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...
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 | Apr 1, 2021 | Cacti
Neoporteria or Eriocyse senilis is a goofy, frizzy looking cactus that is easy to grow, stays small, and produces the biggest display of brilliant flowers I’ve ever seen. They’re uncommonly available, and are listed under either genus. They’re very...
by Jen Greene | Mar 24, 2021 | Astrophytum, Cacti, Gymnocalycium
It’s one thing to bring a cactus home from the nursery or hardware store, and another to actually get it out of the pot and into a new one. For the absolute novice, figuring out how the navigate the spines can be daunting, as well as figuring out what...
by Jen Greene | Mar 10, 2021 | Cacti, Succulents, Tropical Plants
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by Jen Greene | Mar 3, 2021 | Cacti, Succulents, Tropical Plants
Bless the internet. Thanks to people all over the world connecting online, the spread of information and online sales has skyrocketed. Pile on a great big heaping serving of global pandemic, and this past year has been absolutely bonkers for online sales, including...
