Faithful Growing

09/06/2026

Waiting with anticipation for the flowers to open🤭

Aloe thraskii variegated but not 100% sure😬

30/05/2026

🌵 Exciting news! 🌵

You can now find a small selection of Faithful Growing succulents at Pick n Pay Family Swellendam!

Whether you're looking for a gift, starting your succulent collection, or adding something special to your garden, be sure to stop by and have a look.

Thank you for supporting local! 💚

23/05/2026

Something exciting is coming… 🌿

Join Faithful Growing for our upcoming WhatsApp Succulent Sale on 25 May 2026 at 20:00!

Expect a beautiful selection of healthy, nursery-fresh succulents with plenty of variety for every plant lover 🌵✨

To join the sale, simply use this WhatsApp link:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jyk0g1ObX5yJKUeHTyAU3G?s=cl&p=a&mlu=1

📅 25 May 2026
⏰ 20:00
📱 WhatsApp: 083 635 7760

Limited stock available — don’t miss out!

22/05/2026

🌵 The Ultimate Haworthia Cheat Sheet🤭😁

Think Haworthias are tough to grow? Think again! These resilient South African succulents thrive when you nail three basic elements:

This is what we do here at Faithful Growing and the results speak for itself💚🪴

☀️ Light: Protect them from direct scorching sun. They handle heat beautifully if kept in a shaded spot. We use a 40-60% shade net to mimic their natural habitat under shrubs.

🪨 Soil: Prevent root rot with maximum drainage. Use a gritty mix containing 50-70% pumice, perlite, or chicken grit. If the soil drains instantly, they can handle frequent watering.

💧 Water: Sync your watering with their growth cycles. Give them a good soak when the soil is completely dry, but scale back sharply during peak summer heat and deep winter dormancy. 🤭

🤭🚀 Bonus: Pro-Tips:

🪟The Window Trick: Haworthias with translucent "leaf windows" (like H. cooperi) need even less light than darker, tougher varieties (like H. attenuata).

🤏🏻The Squeeze Test: Gently squeeze the sides of a leaf. If it feels firm, they are hydrated. If it feels slightly squishy, it is time to water.

22/05/2026

In South Africa, Haworthias have sadly become very underrated… overshadowed by trends and imported collector plants. Yet when you slow down and really look closely, they remain some of the most fascinating indigenous succulents our country has to offer. 🇿🇦

The intricate patterns, crystal-like leaf windows, textures, colours, and endless variety found in Haworthias are truly incredible. Some look almost unreal — like living gemstones hidden in nature.

Sometimes the most amazing plants are the ones we’ve become too familiar with to fully appreciate.

Haworthias will always deserve a special place in the succulent world. 🌱✨

19/05/2026

Tiny leaves today… future showstoppers tomorrow 🌱✨

The next generation of succulents is on the way! From fresh cuttings to tiny seedlings, it’s always amazing to watch new life grow in the nursery. Every collector’s favourite plant starts somewhere 😊

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there 🌿💚

Thank you for the love, care, strength and faith you plant into the lives around you every single day. May your day be filled with joy, peace and beautiful moments with your loved ones.

With love from Faithful Growing 🌱

09/05/2026

08/05/2026

While most succulents slow down in winter…the Aeoniums are only getting started 🌿🔥

Took a stroll through the nursery today and the Aeoniums are looking amazing. From deep dark rosettes to glowing green varieties, these winter growers bring colour and life to any succulent collection.