Articles for tag: Cactus, House Plants, Succulent Plants, Succulents

Easy Care House Plants

Are you a plant killer? Many people enjoy having plants around the house but unfortunately, they just don’t know how to care for them. In this article, I will cite four types of house plants that are easy to care for. The first type of house plant is commonly known as an ivy. There are ...

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Florida Edible Prickly Pear Cactus

This incredible Florida edible is not only a favorite in the south but the prickly pear cactus is also found all over the United States. Native Indians used this food as one of their many survival foods for thousands of years. In fact there are many other species of cactus that are edible and several ...

Indoor Cactus: Bringing the Southwest into Your House

Growing cactus in the house is very easy with a little knowledge. Like any other plant, a cactus will have the usual needs of correct soil, correct water and correct sunlight. With these needs met, anyone can have a beautiful cactus garden inside their home instead of outside. The simple factors needed for keeping a ...

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How to Grow a Cactus Indoors from Cuttings

Cacti are interesting plants because they can be grown by taking a sample of a mother plant, called a cutting, which if properly grown can produce a genetic replica of the parent (a clone). Cuttings are usually taken from a cactus with branches, so that the parent can continue to grow effectively. Cactus cuttings may ...

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How to Grow a Golden Barrel Cactus

Are you an avid gardener who enjoys growing succulents and cactus type plants? If so, then you may want to try growing a Golden Barrel cactus. Brief History Golden Barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) are a rounded type of cacti with yellow thorns; they were originally discovered in central Mexico. Other names for this cactus include ...

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The Mescaline Cactus: Peyote, San Pedro, and Peruvian Torch

Mescaline is a potent psychedelic drug that is found naturally in a few varieties of cactus that grow in Southwest North America and South America. It has a long history of both religious and recreational use in America and ranks as one of the most popular psychedelics. There are three main species of mescaline-containing cactus ...

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Planning an Indoor Cactus Garden

Appreciating cactus plants does not mean you have to move to a hot climate in order to grow them. An indoor cactus garden can provide an exotic touch to your home whether your garden is located in a sun room or living room. Cacti are very easy to care for since they require little water, ...

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How to Grow an Orchid Cactus Indoors

The Orchid Cactus (epiphyllum) is one of the most beautiful plants you could bring into your home or garden. It is a cactus that blooms flowers of bright and vibrant colors found in the jungles of Mexico, Central, and South America. These flowers live on the surface of other plants without taking away nutrients from ...

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Winter Care for Your Desert Cactus

Cactus is often associated hot, dry desert areas. It is true that many cactus love dry weather, but they also grow at higher elevations where temperatures dip well below freezing. If you are looking to add cactus to your desert landscaping, pick species tolerant of winter low temperatures where you live if you don’t want ...

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Planting a Winter Indoor Cactus Garden

An indoor cactus garden is a beautiful, low-maintenance way to bring warm climate gardening indoors for winter. From choosing the right cactus to location and care, here are five basic elements of planting a winter indoor cactus garden: Indoor Cactus Garden Element 1) Choosing a Cactus Many gardening centers conveniently carry a variety of cacti. ...