Guide and tips on caring for your cactus and succulent plants
The popular Mexican Fence Post cactus (Pachycereus marginatus) can grow up to 20 feet in natural desert regions and about 2 feet in a pot. Cacti lovers like this cactus because it’s low-maintenance and stunning! As the name of the cactus suggests, it grows in humid and hot places such as Mexico. Most homeowners grow … Read more
Most cacti love to grow in an environment characterized by water scarcity. So if you have ever wondered whether or not your potted cacti need drainage, the answer is clear – yes, a potted cactus does need proper drainage. Today, with this 5-minute read, we’ll be talking about the importance of drainage for your cactus and the … Read more
Cacti and succulents are some of the easiest plants to grow and maintain. However, they come with their own set of problems that you need to deal with and etiolation is one of the most (if not the most) common issues with cacti and succulents. Etiolation occurs because of insufficient lighting and cacti and succulents … Read more
Interested in growing golden barrel cactus? Also known as Echinocactus Grusonii, these cacti are recognized for their colossal, imposing look and add grace to any outdoor garden or xeriscape. Owing to their catchy geometrical shape and brilliant gold spines, they get their fitting name: Golden Barrel. The Golden Barrel Cactus may be one of the most … Read more
We love mini cacti, however, we’ve also killed every mini cactus that we’ve brought home, even though everyone said that they were low-maintenance and “impossible to kill”. This led us to look for info on how to care for a small cactus like the ones we have. Once we’ve started doing our own research, we … Read more
Echeveria Lola is a beautiful and petite succulent that most succulent enthusiasts love to own. Although Echeveria Lola succulent care is relatively easy, it’s important to have a good understanding of what to do, especially if you’re a beginner. Let’s discuss how to take care of Echeveria Lola succulent along with easy propagation methods. Share … Read more
Thanks to movies and pop culture references, cacti have become symbolic of deserts and arid regions. The truth isn’t quite far away from this perception, though. Cacti love living in hot, dry environments and tend to battle out harsh conditions to thrive. We know cacti thrive in higher temperatures, but an interesting question persists: Cactus … Read more
One of the strongest organisms in the Plantae kingdom is the cactus, which is in the succulent family. It’s extremely tough and manages itself well even in harsh conditions. In the desert, cacti make do with only the littlest of the resources. Given that, it’s only natural to wonder if cacti and succulents need fertilizer … Read more
If you’re looking to expand your cacti collection, consider adding the popular monkey tail cactus (Cleistocactus colademononis). It’s one of the prettiest cacti in the world with white, hair-like spines and a long, cascading shape. The origins of this cacti date back to the mountainous countryside of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, where it can be found … Read more
If you’re searching for a unique houseplant that will give your living space more character, then the old man cactus makes a great choice for you. The old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) isn’t a wrinkly poor cactus! On the contrary, it’s a very sweet cactus with white fluffy hairs all over the surface of the … Read more