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...]
Cactus Yellowing [Issues + Fix]: What to Do If Your Cactus Turns Yellow
To my knowledge (please correct me in the comments if I'm wrong), if your cactus is yellowing, there are three potential candidates that could be the possible cause: Your cactus has rot.Your cactus has sunburn.Your cactus has pests. None of these things are good for … [Read more...]
Outdoor Succulent Planter Bed: Before & After 2 Months
A couple months ago, I planted out a flower bed at the very entrance of our front yard with a number of succulents I thought would look quite nice once they'd grown and knit together. That was back in July, and it's September now, so I thought I'd do an update showing off … [Read more...]
My “Under the Sea” Coral Reef Themed Succulent Bed Arrangement
Back in July, I took a visit to a local plant nursery and picked up a large number of the few pots of succulents and cacti they had for sale. I did my absolute best to buy succulents I didn't see in my local grocery store - which often has a decent range of succulents and a … [Read more...]
Only Want to Use Terracotta Succulent Pots? Still So Many Options…
If you've been into succulents for even just a hot second, likely you already know - the absolute best pots you could plant any 'ol succulent in is an unglazed terracotta pot. While terracotta pots are ceramic, they comprise a specific subset of ceramic pots: those made … [Read more...]