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,...
by Jen Greene | Apr 24, 2024 | Cacti, Rebutia
An uncommon genus is the Rebutia or Sulcorebutia genus, which can form small clusters of plants (sometimes just a single main ‘head’), often with small, dense spines. They tend to stay small, developing large clusters over time, and while cute aren’t...
by Jen Greene | Apr 17, 2024 | Astrophytum, Cacti
These little cacti are favorites for almost all collectors; I can’t think of any growers I know who don’t have at least one in their collection (or had one at some point, anyway). The lack of spines, the alien-like appearance, and something about how...
by Jen Greene | Mar 13, 2024 | Cacti
When you see one of these that’s been well grown and has size to it, they’re incredibly striking. I first spotted them on Instagram and immediately wanted one of my own. A tall, columnar blue cactus with chiseled tubercles for the spines? Sign me up!...
by Jen Greene | Feb 14, 2024 | Cacti
I’ve waited a long time to write about these, despite having grown them for the last 5 years and selling more than a few of them on my Etsy shop. They have a reputation for being hard to grow and finicky, something I experienced myself with the first couple I...
