsApril 17, 2026

If there’s one thing succulents are good at, it’s minding their own business. These sculptural little plants thrive on neglect, forgive the occasional missed wa...

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Become a water-saving gardener with these succulent plants

Chumasande MatiwaneApril 2, 2026

Nature has equipped plants with various adaptations to conserve water. Incorporating succulents into your garden can help save water. Consider planting these su...

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Popular houseplants you didn’t know were succulents

Maegan-Leigh JacobsFebruary 23, 2026

When most people hear the word “succulent”, they imagine compact desert plants sitting in tiny pots on a sunny windowsill. But many familiar indoor favourites a...

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Dark and moody succulents that bring quiet drama indoors

Jade McgeeFebruary 16, 2026

Succulents are not all sage and silver. Some of the most striking varieties sit on the deeper end of the spectrum, with rosettes in burgundy, aubergine and near...

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How to multiply your Christmas cactus for gorgeous blooms that never end

Maegan-Leigh JacobsDecember 2, 2025

If there’s one indoor favourite that never fails to impress South Africans during the festive season, it’s the Christmas cactus. With its arching green stems an...

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A guide to repotting succulents

Maegan-Leigh JacobsJuly 3, 2025

Succulents are tough little plants, but even they need a refresh every now and then. If yours are starting to look tired or just a bit overgrown, it might b...

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Winter wonders: Discover succulents that bloom in the cold season

Chumasande MatiwaneMay 28, 2025

There are many variations of succulent plants. So many succulents bloom over the winter season, continuing to keep your garden vibrant. These inflorescence bloo...

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A guide to the Black Rose Succulent: dark elegance with a hardy nature

Thimna MatikaOctober 14, 2024

Black rose succulent also known as Aeonium Arboreum or 'Zwartkop' is a succulent with foliage shaped like the rose flower. It is loved most by gardeners for its...

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An Aloe Vera succulent houseplant sits in a white pot with signs of overwatering. These black/brown spots on the leaves appear from too much water too frequently. Also called water-soaked spots

Exploring the causes of aloe houseplant browning

Chumasande MatiwaneOctober 13, 2024

Aloe is generally a low-maintenance houseplant, but its leaves can turn brown and suffer without proper care. Despite how easy they are to care for, the aloe ca...

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Discover the best flowering succulents for your garden

Chumasande MatiwaneSeptember 18, 2024

Flowering succulents have a way of ushering in beautiful scents and bold colours to your garden. Here are a few flowering succulents you should choose from. ...

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