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...
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...
