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…
Jade plants are a beloved member of the succulent family and are ridiculously easy to care for. So when its leaves start to drop, you might be wondering, what went wrong? The truth is, there are several possible reasons. But it’s not hard to tell what the cause could be after a bit of studying!…
When you think of hardy, long-lasting plants, you probably think of trees with expansive root systems. In comparison, many cacti species can live for more than 100 years. But their roots are much more shallow than you think—why though? Let’s see! Cactus roots don’t grow deep, rarely growing more than 5–10 inches below the soil….
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…