Because different genera within the Mesemb family have different growing conditions, special care must be taken when watering …
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As with many cacti, Pereskias can be almost ignored and still flourish. One of the major advantages that succulents pose as houseplants …
Growing Pereskiopsis is not difficult at all. In fact, the plants are quite tolerant of many mistakes you might throw at them, but there …
Rhipsalis cacti are not drought-resistant plants, so regular watering is essential. Overwatering, however, can cause weak stems and …
Grow your Deuterocohnia in well-drained humus-rich soil with added pebbles, perlite, hardwood bark, or other material to facilitate …
Ortegocactus likes full sun to light shade. It is often grafted since it is tricky to grow when on its own roots. Water moderately in …
Discocactus are among the most difficult cacti to keep growing on their own roots and are almost always seen as grafted plants …
For less hardy succulents, the problem during the winter is the deadly combination of cold temperatures and waterlogged soggy soil from …
The real problems start when people do not just give their succulent more water than it needs, but more water than it can handle. This is…
Neowerdermannias originate from mountainous areas, which means they thrive in bright light and prefer cool, dry conditions during the …