by Jen Greene | Feb 21, 2023 | Cacti, Ferocactus
This little cactus has the dubious distinction of having a ridiculous number of genera ascribed to it. I recently entered mine in our winter cactus club show & sale, since as a winter bloomer, it’s a fantastic little cactus to show. Deciding on the category... 
by Jen Greene | Jul 14, 2021 | Agaves, Aloes, Astrophytum, Cacti, Copiapoa, Echeveria, Ferocactus, Gymnocalycium, Mesembs, Notocactus, Pilosocereus, Succulents
I’ve been slacking a little lately in adding new species to the collection pages, as well as keeping my posting routine consistent – and there’s a good reason for that! For the last couple months, a massive chunk of my free time has been spent on... 
by Jen Greene | Apr 28, 2021 | Cacti, Ferocactus
This little cactus is unassuming, easy, and a charming little addition to any cactus collection. Ferocactus macrodiscus is a small-growing cactus, typically growing to about 12″ in diameter but exceptional plants may reach up to 24″. They have a nice,... 
by Jen Greene | Aug 29, 2020 | Cacti, Ferocactus, Gymnocalycium, Pilosocereus
Care for cacti when it’s hot as hell Recently, we experienced a multi-week-long heat wave here in San Diego. Where we are in inland North County, we had a couple days of 100F, with lows only reaching the high 60s or low 70s for some days. When it’s this... 