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Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Adeniums: Growing the Desert Rose

Adeniums, or Desert Roses, are tropical plants that thrive on heat, sunlight, and water during their active growing season. Learn where they come from, how to care for them, and how oversized pots can help develop massive caudexes.

Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Hand Built Pottery- Why I love it

Discover why I choose to hand build my pottery and how inspiration from rocks, landscapes, and nature shapes each piece. From rugged textures to organic patterns, every pot is made to complement the unique character of cactus, succulents, caudex plants, and bonsai.

Aug 2026 · 5 min read

The Art and Function of Top Dressing Cactus & Succulents

Top dressing can transform a simple potted cactus or succulent into a miniature landscape. Learn how to choose, mix, crush, and sift rocks, gravel, sand, clay, and other materials to create beautiful habitat-inspired plant displays.

Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Preparing a Cactus for a Shallow Bonsai Pot

Thinking about putting a cactus in a shallow pot? Learn how to prepare your cactus, handle the roots, choose the right soil and container, and create a beautiful bonsai-style display without compromising the health of the plant.

Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Choosing the Right Bonsai Pot for Cactus, Succulents & Caudex Plants

Bonsai pots aren't just for trees. Discover how the right ceramic pot can enhance cactus, succulents, and caudex plants while promoting healthy growth and creating stunning, natural displays.

Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Growing Caudiciform Plants: How and When to Raise the Caudex

Learn how to safely raise and expose the caudex of your favorite caudiciform plants over time. This guide explains why gradual lifting creates healthier, more natural-looking specimens and covers the best techniques, pot selection, and growing tips for plants like Adenium, Fockea, Dioscorea, Stephania, and more.

Jul 2026 · 5 min read

How to Choose the Right Pot Size for Your Cactus (A Complete Guide)

Choosing the right pot size is one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of growing healthy cacti. A pot that's too large can hold excess moisture and increase the risk of root rot, while one that's too small can restrict healthy root growth. In this guide, you'll learn how to choose the perfect pot size for your cactus, why drainage and pot shape matter, and how the right combination of a handmade ceramic pot and a well-draining soil mix can help your plants thrive for years to come.