If you’ve ever wanted to start a cactus collection at home, you’re not alone. It might seem intimidating at first but they’re very easy to care for! With this compiled list of low-maintenance and spineless cacti, you can have your very own cactus collection soon! There are 16 low-maintenance cacti that can be grown at…
We all know that cacti grow spines, but it’s rarely explained why they lack leaves. What if I told you this leafless feature of cacti—as well as cactus spines— is vital in keeping them alive? Cacti spines are modified leaves that defend cacti from predators, help reduce water loss, harvest dew for extra moisture, and…
The blue torch cactus is becoming rarer and rarer as time goes on. As such, it’s important to learn how to properly care for it. With this guide, you can help it thrive so that you can enjoy your unique cactus for years! To successfully care for a blue torch cactus, it must be grown…
Things in nature rarely happen without a reason, so is redness in cacti a cause for alarm? Or is it a normal thing? I had the same questions when I just started caring for cacti and succulents. Generally, cactus plants will develop redness as a result of extreme factors such as excessive sun exposure, cold…
Have you ever wanted to grow cactus with joyful, yellow flowers? With this list I made, you don’t need to worry about searching through different shops! Here are the top 15 cacti with stunning yellow flowers you can grow at home. There are 15 cacti with stunning yellow flowers: Crown cactus Golden barrel cactus Prickly…
Do you have a huge front yard space that looks bare and flat? Take a look at this list of the biggest cacti species that will make a massive (literally) impact on your landscape. The 15 biggest cacti are: Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei), Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), Fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizenii), Golden…