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hi Here is Everything about Tomatoes.🍅 Top types of tomatoes. colors and sizes. all of them. Full page. best page.

Cacady's Folly

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Seat
Fruit Size: 5 oz.
Fruit Shape: Plum
Leather Color: Bi-color
Flesh Color: Bi-color (Two colors)

Campbell 1327

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Early
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Seat
Plant Height: 4 ft.
Fruit Size: 10 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red
Usage: Fresh

Carbon

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 10 oz.
Fruit Shape: Flattened Globe
Leather Color: Black
Flesh Color: Black
Usage: Fresh

Carmello

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Breed: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 6 oz.
Fruit Shape: Flattened Globe
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red

Caro Rich

Tomato Type: Heirloom
Breed: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Seat
Plant Height: 4 ft.
Fruit Size: 10-12 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Orange
Flesh Color: Orange
Usage: Fresh

Caspian pink

Originally bred in Southern Russia between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea. "Caspian Pink" is one of the most delicious Russian tomatoes with a spherical, pink-red flesh popularity. This tomato is ideal for cold climates.

Cerise Orange

Tomato Type: Heirloom
Breed: Open pollinated
Origin: France
Season: Early
Leaf Type: Potatoes
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 7 ft.
Fruit Size: 0.4 inch
Fruit Shape: Cherry
Leather Color: Gold
Flesh Color: Gold

Ceylon

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Fruit Shape: Flattened Globe
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red
Usage: Fresh

Chalk's Early Jewel

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 4-6 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red

Cherokee green

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 7 ft.
Fruit Size: 8 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Green

Cherokee Purple

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Breed: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 10 oz.
Fruit Shape: Flattened Globe
Leather Color: Deep Pink
Flesh Color: Dark pink
Usage: Fresh

Cherry brandywine

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Tomato Type: Garden
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Shape: Cherry
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red

Cherry roma tomato

Cherry tomato is a long plum-shaped, sweet and sweet cherry tomato. Fruit size is 2.5-5 cm in average. If you wish, add color and flavor to your breakfast tables and salads, or consume as a snack if you wish. In order not to be deprived of this taste in the winter months, you can dry it and keep it for the winter months.

Cherry tomato, which is a pole type, is a fertile cherry tomato with a long shelf life. You can get harvest in 75-80 days.

Sowing time: February, March, April, May, June, July
Cultivation place: Flowerpot, Garden, Window-front
By characteristics: Traditional seed, also grown in pots
By type: Vegetable
Harvest season: Harvest in autumn, Harvest in summer

Cherry sweetie

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Breed: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 0.4 oz.
Fruit Shape: Cherry
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red

Chianti rose

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Potatoes
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 1-2 kg.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Deep Pink
Flesh Color: Dark pink

Chocolate stripes tomatoes

Chocolate Cherry
Tomato Type: General
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Black tomato species
Plant Height: 7 ft (210 cm pole)
Fruit Size: 7 oz. (207 g)
Fruit Shape: Flat Sphere
Leather Color: Dark Green Striped (These lines are mahogany red and dark olive green-Cocoa strips)
Flesh Color: Red
Note: Unique slightly salty, acidic (ripening in 80 days)
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Christmas grapes

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Early
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 0.45 oz.
Fruit Shape: Cherry
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red

Church
Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 7 ft.
Fruit Size: 16 oz.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red

Clear Pink Early

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: Russia
Season: Early
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Seat
Plant Height: 4 ft.
Fruit Size: 6 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Deep Pink
Flesh Color: Dark pink
Usage: Fresh

Costoluto Genovese

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: Italy
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 5 oz.
Fruit Shape: Flattened Globe
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red
Comment: Deep grooved fruit

Coustrale to

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: France
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 1 kg.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Deep Pink
Flesh Color: Dark pink

Cream Sausage

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Breed: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Seat
Plant Height: 3 ft.
Fruit Size: 3 oz.
Fruit Shape: Long Pointed
Leather Color: White
Flesh Color: White
Usage: Fresh

Crnkovic Yugoslav

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Breed: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 7 ft.
Fruit Size: 1 kg.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Pink
Flesh Color: Pink

Csiko botermo

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: Hungary
Season: Late
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 2 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Bi-color
Flesh Color: Red

Farm tomatoes (delicious tomatoes)

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Dads sunset

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 10 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Orange
Flesh Color: Orange

Dagma's Perfection

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 7 ft.
Fruit Size: 14 oz.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Bi-color
Flesh Color: Bi-color

Debarone

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Fruit Shape: Plum
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red
Usage: Fresh, Paste

Djena Lee's Golden Girl

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 10 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Orange
Flesh Color: Orange

Dorothy's Green

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 8 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Green
Flesh Color: Green

Double rich

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 4 ft.
Fruit Size: 7 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red

Dr. Carolyn

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 7 ft.
Fruit Size: 1 inch
Fruit Shape: Cherry
Leather Color: Yellow
Flesh Color: Yellow

Druzba

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: Bulgaria
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 5 oz.
Fruit Shape: Flattened Globe
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red
Usage: Fresh

Earlene

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Early
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 4 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red

Earl's Faux

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Potatoes
Plant Type: Undetermined
Fruit Size: 16 oz.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Deep Pink
Flesh Color: Dark pink

Elberta girl

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Fuzzy
Plant Type: Seat
Plant Height: 3 ft.
Fruit Size: 3 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Bi-color
Flesh Color: Red
Comment: Orange red with gold stripes. Blurry leaves

Eva Purple Ball

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: Germany
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 8 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Deep Pink
Flesh Color: Dark pink
Usage: Fresh

Falkon Tomato (Falcon Tomatoes)

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Medium
Plant Type: Seat
Fruit Size: (200-250 gr)
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red
Comment: The growth tip is strong and does not make a green shoulder. It is resistant to TMV, F1, V breeds.

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in Florada

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: USA
Season: Late
Plant Type: Seat
Fruit Size: 6 oz.
Fruit Shape: Flattened Globe
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red

Galina

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: Russia
Season: Early
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 1 inch
Fruit Shape: Cherry
Leather Color: Yellow
Flesh Color: Yellow
Taste: Sweet

Garden peach

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Fuzzy
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 2 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Yellow

Traditional peach tomato. It really gives peach-like tomatoes. Even the traditional varieties are covered with slightly peach-like hair. It tastes mild, clean and slightly fruity. Mini-sized peach tomatoes, which never crack, stop from seedling harvest in 70 days. Unique pole type tomato for mid-season harvest.

Sowing time: February, March, April, May, June, July
Cultivation place: Garden
By features: Traditional seed
By type: Vegetable
Harvest season: Harvest in autumn, Harvest in summer

Gardener's Delight Tomatoes

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Georgia Streak

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: USA
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 1 kg.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Bi-color
Flesh Color: Bi-color

German Giant (German Giant tomato)

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Potatoes
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 7 ft.
Fruit Size: 12 oz.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Deep Pink
Flesh Color: Dark pink

German head

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 8 ft.
Fruit Size: 12 oz.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Deep Pink
Flesh Color: Dark pink

German Johnson Pink

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Potatoes
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 12-24 oz.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Bi-color
Flesh Color: Bi-color
Taste: Mild

German pink

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: Germany
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Potatoes
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 12 oz.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Pink
Flesh Color: Pink
Usage: Fresh

German Red Strawberry

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 10 oz.
Fruit Shape: Oxheart
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red

Giant amish paste

Traditional amish tomato paste and dried tomato seeds. Fertile, tomato paste and sauce variety. Pole-type, dark red and fleshy tomato. The type that can be consumed fresh by slicing cold cuts is probably one of the biggest and sweet tomato paste. Just 81 days from seedling to harvest. Perfect for end of season harvest.

Sowing time: February, March, April, May, June, July
Cultivation place: Garden
By features: Traditional seed
By type: Vegetable
Harvest season: Harvest in autumn, Harvest in summer

Giant Syrian (Giant Syrian Tomato)

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 1 kg.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Pink
Flesh Color: Pink

Gold medal

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: USA
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 7 ft.
Fruit Size: 12 oz.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: Bi-color
Flesh Color: Bi-color
Usage: Fresh

Golden Queen, USDA Strain

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: USA
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 7 ft.
Fruit Size: 10 oz.
Fruit Shape: Flattened Globe
Leather Color: Gold
Flesh Color: Gold
Usage: Fresh

Golden roma tomato

It is the golden yellow variety of delicious roma tomatoes.

Sowing time: February, March, April, May, June, July
Cultivation place: Flowerpot, Garden, Window-front
According to characteristics: Early, Traditional seed, also grown in pots
By type: Vegetable
Harvest season: Harvest in autumn, Harvest in summer

Great white

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 7 ft.
Fruit Size: 12 oz.
Fruit Shape: Beefsteak
Leather Color: White
Flesh Color: White

Greater Baltimore

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Origin: USA
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 10 oz.
Fruit Shape: Flattened Globe
Leather Color: Red
Flesh Color: Red

Green Grape (Green Grape Tomato)

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Seat
Plant Height: 3 ft.
Fruit Size: 1-3 / 8 inches
Fruit Shape: Grape
Leather Color: Green
Flesh Color: Green

Green Zebra (Green Zebra Tomato)
Green Zebra (Green Zebra Tomato)

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Narrow
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 2-4 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Green
Flesh Color: Green
Usage: Fresh

Green Zebra Cherry (Green Zebra Cherry)

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Late
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 6 ft.
Fruit Size: 1.25 oz.
Fruit Shape: Cherry
Leather Color: Bi-color
Flesh Color: Bi-color

Gulf state market

Tomato Type: Heirloom (Traditional)
Type: Open pollinated
Season: Mid
Leaf Type: Normal
Plant Type: Undetermined
Plant Height: 5 ft.
Fruit Size: 6-8 oz.
Fruit Shape: Round
Leather Color: Deep Pink
Flesh Color: Red

Note: 1 oz: 28.4 g
1 ft: 38.4 cm

From what did humans begin to evolve?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:03:21 +0400

In evolutional biology scientists use the name Hominidae to use all evolutional steps that includes humans and means "way to human". The word "way" that is used here is not predetermined way. To wit, evolution hasn't happened in order to make humans exist. We, as humans, see a evolutional branch that caused us to exist, which we call it "evolution".
Finally, all species share common father. Hominidae is name which defines evolutional part after monkeys and humans separated from common father.

İnfinity evidences show us that humans and chimpanzees separated from common father about 6 millions years ago. The most similar to common father of all monkeys, darwinius masillae, lived 46 millions years ago. So, all monkeys- humans as well as- are evolved from specie that is very similar to that, which has not determined yet, but we know what did it look like with the help of D. masillae.

However, from that history to now, any single human is not detected from 6 million years ago. First, they are separated from tens of species, genus, and family by step-step. Then, from a group of monkeys, 6 million years ago, hominids are separated and began to evolve which caused human evolution.

Sierra Leone vernacular architecture pictures

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:02:56 +0400

Sierra Leone vernacular architecture pictures on Africa vernacular architecture.
Traditional houses making with brushwood, wet clay, wood, and other handmade African houses 2021
Sierra Leone vernacular architecture pictures on Africa vernacular architecture.

Do plants feel pain?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:40:00 +0400

Researchers found that plants can feel. Ultra-sensitive and microphones that is controlled by laser found out that plants which of leave is plucked "cry out". Researchers from the Department of Applied Physics at the University of Bonn discovered that plants, which are under threaten excrete gas called ethylene.

When researchers researched this gas, they determined that plants make sounds when they are under threaten. One of the researchers in the team said: "How much a plant is exposed to stress, signals are more intensified."

This study is important for understanding which part of plant is important for staying sturdy. Fruit and vegetable traders have started to be interested in this study.

The Succulent and Cactus Lady

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:39:45 +0400

Hatiora gaertneri (Bladroos)

A native of south-eastern Brazil, Hatiora gaertneri (also known as the Easter Cactus) is a tropical cactus that requires a certain amount of regular water in order to survive. The fully grown cactus resembles a shrub. In the wild, these cacti grow on trees or rocks only, so they require a special potting mixture to keep them healthy in your home.

Immediately after flowering has finished, this cacti requires a one month resting period. During this month, restrict water to keep the soil moist only, and do not offer fertilizer. After the month, resume watering and fertilizing on a regular basis.
- Name kindly supplied by Roger - (Info from House Plants Expert)

At the beginning February 2014, a friend sent me a cutting (above) and after being "lost" in the post for almost a month, it finally arrived on the 26th February 2014, looking slightly worse for the wear. I immediate potted it up and waited. To my utter horror, it seemed to die within a couple of weeks! I left the "dead" looking plant in the pot, carefully pampering it and keeping an eye on it and it wasn’t long before, to my utter delight, new stems started to emerge (below).

By this time the cold weather was starting to settle in so, as a precaution, I brought my precious little epiphyllum indoors, to spend the winter safely in my flower room inside.

Then in September, as soon as it was warm enough, I took it back outside and within a week I was promptly rewarded with a couple of flowers.

Litrosies of bladrosies se blomme is verskillende groottes en so ook die stammetjies of takkies. Mens kry dié met die lang aaneenlopende blare wat aan die kante gekartel is, en hul dra gewoonlik die groot blomme. Sommige lyk nogal na orgideë en kom in al die kleure van ligroos, rooi tot geel en oranje voor. Sommige blommetjies het ook dubbel blaartjies en die buitenste is byvoorbeeld rooi en die middelblaartjies wit of ligroos. Die ander litroos is die kleiner tipe met die ballerina blommetjies. Die plant se blare is in litjies aanmekaar en die blommetjies is kleiner. Hierdie blommetjies het ook dubbele blaartjies met verskillende kleure aan een blommetjie. Daar is ook die gewone ou rooietjie wat enkelblommetjies dra met sy geel stuifmeeldrade. Hierdie is nogal ’n baie sterk plant. Hulle groei maklik van steggies en groei ook baie vinnig en blom ook sommer vinnig. Al behoort hulle aan die kaktusse, hou hulle nogal in die warm somer van genoeg water. Hulle is wel gevoelig vir baie koue en ryp. Hul kan in volson of semi-skadu geplant word en sal oral baie goed blom.

The happiest season of all!

Christmas, and summer time. Everything is in full flower. Surely it must be the happiest season of all! Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and a festive season filled with LOVE, JOY and INSPIRATION!Posted by Maree Clarkson at 05:12 9 comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestLabels: christmas 2015, echeveria, the happiest season of all

Saturday, 19 December 2015

The joy of succulents in pots

Although succulents and cacti and are renowned for their 'easy care' and drought and heat tolerance, many succulents you may have in your garden might not be suited to your specific climate - some may prefer little water, some may thrive on lots more water, some may even prefer the shade and many might not be tolerant of too much cold or heavy frost.

Echeveria imbricata - doesn't tolerate frost and thrives on lots of water

That is the situation I have with many of my succulents. Here where I live (in Tarlton, Gauteng, South Africa), we can have winters with extremely heavy frost. Even though we rarely experience temperatures below -2℃, which most succulents do not have a problem with, I have lost many an Echeveria because of the frost at temperatures well above freezing.

Another problem is the beautiful, rich, deep topsoil l have in my garden. That brings it's own set or problems - the soil is extremely porous and well-drained and even heavy rain tends to sink right down to well below where the plants can get hold of it (most succulents and cacti have very shallow root systems).

The joy of having your succulents in pots is the fact that you can control temperature by moving them either into the sun or into shade, you can tend to each one's water requirements separately and, if your pot is well-drained, even over-watering is hardly ever a problem. It's wise to pot your most precious and rarer succulents, ensuring that you may enjoy their beautfy for many years to come.

Shade- and water-loving Crussula imperialis

Echeveria imbricata in Terracotta pots that are easy to move under cover for winter

A young Aloe ferox starting its life in the safety of a pot, avoiding frost in the early years

Euphorbia cooperi (Transvaal candelabra) which I raised from a baby but lost one winter because I forgot to being it inside. It is mostly found in wooded grassland and rocky places from KwaZulu-Natal, through Swaziland and up to Messina in Limpopo, all basically frost-free areas.

Keeping my Austrocylindropuntia subulata (Eve's Needle) in a pot, reduces the chances of this weed-like opuntia spreading all over the garden

This Cactus trichocereus echinopsis hybrid is in a pot just because he's so beautiful and I love to look at him!

Echeveria imbricata thriving in dappled shade on my patio with protection from the frost from some overhanging branches

An Haworthia, some Aloe aristata (Guinea-fowl Aloe or Lace Aloe) and Peanut Cactus in an enamel bowl on my patio table. I often use some of my potted succulents as centre pieces for breakfast or lunch parties.

Kalanchoe rotundifolia (Haw.) Haw.

Family: Crassulaceae
Common names: Common Kalanchoe, Nentabos, Plakkie (Afrikaans) and umadinsane (Zulu).
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Kalanchoe rotundifolia is a brittle succulent plant which grows up to 1m tall under favourable conditions. It is a common, orange-flowering species with a slender stem. It has fleshy, rounded or lobed leaves that are 2.5cm broad and are clustered at the base of erect stems. It must be noted that some of these plants, although with the species name rotundifolia, have leaves that are not round. They were grouped together because they had other similarities. The genus Kalanchoe typically has a tubular flower. Flowers are borne in an inflorescence with a long erect stalk. The flat-topped inflorescence consists of yellow or orange flowers and often become red and conspicuously twisted when old. The flowering period occurs through autumn and early winter (February until June).
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It is a delightful little plant that puts up a brave show in clumps among trees and shrubs. The robust red flowering specimens are rewarding garden plants, flowering for many weeks. Kalanchoe rotundifolia is traditionally used by the Zulu as a charm to make one invisible.

A few Kalanchoe rotundifolia cuttings in a plastic tub to the right of the basket
This is an easy plant to propagate from both seed and cuttings. The seeds of these plants are very fine and must be collected as soon as they are ripe before they disperse. The best time to sow these seeds will be early spring in order to give them plenty of time to grow before late autumn. Sowing may be done either in seedling containers or directly into the garden.

Ideal cuttings for propagating are semi-hardwood and soft tip cuttings. Cuttings should be planted into river sand and there is no need to apply root-stimulating hormones. Each leaf is capable of producing a new plant when it drops to the ground. The rooted cuttings or seedlings must be planted in dry, shady conditions.

This is a good plant for a low maintenance and waterwise garden. In summer rainfall regions there is no need to water as rain will be sufficient. Kalanchoe rotundifolia will successfully seed itself in the garden and once it is established it will persist for many years.

This plant is a danger to livestock, notably goats and sheep, as it contains the same or similar poisonous substances as the Cotyledon species that cause loco disease or nenta.

My mother plant from which I've taken several cuttings and they are now spread all over the garden.
Plant Kalanchoe rotundifolia in light shady areas, in the shade of plants or in a sunny spot that gets at least some shade. These plants are particularly attractive when they show up in odd places in the garden and are very useful in the wild garden. They will grow in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained. Too much water and shade will hinder flowering. - See more at: http://kumbulanursery.co.za/plants/kalanchoe-rotundiflora#sthash.SbLj5cMK.dpufPlant Kalanchoe rotundifolia in light shady areas, in the shade of plants or in a sunny spot that gets at least some shade. These plants are particularly attractive when they show up in odd places in the garden and are very useful in the wild garden. They will grow in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained. Too much water and shade will hinder flowering. - See more at: http://kumbulanursery.co.za/plants/kalanchoe-rotundiflora#sthash.SbLj5cMK.dpufPlant Kalanchoe rotundifolia in light shady areas, in the shade of plants or in a sunny spot that gets at least some shade. These plants are particularly attractive when they show up in odd places in the garden and are very useful in the wild garden. They will grow in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained. Too much water and shade will hinder flowering. - See more at: http://kumbulanursery.co.za/plants/kalanchoe-rotundiflora#sthash.SbLj5cMK.dpuf
Kalanchoe rotundifolia is indigenous to South Africa and widely distributed in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

From the wilds of South Africa comes this amazing species with upright stalks of 1" wide, dark green foliage. In warmer climates, the stalks can reach in excess of 3' tall. The larger stalks tend to arch outward with age due to excess weight...as do we. In early summer, the clumps are topped with amazing scapes of orange-yellow bells. This is one for the plant nut who likes to push the limits of hardiness.

Aloe striatula is a strong-growing climbing aloe whose native habitat is in mountain tops south of the Karoo region of South Africa. A tough and hardy plant, Aloe striatula is popular in gardens throughout the world. It can grow to a 6 feet tall shrub.

Aloe striatula gets its name from its distinguishing markings -- dark green stripes on its stems and leaf sheathes, in Latin "striatula" means "striped". Also known as the “Coral Aloe”, Aloe striatula is quite cold and heat tolerant. Its leaves are thin, dark green and strongly recurved, with small white teeth on their margins.

Aloe striatula is one of the hardiest aloes, and will tolerate much colder temperatures than most Aloes, including frost and even some snow, but it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. In the Eastern Cape it is often planted along the boundaries of kraals, as it naturally forms a well-shaped and hardy hedge. Like other climbing aloes, it can easily be propagated by cuttings (truncheons) as well as by seed.

The brilliant yellow inflorescence emerges in late fall through winter and rises above the foliage.

When planting in the garden you will need to provide Aloe striatula with a free-draining soil as it can be prone to attack from fungal infections if the roots become too wet. Dig in plenty of horticultural grit and sand to the soil of required but avoid planting in heavy soils or soils that are prone to water logging.

If suitable ground does not exist then consider planting into a pre-formed mound of free-draining soil, a raised bed or even a suitably sized container. For the container, use a good quality compost but with a 50:50 mix of horticultural grit and sand.

Although closest to the rare and unique Aloe commixta of Table Mountain, Aloe striatula is part of a whole group of related climbing aloes that grow throughout Southern Africa, the "Macrifoliae" Aloes. Other species in this group are: Aloe ciliaris, Aloe tenuior, Aloe gracilis, Aloe juddii, Aloe decumbens, and of course commixta and striatula itself.

How to Care for a Donkey Ear Plant

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:39:25 +0400

Donkey ear plants (Kalanchoe Gastonia-bonnier) have evergreen, succulent foliage and tall flower spikes that can reach up to 18 inches tall. They generally flower in fall and early winter, and their red and yellow flowers entice hummingbirds into the garden. Donkey ears grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12, but they also grow well as houseplants. Donkey ears usually die back after flowering, but they produce new plants, or pups, you can replant to replace the original plant.

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Step 1

Plant donkey ears in a garden bed with full, all-day sunlight or with full morning sun and light afternoon shade and in soil that drains well. Indoors, place the plant near a window that receives direct, all-day sun.

Step 2

Water donkey ears when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil begin to dry out, but before the soil is completely dry. Provide just enough water to garden plants to moisten the soil to 6 inches deep. Water potted plants until the excess begin to drip from the pot bottom. Empty any drained water from the drip tray, if the pot has one, after watering. Donkey ears require watering approximately once per week.

Step 3

Mix 1/2 tablespoon of all-purpose, soluble fertilizer, such as a 24-8-16 blend, with 1 gallon of water and use this solution to water the plants instead of using plain water. Apply the solution every two to three months when the donkey ears are actively growing. Alternatively, use half the rate recommended for the specific fertilizer variety. Check the package for instructions as they vary by brand.

Step 4

Feel the stem base and inspect the leaves regularly for signs of fungal growth, such as soft, mushy stems and leaves or visible fungal growth or spot. These symptoms indicate overly wet soil and rotting roots. Allow the soil to dry out almost completely before watering again. Plants do not usually survive once they have begun to rot.

Step 5

Trim off the pups, which look like miniature donkey ear plants that form at the tips of the leaves before the plant dies back after flowering. Wipe the shears with a rag soaked in rubbing alcohol to disinfect them, and then cut off the pups where they join to the leaf.

Step 6

Fill a new pot with peat-, soil- and sand-based potting mix, such as one labeled for cactus and succulents, if you want to grow more donkey ears from the pups. Use a pot with a bottom drainage hole. Water the soil until it's barely moistened and plant the pup in the pot, with just the leaves above soil level. Care for it as you would a mature plant.

Step 7

Bring donkey ears indoors during the winter if your area experiences freeze or extended periods of cold. Place the pot in a sunny window and water when the soil dries out, or about once each week. Move the plant back outdoors in spring or early summer when all danger of frost has passed.

The tree life, death and everything about trees

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:40:43 +0400

On a quiet Wednesday morning near Miranda, California, as the fog lifts in the forest, a man approaches a redwood tree.
Our lives depend on trees because they convert the carbon dioxide we breathe into breathable oxygen. Forests must be protected, because their area is decreasing from year to year due to consumer attitude towards them. And everything seems to lead to the fact that humanity will not deal with this issue until the problem of air cleaning becomes truly acute.

Interesting facts about trees
Currently, approximately 38 million square kilometers of land on Earth are covered by forests, but this figure is decreasing every year.
The largest forest areas on the planet — taiga and forests of South America.
The most forested country in the world — Finland, approximately 70% covered by forests. Montenegro is not far behind (interesting facts about Finland).
The most treeless country in Europe — Great Britain, where forests cover only about 6% of its territory.
The tallest tree in the world — a 112-meter-high redwood growing in the USA.
Sequoias — Basically the tallest trees in the world. And they are also the oldest.
It takes an average of a quarter of a million trees to produce one million tons of paper. An average of 15-20 grams of wood is required to produce one A4 sheet.
Birch – The most common tree in the world (interesting facts about birch).
To save a single tree from being cut down, approximately 80 kg of waste paper needs to be recycled.
The most expensive type of wood in the world — mahogany mahogany. They make expensive luxury furniture and no less expensive musical instruments.
The oldest tree on the planet — a tree growing in a Lithuanian park nicknamed “Old Man” is over two thousand years old.
The crown of an ordinary oak tree grows on average one meter per year.
The forest is truly peaceful — medical studies have shown that walking in the forest slows a person's pulse and stabilizes their heartbeat (interesting facts about forests).
The hardest tree in the world belongs to Schmidt birch. This tree is so strong that it is impossible to cut it with an ordinary axe.
There are approximately 60 times more trees in the world than people.
More than 80% of all felled forests are regenerated partly independently and partly with human help. Yet there are 95 to 97 million fewer trees on the planet every year.
Russia accounts for almost half of all coniferous trees in the world.
Spruce grows up to five hundred years, and pine — up to three hundred and fifty, give or take.
Trees grow throughout their long lives.
The Amazon forest alone processes up to 120 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.
Trees of different species produce different amounts of oxygen.
An average tree in the world filters 100 thousand cubic meters of air per year.
Trees actually reduce the greenhouse effect, which is the main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Most of the world's paper is consumed in the United States. This is partly due to the country's plastic bag ban. Only paper bags are used.
Trees take in 8-10 times more nutrients from the atmosphere than from the soil.
Trees are very strong. A small sprout is capable of passing even through thick and durable asphalt.

Euphorbia ingens, Care and everything we need to know about

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:40:39 +0400

Euphorbia ingens, Care and everything we need to know about
Euphorbia ingens, candlestick tree
The candlestick tree is the common name of Euphorbia ingens and Euphorbia candelabrum. In fact, the two are the same species of plants (explanations below). The candlestick tree is one of the plants that has gained importance in the sector of ornamental plants due to its similarity to desert cacti and being more compatible with the interior spaces.
Properties
Candlestick trees are succulent trees that grow in their natural environment, usually around 6-8 meters, up to 15 meters. The main body develops like candlestick by creating side bodies. The local names given to them are usually candlestick trees. The white sap of the candlestick tree, which looks like milk, is so poisonous that even plant lice do not interfere. Small greenish yellow flowers bloom between autumn and winter.

They can be quite large trees in their homeland.
Habitat
Euphorbia ingens belongs to various regions dominated by tropical and subtropical climates in the central and eastern parts of the southern part of Africa. Up to 1600m above sea level, it is seen mostly in rocky and sandy areas in non-wet areas and semi-savannah areas.
Euphorbia candelabrum is introduced as a separate species in some sources, but is a variety or cultivar of E. ingens. It is mentioned in a source as the cultivar called Ghost (Euphorbia ingens 'Ghost'). But since they are in very remote geographies, it is more likely that they are diverse, not cultivars. Its homeland is circa Kenya and Sudan. Another variety (Ammak) of E. ingens is found in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. And he is introduced as a separate species by the name of amuphorbia, since the scientific research required for him is not done completely.

Use
While it is a small sapling, it is incomparably similar to American desert cacti called cowboy cactus. It is used in interiors and gardens as a decoration element. As it is more compatible with real desert cacti in indoor cultivation, it has now taken their place in indoor use: it is certain that it is branched and knotted like candlestick and does not deform like cacti in sun deficiency. It can be grown outdoors in gardens only where frost events are rare and very mild in winter. It is used in the construction of some items such as light and hard-resistant wood doors, etc. and on ships.
Euphorbia ingens, one of the Euphorbia species that are difficult to distinguish from desert cacti.
Winter cold resistance
They are said to be able to withstand temperatures down to -4.5C. This maybe applies to Candlestick trees belonging to South Africa. Even so, don't rely on it. I saw that they could barely withstand -2C creek. They even die for a few hours (if it lasts as long as a day) even if it is cold at -1C.
Cultivation, care
The more you care, the more you fail to grow the candlestick tree. Only the property of the soil and the place where it will be grown, the sun, etc. You must be very careful for the conditions.
Soil
You should make a mixture of natural soil with sand and pumice, which drains water well, dries quickly. Sample:
2 parts of red land soil + 2 parts of toothed sand + 1 part of fine grain pumice stone mixture is good for candlestick tree. Red soil should not be heavy clay. Instead it can be any natural land soil. As long as it is not heavy clay.
Fertilizer needs plant food
Those who are planted in the gardens do not need it at all (it will not harm but already benefit) Plant food to be given to the candlestick trees grown in pots should be given with a very low dosage, one by one, by several watering. Because no matter how much he finds the boron element, he suffers harm because he absorbs them all uncontrollably. Bilgi Detailed information.
Irrigation
If you are growing in pots, do not leave them without water for too long, but do not water regularly. It needs to be neglected. However, if you are keeping the pot outdoors in very hot days in summer, the dry time of the soil should not exceed 2 days (this only applies to those grown in the pot).
If planted in the garden: In places where there is no rain for months in summer, candlestick tree seedlings should be watered occasionally throughout the summer in the first year when they are planted in the garden. He doesn't want any maintenance after his first year. However, just in case, you should have a thorough check at the beginning of the second year. If you feel a lack of water, it is useful to water it every two weeks during the summer. Do this the first month and then check again. If it is quite full, do not water anymore. It uses the water stored in the candlestick tree very sparingly.
Pruning
If the candlestick loves its place, it develops very quickly. Depending on the situation, you can prune even from the bottom. It would be best if pruning was done towards the end of spring, before the plant just started new development. Be careful against the white milk that will flow while pruning. It hurts a lot if it splashes into your eyes. It may cause serious damage. It can lead to temporary blindness, even permanent blindness.
So it can harm the environment.
How to grow a candlestick tree (Euphorbia ingens)?
You should take the side branches by cutting them from the place where they meet the main branch. There should be absolutely no injuries, no splitting when cutting. It is very important that the point to be cut and cut properly or it may not hold. When you cut and get it, when the spring's cool days are left behind .. For example, according to the climate of Istanbul, mid-April .. You will keep it open for 3 weeks after cutting the branch. You can wait until the second week of May when it stops in mid-April. The reason you hold it is for the crust to bind strongly and firmly.
Then plant it in the soil mixture suitable for the pot. The soil should be slightly moist when you plant it. If it is more moist, it may rot. Do not water when planted. You need to keep the pot in front of a window where your candlestick tree seedlings will warm up from the sun. You planted it in soil with little moisture. Now do not water for two weeks, no matter what. Water after two weeks. Thus, it almost reached June. After that, water until the end of summer, as the soil shows to each thoroughly dry. It needs to sprout in early summer (late June). It grows quickly if you keep it outdoors during the month of July. Do not be late in importing. You have to take it back in the middle of August at the latest. There is an important requirement in this too: Before taking it in, it must have dried up the soil. You should never water the first ten days after taking it in. Because when the soil is wet, it can start to rot at the roots.
Warnings:
1- It is risky to keep the candlestick tree and similar Euphorbia species grown in workplaces in summer and outside in winter (it is badly affected in displacements and roots can rot). It is useful to keep it constantly inside. Or ⇒ read this post to understand what the risks are and if you can, keep it out in the summer.
2- The sap of the candlestick tree is badly poisonous. I explained in the subject. I remind you again. Be careful.

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CACTUS NAME EUPHORBIA INGENS - Candelabra Tree Pictures

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:40:36 +0400

Candelabra Tree (Euphorbia ingens)

Something that has totally surprised me since we moved to the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal (South Africa) eighteen months ago, is the fact that succulents and cacti grow so beautifully here. I've never seen so many succulents as here in Ballito! I mean, a succulent and a cactus is a desert plant, and yet, here they are, thriving in a tropical, wet climate and being totally at home in an average rainfall of 828 mm (32.6in) per year. EVERY garden boasts dozens of succulents and probably never needs watering!

Native to South Africa, this tree prefers warm areas and can survive in areas that go through long periods of drought or are generally very dry. It usually grows on rocky outcrops or in deep sand within bush-veld vegetation. Distributed throughout KwaZulu-Natal, Swaziland, Limpopo Province, Gauteng, North-West Province, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and further into tropical Africa. If you are looking for a low maintenance addition to a rock or succulent garden, this large cactus-like tree is ideal. It can grow up to 40 feet (12m) tall,

The flowers attract butterflies, bees and other insects, which collect pollen and nectar from them, pollinating the trees in the process. The seeds are a good source of food for many fruit and berry eating birds. Birds also like nesting in these trees; hole-nesting birds such as woodpeckers often use dead sections.

It is important to mention that Euphorbia ingens is a poisonous plant. If ingested, the latex can pose certain health threats. It can cause skin irritation and even blindness on contact. Since it is considered to be toxic, a lot of people avoid planting them in areas accessible to children and pets.

There is a bright side to the toxic nature of this plant – the poisonous latex makes sure that pests bring no damage to the plants.

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EUPHORBIA INGENS - Candelabra Tree how to care and plant

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:40:23 +0400

The Euphorbia ingens, also called the candelabra tree, the cowboy cactus and the good luck cactus, is a spiny, succulent plant that features cactus-like, segmented arms growing from a single trunk, with bright yellow blossoms on the tips of its branches in late spring. A native of the East Indies and Africa, euphorbia adapts well to life as a houseplant, and may be set out in summer and brought inside before the first hint of frost. However, this is an extremely poisonous plant, and the milky latex can cause blisters on skin and even blindness if it touches the eyes. It should only be grown where it is out of reach to both children and pets.

1

Select the proper container for your euphorbia. It can be plastic, fiberglass or terra cotta, but if you plan to move your euphorbia outside in the summer, you should choose a container that will not be too heavy. Make sure the container has ample holes at the bottom for drainage, as well as a saucer.

2

Provide your euphorbia with the proper growing medium. According to Cal's Plant of the Week, a soil mix consisting of one part peat moss, one part loam and two parts coarse sand is optimal. You can add some bits of small gravel to help with drainage; as a native of an arid environment, the euphorbia can't tolerate wet roots or soggy soil.

3

Place the euphorbia plant in a location that receives bright, direct sunlight and stays consistently warm, between 74 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. A south-facing window, with the euphorbia located no more than 2 feet from the glass, is ideal. If possible, the room the euphorbia is in should have light-colored walls to more efficiently reflect light. Make sure the euphorbia is not placed near an air conditioning vent.

4

Water your euphorbia every two weeks, letting the soil dry out completely between each watering. Water the plant thoroughly, so that water runs out the drainage holes. Empty the saucer afterward to ensure that the euphorbia is not sitting in water. In winter, when the plant is dormant, reduce watering to once a month.

5

Feed your euphorbia in the spring when new growth begins. Use a water-soluble fertilizer in a 10-10-10 NPK formulation, diluted to half the recommended strength.

6

Don protective gloves and use a clean, sharp knife to take a cutting from your euphorbia to propagate it. Do this in the spring, Take the cutting from a branching point and hold the cut section under cold water to stem the flow of milky latex. Before planting, allow the cutting to dry out for two weeks to form a callus over the cut end.