Biggest and Cheapest Plant Market in Kolkata Galiff Street with Prices

Galiff Street is a thriving pet market that starts early in the morning every Sundays and continues up till late afternoon. Located at a stone-throw distance from Shyambazar 5-point crossing, it is considered as a paradise for the pet lovers. This street offers a different variety of rabbits, albino rats, guinea pigs, dogs, fishes, birds and even the flowers and plants of rare and exotic varieties are sold very cheapest price here in this market. This market was initially situated in Hatibagan during the British era, however, later it shifted to this place due to the space constraint there. Galiff Street is not only the oldest pet market in Kolkata but also in India. This weekly market has an innate fame and is an interesting place to visit. Despite a lot of limitations, Galiff Street pet market is continuing a traditional history as the yesteryears.

If you are interested in plants or animals, You can visit on sunday early morning and get a good deal on pets and plants. Very cheapest plant & pet market in Kolkata, India.

Grow croton plants from stem cuttings

Croton plant (codiaeum variegatum, garden croton or variegated croton) is a perennial tropical, evergreen, ornamental beautiful foliage decorative house plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is mainly native to Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia. Croton plant mainly propagate through stem cutting. It is a very easy process and you can do it any time of the year, but best growing season is spring, early autumn and monsoon.
Plant propagation steps :
First of all cut any healthy stem from the main plant. Now I'm make potting mix for croton plant. The ratio of the potting mix is 60% normal garden soil, 20% fine sand and 20% vermicompost or fully decompose cow dung. Mix it very well. Take a grow bag or any kind of pot and fill it with potting mix. Take this cutting and remove some excess leaves bottom of the stem cutting. Take this cutting and deep into the rooting powder. Make two holes into the potting mix with your finger or any gardening tools. Place this cutting into the hole and press it gently. Finally through watering and keep it partial shade place. After 45 days cuttings look like this. Roots are very well developed. Now we transplant into the individual pot. Take two pots with wall drainage system and fill it with potting mix. Take this croton plant and planted into the center of the pot. Finally through watering.

How to make a hole in ceramic coffee mugs/cups for indoor planting

Grow indoor plants in coffee mugs/cups. In this video I'm going to show you how to make a hole in ceramic coffee mugs/cups for indoor planting.

Gerbera plant grow and care tips

Gerbera is a very popular flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Gerbera is mainly native to tropical regions of South America, Africa and Asia. It's also commonly known as Gerbera daisy, African daisy, Transvaal daisy or Barberton daisy.

Gerbera daisy planting steps:
First we remove this polythene bag. Now I'm make potting mix for gerbera plant. The ratio of the potting mix is 60% normal garden soil, 20% vermicompost or fully decompot cow dung and 20% fine sand. Mix it well. Take a pot with well drainage system and cover the drainage holes with some coconut husk. Fill it with some potting mix. Take this gerbera plant and plant into the centre of the pot. finally throw watering.
Gerbera is a very low maintenance flowering plant.

The caring tips of gerbera plant :
First tip is container : Pick a container with well drainage system, to avoid root rot.
Second tip is potting mix : Plant your gerbera in well drained potting mix.
Third tip is light : Keep your plant in a spot with enough sunlight.
Fourth tip is watering : Water your gerbera deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
Fifth tip is fertilizer : Fertilize your plant monthly during the growing season.
Sixth and final tip is : Remove dead leaves and blooms.

Grow Chinese Orange or Calamondin or Philippine lime in pot

The Calamondin orange or Philippine lime tree (Chinese orange), often known as miniature orange, is a perennial ornamental tree producing fragrant flowers and a small tangerine like fruit. It is commonly known as Calamondin, Philippine lime. The fruit has a tart, acid flavor similar to a lime or lemon. It's belongs to the family Rutaceae and mainly native to the Philippines, southern China and Taiwan. Calamondin is also used as an ingredient in the cuisines of Indonesia and Malaysia. In this video I'm going to show you how to grow calamondin orange in pot.

Grow gladiolus bulbs or corms in pot

Gladiolus is a perennial cormous flowering plants in the family Iridaceae. It is commonly known as Plural gladioli, Sword lily. It's mainly native to Asia, Mediterranean Europe, South Africa and tropical Africa. Gladiolus mainly propagate through corms or bulbs.

Planting season: October for plains and March to April for hills.

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How to Propagate Okinawan Spinach or Gynura Bicolor from Cutting

Okinawan spinach, Gynura bicolor, Edible gynura, is a member of the chrysanthemum family (Asteraceae). It is native to the Thailand, China and Myanmar. Okinawan spinach is a perennial flowering plant, whose main attraction is its clump of chocolate-purple leaves with green, with a tropical, fleshy appearance. I wouldn't have guessed it was a composite, but sure enough, the flowers that appear above the foliage in fall are like a cross between groundsel and a dandelion. It is a perennial and therefore found for sale throughout the year. However, winter and spring is the best time.