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...
by Jen Greene | Feb 24, 2021 | Cacti, Succulents, Tropical Plants
We all start somewhere. There’s no shame in being a beginner, and even less in making mistakes. The only thing to shame people about is how judgey and rude many experienced growers can be towards newbies. It’s also worth noting that often, the folks that...
by Jen Greene | Dec 2, 2020 | Cacti
Taking Care of the Titty Tower These cacti have been available in cultivation for a while, but only really reached viral levels of awareness recently. With the rise of Instagram-fueled popularity of certain species, these went from an uncommon cultivar to being one of...
by Jen Greene | Nov 25, 2020 | Astrophytum, Cacti, Gymnocalycium
Preparing for Winter – Yes, It Gets Cold in San Diego Based on my Instagram feed, most of the US started preparing their plants for winter a couple months ago. The main indicator that it’s time to start winter prep is when the nights turn cold – once...
