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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...