Ice plants do not have a lot of pest issues, but it's still something you need to check for. Overwatering is the most common ...

By Mongabay.com Succulents endemic to South Africa and Namibia are drying up and dying across the increasingly hot northern ...

Ox tongue (Gasteria glomerata) is a succulent gem. Foliage consists of paired leaves, each of which is thick and covered with ...

As urbanization reshapes global landscapes, ecological balance is increasingly at risk, especially in Africa. The primary drivers are rapid development and expanding human settlements, often without ...

Analysis - Walk into any home or workplace today, and you're likely to find an array of indoor plants. The global market for indoor plants is growing fast - projected to reach more than US$28 billion ...

Africa’s indigenous foods may hold the key to a healthier, more sustainable future – if we choose to value them.

Nigeria is pioneering the development of small, off-grid solar panel installations to bring reliable electricity to remote ...

You can landscape with succulents and cacti to create a snake-repellent border. Their thorny surfaces deter snakes, while their height makes it difficult for snakes to pass through. They can also be ...

Carpobrotus edulis, commonly known as the sour fig or Hottentot fig, is a succulent plant native to South Africa. This hardy perennial is known for its fleshy leaves, vibrant flowers, and especially ...

Designed by Katie Lewis, estate architect at The Newt in Somerset, alongside Babylonstoren’s master botanists Ernst van ...

"Today’s big news is the Spring Show and Sale of the Monterey Bay Area Cactus and Succulent Society, which will be held April ...

Global demand for Southern Africa’s unique succulent plants is fuelling an illegal trade that threatens them with extinction. Between 2019 and May 2024, more than 1.6 million illegally harvested ...