There's something ever so stunning about a succulent in bloom. I'll readily admit, while purple is my personal favourite shade when it comes to a succulent's stressed leaf colours, if you're talking about flowers on succulents in particular, red easily makes it to the very … [Read more...]
Purple Succulents: Vibrant Violets That Make Any Arrangement Pop
I've been into succulents for a relatively short period of time; probably only around a year. Needless to say, I'm way behind the massive trend that's popped up around succulents & cacti. Still, in the relatively short amount of time been into them, I've managed to find … [Read more...]
Naming Your Succulent? Fetching “Pet” Names, Funny & Cute
I've written an article about cute & funny names for cacti, and while I have to admit, those are absolutely my all-time favourites in terms of giving "pet" names to plants, it doesn't seem fair to go without giving at least some of the stunning succulents out there their … [Read more...]
Teeny Tiny Succulents? A Slew of Succulent Plants That Stay Small
I can think of quite a few different reasons someone might want to seek out a list of the smallest succulent plants around. The most obvious reason: to grab a bunch of these tiny succulents and use them in miniature arrangement. A few less obvious reasons: to get a … [Read more...]
The Best Pots for Jade Plants & How to Make Your Faves Work
When it comes to picking pots for jade plants, the most important rule of thumb is the same rule that exists no matter which succulent you plan on potting: concentrate on good drainage. This rule of thumb holds true whether you're planning on putting your potted jade … [Read more...]
What Does Cactus Taste Like? How About Cactus Fruit? Cactus Juice?
Just recently discovered that some cacti are edible? Found a weird looking fruit in your grocery store labelled "cactus pear" and want to know what the fruit of a cactus could possibly taste like before maybe grabbing one to try for yourself? Well, you're in the right … [Read more...]