(Photo is from a temporary spot, he's set up in a lovely spot by a window) Hello! I have a few questions from a beginner! I've just bought a Euphorbia horrida hybrid (specifically i believe grey-form but not 100%) and am planning on re-soiling him in a couple days I think he's doing alright; the baby is a good sign i'm hoping! And he feels very sturdy including towards the base. I didn't notice the stains until now but i hope it's nothing bad Rambling aside, questions below. Any help is very appreciated!: 1. Is he doing alright? Anything do i need to watch out for since he's bought from a hardware store? 2. Should i trim the dead (or maybe just dormant?) flowers or leave them be? 3. I have old Miracle-Gro succulent/cactus soil. Should i buy new soil or a different kind? I've heard mixed opinions on how good that soil is for draining 3.5. If that soil is fine, would it be fine for the winter? It supposedly has extra growth/nutrient stuff in it that might be bad during dormant months 4. When would be the best time for changing the soil? I read you want to water them and then wait 2-3 days for the roots to absorb some water. If the soil towards the bottom of the pot is still damp right now, should i change it to the proper soil when the next watering is? 5. When i do the soil change, should i go ahead and repot at the same time? Specifically into the unglazed pot shown (to get him out of the plastic). If so, how many drainage holes should i add (currently has none)? 6. Should i leave the baby or repot it into a smaller one? Or move it closer to the main one etc etc? Thank you so much for reading and for any help!!

Hens and chicks

almost 2 years ago

Anyone know what it is?

Simone

almost 2 years ago

Hi! I have a few new plants, rhipsalis paradoxa, rhipsalis ewaldiana, rhipsalis ramulosa (I think?), rhipsalis trigona. I am finding contradictory information online about light. Can I put them close to the south window indoors, where they get sun or is that too much light for them?

Does anyone know what’s wrong with my plant? I’ve tried not watering it as everyone says it does well without. But I must’ve only watered it a couple weeks ago. Any suggestions?

Javonte

almost 2 years ago

New members of the family…,,,

Lindsey

almost 2 years ago

My string of dolphins is flowering! Does anyone know if these seeds are able to grow? And are worth keeping?

Gsue62

almost 2 years ago

😭is it gone??? I have had this plant (Elephant bush or mini jade) for 25yrs!!! Lived in the Central Valley of CA where lower elevation and not a very cold winter year after year. Now living in southern NM - high desert elevation, and temps in the mid-upper 50’s, covered in the below freeze nights…. And full sun during the days. But look!!!!😭. Is it lost? Or will she make a comeback in the spring???

Planter

almost 2 years ago

One of my cacti died and is restoring how should I take care of it should I repot it, give it less light, etc. I have never had this happen before so what should I do

Can I use few drops of peppermint oil or tea tree oil in the water to water my succulents to prevent any fungus gnats or bugs???

Gsue62

almost 2 years ago

Yay! I just received my box of five new babies…..$20 worth and afraid to even try to put them outside …mid 50’s amd clear/cold weather. My others are outside, and have been for months - have turned brown and I think are dying!! I have covered them with heavy towels the nights that went below freezing- and they have direct sun most of the day!

Cat

almost 2 years ago

My Crassula Sarmentosa is flowering 🪴🌿

PhiloFox

almost 2 years ago

my lil succulent shelf! it's kinda new, so I hope they like it.

MicAZ

almost 2 years ago

So I brought most of my cactus and succulents in for the winter. Honestly thinking I may just keep some of them in because they’re doing so well inside! But then I turned my horse crippler and see these white spots 😭 Too much water now?

Leaves are soft and wrinkly. Is this dead?

Does any one know how to start prickly pear cactus seed and what is the best time of the year to start them any information would greatly help thanks

my aloe plant finally bloomed which i didn’t even know it would produce a flower but here we are :)

How to refresh this plant. Please help.

Heather

almost 2 years ago

What kind of succulent is this? They’re big! My mom gave them to me from her garden but she doesn’t know what they’re called and the AI gave up a lot of options.

Em.

almost 2 years ago

Hiya! Can anyone tell me what succulent this is?

Javonte

almost 2 years ago

Bristle Brush Cactus has bloomed little flowers 😁☺️☺️😊……