Cacti have a reputation of being near indestructible, so you’re probably less than thrilled to see your cacti suffering from spider mites. As common as these pests are, they can be challenging to properly identify. To help save your cacti, here are the tell-tale signs it’s infested with spider mites! Cacti that are infested with…
There are nearly 2000 species of cacti, many of which have been collected and grown for ornamental purposes for hundreds of years. As fascinating as they are, however, some species are endangered and may be illegal to grow at home. To help you shop safely and be a responsible cactus owner, it’s crucial to identify…
When winter temperatures drop to single digits or go into the negative, you may start to wonder, will your indoor desert cacti become dormant? I was curious about them when I was a beginner too. Cacti are sensitive to more factors than just the heat, so you may be shocked to hear the answer! Indoor…
Most succulents don’t come with lumps and bumps. From aloes, bonsais, and popular succulents, I can think of a few reasons why this can happen. Whether these bumps are natural or a sign of something more sinister, depends entirely on the cause. Bumps on succulents can be a result of 1) natural for some species,…
Terrariums aren’t the easiest thing to care for. Especially if they’re filled with cacti rather than typical terrarium plants. Experience is often said to be the best mentor, but this guide will help make your journey easier! Cacti terrariums require 1) to be open and ideally of 6inchs in diameter or larger, 2) well-draining soil,…
While succulent hybrids may sound impossible, you might be surprised to hear it’s way more common than you think. With this easy guide, you’ll be able to produce whatever succulent hybrids you want at home! It is possible at home to create succulent hybrids. However, it is not easy. Succulent hybrids can be easily created…