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Can cacti live without direct or indirect sunlight? If you live in one of the colder states in the USA, such as Michigan or Boston, you might have difficulty growing cacti. A cactus needs quite a lot of light to be able to grow. However, even if you don’t have a lot of sunlight hours … Read more >>
You are looking at a cactus on your windowsill, maybe freshly unpotted with its roots exposed, and wondering whether it really needs that bag of potting mix at all. The short version: Yes, you can grow a cactus without soil, and many growers prefer it. Cacti need oxygen at the roots, fast drainage, and regular … Read more >>
One of the most common categories of plants that make their way into people’s homes is succulents. These are generally quite small compared to most other indoor potted plants, characterized by their green, thick, and fleshy leaves. Succulents are super popular among the global plant parent community because of their generally low watering requirements. As … Read more >>
Being a plant enthusiast is all about collecting a wide range of different plant species that complement one another and can be kept in decorative arrangements. While most succulents and indoor flowering plants are quite easy to find, you need to be looking for an Eve’s Needle cactus if you truly want to impress other … Read more >>
The Cactus is a popular house plant for many reasons. It has a unique and attractive appearance, takes little space, and requires less maintenance than many other house plants. You may find a cactus in many households in the U.S. Despite its low-maintenance nature; cactus can face problems due to improper care. Some cactus lovers … Read more >>
You have a cactus sharing a sunny windowsill or a mixed planter with other houseplants, and one of the neighbors is starting to yellow, droop, or rot. It is natural to wonder if the spiny plant is somehow responsible. The short version: A cactus will not attack or poison its neighbors in any meaningful way. … Read more >>
It is a common misconception that cacti cannot get moldy because of their dry environment, but can cactus get moldy? The answer is a definite yes! In fact, there are several reasons why cacti can become infected with mold, and in this blog post, we will be exploring 15 of them. So, read on to … Read more >>
You brushed past the bunny ears cactus on your windowsill, and now your fingers prickle, sting, and itch even though you can’t see a single spine. The short version: Yes. Cacti can cause itching, usually from tiny barbed hairs called glochids, broken spine tips left in the skin, or irritant sap from cactus look-alikes such … Read more >>
You brushed against the cactus on your windowsill, and now a fingertip or the back of your hand looks puffy, pink, and tender to the touch. The short version: Yes, a cactus can cause swelling. Most of it comes from spines or tiny glochids lodged in the skin, which trigger local irritation and sometimes infection. … Read more >>
Cacti are the best. They’re low-maintenance and cute. They live for decades and make you happy every day. There’s only one thing better than a cactus, and that’s more cacti. Did you know that you can cut and replant a cactus, and that part will grow into a new cactus? It’s called propagation. Here’s all … Read more >>