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…
Despite what you might think, some cacti can grow stems that are very similar to leaves. Sure, this is exciting for cactus lovers. But it can also be alarming to see these unique cacti lose their leaves! It’s scary, however, knowing the reasons behind this will help you prevent those leaf drops. Cacti can drop…
Romans used to claim that hens and chicks, also known as houseleeks, could protect buildings from fire caused by lightning. Today, we know this is due to how much water this succulent stores in its leaves, which doused fires. But despite how hardy they are, hens and chicks still need adequate water to thrive! Hens…