This lovely small succulent forms pretty rosettes with pointed leaves. The leaves are a whitish-gray color but the color will change when exposed to either shade or sunlight. When grown in a shaded position, the leaves turn a lovely blue-gray color but when grown in full sun, they change to pinkish-yellow. As the plant matures, … Read more
The Dancing Bones cactus is an epiphytic plant that hails from South America. It features contorted stems that have multiple joints. Each jointed section is quite thin and bottle-shaped. Except for the green color of the stems, the plant can look like coral due to the general structure of the stems. During spring, the plant … Read more
The Easter cactus, unlike other so-called holiday cacti, flowers in spring and that’s why it’s called an Easter cactus or spring cactus. There appears to be general confusion about the correct botanical name for this particular plant. Scientific references refer to it as Hatiora gaertneri, Schlumbergera gaertneri or Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri. No wonder people get confused … Read more
If you’re new to cactus growing, you might like to consider starting with a few of these small or mini cactus plants. These are ideal for growing in small pots on a bright windowsill. Or, if your desk gets plenty of bright light, these would look great grouped together to add a little sunshine to … Read more
As you know, most cacti have the ability to flower and many do so with the most amazing blooms. Flowering cacti come in a huge range of bloom colors but none are more spectacular than those with white flowers. These lovely snowy white blooms contrast beautifully with the green cactus stems to put on a … Read more
The entire cactus family contains around 1500 different species. Many of these species are flowering cacti but only some of them have red flowers. It’s also interesting to note that some of these red-flowering cacti are either cultivars, subspecies, or variants of the original species. Nevertheless, in our quest to bring you the best red … Read more
If you’re a cactus enthusiast, you’ll know that most cacti have the ability to flower. It’s part of their natural reproductive system that ensures their survival in the wild. However, did you know that some species of cacti have the most spectacular flowers you could imagine? Although many people grow cacti because they’re so easy … Read more
There are numerous succulent species that are ideal for growing in hanging planters or baskets. Many of these amazing hanging succulent plants produce long trailing stems that cascade down over the edges of the pot to create a truly magnificent display. These hanging plants are ideal for hanging indoors near a bright window or from … Read more
Frailea is a genus of cactus varieties that are small-growing and ideal for growing in pots indoors because they don’t take up much space and are fairly easy to care for. These interesting little cacti only reach a height of around 2 inches and their maximum width is also around 2 inches. With the different … Read more
Sometimes, when you want to make a statement, a tall-growing cactus is the perfect solution. Whether you’re looking for an indoor focal point or you want to create a dramatic outdoor landscape, there are many tall cactus varieties that you could consider. For desert gardens, a grouping of tall cacti against a blank wall looks … Read more