Succulents and Cacti
Welcome to our Succulents and Cacti page.
Check out our articles below, including Succulent Propagation (with pictures). And our care guides:
African Milk Tree, Blue Torch Cactus, Senecio Serpens, Senecio Vitalis, Senecio Barbertonicus, Whale Fin Plant, Bear Paw Cactus, Snake Plant Care, Echeveria Setosa, String Of Turtles, String Of Turtles, Desert Rose Bonsai, How To Propagate String Of Hearts.
See also: our snake plant category page.
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Snake Plant Care (Dracaena Trifasciata)
The key to snake plant care is to make sure they do not get over watered, other than this they are tough and hardy plants that survive almost all household locations. Snake Plant Care (Dracaena Trifasciata) Care Summary Light needs: Bright light for better growth but can survive in low light too. Watering needs: Let the soil dry out completely before watering again. Fertilizer: Do not need feeding, but you can use a cactus and succulent fertilizer once a month in the growing months to encourage a quicker growth. Soil: Cactus and succulent compost. Humidity: 40%. Snake plants do not need any special humidity conditions. Temperature: 18°C-30°C (65-85°F). Where to…
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Whale Fin Plant – Sansevieria Masoniana – Dracaena Masoniana Care
Welcome to our care guide to the Whale Fin Plant… Whale Fin Plant Care Summary Light needs: Medium to bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, only water is soil completely dry. Fertilizer: A dedicated cactus and succulent fertilizer in the summer. Soil: Cactus and succulent potting mix. Humidity: They do not need extra humidity. Temperature: 18-25°C (64-77°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Sansevieria masoniana. Dracaena masoniana. Common issues: Overwatering and root rot. Introduction The whale fin plant is known for it’s big fin-like appearance. They used to be know as sansevieria masoniana, but it’s scientific name is now dracaena masoniana, as…
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Senecio Vitalis
Welcome to our guide to Senecio Vitalis care, all you need to know to care and propagate this plant, including soil, water, light and humidity. Senecio Vitalis Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check soil weekly, only water if the soil is dry all the way down. Fertilizer: A dedicated cactus and succulent feed every 2 or 3 weeks in the summer months. Soil: A succulent soil mix. Humidity: 40% Temperature: 16-26°C (61-79°F) Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Blue chalk fingers, mermaids tail. Common issues: Overwatering Introduction The Senecio Vitalis aka ‘blue chalk fingers’ aka ‘mermaids tail’ is a beautiful…
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Rhipsalis Paradoxa
Welcome to our guide to the Rhipsalis Paradoxa all you need to know about care and propagation, including light, water, soil, temperature and humidity needs. The key to caring for this plant is plenty of light and avoid wet soil by using a really well draining mix and water only when dry. Rhipsalis Paradoxa Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Check weekly, water if soil is totally dry. Fertilizer: High nitrogen feed in the spring and summer. Soil: Loose, airy, well-draining soil. Humidity: 60-70%. Temperature: 18 to 24°C (64 to 75°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Chain cactus, Chain Rhipsalis.…
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Can Snake Plants Live Outside?
Introduction Can snake plants live outside? Welcome to our concise guide covering all you need to know about snake plants (aka dracaena trifasciata) living and thriving outdoors. Can Snake Plant Survive Winter Outside? Snake plants can live out doors as long as it does not get down to freezing. You’ll need to bring them indoors when temperatures drop that low. I have known mine to survive some freezing temperatures as a one off but not for more than a few days. The bigger the plants, the better they can survive colder temperatures, and if they do get damaged the chance of them growing back is increased the larger they are.…
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Bear Paw Cactus
Welcome to our guide to the Bear Paw Cactus all to you need to know about care and propagation, the key to caring for this plant is give it plenty of indirect sun and do not over water it. Bear Paw Cactus Care Summary Light needs: Bright indirect sunlight. Watering needs: Only water when soil is dry all the way down, check it weekly. Fertilizer: Cactus and succulent fertilizer every 3 weeks in summer. Soil: A dedicated Succulent Soil. Humidity: 40%. Temperature: 16°C to 30°C (61-86°F). Where to buy: Try our list of Rare Plant Shops. Other names: Cotyledon Tomentosa, Bear Paw Succulent, Bear Paw A Cactus. Common issues: Overwatering.…
