Comments on: Tabletop Garden – Cactus Garden

By: Jennifer Powell

Jennifer Powell — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:57:46 +0000

Ceramic pots or Clay Pots are still the best garden pots.;`.

By: Christopher Mills

Christopher Mills — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:29:11 +0000

i still prefer to use plain old clay garden pots instead of those that are made of plastic.’;~

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:49:10 +0000

The most important characteristic of the soil mix for cactus and succulent is good drainage. For convenience, you can find readymade potting mix especially for cactus and succulent in gardening stores. Or you can add some river sand (don’t use sand you find on beaches) into your regular potting mix for better drainage. As for ratio, there is no hard and fast rule, you need to experiment a bit.

What is the problem with your cacti? It may be caused by some other problem instead of the potting mixture, for example, overwatering

Happy Gardening!

By: mel

mel — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:30:11 +0000

…guys can i ask something bout the true and proper soil mixture for cacti! I find it difficult to grow cacti here in the Philippines for, i dont know exactly what type of mixture do they want! I’m looking for cacti and succulent books but I can’t find one!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:08:40 +0000

Hi Chaz,

Since I bought my plants in local flower market where everyone identifies plants by Chinese common names, I actually do not know the botanical name of every succulent in this cactus garden. But, you can try this website – http://www.cactus-art.biz. They have a good cactus & succulent gallery which I often find helpful.

Cheers!

By: chaz

chaz — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:08:32 +0000

hell0!nice cactuses!i love them very much!could u plz put their names under each pictures??

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:48:54 +0000

Hi Rovie,
I am not very sure, but would guess that it’s a Haworthia, maybe a Astroloba or Poellnitzia…

By: Rovie

Rovie — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:40:22 +0000

Hi! I was wondering what is the specific name of the jade looking plant? It looks like it’s purple! Thanks!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:38:35 +0000

Hi pj,
It is Haworthia Fasciata, commonly called Zebra Haworthia.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:37:11 +0000

Hi Neetha, sun and water are the two main factors for growing healthy succulents. This “green with white stripe plant” is commonly called Zebra Haworthia. It is easy to grow. Instead of watering it according to a set schedule, water the plant only when the soil is dry to the touch. This plant is perfect for indoor, it does well with light shade to bright light. You want to protect it from strong midday sun, and it may be sunburned if you move it from shade/indoor into full sun too quickly. Hope this help! Happy Gardening