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Why Is My Christmas Cactus Not Blooming? 7 Reasons and Fixes
A Christmas cactus in full bloom is a beautiful sight. But these succulents can sometimes be reluctant to flower for a variety of reasons, from the wrong light to watering issues. Learn why your holiday cactus is not blooming and what to do about it now on Gardener's Path. #christmascactus #gardenerspath
How to Grow Tillandsia Xerographica Air Plants
Tillandsia xerographica is known as the queen of air plants thanks to its large size and gracefully curling leaves. It's one of the biggest air plants, growing up to three feet across and the shape is instantly recognizable. Learn how to care for xerographica air plants now on Gardener's Path. #tillandsia #gardenerspath
27 Flowering Bulbs That Don’t Need Chilling
Flowering bulbs are easy to grow and a reliable way to add color and fragrance throughout the growing season. But many bulbs need "chill time" to bloom properly, which can be impractical in regions with mild winters. Learn about 27 fantastic bulbs that don't need chilling now on Gardener's Path. #bulbs #gardenerspath
How to Grow and Care for Baby Toes Succulents
Baby toes (Fenestraria rhopalophylla) is one of the cutest succulents, with translucent windows in the tops of its leaves and yellow flowers. These drought-tolerant mimicry plants are easy to care for as houseplants or outdoors in Zones 9 to 13. Learn how to grow baby toes now on Gardener's Path. #babytoes #gardenerspath
23 of the Best Types of Gasteria Succulents
Species in the Gasteria genus are small, strap-leaved succulents that make charmingly unique houseplants. There are many delightful varieties and cultivars, including those with speckled, variegated, or striped foliage. Discover 23 of the best gasteria varieties in this guide on Gardener's Path. #succulents #gardenerspath
How to Grow and Care for Baby’s Tears
Baby’s tears is an herbaceous perennial ground cover in Zones 9 to 11 and a low-maintenance, medium-light houseplant in other regions. Its trailing stems have tiny green or variegated foliage that shows well in hanging planters. Learn how to grow baby’s tears indoors now on Gardener's Path. #babystears #gardenerspath
How to Grow Hellebores in Containers
Delicate in appearance yet hardy and tough, hellebores are winter flowering perennials bearing showy, rose-like blooms when other plants are hiding from the cold. Often grown in shady beds, they also make outstanding potted plants. Learn how to grow hellebores in containers on Gardener's Path. #hellebores #gardenerspath
Tips for Growing Bishop’s Cap Astrophytum Cactus
Bishop’s cap (Astrophytum myriostigma) is a diminutive cactus beloved for its beautiful patterns. In addition to being beautiful, they are also spineless, making them safe for homes with kids and pets. Learn how to grow and care for bishop’s cap cactus now on Gardener's Path. #astroyphytum #cactus #gardenerspath
When and How to Prune Hellebores
Hellebores are some of the earliest flowers to bloom in Zones 4 to 9, and the nodding green, pink, or white-hued blossoms are a welcome sight, often appearing before the snow has melted. Pruning can help give them a tidy appearance and keep them healthy. Learn how to prune hellebores in this guide. #hellebores #gardenerspath
How to Grow and Care for Spring Starflowers
Spring starflowers are flowering bulbs with star-shaped blue, pink, purple, or white blossoms on three- to six-inch stems. They are suited to cultivation in full sun to partial shade in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9. Learn how to plant and grow spring starflowers in this guide on Gardener’s Path. #springstarflower #gardenerspath
When and How to Plant Freesia Bulbs
Freesias produce brightly-colored tubular blossoms and can grow as perennials in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 10. Growers in other regions can enjoy them as annuals. When you plant the corms, aka bulbs, will vary depending on where you are located. Learn how to plant freesia corms on Gardener’s Path. #freesia #gardenerspath
9 Monocarpic Succulents That Die After Flowering
Have you noticed that some succulents seem to die after they have bloomed? Plants that do this are known as monocarpic. They may live for decades before blooming, but when they do, that's the end. Learn more about what monocarpic succulents are and check out 9 species now on Gardener's Path. #monocarpic #gardenerspath
Tips for Growing ‘Little Warty’ Gasteria
With colorful foliage, ‘Little Warty’ gasterias are appreciated for their streaky, variegated leaves. This cultivar is easy to care for indoors and out, needs little maintenance, and has a unique appearance. Learn to grow and care for ‘Little Warty’ gasterias now on Gardener’s Path. #littlewarty #succulents #gardenerspath
How to Grow and Care for Tillandsia Sky Plants
Sky plants (Tillandsia ionantha) are air plants that feature bright purple, red, and yellow blossoms and textured green or reddish leaves. These gorgeous succulents couldn't be easier to care for, provided you give them the conditions they require. Learn how to grow sky plants on Gardener's Path. #skyplants #gardenerspath
How to Grow and Care for Gasteria Succulents
Gasteria succulents have funky, strap-shaped foliage and make wonderfully undemanding houseplants. Also known as ox tongue, these fascinating South African natives have compact, fan- or rosette-shaped growth habits, and they're nontoxic too. Learn how to grow gasteria on Gardener's Path. #gasteria #succulents #gardenerspath