E-magazine for Cacti Amateur

Here I want to introduce you an interesting website about the Cacti: Cultivar It has two versions: English and Russian (because the webmaster is Russian.) The website provides the e-magazine, articles and photos about the cacti which collect and summarize from around the world. Moreover, you can find the To get the updated e-magazine, you can subscribe free of charge and here is the link of the latest e-magazine: Issue (3) 36 2006

From my opinion, this content in the magazine is interesting because it comes from the various sources such as from Russia, USA, Canada. It's glad to learn the new information from the different places. Meanwhile, the website looks attractive and easy to understand due to the shown photos of the cactis with their science name.

Tips to plant the bare-root Cacti and Succulents

Now, it's very convenient to purchase the cacti and succulent via website and they're often delivered with the bare root. What shall we do with them? Do they need the special ways to plant?

Here I have some tips for you.

• It is best to transplant your plants as soon as possible following arrival. DO NOT water them for 7-10 days after transplanting.

• For small plants, handle them with kitchen tongs, newspaper, or on old towel so as not to get "stuck' by the spines. Plants should be placed in an empty pot that has drainage holes and a good porous soil should be used to fin in around the roots. DO NOT plant too deep as that can lead to rot. Generally, each plant has a discoloration ring near it's base, use this as a reference mark regarding depth. The soil may be pressed down lightly with your fingertips when you are finished potting the plant. Aquarium gravel can be used as a decorative finish and also prohibits the dirt mixture from washing away with subsequent waterings.

• Large Plants - Again follow general instructions for small plants, but take note of any materials supporting the plant during shipping. If the plant is wrapped and supported by paper upon arrival, leave it that way until you are done transplanting so as to make use of the inherent stability which the paper or wrapping provides.

• Tall Plants - Again follow general instructions for small plants, but take note of the "newspaper sling" around them for handling purposes. Pleas make use of it for ease of handling when transplanting.
  

Hello! Welcome to My Blog

Hello! Everybody

Let me introduce myself. My name is Oranut Sae-Lim. My mother country is Bangkok, Thailand but now I have stayed in Boston, Massachusette just for 4 moths. I love cactus and succulent and at my backyard in Thailand, I have a small, lovely farm of cactus and succulent. However, living in USA, I can't have them as the weather is too cold to grow it up. In the coming spring, I will start to plant them in my room certainly.

My purpose to create this blog is to share the technic, knowledge and information how to grow up and take care of the lovely cactus & succulent.

In the next time, I'll find the nice tips and information for you.