by Jen Greene | Mar 16, 2025 | Cacti
Something I’ve been asked about often, via email, Instagram, and in person, is about when to water a cactus. How can you tell when your cactus is thirsty and needs water? They don’t seem to do anything, so how do you know when it’s the right time? If... 
by Jen Greene | Oct 16, 2024 | Cacti
It’s that time of year – at least, for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere – when the weather gets colder, days get shorter, and it’s time to figure out what to do with your beloved cacti if you can’t keep them outside. I’ll... 
by Jen Greene | Oct 8, 2024 | Cacti, Copiapoa
This species is one of the most coveted Copiapoa species, especially among collectors that value the rare, the uncommon, or the particularly hard to grow. Part of their desirability comes from just how long they take to reach an appreciable size: a large, impressive... 
by Jen Greene | Sep 15, 2024 | Cacti, Succulents
Fair warning for anyone who’s a regular reader: This isn’t an image-heavy post, and is a long read. I’m finally home from our monthly cactus club meeting, and I’m fired up – this month’s talk was a fantastic lecture from Kal... 
by Jen Greene | Aug 14, 2024 | Cacti
You ever decide to get a cactus on a whim, just because it was there, you were first, and there was only one? That’s how I ended up with my Obregonia denigrii. It was peak COVID season, the plant bubble was looming large, and like everyone else, I was stuck at... 
by Jen Greene | Jul 31, 2024 | Cacti
I was drawn to these as young plants because of their glittery stem coloration, a look that’s almost like a matte green with a light coating of glitter to make them almost sparkle in sunlight. As with the other small, globular plant species I enjoy, these also... 