The lithops, also commonly known as the living stone plant, is beloved among many plant and succulent owners. Its unique process of splitting may be weird, but should it be done manually by the plant owner? Splitting is the lithops’ natural way of producing new leaves and replacing old growth after blooming. Avoid manually splitting…
If you own any cacti, you’ve probably been punctured countless times by now. It’s normal to be occasionally pricked by a rogue cactus spine but do they ever fall out or come out on their own? Let’s go over it. Cactus spines do not naturally fall out on their own but will sometimes come out…
If you’ve ever wanted to start a cactus collection at home, you’re not alone. It might seem intimidating at first but they’re very easy to care for! With this compiled list of low-maintenance and spineless cacti, you can have your very own cactus collection soon! There are 16 low-maintenance cacti that can be grown at…
We all know that cacti grow spines, but it’s rarely explained why they lack leaves. What if I told you this leafless feature of cacti—as well as cactus spines— is vital in keeping them alive? Cacti spines are modified leaves that defend cacti from predators, help reduce water loss, harvest dew for extra moisture, and…
The blue torch cactus is becoming rarer and rarer as time goes on. As such, it’s important to learn how to properly care for it. With this guide, you can help it thrive so that you can enjoy your unique cactus for years! To successfully care for a blue torch cactus, it must be grown…
Things in nature rarely happen without a reason, so is redness in cacti a cause for alarm? Or is it a normal thing? I had the same questions when I just started caring for cacti and succulents. Generally, cactus plants will develop redness as a result of extreme factors such as excessive sun exposure, cold…