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.

Everything you need to know about succulent care

Maegan-Leigh JacobsNovember 27, 2023

Succulents, those charming and resilient plants hailing from arid regions, have surged in popularity as trendy additions to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Thei...

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Hanging out: Create this easy D.I.Y mini-succulent hanger

Maegan-Leigh JacobsSeptember 14, 2023

Displaying your succulents shouldn't rely on shelves or countertops. Make this stylish hanging wooden planter to utilise the vertical space in your home. Wha...

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How to grow colourful moon cactus

Madison MoultonMarch 22, 2023

Have you ever seen a lineup of cactuses and noticed the ones with bright, almost neon tops? Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, also known as moon cactus, is origina...

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Use succulents and cacti for a lush waterwise garden

Garden & Home TeamFebruary 7, 2023

With rising costs and diminishing natural resources, the days of turning your garden into a lush, tropical jungle are a thing of the past. If you want to save w...

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5 expert tips for stunning succulents and cacti

Garden & Home TeamJanuary 30, 2023

Want to garden but don’t have a green thumb? Succulents are the answer. These resilient and eye-catching plants are sure to add colour and character to any gard...

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How To Fix Stretched Succulents

Madison MoultonJanuary 13, 2023

Easy to grow and incredibly low maintenance, it’s no wonder succulents continue to be a favourite choice among gardeners, particularly in South Africa. Amassing...

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How to tell if your rare succulents were poached

Garden & Home TeamNovember 17, 2022

Believe it or not, succulent poaching is a prevalent problem in South Africa, and it's worth knowing how to tell if your botanical gems are victims of rare succ...

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Succulent syndicates: the dark side of the garden

Garden & Home TeamNovember 8, 2022

In May 2019, the South African Police Service initiated an undercover operation called ‘Operation Crassula,’ focused on succulent poaching, where agents were en...

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Get water-wise with a succulent garden

Garden & Home TeamNovember 4, 2022

If your garden or patio has been affected by the latest water restrictions, or if you simply want to drought-proof your green space - growing a water-wise succu...

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How to get succulents to flower

Madison MoultonOctober 31, 2022

Succulents are beloved for their geometric foliage and drought tolerance. Unfortunately, few focus on their flowers, with stunning displays across the seasons t...

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