by Jen Greene | Nov 9, 2024 | Mesembs, Succulents
I’ve been growing many of my lithops for several years now, and I’m far overdue for some detailed posts about the specific species in my collection! I’ll start off with the popular and enormously easy to grow Lithops lesliei – a distinctive... 
by Jen Greene | Oct 23, 2024 | Aloes, Succulents
Ahhh, aloe mites. The bane of most aloe growers’ existence. If you’ve been diligently collecting your aloes for years, growing several in the ground for those giant trees, the last thing you want to see is one of those little cancerous looking lumps. While... 
by Jen Greene | Sep 28, 2024 | Mesembs
I was reviewing my care diary posts and growing guides recently, and was surprised to realize I’ve never written about my growing Cheiridopsis collection. I’ve hinted at it, sure, but I’ve actually had at least a handful of this genus for nearly 5... 
by Jen Greene | Sep 21, 2024 | Mesembs
The tiny little, long-lived Conophytums are some of the most coveted plants in the world – and also some of the hardest to keep alive. More so than Lithops or nearly any other succulent, Conophytum are particularly unforgiving of overwatering, inadequate light,... 
by Jen Greene | Sep 15, 2024 | Cacti, Succulents
Fair warning for anyone who’s a regular reader: This isn’t an image-heavy post, and is a long read. I’m finally home from our monthly cactus club meeting, and I’m fired up – this month’s talk was a fantastic lecture from Kal... 
by Jen Greene | Aug 31, 2024 | Mesembs, Succulents
Ah, fall. That lovely time of year here in San Diego, when we go from full summer to sort of summer. Nights get marginally cooler. Days are less likely to reach triple digits. If there’s any leaves changing color, it’s the slowly crisping bushes and trees clinging to... 