Annette Hird 
Frailea cacti include a range of cactus species that are generally quite small in growth. These cute little plants are ideal for growing in pots indoors where they require minimal care. Flowering in cultivation is quite rare but if you’re lucky enough to see one in flower, you’ll be pleasantly delighted by the spectacular display. … Read more
Whether you want a couple of cacti to make an imposing statement in your desert garden or you want one for growing indoors to create a conservation piece, one of these large cactus plants is sure to fit the bill. When grown indoors, many large cacti won’t reach their full potential because their top growth … Read more
Just like other succulent species, cactus plants are fairly easy to propagate in a variety of different ways. This allows enthusiastic cactus growers to increase their collection and is also helpful in protecting some species that may be in danger of decline in their natural habitat. We’re going to look at different cactus propagation methods … Read more
It’s a common misconception that because cacti are desert plants and have adapted to survive in some of the harshest conditions, they don’t need to be fertilized. However, when growing cactus plants at home, in a more controlled environment, it’s highly recommended that you give your plants some fertilizer to encourage them to grow and … Read more
Cactus plants are some of the most popular houseplants around the world thanks to their low maintenance requirements. In fact, many cacti tend to thrive on neglect and this is something that must be kept in mind when it comes to watering your plants. Cacti originate from dry, desert regions where they’ve learned to adapt … Read more
Cactus plants come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes and are surprisingly easy to care for. This makes the smaller varieties ideal as houseplants, especially for beginners and people who don’t have a lot of spare time to tend to their plants. There are two distinct groups of cacti, those that originate in … Read more
Watering both outdoor and indoor succulents correctly is something that most new growers struggle with. Many succulents die because they’ve either been overwatered or underwatered, so it’s important to get the balance just right. Just because succulents are hardy plants that don’t need a lot of care, it doesn’t mean that they don’t need to … Read more
Surprisingly, many people believe that succulents don’t need to be fertilized. And that can be true if you particularly want to keep your plants very compact and small, like those grown in terrariums. However, if you want your succulents to put on some lovely lush new plant growth, and especially if you want them to … Read more
Succulents are such easy plants to grow and more and more people have discovered the pleasure of growing succulents at home. Succulent lovers are decorating their homes with them, keeping them on their desk at work, or filling beautifully landscaped rock gardens with a variety of different succulents. Most succulents grow outdoors quite successfully in … Read more
Echinocereus are delightful little cacti that generally only reach around 12 inches in height. They are very easy to care for as long as you don’t overwater them. Apart from having quite attractive cylindrical stems with multiple spines, these cacti produce the most gorgeous large flowers in spring. These blooms come in a variety of … Read more
