Cactus & Succulents | Balcony Garden Web https://balconygardenweb.com/p/cactus-succulents/ Revamp Small Garden Sat, 26 Oct 2024 07:02:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balconygardenweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/favicon-final-150x150.png Cactus & Succulents | Balcony Garden Web https://balconygardenweb.com/p/cactus-succulents/ 32 32 10 Best Hanging Cactus to Grow https://balconygardenweb.com/best-hanging-cactus-to-grow/ https://balconygardenweb.com/best-hanging-cactus-to-grow/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2024 07:01:42 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=369555 When we think about cacti, a hardy plant with an erect growth habit comes to mind, but these hanging cacti tell a different story! These plants are best for hanging baskets and pots placed up on plant stands and window sills, and given their resilient nature, they are easy to care for as well. Many […]

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]]> https://balconygardenweb.com/common-christmas-cactus-pests/feed/ 0 This Succulent Looks Like Eyes: Conophytum Wittebergense Care https://balconygardenweb.com/this-succulent-looks-like-eyes-conophytum-wittebergense-care/ https://balconygardenweb.com/this-succulent-looks-like-eyes-conophytum-wittebergense-care/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:30:25 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=363532 All eyes will be on you if you grow this rare succulent that looks like human eyes! Learn how to care for Conophytum Wittebergense. You may have heard of succulents that resemble pebbles, lips, the human heart, or even Shrek’s ears. Now, let’s funnel down to a rare Namibian and South African native that looks […]

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]]> https://balconygardenweb.com/this-succulent-looks-like-eyes-conophytum-wittebergense-care/feed/ 0 Mealybugs on Christmas Cactus: 7 Ways to Get Rid of Them https://balconygardenweb.com/mealybugs-on-christmas-cactus/ https://balconygardenweb.com/mealybugs-on-christmas-cactus/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:37:06 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=368368 Don’t you just hate it when Mealybugs infest your Christmas Cactus, especially when it’s blooming? Here’s how to get rid of them! You’ve followed every trick to get your Christmas cactus to bloom this festive season. But as winter approaches, an unwelcome guest appears—mealybugs! Before these cotton-like bugs wreak havoc, here are steps to salvage […]

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]]> https://balconygardenweb.com/plants-that-love-dry-air-low-humidity/feed/ 0 How to Care for Jade Plant in Fall https://balconygardenweb.com/how-to-care-for-jade-plant-in-fall/ https://balconygardenweb.com/how-to-care-for-jade-plant-in-fall/#respond Sun, 06 Oct 2024 08:56:15 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=368016 Here’s How to Care for Jade Plant in the Fall to keep this South African succulent alive and kicking through cold weather! Jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a subtropical evergreen succulent with rounded, fleshy leaves and all the makings of an excellent houseplant. As the weather dips, it starts heading for dormancy and has different […]

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]]> https://balconygardenweb.com/how-to-care-for-jade-plant-in-fall/feed/ 0 9 Mistakes that Stop Christmas Cactus from Blooming https://balconygardenweb.com/christmas-cactus-growing-mistakes/ https://balconygardenweb.com/christmas-cactus-growing-mistakes/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:09:23 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=365593 Let’s explore common Mistakes that Stop a Christmas Cactus from Blooming and find solutions to help your flowering succulent revive and thrive! This winter stunner with cascading foliage and fragrant white-to-red blooms sometimes underperforms without proper care. Let’s examine the mistakes that stop a Christmas Cactus from blooming and fix them so you have lovely […]

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]]> https://balconygardenweb.com/christmas-cactus-growing-mistakes/feed/ 0 Christmas Cactus Growing Slowly? 7 Reasons Why https://balconygardenweb.com/christmas-cactus-growing-slowly-why/ https://balconygardenweb.com/christmas-cactus-growing-slowly-why/#respond Sat, 28 Sep 2024 07:47:30 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=358570 Is your Christmas Cactus Growing Slowly? Here are potential reasons and fixes to revive it before the holiday season! With beautiful trailing foliage, Schlumbergera is especially sought-after around the festive season for winter and early spring for its blooms that cascade in various bright, bold hues. But sometimes, you don’t see your Christmas cactus growing […]

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]]> https://balconygardenweb.com/christmas-cactus-growing-slowly-why/feed/ 0 How to Fix an Overgrown Aloe: 3 Ways https://balconygardenweb.com/how-to-fix-an-overgrown-aloe/ https://balconygardenweb.com/how-to-fix-an-overgrown-aloe/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:45:27 +0000 https://balconygardenweb.com/?p=366704 This classic succulent is a true garden treasure, but it can grow out of control and become leggy! Here’s how to Fix an Overgrown Aloe. Aloe vera is a hardy succulent known for its soothing gel, healing qualities, fleshy, serrated green leaves with white flecks, and upright habit. However, the plant may start spilling over […]

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