The Case Against Succulents in Terrariums

by | Feb 10, 2018 | Cactus Are Cool

Once again I came across an article in a newspaper I disagree with-big surprise, huh? But once again I think succulents are being put in a situation where they are doomed for disappointment. The article I am at odds with recommends planting succulents in terrariums...

Let’s Talk Dirt!

by | Jan 25, 2018 | Cactus Are Cool

A reader asked about the soil I use with my cactus and succulents the other day, and I casually responded that I mix compost dirt and perlite. Later I realized that really wasn’t a very helpful answer! I suspect he is not the only person who grapples with that...

A Few More Winter Blooms

by | Jan 20, 2018 | Cactus Are Cool

Not much going on with the cactus and succulents these days. Thanks to our very cold, very dry winter, the outside plants are in really sad shape. Those in the greenhouse and barn are faring much better, not doing much growing yet, but here and there I find spots of...

The Little Poinsettia That Could

by | Dec 19, 2017 | Cactus Are Cool

I am the person in charge of flowers at our Methodist church, which includes arrangements on the altar and the seasonal Easter lilies and Christmas poinsettias. I make sure the arrangements are always on display Sunday mornings, then put them in the refrigerator to...

Another Mammillaria Halo

by | Nov 18, 2017 | Cactus Are Cool

On October 28th as I was admiring the plants in the greenhouse, I looked down to find these two mammillarias beginning to form buds in their characteristic circle or halo on the tops of the plants. I checked my inventory list to discover I have had these two...