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Despite its name, the pencil cactus is not actually a cactus, but a euphorbia. There are thousands of euphorbia, and all of them when injured, release an irritating milky white latex sap. Because of this feature, some people think that it is better to consider other cacti to grow rather than the pencil cactus AKA stick cactus. However, this plant is far more gorgeous to be ignored. In this article we’ll tell you all about pencil cactus care indoors to caution exercises you need to grow th...

The moon cactus catches your eyes quickly in the crowded world of cacti and succulents. This 2-in-1 plant is a popular cactus for growing indoors. The moon cactus is distinguished by neon yellow, pink, orange, or red balls with thorns, sitting on top of a green-colored cactus. For more information about this plant, moon cactus care, how to grow and always keep it happy and vibrant, read the following parts. Moon Cactus, an Overview Native to South America’s deserts, the moon cactus...

Cactus Soil and All You Need to Know About It A lot of today’s professional gardeners most probably started their adventure in the world of green with a spiky little friend, a cactus. They need minimum care and maintenance; so, why not? Everyone knows that they love the sun, and don’t need much water. The only thing remaining in order to have a really healthy and happy plant is cactus soil. In case you didn’t know, the right cactus potting soil doesn’t just provide the nutrients that i...

If you see the Easter cactus from a distance, you may have a hard time believing that it belongs to the cactus family. But thanks to Hybridization, we can add a dash of color to any space with the spring cactus and its multiple blooms. As a hybrid of the Brazilian forest cactus, Easter cactus flowers appear around the Easter holiday (hence the name). Due to the eye-catching flowers and convenient Easter cactus care, beginner and professional gardeners are both interested in growing this plant....

Big flowers with vibrant colors make the orchid cactus a delightful plant to add to your succulent collection. With the proper, you’ll be able to enjoy waves of flowers for several weeks during the epiphyllum orchid cactus bloom time. Growing this plant is an absolute joy. The only tricky part is watering it, which should be carefully balanced. In the following, you’ll find tips on orchid cactus care to have a healthy plant that amazes anyone with its flowers. But first, let’s...

Many of the cacti that we use today as ornamentals are native to Mexico. But the beautiful San Pedro cactus is actually from Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. There is a good chance that you have seen this plant around and wondered about finding San Pedro cactus for sale, buying it, and bringing it to your home. In the following, we are going to learn everything about this cactus; from growing San Pedro cactus seeds and cuttings to important care tips.   San...

An Epithelantha Micromeris “Button Cactus” is a plant that can complement a succulent collection as perfectly as your windows or your workstation. This cute cactus resembles a small ball covered with white-grey radial spines. Sometimes these spines are so dense, that it can make you think that it is just a ball of grey spines. But underneath, there is the charming Epithelantha Micromeris ready to brighten up your space with its unique shape and flowers. And Now, Let us get to know the Button...

Looking for another exotic cactus to add to your collection? We recommend the smooth-skinned totem pole cactus. Some may believe that there are more charming options to grow. But a true succulent aficionado can see the beauty of the marvelous totem pole cactus instantly. If you are looking forward to growing your own totem pole, you can find all the information you need about this succulent below. First, we are going to talk about its characteristics and then cover totem pole cactus care, an...

Everything about cactuses can fascinate us; their incredible tolerance for drought, their low maintenance attitude, exotic shapes, gorgeous flowers, and many more. Most of us simply know them as hardy plants, by there are a lot of interesting cactus facts. The name “Cactus” comes from the Greek word Kaktos (prickly plant of Sicily), a Spanish artichoke. However, later they found out that the cactus is actually a different plant with its unique characteristics. Here are some fascinating fa...

Like many other cacti, Astrophytum caput-medusae is also from Mexico (Nuevo León to be more precise). With its exotic appearance, this rare plant might not catch everyone’s eyes at the first sight, but its beautiful golden flowers certainly will. In its natural habitat, you can find Astrophytum caput-medusae 100 to 200 meters above sea level among shrubs in clusters. Unfortunately, since it has a very limited distribution, this cactus is considered critically endangered. The main r...