Cactus aren’t cute and cuddly, but they sure are cool. I live in the land of cacti (Tucson, Arizona) and also grow them as houseplants. Growing cactus indoors isn’t hard to do, but there are a few essential things to know. Cacti are a subfamily of succulents. I’m not going int...
in which case the seedling would die. The seedlings may be placed 2.5cm (1 in) apart in the cactus compost as described above. Do not pot up too soon into small pots as these dry out very quickly. Boxes made of concrete or plastic are ...
I will sometimes add lime as our soil is acidic, for ccertain crops that grow and access nurtients better in a slightly alkaline soil (like spinach, or with Christmas Cactus in pots, for example) but other than that, the only fertilizer I use is a chemical based one and only for ...
Just because you don’t have a regular garden doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy growing heirloom tomato plants. They grow well in containers. While these are 5 of the top choices, each gardener has their personal favorite. Over time, you’ll find the ones you love the most....
Your best bet is to grow them in containers or raised beds. Fill these with well-draining, sandy potting soil such as cactus growing medium. These plants are heavy feeders, however, so work some well-aged compost into there too. Furthermore, if you’re growing in raised beds, choose pot...
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Byline: Pattie BarronBIRDS of paradise, angel's trumpets and a barrel cactus thrive in Don Mapp's tropical back garden, reminding him of his native Belize. However, this display is nothing compared with what's going on in his front garden.You can't see too much of the house facade ...
Dragon fruit plant,also famous as pitahaya orpitaya, belongs to the cactus family. It’s a climbing cactus and needs support for growing. The flowers are unique and one of the largest in the world. The blooms only open for one night and exude an inviting fruity fragrance. ...
Beets, while generally not as vivid, have many of the color combinations found in ulluco. But if you really want an impressive side by side combination, take a look at prickly pear and pitaya cactus fruits. Cacti are in the order Caryophyllales along with ulluco and they share the same ...