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String of Pearls

Curio rowleyanus, known as String of Pearls is a curious succulent that grows between rocks and other plants that provide protection from intense arid conditions of the region. In the wild the stems stretch out until they find the ground and root, forming dense covering. The string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) succulent is a show-stopper.Continue reading “String of Pearls”

Night time pollinators

Attracting pollinators at night We are familiar with day-blooming flowers and day-visiting insects, bees, butterflies, flies and a few others. Such flowers are likely to produce more nectar at night; they also release aromas that the moths are well attuned to and that enable them to find the flowers After dark, moths and bats takeContinue reading “Night time pollinators”

Changing our Blog

Hi everyone, We have some exciting news to share with all of our followers and supporters. We are gradually changing our blog name from Flymeawaycreations.blog TO : the-dirty-hoe.com, so we can expand more platforms in the future. As the sole blogger to our shop I am always thinking more ways on how to reach newContinue reading “Changing our Blog”

Growing Montrose Apple Cactus

Monstrose apple cactus with undulating, twisting, sculptural stems, this plane of the cereus hildmannianus stands out within the genus. This beautiful cacti can reach up to 23 ft outdoors, but indoors can vary to smaller size. They can bloom with stunning white flowers, which awaken at night. Attracting pollinating hummingbirds, bats, and insects throughout theContinue reading “Growing Montrose Apple Cactus”

Growing Medicinal herbs

Growing beneficial medicinal herbs will positively thrive in containers placed right on your porch or patio. Many can even double as attractive houseplants, the likes of which may arouse the botanical curiosity of friends and neighbors. These hand-picked herbs will round out any medicine chest and add beauty to your home. Adaptogens, first-aid herbs, digestives,Continue reading “Growing Medicinal herbs”