Looking to change up your front yard with a desert vibe? You’re in the right spot! Desert landscaping can be a fantastic way to create a beautiful, low-maintenance outdoor space that thrives in dry climates. Let’s jump right into some fresh ideas to make your front yard stand out! Desert-Inspired Pathways Creating desert-inspired pathways can…
You may have heard of both the names pencil cactus and fire stick when exploring the world of succulent plants. So are these two plants are actually different or just variations of the same species To answer this question, it should be noted that pencil cactus and fire stick are actually common names for the…
Why is my cactus not blooming, this question is asked very often? First of all, is your cactus old enough? With rebutias, for example, this often works with 2-year-old seedlings. But with a Mother-in-Law’s-Seat (Echinocereus engelmannii) you usually have to wait 40-50 years before the first flowers appear. It’s likely that your cactus is closing…
Are you ready? We are going to take you through the list of the best Pot for Prickly Pear Cactus that most people would buy, which we have tested and rated for true value for money. We have reviewed all the big brands to see which ones deliver on their promises. There are a lot…
Hedgehog cactus is also called strawberry hedgehog cactus for the strawberry taste of its fruit. Both birds and rodents eat the fruit. The plant is a solitary grower and grows in the area of Coahuila, Chihuahua, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas and Durango in Mexico. It is also known for its barbed spines, which…
How to Choose a Jar Cacti live for months without water. They accumulate the liquid in the juicy pulp and carefully spend it. Greener “hedgehogs” are afraid of abundant watering and too wet soil in which fungus appears. In order to make the cacti live longer and to prevent mold from appearing, you need to choose the…
My greenhouse was perfect. Inside, I had several cacti but only one was developing what looked like a fungal infection. A Google search led me to treat the infection with a fungicide and in just two days, the affected plant showed improvement. I don’t have time to waste in my greenhouse and can’t afford to…
While they both belong to the Cactaceae family, the hedgehog cactus is not a cholla cactus. Cholla cactus, also known as teddy bear cactus, is actually in a different genus: Cylindropuntia. It’s easy to confuse the two plants because they both have barbed spines and are native to arid regions of the United States. But…
First, we need to get the seeds out and place them in a pot along with a substrate allowing the water to drain and make it loose enough. You can use a substrate you have from another plant or use your standard potting soil. The first stage is the formation of the seed. The process of germination…
Care Of Echinocereus Engelmannii Echinocereus engelmannii, also known as Engelmann’s hedgehog cactus or strawberry hedgehog cactus, is a species of flowering cactus in the Cactaceae family. This cactus is primarily found in the desert regions of the United States, including areas near Mexico, Sonora, California, and Arizona. Engelmann’s hedgehog cacti are very popular in their natural…