If you love cacti, then you’ll love the Mexican fence post (Pachycereus marginatus) cactus. Its descriptive name conjures up images of the desert, fenced-in cattle fields, and the beautiful country of Mexico. But, what exactly is the Mexican fence post cactus? Here’s the Mexican fence post cactus description! Mexican fence post cactus description It’s a […]
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Since moving to the southwestern United States more than 20 years ago, I have grown lots of Trichocereus hybrids (also sold as torch cacti) in my landscapes. Depending on the hybrid variety, Trichocereus cacti can produce magnificent flowers that range in colors from white, to vibrant shades of yellow, florescent pink, shocking red hues, orange,
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When I lived in New Mexico, my house was surrounded by naturally growing creosote bushes. Today, I live near Phoenix, Arizona, and I still have one creosote bush which I planted at the side of my house. This unique, iconic-looking bush adds a desert ambience to any arid landscape! But, what is the creosote bush?
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The silver torch sactus (Cleistocactus straussii) is a strikingly beautiful columnar cactus. I have a lot of them growing in containers and in my xeriscape. Read more about silver torch cactus care, and ways to encourage faster growth and more flowers. Before we discuss how to care for Cleistocactus straussii, let’s describe this wonderful cactus!
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If you’d like a unique-looking and easy-to-grow cactus that stays relatively small, I’d suggest the Opuntia quitensis Johnson’s hybrid. Read more about how to grow Opuntia Johnson’s hybrid cactus! But first, here’s a description of Opuntia Johnson’s hybrid cactus. Description of the Opuntia Johnson’s hybrid cactus Smaller flowers and smaller pads Most varieties of opuntia
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