13
Mar
Mar
Although cacti are spiny, they are loved for these very spines. But when a cactus starts losing its spines, the gardener may become worried. Let’s see why a cactus can lose or break its spines and if these spines can grow again.
Category Archives: Care tips
21
Oct
Oct
Propagating and getting new baby succulents from your favorite species is always fun. However, you have to admit, the process itself isn’t that pretty. Until you plant rooted cuttings, they may look a bit too exposed and raw. Well, that doesn’t have to be the case. You can take some extra time and make your […]
Care tips, How to sow, Succulents
Succulent Propagation In Water- The Last Resort For Stubborn Cuttings
17
Oct
Oct
Succulents are usually pretty easy to propagate. Most species form new plants from cuttings quite fast and with little effort on a gardening side. Whether you’re propagating from leaves or stems, a bit of well-draining soil and watering does the trick most of the time. However, sometimes this method doesn’t work. Despite all efforts, you […]
09
Oct
Oct
Every now and then, a succulent species rises from its genre and become widely popular. This is now the case with Rose succulent, while we witness it taking the internet by the storm. From wedding bouquets to breathtaking arrangements, Rose succulent is dominating all over the social media. Its unusual shape even sparked the rumors […]
30
Sep
Sep
The succulent family has countless members and species. We`re already used to that. Still, it gets more and more interesting every day. Even most experienced succulent gardeners get surprised with some new, rare species from time to time. Therefore, prepare to meed Dudleya, a rare succulent you may already encounter without even knowing. Dudleya– Rarety […]
22
Sep
Sep
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 […]
09
Sep
Sep
Water globes are taking the gardening by the storm. What makes them so popular is the fact that they can create a shortcut around usual gardening rituals. Water globes (watering globes or aqua globes, as some call them) are designed to provide the plants a steady water supply when you’re not around to water them […]
03
Sep
Sep
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 […]
29
Aug
Aug
Having to stay inside as much as possible is surely taking a toll on all of us. However, this is a perfect time to develop some “green tooth” and expand our garden collections. If your indoor succulent garden needs a breath of fresh air, Ice Plant can be a great starter. With its geometrical appearance […]
10
Aug
Aug
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 […]