Here at Cactus Facts we have discussed the importance of not over watering your cacti, but what happens to cacti when under watering occurs.  Well, desiccation settles in.  Some people believe the myth that you don’t need to water cacti.  To be truthful, cacti are water lovers. Now it is easy to over water, but […]

Today at cactus facts we will be discussing the importance of light and your cacti.  Not only do you get bizarre shaped cacti in low light conditions, it’s also harmful to their well being.  So lets dive in to etiolation and its effects.  Generally speaking, cacti need tremendous amounts of light to remain healthy. Often […]

Here at cactus facts we believe in the health of your plants. One thing that might get in the way is pesky little critters or bugs. Today we will be reviewing the dangers of scale insects which Wikipedia states that they’re over 8000 species. Now the most common species that you’re likely to find on […]

Here are some fascinating cactus facts you might not have known! Prickly pear cacti over time have been utilized for therapeutic uses not only is it food for hundreds of years. Packed with necessary protein and natural vitamins, the prickly pear, also called nopal, has been utilized to help remedy diabetic issues, stomach problems, slashes […]

Over all the posts we have made here at Cactus Facts, I thought I would put together a top 25 list of some of my favorite cactus information.  Some of these are obvious while other facts might make you declare we have lost our minds or made some type of error.  So read away and […]