Yavia is a monotypic genus of dwarf plants. This is one of the most recently discovered genera in the Cactus family. Despite a recent description of this genera, Yavia is being rapidly propagated by enthusiasts. This should make it more and more available each year. A Secret Gem Yavia is named after Argentina’s department Yavi, […]
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii is a cactus commonly known as Moon Cactus. This is a “mutant” species that comes from South Africa, natural habitat for over 80 varieties of this cactus. Moon Cactus is usually a combination of two cacti. A most common combination is a Gymnocalycium (the sicon) and a rootstock cactus, such as Hylocereus. A Wonder […]
if you’re new in growing succulents, this little guy may be just a right start for you. Pleiospilos nelii (Split Rock) comes from desert-like regions of South Africa. You can find it in shades of green and purple. This is a succulent that grows very well indoors, but you can also take it outdoors when […]
Aloe is probably one of the most numerous genera of succulents. Among all of the species, Spiral Aloe is probably one of the most unique looking ones. Spiral Aloe is also known as Aloe polyphylla. It origins from Lesotho mountains, near South Africa and its a protected space there. Unique Succulent Worth Of Effort This succulent […]
If you’re planning an indoor garden that will catch an eye, you can’t miss having Fenestraria in it. Also known as Baby Toes, this unusual succulent origin from South Africa and Namibia. This succulent is great to grow as a small ornamental plant due to its extraordinary look. These small plants originally grow in mats or clumps in sandy […]
Blossfeldia liliputana earned its name by the novel Gulliver’s Travels and the tiny people of Lilliput. As you can imagine, B. liliputana is the smallest cactus in the world. This unique cactus grows in Andes mountains and it maxes at 1.3 centimeters (or half an inch). Blossfeldia is a summer blooming cactus with beautiful white flowers. […]
Before start sowing, you need to know that all the species belonging to the Tephrocactus genus are not easy to germinate, and it may take up to four years to see the seedlings. The Tephrocactus seeds have a very low probability of growth due to an inhibitor that covers them. The right container to sow […]
Stenocactus are easy to grow, sow the seeds preferably in spring due to the fresh 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 flowerpot or a seed tray. Keep in mind that every time you use […]
Choose the right container it can be a seed tray or a pot. Note that, if you sow in a seed tray you have to transplant the seedlings when they become mature. Senecio plants are succulents so the soil must have good drainage. A good soil must be a combination between cactus mix and sand, […]
Sowing Sempervivum in a seed tray or a pot is a good option. Remember that the wider the container, the better. The length of the recipient should be no more than 12 cm (4.72 in). As every other succulent the soil must be one with good drainage. Combining cactus mix and sand, pearlite, or another […]