by Jen Greene | May 26, 2021 | Aloes, Succulents
Aloe hybrids are a little harder to find information for in regards to care, particularly when you compare them to a specific species (which usually has locale data associated). When you find an ambiguously labeled “star aloe hybrid”, what should you do... 
by Jen Greene | May 19, 2021 | Cacti
Today, let’s talk about a cactus that is a dainty little favorite of mine: Notocactus uebelmannianus (try to say that 5 times fast), or Parodia werneri (much easier to pronounce). It’s a small, unassuming little species that is hardy, easy, and very... 
by Jen Greene | May 12, 2021 | Astrophytum, Cacti, Gymnocalycium
We are well into spring here in San Diego, and it’s beautiful! Usually, there’s more rainfall and cooler weather, but this year has been warm and dry. It makes for easy growing for many cacti and succulents, as they strongly prefer having dry roots when... 
by Jen Greene | May 5, 2021 | Cacti, Pilosocereus
This probably should have been my first blog post, as Felicia the Cactus was really what kicked off the level of collecting that has become my norm. I’ve had this cactus since October 2015, making it one of the cacti I’ve owned the longest (next to the... 