Cacti

  1. More Local Cactus News

    Cactus Blog &bull Jan 23, 2012

    This time it's from Edmonton, Canada. Can it be considered local if it's from the frozen tundra of Western Canada? Sure! Question: This year I am planning on creating living plant gifts for birthdays and special occasions. Specifically, I want… Full Story »


  2. Malaga: the streets, the food

    The Havens &bull Jan 18, 2012

    The day after we did our Stairmaster workout visited the Castillo Gibralfaro and the Alcazaba we decided that perhaps our quadriceps could use a break, so we stayed on the level ground of Malaga and wandered over to the Picasso Museum/Gallery. In addition to their Picasso collection, in their special event gallery they were featuring the art of Alberto Giacometti. In addition to many of his bronzes, they also had one of his sketchbooks and quite a lot of his drawings. One of the more interesting parts of the exhibit was right at the entry, where there were… Full Story »

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  3. Top Ten Cactus of 2011

    Cactus Blog &bull Jan 7, 2012

    Family stuff intruded at the end of 2011 so I am late with the Top Ten Lists. I threw in some old photos last week to pass the time, but now I'm buckling down and getting them set up. I… Full Story »

  4. Questions?

    Cactus Blog &bull Jan 5, 2012

    It looks like it has caught an infection. It could be fungal or viral it is hard to tell from the photos. The best treatment I can suggest is Neem Oil, which is a natural fungicide that you can spray… Full Story »

  5. Growing Succulents

    Horticulture Magazine &bull Dec 20, 2011

    Garden Logic's online gardening design program! Tricia from Peaceful Valley talks about growing succulent plants as houseplants in cold areas and outdoors in warm areas. Succulents, which include cacti, are plants that can store water and therefore can survive periods… Full Story »


  6. Thanksgiving Cactus

    Dave's Garden &bull Nov 25, 2011

    Both Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti are epiphytes that grow on tree branches in tropical rainforest areas. Their high perch allows water from frequent rainfall to drain quickly. Although native to Brazil, the genus is named after a Frenchman by the… Full Story »


  7. Tagged Cactus

    Cactus Blog &bull Nov 14, 2011

    It's not pretty. Phoenix got tagged. These saguaro cacti along the Pantano River Park Trail are likely to remain marred with graffiti for years. Any effort to remove the spray paint would further damage the plants. Full Story »

  8. Christmas Cacti Care

    Dave's Garden &bull Nov 6, 2011

    Editor's Note: This article was originally published on December 23, 2007. The true scientific name for this plant is a bit unclear. In PlantFiles, these are entered under both Schlumbergera truncata as well as Schlumbergera x buckleyi. It appears that the 'true' Christmas cacti are indeed hybrids of S. buckleyi and possibly S. truncata. Some call this plant a Zygocactus species, but that is definitely a synonym genus, not a currently accepted one for this species. Closely related plants include the Thanksgiving Cactus (again, due to the timing of the plant's natural affinity to bloom around Thanksgiving) or Crab Cactus,… Full Story »

  9. Soil Questions from Sunnyvale

    Cactus Blog &bull Oct 7, 2011

    Hi. My wife and I have freed up an unused 30' x 13' strip of ground between the side of our house and the street. Could you suggest a book or online resource for us to get some basic understanding… Full Story »

  10. The Aloe Vera - One Of The Best Things You Can Have Inside Your Own Herb Garden

    Healthy Vegetable Garden Beds &bull Sep 16, 2011

    The aloe vera plant is a medical herb that is frequently used in a large amount of homes internationally. Unlike any other kinds of tamed plants, it does not prosper in natural habitats anymore. It is thought to have originated from the country of Africa, with kin of… Full Story »


  11. John's Cactus Garden

    The Grackle &bull Sep 11, 2011

    What does one do when faced with the most ridiculous drought in the history of his life, but the burning desire to plant something and try to create some beauty from the madness? He heads to the Austin Cactus &… Full Story »

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  12. Flower Chat: Succulents in Bloom with Debra Lee Baldwin

    Life on the Balcony &bull Sep 7, 2011

    I'm sorry for getting this up a little bit late, but here is the transcript of our Flower Chat held on September 1, 2011. The chat was moderated by yours truly (@lifeontheblcny). Our guest was Debra Lee Baldwin (@DebraLBaldwin), the… Full Story »

  13. Fleur Chat: Succulents in Bloom with Debra Lee Baldwin

    Life on the Balcony &bull Sep 7, 2011

    I'm sorry for getting this up a little bit late, but here is the transcript of our Fleur Chat held on September 1, 2011. The chat was moderated by yours truly (@lifeontheblcny). Our guest was Debra Lee Baldwin (@DebraLBaldwin), the… Full Story »


  14. Growing Cactus in Washington

    Cactus Blog &bull Aug 20, 2011

    It seems like an oxymoron of gardening: a cactus garden in the soggy Pacific Northwest. Don't these leafless plants need long days of scorching sun and drought-like growing conditions? The garden just inside the main entrance to the zoo is… Full Story »

  15. My Greenhouse Melon Experiment

    Growing with Plants &bull Aug 20, 2011

    French Heirloom Melons in the greenhouse! It's an idea I found in an 1802 gardening book about how early New Englanders raised table grapes, melons and 'Pine Apples' under glass. With a 33' glasshouse that sits dormant all summer, I… Full Story »


  16. Crested Questions

    Cactus Blog &bull Aug 15, 2011

    Karen asked a question about her crested euphorbia, and Hap started a long answer at the same time I had sent off a much shorter answer. Check out the differences between my answer and Hap's. Hello Peter - Once again… Full Story »


  17. Desert Orchid Care

    Cactus Blog &bull Aug 8, 2011

    Hi Hap, That Eulophia I bought last week is growing great, the new shoots are almost three inches and going fast. I forgot to ask when it was last fed and when I should give it another feeding. Very happy… Full Story »


  18. What to do This Weekend in Missouri

    Cactus Blog &bull Jul 29, 2011

    The largest succulent event in the Midwest will soon take center stage at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. The event is being put on by the Henry Shaw Cactus and Succulent Society. Cacti and succulents of all shapes and sizes will… Full Story »

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  19. El Cerrito Cactus

    Cactus Blog &bull Jul 27, 2011

    Apparently there's a newspaper in the next town over from Berkeley and they have a cactus that blooms so it's featured in the newspaper every year. They don't know what it is, but they don't stop over here and ask… Full Story »

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  20. Reconnecting with Nature

    Organic Gardening &bull Jul 11, 2011

    I am Rebecca, one of the new interns at Organic Gardening. This summer I am working with a lot of online content and helping develop the web presence. I am also trying to reconnect with nature, in particular gardening, during my summer here. When I went off to college, I moved into… Full Story »

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