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December 23, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: December 24, 2019 - Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Plant Facts, Succulents

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November 19, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: July 13, 2021 - 13 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Green-Thumb Fun, Succulents

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November 11, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: September 16, 2020 - Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Plant Facts, Succulents

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October 20, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: October 27, 2020 - 4 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Succulents, Tools of the Trade

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September 28, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: August 25, 2020 - 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Cacti, Green-Thumb Fun, Plant Facts

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September 22, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: August 25, 2020 - 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Cacti, Plant Care

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