Category Archives: uncatagories

Mastering Cactus Soil: The Key to Thriving Desert Beauties.

Cacti, those enduring symbols of the desert, flourish in conditions that most other plants find daunting. The key to their resilience lies in a crucial, yet often overlooked element: the soil. Unlike the soil for typical garden plants, cacti require a unique blend that replicates their native, arid environments. This specialized soil, commonly known as […]

Key Differences Between Succulents and Cacti : Everything You Need to Know.

Succulents and cacti are two groups of plants that often confuse people due to their similar characteristics. Both types have the ability to store water in their leaves or stems, enabling them to survive in arid environments. This feature makes them popular among plant enthusiasts who don’t want to spend a lot of time on […]

Cactus spines

Botanically, “spines” are distinguished from “thorns”: spines are modified leaves, and thorns are modified branches. Cacti produce spines, always from areoles as noted above. Spines are present even in those cacti with leaves, such as Pereskia, Pereskiopsis and Maihuenia, so they clearly evolved before complete leaflessness. Some cacti only have spines when young, possibly only […]