If you’re browsing gardening shops on regular basis, you surely noticed cute little cactus plants displayed, catching your eye with breathing, bright-colored flowers. Experienced cacti growers know that these plants are called Strawflower Cactus and are mostly used to enhance sales. However, they are still beautiful and don’t deserve to be overlooked. Strawflower Cactus– Take […]
Cacti family is rich in unusual, beautiful species that can make every garden or indoor plant collection pop. But, did you know that cactus is also rich in flavor? You read that right. Besides enjoying their shapes and colors, you can also use multiple parts of a cactus to spice up your everyday diet. Here […]
While talking about different types of succulents and cacti, we usually spend some time on a fertilizer needed for a specific species. There’s a lot of debate among succulent and cacti lovers on whether these plants even need fertilization. In the next few lines, we`re going to dive into the topic and go over specific […]
Whether you’re a cacti newbie or an experienced grower, you sure have a sweet tooth for a rare species. Or should we say green tooth? Either way, these little gems are always highly appreciated. Having and growing rare cactus can be a real confidence boost for a gardener. Also, it makes a collection pops and […]
In the countless variates in the cacti family, if something has a pet name that includes “monster” in it, it definitely tells a lot. Recently, we went over a few quite rare species here, so this is the last addition to that list. Coral Cactus is another crested version of a common species, but with […]
Nothing says “home” like a cozy corner near the window, with a chair, a coffee table with some quality reading material, and a cute little plant on the top of it. In times like these, we all need corners like this to ease our minds and calm our senses. While reading material is all up […]
In this challenging time, when we all need to stay home and avoid outdoor activities, finding something to fill up the time can be tricky. On the other hand, can you imagine a better time for finding a new hobby? If you still didn’t decide your next quarantine project, we are strongly suggesting to involve […]
When we are breaking down the growing needs of specific succulent, we talk about the soil a lot. As we already learned, almost all of the succulent species need well-draining soil that won’t cause root rot. As you probably noticed, we often recommend making your own mix to add on drainage and airflow. This is […]
In the holiday season, what’s the better and more thoughtful gift than a plant that will bring a new dimension to these cold days? If you’re searching for a perfect plant your newbie gardener friend won’t kill, cactus is really your best option. In that matter, let us introduce to you Gymnocalycium castellanosii aka Chin […]
When we say “cactus”, we almost always imagine hard, painful spikes on a fat, green body. However, we learned through our cacti journey, there are hundreds of shapes, sizes, and colors in a cacti family. This member may look fluffy and cuddly, but don’t let that full you. Mammillaria plumosa aka Feather Cactus is as […]