Exotic succulents in nature grow in extreme conditions, surviving where other vegetation dies. They are not afraid of prolonged droughts and even if the above-ground dehydrated part dies, cactuses are reborn from the root like the phoenix from the ashes. Many of them prefer sandy or stony soil, carry the scorching sun and other climatic…
The rhizome is considered the most vulnerable place for cacti. But only if we are talking about cultivated plants, in the natural environment, the root system is an example of how this part of the succulent can be useful, functional and communicative. Not all cactuses have similar roots in size, appearance and structure, everything depends…
There is a popular belief that the homeland of a cactus is a desert, in which for many kilometers there is nothing but sand and wandering camels. Indeed, these unpleasant, prickly plants are primarily associated with desert landscapes. And they came to us from the hot African continent, and in addition, these succulents are able…
Giant Carnegie or saguaro is the only representative of the family and the most recognizable inhabitant of the desert flora. These giants can be seen in movies about the wild west and in images of deserts. Saguaro cactus is the largest and most colorful succulent in the world, but it is not its only advantage….
In the year before last, for the sake of the experiment, I decided to capture the changes that occur to mammary after the first spring irrigation. Since November, it stood on a cool window sill and did not see water until March. It is not me who lives, it is a normal practice in growing…
In the nature of cactuses are forced to survive in extreme conditions, and this well-known fact, alas, does not always benefit them at home. Taking the needs of these ascetics too literally, lovers of indoor plants themselves without suspecting it creates them problems. Yes, the care of cactuses is not common compared to the needs…
Thanks to their shape, their size and their impressive flowers, cacti make a very rich house plant. As no two cacti are identical, this house plant is a unique way to decorate your living space and make it interesting, whether on a windowsill or on a shelf. The name Cactus (official name Cactaceae) comes from…
Since September, along with the reduction of daylight hours, I start to gradually reduce the watering of cacti and prepare them for overwintering. While it is still warm outside, I carefully inspect the plants for pests or diseases. Usually, if hygiene rules are observed on the window sill during the summer, the autumn inspection does…
Cactus plants are a numerous family consisting of various, sometimes very unusual, succulent plants, many of which are successfully grown as house flowers. As it turned out, among them there are also poisonous cactuses, which contain toxic substances. Which family members fall into this category, are they really dangerous for humans? Is it dangerous to…
These succulent plants decorate many interiors of residential and non-residential premises, blending seamlessly with the existing domestic vegetation. They have gained world popularity, create incredible compositions out of succulents, and the florarium of cactuses looks as original – luxurious and exotic. Vegetable terrariums, also known as florariums, are a fashionable trend of floriculture, and creativity,…