Most cuttings take two to four weeks to form roots. Resist the urge to pull up on cuttings to check, as tiny roots are tender ...

African violets and jade plants are examples. Cuttings are best taken from firm, fresh growth. A day or two before taking cuttings, water the mother plant so leaves and stems are turgid and fresh.

Although aluminum in plants isn’t a good thing because it suppresses nutrients, the aluminum-like glitter on the leaves of ...

Warmer temperatures are fueling drought, making it harder for Zambia and other developing nations to generate hydropower.