My Gardening Info: Succulents (4)

Another succulents story???!!

Yes! I am a big fan of succulents. This was another purchased I did last 4-5 weeks.

Bought this double love stand and the following succulents from one local nursery near my housing area. Did you saw what is behind? Yes, I re-pot my succulents again into nicer pot.

Keeping record of my succulents journey begins again.

Scientific Name: Crassula Perforata 
English Name: String of Buttons / Green Pagoda

Crassula perforata, native to South Africa, forms long, trailing stems of alternating triangular grayish-green leaves with reddish margins. Clusters heavily to form a hanging basket. Sprays of tiny white flowers. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Bright, filtered light and ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Water with caution in winter, as the plant can lose its roots if the soil stays cold and wet for extended periods. Protect from frost to prevent scarring.

A stunning cultivar of lustrous green triangular leaves stacked up the stem like a pagoda. Will eventually form a dense clump. Small white/pink flowers in summer. Part sun/light shade.

Sources: 
a. https://altmanplants.com/plant-shop/crassula-perforata-string-of-buttons/
b. http://www.thesucculentgarden.com.au/crass.html

Scientific Name: Kalanchoe Tomentosa 
English Name: Panda Plant

Kalanchoe tomentosa is from Madagascar. Forms a shrubby plant with long oval shaped leaves that are densely covered in fuzzy felt. Flowers are small, furry, bell-shape. Prefers a porous soil with adequate drainage. Protect from frost. Provide bright light; hardy to 36F; to 10″+ tall. Water thoroughly when soil is dry.

Careful with that water!
Avoid getting the furry leaves of this plant wet because they'll easily rot.
Water from the bottom or water the potting mix.
If the leaves need to be cleaned, brush them gently with a soft, dry brush, such as a small paintbrush.

Care Tips
Origin: Madagascar
Height: Up to 1 ft (30 cm) indoors
Light: Bright light to full sun. Put this succulent in a bright location year-round. If you move it outdoors for the warm months, move it gradually into full sun to avoid scorching its leaves.
Water: Water thoroughly, allowing the top 1 in (2.5 cm) to dry out between waterings.
Humidity: Average room humidity
Temperature: Average room temperatures 60-75°F/16-24°C
Soil: Cactus potting mix.
Fertilizer: Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
Propagation: Take leaf cuttings in spring or early summer. Succulent cuttings root easily in moist sandy mix or perlite.

Sources: 
a. https://altmanplants.com/plant-shop/kalanchoe-tomentosa-panda-plant/
b. http://www.guide-to-houseplants.com/panda-plant.html

Scientific Name: Echeveria 
English Name: 'Doris Taylor' - Woolly Rose

The Echeveria 'Doris Taylor' is a cross between Echeveria setosa and Echeveria pulvinata. The leaves are pale green with dense white hairs. In winter, as other Echeverias, the bottom leaves shrivel, and depending on your level of humidity, fungus could develop among the hair and the dead leaves. It is then better to remove the dead leaves as needed.

Open rosettes with very fuzzy leaves that carry nice dark tips. Green in color, white hairs and dark tips. Tender soft succulent - will not tolerate frost.

Primary Color / Secondary Color: Green / White hairs
Maximum Rosette Size: 8" wide
Ideal Light Conditions: Sun to part shade
Watering Needs: Keep the soil mixture moist all year, water regularly in summer
Propagation: Offsets, leaf cuttings
Blooming Habits: Orange flowers in the spring.

Sources: 
a. http://mountaincrestgardens.com/echeveria-doris-taylor-woolly-rose/
b. http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Crassulaceae/Echeveria_Doris_Taylor.html

Scientific Name: Euphorbia flanaganii crested
English Name: Green Coral, Medusa Head

Euphorbia flanaganii, native to South Africa, is one of the "medusoids", or plants forming a central basal "caudex" with "arms" arising from the basal area. This is the cristate form, which forms deep emerald green fan-shaped stems that resemble "green coral". Cristate forms generally occur when injury occurs to the plant at a young age (this damage can be due to insects eating the growing tip, or from many other causes, including a genetic predisposition). In reaction to the "injury", the cells at the tip of the branch where growth occurs begin to multiply at a much faster rate and the normal growing tip "goes crazy", creating fantastic whorls and fans.All Euphorbias contain a white sap that can be irritating to eyes and mucous membranes. Euphorbia flanaganii is also known as the Medusa plant. Hardy to just under 40 degrees f.

Sources: 
a. http://www.plumjam.com/herbarium/Succulents/euphorbia-flanaganii-c.cfm
b. http://www.succulents.us/euphoflancr.html

Okay, this is the view of my 15 pots of mini succulents I had. Right now, I am introducing the succulent at the top right.

Scientific Name: Crassula tetragona
English Name: Mini Pine Trees

Minimum Temp: 28
Exposure: Sun
Water: Deeply but infrequently
Type: Evergreen
Persistence: Evergreen
Height: To 2 feet
Spread: 1-2 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
Blooms: Spring
Flowers: White
Propagation: Propagate by stem cuttings

Sources: 
a. http://www.plumjam.com/herbarium/Succulents/crassula-tetragona.cfm

My Gardening Info: Succulents (3)

Another throwback of my succulent purchase from the local supermarket.

Remember I had a little gem sedum earlier. I bought another one with flower blooming. It was so beautiful to see them bloom. The flower is in yellow bright color.

Beautiful isn't it?

My Gardening Info: Mint

Hi everyone.

It is another blog post about gardening.
Well, it is my very own experience here about gardening. So, I jotting down everything I know here.

I bought my mint plant (I can't remember what kind of mint I had bought previously) years ago & I did not take care of it. Running wild and I even grow a very huge weeds instead. Thanks to my friends who enlighten me and taught me how to replant this mint plant.

 Small mints with big weed. Running wild...

Eventually, in order for me to identify how does a mint looks like is easy.

1. Just a slight finger rub on the leaves and smell it. If it has mint smell, then it is mint.
2. Mint branch is always red in color.

So, how to replant mint? (Skipping the part of pulling weeds, making the soil, and etc)

1. Trim those long branches of mints and just pluck it into the soil.
2. Do not put too many mints in the pot. Otherwise, it will not grow with big mint leaves.
3. Remember to water everyday. They loves water and sunshine.

Tips and tricks: When the mints leaves starts to grow small, then replanting is required. Reason being there is not enough space for them to grow.

This is replanting session. 

The left one doesn't grow with big leaves as I had too much of mints in it. Thus, I would need to replant again.

After few weeks, it grow healthy and bigger leaves.

Happy gardening!

CIC340: Cupcake Inspirations: Color Challenge

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Color Challenge: Poppy, White & Sky.

This week, our generous sponsor is from Stamp and Create. Thank you.

My inspiration card:

Card Recipes:

1. Acid free card stock & patterned paper.
2. Button.
3. Die cut leaves.
4. Sentiment label.
5. Washi tape.
6. Stepper card using die cuts.

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CIC339: Cupcake Inspirations: Let It Snow!

This week at Cupcake Inspirations is about...

Theme Challenge: Let It Snow!

This week, our generous sponsor is from Sparkle N Sprinkle. Thank you.

My inspiration card:

Card Recipes:

1. Acid free card stock & patterned paper.
2. Digital stamps sponsored by Sparkle N Sprinkle. Thank you! Colored with Derwent Inktense.
3. Rhinestones.
4. Washi tape.
5. Added glitters for snowy effect.

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CIC338: Cupcake Inspirations: Color Challenge

This week at Cupcake Inspirations is about...

Color Challenge: Gold, Midnight & Aquamarine.

This week, our generous sponsor is from All Dressed Up Stamps. Thank you.

My inspiration card:

Card Recipes:

1. Acid free card stock & patterned paper.
2. Digital stamps sponsored by All Dressed Up Stamps. Thank you! Colored with Derwent Inktense.
3. Sequins.
4. Washi tape.

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CIC337: Cupcake Inspirations: Bears

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Theme Challenge: Bears

This week, our generous sponsor is from Crafty Sentiments. Thank you.

My inspiration card:

Card Recipes:

1. Acid free card stock & patterned paper.
2. Digital stamps sponsored by Crafty Sentiments. Thank you! Colored with Derwent Inktense.
3. Rhinestones.
4. Washi tape.
5. AC twine.

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My Gardening Info: Succulents (2)

This is my 2nd purchase of succulents. All these came from nursery garden.

Eventually, I had never thought of buying additional succulents. As I had told my friend what is my next succulent, she quietly purchase and gave me a huge surprise of these 4 pots of succulents. Thank you so much.

(from clockwise)

1st Succulent:
Scientific Name: Echeveria setosa 
English Name: Wolly Rose

Echeveria setosa, native to Mexico, forms rosettes of frosty green lanceolate leaves densely covered by white hairs. Leaves are tipped reddish in cold temperatures. Bright orange flowers bell-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds. Plant in porous soil with adequate drainage.

Sources: 
a. https://altmanplants.com/plant-shop/echeveria-setosa-woolly-rose/
b. http://www.plumjam.com/herbarium/Succulents/echeveria-setosa-ciliata.cfm



2nd Succulent:

Scientific Name: Crassula argentea cv. Gollum

English Name: Gollum Jade or Finger Jade

This small shrubby succulent plant has nearly tubular leaves whose ends are indented like a suction cup. Flowers are similar to those of C. ovata. 

Crassula argentea cv. 'Gollum' is considered to be a monstrose form of the popular jade plant (Crassula argentea). The leaves, unlike the flattened leaves of regular Jade, form odd tubular, lime green "fingers". The tip of the leaf is flared, but depressed in the center and often a brilliant, translucent red. Excellent as patio plant or landscape plant. With its red-tipped fingers atop a thick, gnarly trunk "Gollum" is also a great bonsai subject; 1'-3' tall, 1'-2' wide. The jade plant is a popular subject for bonsai training due to the inherent gnarly character of the thickened trunk and the ease with which it can be pruned and trained. In the case of "Gollum", the red-tipped "fingers" are an added plus to create an interesting bonsai plant. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Bright light to full sun. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.

Sources:
a. http://www.plumjam.com/herbarium/Succulents/crassula-ovata.cfm
b. http://succulent-plant.com/families/crassulaceae/crassula.html
c. https://www.gardenamerica.com/store/Crassulaceae-Crassula-argentea-cv.-Gollum-010315-0621.html

3rd Succulent:

Scientific Name: Echeveria hybrid 'Dondo'

English Name: Echeveria Dondo'

A clumping succulent with pointed rosettes to 15cm in diameter of pale green leaves tipped with pink. Offsets freely. Yellow-orange flowers. Sun/part sun.

Echeveria 'Dondo' forms a very compact rosette of short, chunky apple green leaves. Very short racemes with multiple floral displays of bright orange bell-shaped flowers that are golden yellow inside and appear to be molded from wax. Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes.In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Bright light is required to prevent "stretching" of Echeverias ("stretching" occurs when a moderately fast growing plant such as an Echeveria, is grown in dim light or over-fertilized, which causes overly lush growth that contributes to weak, pallid plants). Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.

Sources: 
a. https://www.gardenamerica.com/store/Crassulaceae-Echeveria-hybrid-Dondo-010315-0760.html
b. http://www.thesucculentgarden.com.au/echev.html


4th Succulent:

Scientific Name: Echeveria lilacina

English Name: Ghost Echeveria

Exposure: Sun
Water: Deeply but infrequently
Blooms: Spring
Flowers: Coral
Considerations: Outdoors in summer, indoors/greenhouse for protection in winter

(Source: http://www.plumjam.com/herbarium/Succulents/echeveria-lilacina.cfm)

5th Succulent (right plant given by my friend):

Scientific Name: Sansevieria 'Superba

English Name: Mother-in-Law's Tongue

A 'Mother-in-Law's Tongue' cultivar with stiff upright green leaves, banded with white and edged in yellow. Requires very little maintenance and grows very well in shade. Very hardy. Part sun/light shade.

(Source: http://www.thesucculentgarden.com.au/sanse.html#thumb)

I hope these info is sufficient enough for me to know more succulents.

CIC336: Cupcake Inspirations: Color Challenge

Hi everyone

Thanks for coming back to my humble blog. Today I spent most of my time doing some sewing and fabric craft. I successfully make a reversible totebag (which should be my last year project) and Christmas cat.

I started Christmas cat plush last week and managed to make another 3 plushies.

Reversible totebag. That is my mom's hand. She helps me to carry the bag so that I can snap a photo of the bag. 

This is my first Christmas cat.

This week at Cupcake Inspirations is about...

Color Challenge: Ballet, Butter & Carol.

This week, our generous sponsor is from Deedee's Digis. Thank you.

My inspiration card:

Card Recipes:

1. Acid free card stock & patterned paper.
2. Digital stamps sponsored by Deedee's Digis. Thank you! Colored with Derwent Inktense.
3. Rhinestones.

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My Gardening Info: Succulents (1)

Since I have bought a few succulents, I think it is good for me to find some info of the succulent. This is barely for my info. Feel free to give me some advice of taking care of succulents or just a 'SWEET' note for me. Thank you.

Top Succulent:
Scientific Name: Senecio cylindricus (vitalis / talinoides)
English Name: Narrow-Leaf Chalk Sticks
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water: Medium Water, Low Water
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer
Special Features: Desert Conditions, Drought Resistant, Seacoast Conditions
(Source: http://www.boethingtreeland.com/plant-type/succulents/senecio-cylindricus-vitalis-talinoides.html)


Bottom Succulent: (latest update at 11:55a.m.)
Scientific Name: Cremnosedum
English Name: Little Gem Sedum
Exposure: Full / Partial Sun
Bloom Time: Winter, Spring
Special Features: Desert Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
(Source: http://avantgardensne.com/cremnosedum)

Cremnosedum ‘Little Gem’, hybrid of Sedum and Cremnophlia, forms mats of tiny rosettes of concentric fleshy pointed leaves. Rosettes are shiny olive green, blushing coppery in strong light. Bright yellow star-shaped flowers in late winter and spring. Porous soil with adequate drainage. Bright light and ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.
(Source: https://altmanplants.com/plant-shop/cremnosedum-little-gem/)

A miniature groundcover forming a dense clump of rosettes. The thick spiralling bright green leaves turn red when grown in the sun. Bright yellow flowers in winter. Sun/part sun.
(Source: http://www.thesucculentgarden.com.au/cremnosedum.html#thumb)

Gardening: Succulents

Recently, I started gardening with succulents. I was thinking to plant some cactus but not my big time favorite as they have spike on it. 

Last week, when I was doing some window shopping, these 2 succulents catches my eye. I love it so much and of course, with influence from one of my friend who keep on posting her succulents in Facebook.

I personally love succulents as they are not spiky and you can do some decoration with these plants.

These are the 2 pots I bought from one of the local shopping mall. 

Then, during the same week as well, on Saturday, my friend eventually helps me buying 4 pot of succulents, also gave me another pot of plant.

These are the 4 succulents bought by my friend.

And, another pot on the right of the photo was a gift from her.

Gotta find more info of my plants and how to take care them. Green finger starting soon.

Stay tuned!

CIC335: Cupcake Inspirations: Tags

This week at Cupcake Inspirations is about...

Theme Challenge: Tags.

This week, our generous sponsor is from A Day From Daisies. Thank you.

My inspiration tag:

This round I did not do any card but a tag. This tag is so perfect for wedding occasion and tied to a present or add on to a card too.

Card Recipes:

1. Acid free card stock cut into tag shape.
2. Digital stamps sponsored by A Day From Daisies. Thank you! Colored with Derwent Inktense.
3. Added glitters on the bride gown.
4. Added balloon sequins to celebrate the meaningful event.

Also, entering the above cards for the following challenge:

TTCRD: Anything Goes

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DS4J: Challenge # 117: Anything Goes (optional twist - Autumn)

Hi everyone

This month at Digistamps4joy is about...

Challenge # 118: Anything Goes (optional twist - Autumn)

I have used Cottage Teapot for this month project.

Card Recipes:

1. Acid free card stocks.

2. Leave punches.
3. Sentiment 'Happy Birthday'.
4. Die cuts papers.
5. Digis from Digistamps4joy.
6. Colored with Derwent Inktense.

Remember to visit other DT's work too and submit your project.

CIC334: Cupcake Inspirations: Color Challenge and Occasion Update

Hey everyone.

Yes, I have been quite for nearly 2 weeks as I was busy with an event from 23 Oct to 25 Oct 2015.

I participate in handmade market organized under My Handy Creations from Brothers Malaysia. It is a 3 days full event. We get to know new friends and we shared with what we know & how to craft. Well, arts and crafts is a co-related subject.

Below photos are a little throwback for the handmade market. Yes, being a kids before, we did enjoyed taking photos from the Kidzania mascot. Fun and cheer! Of course, a showcase how I make my booth beautiful. Hehehe... I did share booth with my friend, Mikylayna. Also, having my crafter members from ACG participated in the same bazaar.

Also, received gifts from our members and other crafter too. Thank you so much.

As for today and yesterday, I attended wedding dinner of my very close friend of mine whom I know for nearly 9 years. Both of us working in the same co. and same team. We shared story, laughter at anytime. I love the way she is and a person who is truly motivates people around and gave full supports! Always POSITIVE! Sally, wishing you a 'Happy Marriage' live as you entering new chapter and blessed with happiness and joy until you grew old with your, Mr. Right. Sorry, if I did not wrote much on your guest book yesterday night, yet I written here in my very personal and inspiring blog. Thankful for inviting me to be one of your bridesmaids. Seen how would you be 'crazy' that night and I am so happy for you! (eye watery....) You are just like my big sister to me! Happy for you, SIS!

Wedding dinner was also like a gathering for me (and I believe most of us too). As we been in the same co. for a long time, we do have same group of friend. It's never failed to have a gathering tot see old friends again. Thank you.

 Wedding dinner.

Morning session. Congrats! Please take care of my sis, groom.

Photo booth / wedding reception decor.

Grateful for being part of the team to help the bride to decor the photo booth / wedding reception decor. It was a garden theme concept. This design was collaborated with the bride herself also another friend (a guy - as the bike belongs to him and kept on insisted that the bike is the main subject --- I agreed!). Being part of the designs team is not easy as you need to prepare your stuffs very early and mantle and dismantling it. Team work!


Let's come back to Cupcake Inspirations.
This week at Cupcake Inspirations is about...

Color Challenge: Rose, White & Navy.

This week, our generous sponsor is from Dilly Beans. Thank you.

My inspiration card:

Card Recipes:

1. Acid free card stock & patterned paper.
2. Digital stamps sponsored by Dilly Beans. Thank you! Colored with Derwent Inktense.
3. Die cuts paper and stamp with Christmas sentiment.
4. Clear stamp using Versa Craft ink.

Also, entering the above cards for the following challenges:

Craft Your Passion Challenges: Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart: Anything Goes
TTCRD: Anything Goes
Merry Monday Christmas Challenge: Christmas Lights & Glitter

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Christmas Card - Fa La La La La (Design 1)

Hey everyone.

As promised that I will share you my Christmas card designs (in total 20 cards), here is my 1st Christmas card design.

Card Recipes:

1. Acid free card stock & patterned paper.
2. Used 3 sets of my clear stamp collection. Ugh! Can't remember which brand I used but I simply love thiese clear stamp. Colored with Derwent Inktense for the bigger image & stamped with Versa Craft ink.
3. Used some die cuts paper - round and square. The Square die cuts paper giving a smooth edge of frame. (like an embossed frame)

Also, entering the above cards for the following challenge:

Merry Monday Christmas Challenge: Frame It!

Thank you for visiting my humble blog.

CIC332: Cupcake Inspirations: Color Challenge

Hi everyone. Welcome back to my humble blog.

This coming week, I am participating in an event from 23 Oct to 25 Oct. It is a 3 days full event where I am selling all my handmade items - paper crafts and jewelry making. I also bringing some extra supplies I have.

Here is the event flyer.

Despite busy making 3 days supplies, I did 20 Christmas cards for another event. Do stay with me to be inspired with my Christmas cards.

One of the scenery Christmas card I make using distress ink & versa craft ink.

This week at Cupcake Inspirations is about...

Color Challenge: Ocean, Bone & Shadow.

This week, our generous sponsor is from The Stamping Boutique. Thank you.

My inspiration card:

Card Recipes:

1. Acid free card stock & patterned paper.
2. Digital stamps sponsored by The Stamping Boutique. Thank you! Colored with Derwent Inktense.
3. Ribbon and threads.
4. Rhinestones & sequins
5. Added glitters for sparkles.

Also, entering the above cards for the following challenges:

Craft Your Passion Challenges: Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart: Anything Goes
Crafting with an Attitude Challenge Blog: Anything Goes
TTCRD: Anything Goes
Crafting by Designs: Halloween
Moving Along with the Times: Halloween
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenges: Halloween
Alphabet Challenge: R for Ribbon
Crafty Catz: Anything Goes

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