Captivating Transformation of Australian Shipwreck by Nature’s Hands
An amazing tale of how nature took control of an Australian shipwreck and transformed it into something interesting. Thick mangroves have grown from the...
10 Fruitful Foods That Burns Fat
Fruits are an integral part of our life. Different fruits have numerous benefits to human life. Some fruits are really beneficial for the fat...
Quiabentia (Britton & Rose 1923)
Within the genus Quiabentia, there are two species: one found in Brazil and the other in Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.
There was early and lingering...
Daisugi Technique to Prune Plants for Future Generations
Being a true nature lover, have you ever heard about the Japanese daisugi technique to prune upper branches for future generations? For more than...
Polaskia chichipe: Elegant cactus that resembles a columnar tree
Habitat: The Polaskia chichipe succulent cactus grows in xerophytic shrubland. Plants are treelike, branching more or less terminally to form distinct crowns up to...
“Sisters,” The Olive trees of Noah
The "Sisters," or the olive trees of Noah, are located in the Lebanon town of Bechealeh. It is thought to be among the world's...
Ferocactus cylindraceus (Engelmann) Orcutt 1926
Description: George Engelmann named the barrel-cactus variation Ferocactus cylindraceus in 1853. This unusual cactus poses a threat to plant collectors due to its exquisite...
Ferocactus emoryi (Engelmann) Orcutt 1926
Family: Ferocactus emoryi is a species of the family Cactaceae in the order Caryophyllales.
Genus: It is a barrel cactus in the genus Ferocactus.
Habitat: Ferocactus...
Turbinicarpus knuthianus: A Masterclass in Cactus Elegance
Family: Turbinicarpus knuthianus is a species of the family Cactaceae.
Altitude: About 1,700 meters above sea level.
Scientific Name: Turbinicarpus knuthianus (Boedeker) V. John & Riha...
Gymnocalycium: Most Popular Cacti among Hobbyists
Gymnocalycium is the most popular cacti for hobbyists—and certainly exciting to see in the field. A vast genus of globose cactus from eastern South...