by Jen Greene | Nov 3, 2021 | Cacti, Pilosocereus
Originally published in the San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society Newsletter for October, 2021. We always remember our first love – and for me, that’s the blue Pilosocereus pachycladus. You may have seen them listed as Pilosocerus azureus, but as far as I’m aware,... 
by Jen Greene | Oct 27, 2021 | Cacti, Mesembs, Succulents, Tropical Plants
One of the best things about being part of the plant community is that there’s always something to learn and share with others who grow. Every grower has their own tricks and knowledge gleaned from their collection, and sharing that knowledge helps elevate us... 
by Jen Greene | Oct 20, 2021 | Cacti
This little species of cactus is a cute, purple little thing that I have seen listed under a variety of scientific names. While the name Neochilenia jussieui is what I purchased my plants under and will typically list them as on my Etsy, but they may appear as: ... 
by Jen Greene | Oct 7, 2021 | Cacti
I have held off on blogging about the care of this particular species of cactus as I’ve read and heard that they can be finicky, difficult, and tend to be quite sensitive. I’ve had my Discocactus chrystallophilus for almost a year now, and they’re... 
by Jen Greene | Sep 23, 2021 | Cacti, Mesembs, Succulents, Tropical Plants
Earlier this month, I was fortunate enough to be on the podcast If Plants Could Talk! I brought in a handful of my larger tropical plants, and we spent over an hour discussing plants, reptiles, shipping, and what it’s like slinging plants on the side. At the... 
by Jen Greene | Aug 28, 2021 | Cacti, Gymnocalycium, Notocactus, Succulents
Mealy bugs. Are. The. Absolute. Worst. Maybe second to spider mites, but not by much. If you only grow outdoor plants, you probably have a burning hatred for these just as much as indoor plant growers hate spider mites. Fortunately, they’re much easier to deal... 