Dear Master Gardener,
I hope you don’t mind me submitting another picture of my mysterious pink orchid cactus here. I am curious to know its proper identity and how to take proper care of it in Toronto.
Many thanks for…
I have an extensive cacti collection with some almost 20 years old. They spend the summer outside and the winter they are dormant in the basement. This past winter the mealybugs got out of hand, and while I was able…
I have a cactus that belonged to my mother; I remember it in the house when I was a child, so this plant is at least 45 years old. It seems to be thriving but is completely pot bound with…
Hi! I received this cactus as a gift and am wondering if anyone could help me identify it. I’ve searched a while myself and can’t seem to figure it out. Since I don’t know what it’s supposed to look like,…
I live in Alberta and have not had any luck in finding this orchid cactus locally, was wondering if you have any information of hobbyist or society in Canada that would be able to put me in contact with some…
Next winter I would like to overwinter my cacti so that I can induce blooming for next year. I live in an apartment so I cannot bring the temperature down to what is required for the winter dormancy. Are there…
I live in Niagara-on-the-Lake. My plants are indoors now. I have divided the Cacti by cutting, letting dry, and replanting. They did well outside in the summer, but now there is no movement. Anything I can do to stimulate growth? …
Two of our cactus plants have fallen sick this winter. One has become covered in light brown/beige spots. The other, a shorter round cactus has white foamy balls that have formed on it. They share a pot where they grow…
With a sunny window, growing succulents is easy and rewarding. Cacti are one of the best know groups of succulents, but there are many succulents that are not cacti.
Cultural Requirements
To stimulate flowering, keep plants potbound. Flowers usually occur…