With so many types of succulents and cacti available it can be hard to decide on which to add to your garden. If you are currently wondering which type of cactus to include in your home or garden space, take some to consider Mexican Fence Post Cactus. This is an incredibly easy-going option that is …
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Have you ever had a cactus that just wouldn’t grow? Perhaps it was supposed to produce blooms but never did. Or, perhaps it always looked weak and unhealthy. These issues, and others, could be caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the plant’s soil. While it is true that cacti are hardy plants capable of …
Old Man Cacti get their name from the tufts of white hair covering their body, like a grandfather’s head or how wise old men are depicted, with their sparse white beards. If anything, growing an old man cactus can give an interesting contrast to your green, red, purple, and blue succulents. It certainly has a …
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Fishbone Cactus is not your average cactus. This is a jungle cactus related to orchids and it loves humidity. While it may be slightly different from other cacti and succulents, it is actually a very easy-going plant that beginner gardeners will love practicing their gardening skills on. How to Identify Fishbone Cactus Identifying a Fishbone …
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Moon Cactus is an adorable and colorful mutant cactus. It is a mutant cactus because it is a combination of two different types of cactus, Gymnocalycium and Hylocereus. These two types of cactus are actually being grafted together to form one new type of cactus. The top part of the cactus is Gymnocalycium Mihanovichii. In …
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This is the quintessential cactus. When you think of popular western films or the nineteenth-century Santa Fe Trail wagon trains, you probably picture this type of cactus lingering in the background. But this cactus is not just about by-gone days and nostalgic pop culture, it is also a wonderful plant to keep at home or …
Myrtillocactus Geometrizans (Blueberry Cactus): How To Grow It Best At Home Read More »
If you are looking for a plant to care for that is beginner-friendly, look no further than Fairy Castle Cactus. This plant is not only an easy plant for novice gardeners to grow, it is actually adorable too. There’s not much more you can ask for in a plant. If this plant interests you, let’s …
Aloe Brevifolia can also be grown for ornamental purposes in rockeries and desert gardens all around the globe. The Aloe Brevifolia, a small and discreet plant, is less than one foot tall. The thick, triangular, succulent-like leaves are reminiscent of aloe plants (hence the name!). It is a glaucous, gray, and blue-green color, offering a …
If you crave a little adventure in your life, consider adding a Selenicereus Grandiflorus into your garden space. Sure, its scientific name is a mouthful, but when you run its common name across your tongue, you’ll feel like this succulent might offer you a meaningful part in a gothic thriller. Now, don’t let either name …
If you live in an arid climate or have the space to grow large succulents inside your home, you need to consider getting an Aloe Ferox. Just like many other aloe varieties, this plant is beautiful, unfussy, and versatile in its usage. How to Identify Aloe Ferox This is a fairly simple plant to identify …
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