Have you seen those pictures of gigantic cacti growing in Phoenix, Arizona desert lands? They have been growing there for a long time, nurtured by nature. It got us thinking, how old can cacti get? The age of the cacti cannot be measured perfectly as there are varying aspects that affect the evaluation. However, the…
Perhaps you have heard that cactus help purify the air, or the bigger the pot, the larger the cactus will become. You might have read on the internet that having a cactus beside the computer will reduce radiation. These ideas are all myths! Here are 12 common cactus myths that novice collectors often believe: Growing…
Perhaps you have cacti that have been growing in those lovely and cute small planters. I love them, but they are not the best for them. Indeed, without you knowing, your cactus is already suffering. You need to take action now! Repot a cactus when 1) the roots start coming out of the container, or…
Feed your cacti plants wrong, and you’ll end up killing them! Despite my years of experience, I decided to help beginner gardeners learn and understand the proper way of feeding cacti with a 36-day-long experiment on cactus fertilization. The results will amaze you! Potted cacti need to be fertilized twice a year, at maximum, with…
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Choose the wrong type of soil, and your beloved cacti will die pretty quickly. So, what constitutes a healthy soil mix suitable for cacti plants? Hint: You can make your own cacti soil mix! Cactus soil is mainly composed of coarse inorganic particles incorporated with a bit of organic base. The proper growing medium for…
You noticed your cactus dropping and soft to touch. When you examine it, the stem seems to be recessed from the inside, and it makes you think that cacti have hollow stems. Is this the case? Living cactus stems are not hollow. On the contrary, they are made up of soft packets of tissues filled…