Horticultural Pumice: Why We Use It for Everything
What pumice is, why it beats perlite for cacti, how it compares to grit and akadama, and the exact mixes we use at the nursery.
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Guides
Evergreen cactus care, buying, propagation and troubleshooting guides.
Grower Resources
Practical cactus growing guides for seed germination, rooting cuttings, grafting, winter care, pests and substrate. These are evergreen notes for UK growers and will be improved as methods, photos and customer questions build up.
Cactus Seed Germination Guide
A practical cactus seed germination guide covering takeaway tek, substrate, humidity, lighting, hardening off, troubleshooting and seedling care.
Read guideHow to Root Trichocereus Cuttings
A practical guide to callusing, rooting and aftercare for Trichocereus and San Pedro cactus cuttings, including conventional rooting and water tek notes.
Read guideCactus Grafting Guide
A practical cactus grafting guide covering rootstock, scions, grafting methods, clean cuts, pressure, Pereskiopsis, Trichocereus and aftercare.
Read guideHow to Protect Cacti Over Winter
A UK winter care guide for cactus growers covering dormancy, frost, airflow, greenhouse insulation, heating and low-tech cold protection.
Read guideCactus Pests & Treatment Guide
A practical cactus pest guide covering mealybugs, spider mites, thrips, fungus gnats, scale, slugs, prevention and treatment notes.
Read guideCactus Soil & Substrate Guide
A practical UK guide to cactus substrate mixes, ingredients and adjustments for Trichocereus, Lophophora, seedlings and cuttings.
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