Cacti have grown in popularity as a houseplant over the years, but someone new to the cactus may wonder about the soil that it grows in. That matters because if you pick the wrong soil with a cactus, you can inadvertently kill your plant before it ever starts to grow. Keep in mind that with … Read more
Have you encountered an alligator cactus before? What makes this succulent unique is its tiny plantlets growing along the edges of its leaves. The succulent’s distinct look gives its other known name – mother of thousand plants. A single leaf can produce 50 tiny plantlets and the whole plant can make thousands of new alligator … Read more
Many rabbits will see houseplants as a source of curiosity, but with the knowledge that most houseplants can poison your rabbit, you may wonder if a Christmas cactus can prove deadly to your bunny. You want to keep most houseplants out of reach since it will often lead to poisoning. Rabbits are very sensitive this … Read more
Are you looking for a cactus plant that bears pink flowers? We got you covered. Cacti with pink flowers aren’t hard to find. Upon doing research, we found different species of cacti that produce pink flowers – with Opuntia, or also known as the prickly pear cactus, as the most common one. To know more … Read more
Most love the sight of a deer leaping and gallivanting about in the flower-covered meadows, but when it comes to your irises or other garden plants, they can become quite the nuisance. Many of the plants in the garden turn into a deer’s all-you-can-eat buffet. You look one morning to find that your irises were … Read more
When it comes to cacti, an orange flower isn’t entirely uncommon. You have several species of cacti that can grow orange flowers. The striking color and the pleasant aroma of a cactus flower has led to it becoming a favorite. Meanwhile, they attract pollinators such as bats and bees. Yes, you read that right, bats … Read more
Despite it commonly depicted as a land of desert full of cactuses, New Mexico has one of the most diverse landscapes out of all the states. You will see everything from the auburn-colored deserts and broken mesas to the wide-open grasslands and snow-capped mountain peaks. They even have a few extinct volcanoes here. With that … Read more
The deep shade of a red flower on a cactus is inviting and draws the eye. This depends on the species of cactus as well since some have a higher chance of producing red flowers. Red is such a beautiful and powerful color that it grabs your attention as soon as you see it. In … Read more
Yellow and white are the most common colors for cactus flowers. We can think of at least five groups of cacti that will show a yellow bloom, and stay tuned because we’re going to cover everything that you need to know about cactuses and how to care for their yellow flowers. Flowers act as a … Read more
You saw the meme online where someone puts ketchup and mustard on this plant that looks like a corn dog and gives it a negative review like, “Worst corn dog I ever ate!” Going down by the lake, I’ve always loved this plant because it adds to the beauty of nature. I wouldn’t, however, want … Read more
