Legend has it that at one time you could purchase a goat with a small bag of Kanna. Prized for its energy enhancing effects, this plant was a trusted companion on long journeys. Take a journey with us as we talk about the estimable Sceletium Tortuosum.
-
Are Kanna flowers male or female?
When it comes to growing and breeding plants, it is important to know what type of flowers your plant has. There are a few options. A plant could be dioecious: one plant has all male flowers and another has only female. Plants can also be monoecious: each plant has both male and female flowers. The…
-
Kanna Seed pods
One of the difficult parts of growing rare and unusual plants is that there tend to be no pictures of things and therefore no reference points to some of the things you’ll encounter with your plants. To that end, I have had some luck in pollinating my Kanna plants recently and I was disappointed in…
-
February Garden Update
Things have been hectic! I have had a move in the last month so I’ve had less time to devote to my plants. Some have had some issues due to my circumstances, but thankfully, most of my plants are doing fine. You can see a little bit of everything in this image. My 40 cell…
-
How to Identify Kanna
Thankfully, most vendors I have come across seem to be selling the real deal when it comes to Kanna. I have only seen a few instances where someone has reported receiving the wrong species of plant when they ordered a Kanna. I am writing this post to hopefully show people what is legitimate so that…
-
Kanna FAQs
What Kind Of Soil Should I Grow Kanna in? Kanna likes a mostly inorganic, fast draining soil. A simple way to prep soil for Kanna is to combine cactus soil, coarse sand, and perlite. Go for about 50% cactus soil, 25% coarse sand, and 25% perlite Can I Grow Kanna Indoors? Yes! Kanna grows well…
Transplant Garden -- Rare and Curious Plants 