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#Drainage
5 articles
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jun 2026 · 5 min read
The Biggest Myth About Watering Cactus (And How to Water Them Correctly)
Watering cactus doesn't have to be complicated. Learn when to water, how much water to give, and how to recognize the signs of too much or too little water.
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