Like any other succulent plant, the soil must have good drainage and must be porous because, in this way, the roots of the plant can expand without any problem. There are different ways to prepare the adequate substrate for Pachyphytum plants. The most common is using a combination of a substrate for succulents and pearlite […]
Sow the seeds during February and March because this is when the growing season starts. If you want to sow in another month of the year, create an artificial environment and make sure that you keep the temperature between 18º to 22º C (65º to 72º F). The Melocactus are not easy to grow, for […]
The best time to plant Mammillaria seeds is in late spring or summer due to the dry temperature. If the place where you live is not dry, you may create the perfect environment through an induced artificial climate. For those who want to sow it during winter (when days are shorter) it is not a […]
Kalanchoes are easy to grow, sow the seeds preferably in spring due to the refreshing temperatures. If you live in a cool place, you can create an induced artificial climate. These plants germinate very fast so the right container may be a pot or a seed tray. Keep in mind that every time you use […]
The recommended months to sow Gymnocalycium seeds are the warmer ones, though if you live in a cold country, you can plant the seeds at a temperature of 21º C (70º F). Keep in mind that if the seeds do not have the mentioned temperature, they won’t germinate. Most species belonging to the Gymnocalycium genus […]
The substrate you need to use for the germination of this plant’s seeds is the same one used for Cacti. You can use the Cacti substrate bought in stores, or you can make one yourself. If you decide to mix the substrate on your own, use the following ingredients: 1/3 garden soil, 1/3 sand (with […]
You can sow the seeds in the month of your preference as long as you keep a warm temperature of at least 21º (70ºF) in the room where you are going to put the pot or clay pot. Although, it is more than recommendable to sow the Cleistocactus seeds in spring because that is the […]
This kind of succulent belongs to the Mesemb family. They grow surrounded by pebbles and enjoy being exposed to direct sunlight, which is the precondition for good development and blossoming. This is a kind which goes through the most intense vegetation period in autumn. The substrate mixture for planting this plant needs to be poor […]
1. The best moment to plant Aeonium is in spring because they are accustomed to the Mediterranean climate (not too hot neither too cold). If you are going to plant it in another season of the year make sure that the temperature is warm and there is sunlight. For those who want to sow it […]
SUCCULENTS AND CACTI For those of you just stepping into the world of Cacti and Succulent growing, there are a few points which are important to remember. Nearly all cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti So, what exactly is a succulent? Succulents are plants with unusually thick and fleshy bodies, leaves and […]