Tag - Cactus
How to Grow and Care for Echinocereus Cactus
Common Names Echinocereus cactus, hedgehog cactus Botanical Name Echinocereus spp. Family Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus Mature Size 6-18 in. tall, 3 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time Spring Flower…
How to Care for Christmas Cactus
Common Name Christmas cactus, holiday cactus, crab cactus Botanical Name Schlumbergera x buckleyi Family Cactaceae Plant Type Succulent, cactus, perennial Mature Size 6–12 in. tall, 12–24 in. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Moist, well-drained, loamy Soil pH…
How to Grow and Care for Star Cactus
Common Name Star cactus Botanical Name Astrophytum spp. Family Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus, perennial, succulent Mature Size 2-72 in. tall, 2-12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Summer, fall Flower…
How to Grow and Care for the Totem Pole Cactus
Common Name Totem pole cactus, monstrous whisker cactus Botanical Name Pachycereus schottii var. monstrosus (previously Lophocereus schottii var. monstrosus) Family Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus, perennial Mature Size 6-8 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. wide (indoors) and 15 ft. tall…
How to Grow and Care for the Thanksgiving Cactus
Botanical Name Schlumbergera truncata Common Name Thanksgiving cactus, crab cactus, false Christmas cactus, holiday cactus, winter cactus Family Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus Mature Size 12-24 in. long, 12-24 in. wide Sun Exposure Partial, shade Soil Type Moist but…
How to Grow and Care for Golden Barrel Cactus Indoors
Common Name Golden barrel cactus, golden ball Botanical Name Echinocactus grusonii Plant Type Perennial, cactus Mature Size 3.5 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, well-drained soil Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Bloom Time…
How to Grow & Care for Fishbone Cactus
Common Name Fishbone cactus, zig-zag cactus, ricrac cactus, orchid cactus Botanical Name Disocactus anguliger Family Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus Mature Size 6 in. tall, 3 ft. long Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Loamy, moist but well-drained Soil pH…
How to Grow and Care for Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus
Common Name Prickly pear, Eastern prickly pear, devil’s tongue Botanical Name Opuntia humifusa Family Name Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus Mature Size 6–12 in. tall, 12–18 in. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH Neutral…
How to Grow and Care for the Dog Tail Cactus
Common Name Dog Tail Cactus, Pitaya De Tortuga Botanical Name Strophocactus testudo, Selenicereus testudo Family Cactaceae Plant Type Perennial succulent Mature Size 10 ft. Sun Exposure Full sun, partial sun Soil Type Sandy, rocky, well-drained Soil pH Neutral,…
How to Grow and Care for Easter Cactus
Common Name Easter cactus, holiday cactus Botanical Name Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri Family Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus Mature Size 6-12 in. tall, 1-2 ft. wide Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring Flower Color Red,…