Guide and tips on caring for your cactus and succulent plants
Grafted cacti and succulents are becoming increasingly popular, particularly in garden centers. They are adorable, strange, and absolutely enticing, making them the ideal choice for bringing a pop of color and beauty to your home. But, what precisely is grafting, and why is it necessary? Continue reading to learn more about grafting, as well as … Read more
Bonsai is an Asian gardening technique that has been practiced for millennia. It produces attractive, little plant specimens by combining patience with aesthetics. But, we often get questions about growing succulents as bonsai – is it possible? Bonsai trees are usually made out of woody plants, but you can easily grow your own succulent bonsai … Read more
You don’t need to do much to care for a cactus. But the things that you actually need to do should be done carefully. And one such thing is trimming. Even if you don’t need to do it frequently, your cactus plants need occasional pruning to stay beautiful and healthy. Furthermore, you also need to … Read more
San Pedro Cactus, also known as Echinopsis Pachanoi, is one of the most psychedelic, mysterious, and distinctive cactus plants. It’s believed that this plant spiritually enlightens you if you eat it because of its hallucinogenic properties. Beliefs and superstitions aside, the best thing about the San Pedro cactus is that it’s extremely easy to grow … Read more
Prickly Pear cactus is one of the easiest cactus species to grow and doesn’t demand too much care. It’s native to the Northeastern regions of the United States and It offers delicate and cheery flowers as well. This article discusses the best care tips for Prickly Pear in detail along with other information you need … Read more
You can easily prepare a small garden in a glass container. It’s a fun project for both adults and children. The main topic of today’s article is growing both cactus and succulents in a terrarium. It’s possible to grow cactus and succulents in a terrarium. However, succulents don’t like damp conditions so you do need … Read more
The hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus engelmannii, a genus of ribbed, usually small and medium-sized cylindrical cacti) can be found in the southern US and Mexico in very sunny and rocky places. The name of these cacti represents the spiny and edible fruit in many species. They’re often soft-bodied, many-stemmed, and cylindrical. The spine-bearing tubercles come together … Read more
If you’re wondering how to care for Orchid Cactus Epiphyllum, you’ve come to the right place! This plant brings a lovely scent and bright color into every space. It’s a popular cactus, also known as the queen of the night, the Dutchman’s pipe, and leaf cactus that looks stunning with bright flowers. Orchid cactus also … Read more
Cacti may be tough plants that require little personal care. But, just like other plants, they are prone to a host of diseases and ailments. The good news is many of these common cactus diseases are easily preventable. These diseases can plague your cactus through various avenues. This includes biological factors as well as mistakes … Read more
Coffee grounds contain a lot of minerals and nutritional resources. Still, they’re often discarded as the byproduct obtained from brewing coffee. That’s unfortunate because coffee grounds make an excellent fertilizer for cactus and succulents. They’re rich in nitrogen, magnesium, and potassium. So, they can enhance the fertility of garden soil as well as boost succulent … Read more