Welwitschia mirabilis is one of the most extraordinary plants on Earth — a gymnosperm from the Namib Desert that produces only two leaves in its entire life, growing continuously from their base for centuries. Specimens in the wild are estimated at over 1,000 years old. Its bizarre appearance, somewhere between a stranded alien and a botanical… Continue reading How to Grow Welwitschia mirabilis from Seed: The Complete Guide
Author: Jean-Michel
Agave vs Aloe: What’s the Difference ?
Walk along any Mediterranean coast, through a garden in Southern California, or past a landscaped hotel in Australia, and you’ll encounter rosette-forming succulents with thick, spiny leaves. Some are agaves. Others are aloes. Most people assume they’re closely related — but they’re not. Agave and Aloe belong to entirely different plant families, evolved on different continents, and developed their… Continue reading Agave vs Aloe: What’s the Difference ?