Desert nettle kills young competition
After the area the desert nettle was growing in had some runoff water, younger plants emerged and competition started...
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Recent observations in desert nettle plant
New growth spotted in Forsskaolea tenacissima
Two new leaves emerge in this plant despite difficult conditions.
↗Plant accidantly creates its own shade cloth
Trash clings to the plant's leaves, some of which act as a shade cloth for said leaves leading them to be healthier.
↗Forsskaolea tenacissima spotted growing in rough conditions
Notes on timing, plant condition, and area condition.
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A Ficus benjamina's Physiological Experiment
How would Ficus benjamina respond to less-than-ideal conditions for 5 months, neglects for 1 month, and ideal conditions for 5 months.
The life of a matted sandmat in captivity
Growing Euphorbia serpens (also known as matted sandmat) indoors under growlights to challange its resilient structure.
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A comparison between two different grow lights on Epipremnum aureum.
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