While I was studying biology, in my spare time I started to grow cactus. They were awesome and they were very easy to care for. Contrary to what most people think, they don’t need a lot of light, so you can even have them in your room. One day, I was looking for some potting…
If you’re a gardener and have been wondering about the best type of soil for your lovely Venus flytraps, wonder no more! The short answer is that Venus flytraps do not like cactus or succulent soil. They prefer ordinary potting soil, which you can buy at any garden store. But if you want to know…
You cannot use cactus soil for Dracaena Marginata. This is because the Dracaena Marginata is a tropical plant that needs moist and organic soil to grow in. Cactus soil, on the other hand, is too coarse and will not hold as much nutrition and moisture as required for the plant to thrive. If you want…
Cacti are commonly associated with deserts, but the truth is that they can actually grow in a variety of climates regardless of where you live. There are two main varieties of cacti-the spiny, bulbous ones, more associated with the desert landscape, and the segmented, tropical flowering ones. Cactus plants need just the right amounts of…
The short response is yes. But will they be successful? But not for the long run. Think of them as temporary, enjoyable projects that are not intended to last a long period of time. They may look like epiphytes however they have different growth habits and requirements. If you are unable to locate coarse sand…
Soil with a high concentration of organic matter, like peat moss or compost, is made up of materials that have been broken down over time. As a result, soil with high levels of organic material tends to retain more moisture than soil with a low concentration of organic matter. Cactus soil is primarily made up…
First is when you realize top-watering your plants doesn’t work because the soil cannot absorb water. There are 2 main reasons for this: either your soil is hydrophobic or your cacti are root-bound. The water stays on the surface for a long time, then somewhere on the side, it finds a drain, rinses and all…
The Cactus Flower essential oil is a powerfully uplifting essence. It is a passionate oil that helps to stir the passions, enhance creativity, and encourage the pursuit of passions and ideals. In today’s article, we’re going to take a closer look at the impressive health benefits that cactus flower essential oil could offer, specifically in…
It’s important to recognize that this kind of experiment is purely for experimentation. The plant isn’t going to last for a long time. So, you should not expect so, as I did such a mistake. While these projects are gorgeous and enjoyable to create, however, consider them as temporary arrangements and aren’t designed to last…
As a new cactus grower, I thought that commercial cactus soil is like a panacea for all varieties of cacti. By and by, when I matured from new to advanced, I experienced that every cactus is different so they all need different types of soil mix. Today, I decided to share my knowledge with you…