How to grow Sassafras: Propagation
We’ve talked about sassafras identification and some of the reasons the compounds in this tree have been banned. I am currently trying to grow Sassafras to help in some land remediation efforts. Invasive plants like honeysuckle are endemic to my area. After removing the honeysuckle, I am attempting to fill the gap that the honeysuckle…
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…
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…
Pruning scissors
A decent pair of gardening scissors, like most important tools of a trade, are exceedingly boring. Simple and unassuming, yet an invaluable tool to have at your disposal. Lets jump into what makes them a great tool to have on your gardening belt. Pruning Kanna When I started growing Kanna, I would use a scalpel…
Growing Kanna From Seed: Germination
Growing Kanna from seeds has some pros and cons. On the one hand, seeds are a great way to get some new genetics into your collection. On the other hand, seeds can be challenging to grow. This series will provide you with the tools you need to grow your own Kanna from seed. Today, we…
Seed Starter Tray
Learn about the Vivosun seed starting tray and how it can help you grow kanna too!
Growing Kanna Seed (Hydroponic Trial)
In August of 2024, I got some kanna seeds. This was around the time when I first started exploring growing kanna hydroponically, so naturally, I decided to give growing a kanna from seed in a hydroponic setup a shot. Unfortunately, I can’t remember if I soaked my seeds first to aid in germination or just…
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…
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…
Kanna’s root structure/ Planting A Hydro Kanna in Soil!
I started this Sceletium Tortuosum (Kanna) cutting in my Aerogarden about a month ago. It has established itself nicely, so it’s time to transplant it into soil. If I don’t want to continually grow my Kanna in an Aerogarden, I usually just let roots start to develop, pull the plant out of the foam holder,…
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…
How To Root Kanna Cuttings (Humidity Dome Technique)
Propagating cuttings is a great way to multiply your collection while also keeping your collection safe. Ex: You have one Kanna plant that you like due to genetics, potency, aesthetics, or sentimentality. If something happens to that plant and it dies, that individual plant is gone forever. On the other hand, if you take…
Cape Sundew Care Guide (The EASIEST Carnivorous Plant!)
Cape Sundew (Drosera Capensis) is a fantastic addition to your collection. It is an exceedingly interesting plant that also happens to look stunning, and it even helps you out around the house! Sundews are a family of carnivorous plants that catch prey using a sticky “dew” like substance they make themselves. Notice the globs of…
How To Grow Kanna (Sceletium Tortuosum)
Prepping for your grow Sceletium tortuosum is an obscure plant that you are exceedingly unlikely to stumble upon in your local hardware store or garden shop. One of the consequences of Kanna’s rarity is that sometimes it is a struggle to figure out how to grow them well. If you ask a question in…
Transplant Garden -- Rare and Curious Plants 