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...
by Jen Greene | Aug 7, 2024 | Succulents
If you’re the sort of grower who likes a themed garden, and you’ve chosen a gothic theme for your plants – these are a must-have in the collection. The blooms are easily in my top 10 favorites, being dramatic, enormous, and easily stopping people...
by Jen Greene | Jul 2, 2024 | Aloes, Cacti, Succulents
Read the Previous Recaps: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Alright, we’re finally wrapping up the summer show & sale! Before I started, I thought this would be a nice little 2 post series to show some of the coolest stuff that I thought to take pictures of… but...
