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.
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Kanna Flowers: A Quick Look
One of my favorite things about growing kanna is seeing it bloom. The whole plant is gorgeous, but when you get to see a healthy adult plant light up with a few dozen flowers, it is a magical sight. In addition to just being beautiful, seeing a kanna flower is a good indicator that your…
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Rooting Kanna in Water. From Cutting to Planting.
On December 3rd 2024, I decided to go through the process of propagating some Sceletium Tortuosum cuttings in water and sharing the results. In this post, I would like to summarize the past month of propagation into one account of how well this method worked in this attempt. Before I get into it, I just…
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How To Grow Kanna Hydroponically!
In my experience, growing Sceletium Tortuosum (Kanna) hydroponically is the easiest and fastest way to grow Kanna. It takes very little effort: you only need to make sure your system has water and nutrients. I will be talking about how I use my Aerogarden (Bounty Model) as that is what I have experience with. I’m…
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Potting Your Kanna: How To Choose a Container.
Choosing the right pot is critical for the success and growth of your Kanna plants. Pick wrong, and your plants will fail to thrive. In this article we will go over how to choose a pot that is suitable for your plant and WHY you should look for certain features. Before we talk about the…
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Kanna leaf under a microscope!
I have long been curious about the bubbly/ sparkly appearance of Sceletium Tortuosum. This past weekend I decided to get my microscope out and take a look! Equipment: Swift SW380t Trinocular Microscope Milwaukee pen light My microscope is a compound microscope that is better suited to very small specimens. Think microorganisms on slides vs larger…
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