Johnstonianus, the most beautiful and sought after species of the entire Ferocactus genus
Living tangles of incredibly intricate spines, “globes” wrapped in beautiful, deep yellow spines. This is how Ferocactus johnstonianus could be
Identical cacti in different substrates: extraordinary results of my test and the surprise of natural gypsum
To those wondering to what extent the substrate affects the growth of cacti; for those wondering if natural gypsum (also
Strange combinations of Nature: how did an onzuka end up in the pot of an old Thelocactus?
When many plants are grown in a relatively small space such as that offered by a greenhouse (however wide it
How to clean cactus fruits and how to store the seeds to reproduce our plants
Reproducing cacti starting from seeds is one of the best ways to get to know these plants in depth. Through
Summer is at the end of the line: until when can we water cacti and succulent plants?
The topic is a classic and the question is among the most frequently asked among cactus and succulent growers: until
A good cactus potting soil with materials readily available in any nursery? Here is how to do it
Surfing the Internet shows how easy it is now to find retailers of plant-growing materials. It is also true specifically
What are cactus ‘suckers’ or pups? Is it better to remove them? Do they affect flowering?
Let’s talk about cactus pups o cactus suckers. Some call them “branches”, others call them “new heads”. Some, more prosaically,
Compositions with succulents: how to choose plants and what is important to know
Better to set the record straight right away: the topic of compositions has very little to do with the spirit
When the cactus “spins”: what is etiolation, how to prevent it and contain the damage
An etiolated cactus is a plant with an unnatural habit and which has suffered from a more or less serious
The thorns of cacti: what they are for and why these plants have abandoned their leaves
Just as we find a wide variability of shapes and colors in the leaves of botanical species in general, which
September is a brilliant month for all cacti, but pay attention to proper care ahead of autumn
Even in Northern Italy or, generally speaking, in Europe, September is usually a good time for cacti and succulent plants
After one year of cultivation, the first test results on six Mammillaria in three different potting soils
The real unknown factor is represented by the two Mammillaria in the unedited soil, very rich from an organic point
Sowing cacti and succulents: what to do when the first little plants are born
Ok, between one drop and another of condensation inside the bag we can see some tiny green dots. The seeds
From mid-April the cactus blooms come to life: a stunning photo gallery
Mammillaria, Turbinicarpus, Ancistrocactus, Echinocereus, Lobivia. These are just some of the many kinds of cacti that bloom in the month
