A Short Introduction to the Wonderful World of Cacti
They live in the arid desert. They survive extreme temperature variations. They live well with two millimeters of rain perContinue Reading
Category: Cactus and succulents
How to Save a Rotting Cactus
Rot is arguably the worst enemy of cacti indoors. In this article, originally published on February 12, 2019, Larry HodgsonContinue Reading
Cacti: More Than Just Prickles!
In the course of their evolution, many plants have become accustomed to a dry climate by storing water in theirContinue Reading
Strange Cuttings
You’ve probably seen them in a garden center or even a supermarket: pointed tubular stems perfectly aligned in a pot,Continue Reading
When Your Christmas Cactus Blooms Too Early
Your Christmas cactus is already in bloom well before Christmas? That’s normal… because it’s not a Christmas cactus. Let meContinue Reading
Succulent Fun!
OK, I might have a slight attraction (addiction?) to growing succulents. They are weird and funky-looking and so easy toContinue Reading
The African Milk Bush: Euphorbia Grantii
Euphorbia grantii is a unique, low maintenance succulent native to East Africa, namely Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zaire.Continue Reading
Ceropegia Linearis: The String of Needles
The String of needles (Ceropegia linearis) is a semi-succulent climber native to South Africa where it is endemic. It shouldn’tContinue Reading
Crassula Arborescens, the Silver Dollar Plant
Crassula arborescens, also known as the Silver Dollar Plant, is a low-growing shrub with a single stem but several branchesContinue Reading
How to Differentiate Haworthias and Gasterias?
The interest in succulents often begins with the purchase of a few “too cute” little plants simply identified as “assortedContinue Reading