Aloe vera has around 250 species, of which four are grown for their health benefits. Aloe Vera Barbadensis is the most cultivated of the species and is native to North Africa. Wild species of aloe vera can live for a century. The plant produces two substances: the aloe vera gel, which is 96 percent water, and …
Genus Parodia Growing cacti is one of those hilarious plants that either you get, or you don’t get. Personally, I don’t get it. I have yet to meet a cactus that I could keep happy, and only after I wrote this article did I finally understand what I had been doing wrong all these years. …
Succulents are easy-to-care-for plants that are often mistaken as cacti. In fact, the cacti make up over 1,300 of the succulent species. There are over 60 different succulent families and about 10,000 plant variants that differ in color, texture, and size. No matter the succulent species, this genera of plants will absolutely blow you away …
I recently got into indoor cacti because my oldest son loves cacti and we bought him a terrific indoor cacti planter. He diligently cares for it which is nice to see. Of course, one benefit of enjoying indoor cactus plants is that they don’t require all that much care (compared to other plants and flowers). …
Welcome to our cacti database where we list many different types of the cacti species. Each listing includes an image and key growing information. Related: Indoor Cactus Types | All Plants & Flowers | Perennials | Annuals | Shrubs | Types of Succulents | Types of Rhubarb | How to Care for a Moss Rose Plant | What is a Desert Rose …
Editor’s note: I’m excited to publish this article after enjoying my first terrarium creation with my 7-year-old son. He received a terrarium kit as a gift. He loved making it and it turned out really well. While you can use a kit, you can also create one on your own. Fortunately, I was able to …
My son loves cacti. Actually, he loves flowers and plants and pretty much everything outside, but he’s particularly fond of cacti. I bought him a small cacti planter that he loves and takes care of. FYI, cacti planters aren’t cheap. I couldn’t believe how much it cost. The thing is, there are all kinds of …
Welcome to our guide on the fresh world of cacti gardens! If you are looking to spruce up your yard with plants there are many things to consider, one of which is your climate and location. This can be frustrating for many that live in dry and hot places, as many flowers are sensitive to …