by Jen Greene | Jun 26, 2024 | Cacti
Part 1 can be seen here! And now…My favorites! I am deeply partial to cacti over succulents, in part because they hold up so well to my benign neglect. I also enjoy the shape they grow in, and for my favorite species, the spines are attractive as well. Most of...
by Jen Greene | Jun 24, 2024 | Cacti, Succulents
This year I was fortunate enough to be both a vendor and exhibitor at the SDCSS Summer Show & Sale, and it was a ton of fun. Lots of time spent with some really incredible folks, and it’s always super cool to see the incredible specimens that other people...
by Jen Greene | Jun 5, 2024 | Cacti
These tiny little cacti are adorable and remarkably easy to grow. With few spines and a small adult size, plus how well they thrive in partial shade, these are ideal for windowsill cultivation. Because they also self-fertilize (even without their flowers opening!),...
by Jen Greene | May 22, 2024 | Cacti, Echinocereus
This cactus is one of the more common species available, often seen at your local big box store or even just sitting in the plant area of a regular grocery store. They’re small, easy to grow, and produce huge, beautiful white flowers every spring. They’re...
by Jen Greene | May 8, 2024 | Cacti, Succulents, Tropical Plants
One of the most common issues with growing cacti and succulents is the problem of etiolation. But what is it, and why should you care about it? Etiolation is an effect from growing a flowering plant in too little light, whether that’s just not quite enough or...
by Jen Greene | May 1, 2024 | Cacti, Notocactus
These are a fairly common little cactus that I’ve had for quite a while, and sold quite a few of. A very attractive little cactus that stay a small, manageable size, they do well as little potted plants. As with most Notocactus species, they produce huge,...
