Ming Thing
Ming Thing is a very unusual monstrose cactus that has won our hearts!
Posts about cacti
Schlumbergera truncata ‘Thor Alice’ Seeds!
We have a Thanksgiving cactus fruit!
Crassula perforata variegata
Rich found another unique succulent for our collection!
Three New Succulents
On a tip from Dad, we went to Home Depot to find a whole rack of new succulents!
Chocolate Soldier
It’s not a cactus, but this unusual succulent captured our attention and affection.
Echinocereus with Pups
An unexpected find at Home Depot: Echinocereus with pups
Spring Means New Growth!
New segments are appearing daily on my Easter cacti.
Gymno Blooms
Gymnocalycium damsii: always reliable for early and persistent Barbie-pink flowers!
NSFW: Naked Cactus (and repotting method)
Seed-grown Stenocereus cleaned and ready for repotting
Two New Cuties
Today’s trip to Walmart resulted in the rescue of an Eriosyce and a Stenocereus.
Mammillaria Madness!
Today’s visit to the Home Despot yielded two new plants for the collection—both Mammillaria.
New Tephrocactus Segment!
Like other Opuntioideae, Tephrocactus root quickly … but I never expected it to be this fast!
Mammillaria nejapensis
Once rescued from Home Despot, this plant’s true beauty shines through!
Pilosocereus: Blue Cactus #1
Who could resist a blue cactus?!
Pop! Goes the Tephrocactus Segment
This "paper spine" cactus is fragile!
Another Lowe’s Rescue Cactus
We’ll give this pale, neglected cactus a good chance!
Rebutia Reward
A thrilling gift from a thoughtful colleague!
St. Patrick’s Day Cactus?
No, this is not the red-headed Irishman again. It’s our Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) blooming again in March.
Izzy Flowers Again
Izzy, our first Parodia magnifica (and one of our first cacti!) blooms again!
Cubical Cactus
Astrophytum myriostigma var. quadricostatum: This cube-shaped cactus has been on my wishlist for years!
First-time Bloomer
This unassuming little cactus has grown slowly and consistently and has worked his way into my heart over the years.
A Latecomer
Last week’s "heat wave" produced a whole new flush of buds on our outdoor cacti.