Perhaps you’ve seen some animals enjoying the watery and soft flesh of the cactus fruit, but are they edible for human consumption too? In general, cactus fruits are edible and safe for human consumption. Cacti species with edible fruits are: Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia species), Pitahaya or Dragon ruit actus (Hylocereus undatus), Barrel cactus (Echinocactus…
Are you looking for cactus with white blossoms for a dainty touch on your porch? This compilation of 10 cacti with stunning white flowers will give character to your garden in spring and summer. The 10 cacti with stunning white flowers are: Golden torch cactus (Trichocereus ‘spachiana’), Giant saguaro cactus (Carnegia ‘gigantea’). Easter lily cactus…
It is known that cacti can tolerate the harsh scorching sun and dry desert conditions. But can they survive the cold winter temperatures too? We tested it for you! We place cactus in the fridge (yes) and checked how well they withstand low temperatures. In general, the majority of cactus can survive low temperatures down…
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Are you looking for small cacti to adorn your small apartment? Or are you in search of tiny plants for your dish garden? Here, I’ve put up a list of 15 small cacti with images for your convenience. The 15 smallest cacti are: Frailea ‘phaeodisca’, Blossfeldia ‘liliputana’, Rebutia ‘krainziana’, Nuevo leon living rock cactus (Ariocarpus…
Are you considering adding new cacti or succulents to your collection but are unsure which plants would be best for you? Problem solved! Here is the extensive list of beautiful cacti and succulents of top collectors’ choice. The most beautiful cacti and succulents are: Purple prickly pear (Opuntia ‘santa rita’), Blue chalksticks (Senecio ‘repens’-, Concrete…
Are you struggling to keep your string of pearls alive? After several years of taking care of this succulent, I’ve figured out a few must-dos to keep it thriving. Here are my secrets! To grow the string of pearls successfully, it is crucial to 1) provide adequate indirect lighting, 2) water only when dry, 3)…