by Jen Greene | Jul 12, 2021 | Cacti
Not all cacti are created equal, and when it comes to which cacti work better for beginners, that can be a starkly divided topic. I’ll review a few of the species that are my favorites for different growing conditions, as well as why I prefer them. Your mileage...
by Jen Greene | Jul 1, 2021 | Cacti, Copiapoa
Copiapoas! I had never really paid much attention to this genus until I digitally met a gentleman who has one of the largest collections of them in the US – Mr. John Gilman. After reading an article where his collection was featured, and then googling multiple...
by Jen Greene | Jun 24, 2021 | Cacti, Gymnocalycium
I unabashedly love gymnocalyciums. One of my top five favorite genera, fo. sho. In large part, it’s because once these reach a certain size, they’re extremely hardy and easy to care for. They thrive in the conditions I have here, notable the high heat and...
by Jen Greene | Jun 7, 2021 | Aloes, Astrophytum, Cacti, Gymnocalycium, Mesembs, Pilosocereus
Growing cacti and succulents from seed is an exciting idea. For many growers, growing from seed may be the most inexpensive way to get a highly coveted species. In some cases, it can be an ideal way to get extremely rare or hard to grow species (very common for mesemb...
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...
