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September 8, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: September 8, 2019 - Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Succulents, Tools of the Trade

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August 30, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: August 25, 2020 - Leave a Comment

Fastest Growing Succulents for a Speedy Start to a Large Collection

It hasn't been long since I first began collecting succulents and cacti, probably around 6 months in total. That being said, in that time, the primary goal I've concentrated on is the speedy growth of my collection - one way or another - so I could quickly and affordably … [Read more...]

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August 18, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: July 13, 2021 - 35 Comments

Cutest Cactus Names on the Plot: Funny “Pet” Names for Cacti

I've never named a plant before. If you asked me about my thoughts on naming plants prior to compiling this list, I would have told you that while I'd likely never take the time to name many, I could still see myself naming a really well-loved favourite or two. But the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cacti, Green-Thumb Fun

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August 8, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: September 23, 2019 - Leave a Comment

YouTube Guides on How To Propagate Succulents

On the heels of publishing an article on my favourite succulent & cactus YouTube channels, I thought it'd be helpful to include a list of particular video guides showcasing how to propagate succulents. There are a lot of different ways to propagate succulents - you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Plant Care, Succulents

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August 6, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: September 23, 2019 - Leave a Comment

My Current Favourite Succulent & Cactus Care YouTube Channels

I've been binge-watching quite a lot of gardening channels on YouTube lately. Since I'm fixated on the idea of having a succulent and cactus-based garden, with a few other drought-tolerant plants mixed in, I've been watching a lot of channels that concentrate on or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cacti, Plant Care, Succulents

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July 6, 2019 by Elise Xavier | Updated: July 6, 2019 - Leave a Comment

The Start of a Mini Cactus Collection

So Thomas and I live in Portugal now, and here in the southern part of the country, we get a lot of warm weather, a lot of beautiful sunshine, and pretty paltry levels of precipitation. In terms of living here and enjoying the weather day to day - couldn't be happier! In … [Read more...]

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