Takeaway tek is a solid DIY method of germinating cacti seeds, but it has its flaws. We took that concept and engineered a more reliable setup: a two-part tray system for proper drainage, a tall humidity dome, and our custom soil mix to boost success rates. And the more durable construction ensures you get years of use from it. Same idea, just better.

When your cactus stops growing, it’s not just “taking a little winter nap.” This article breaks down what dormancy actually is, right down to metabolic throttling, hormone shifts, and the difference between healthy seasonal rest and stress-induced shutdown. If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on when your cactus takes a winter holiday - have a read of this.

If you’ve read our soil ingredient list or bought one of our seed kits, you’ve probably come across the word “Maifan Stone”. Let’s take a closer look at what it is, why it’s such a useful top dressing for cacti, and how it can also improve your soil mix long-term.

Are Prickly Pear cacti illegal in Australia, and if so, why? We answer that here and delve into a little bit of the history around this prickly problem.

Get our advice on the best rooting hormone for cacti cuttings. Learn about the three main types of rooting hormones: IAA, IBA, NAA, and why IBA is the recommended choice. Discover the benefits of using IBA rooting powder for cacti and why powder is better than gel. Get our product recommendation for high-quality IBA rooting powder, Rootex-P.

You don’t have to be a botanist to understand the basics of plant taxonomy, read on for our quick crash course.

Yes, absolutely. Whilst most cacti can indeed survive extended periods without water, this does not mean that cacti don’t require any moisture at all. Make no mistake that if you completely starve your cactus of water that it will die a slow and agonizing death.

We often get asked what the difference between a top cut and a mid (middle) cutting is, so we made a video to explain it.

Have you heard of the term ‘Cowboy Cactus’? We often get asked if we sell them, but they are often surprised when we tell them that these plants aren't cacti at all. Find out what people really mean when they say "Cowboy Cactus" (as well as our own opinion of what a cowboy cactus really is).

If you have been following us for a while you’ll have heard us talk about Zeolite. Let’s explore what zeolites are, why you should add them to your cactus soil mix and some of the benefits they provide our plants.

There is something about cacti that has a way of capturing fascination and with fascination also comes misinformation. Read on to debunk some common myths about cacti and crush your next cacti trivia night.

“PC San Pedro” is a phrase that gets bandied around often and has become synonymous with "bad genetics" in the cactus community, but what is it really? What exactly is a "PC San Pedro", and how can you spot one, and should you avoid them?

Read our Cactus Soil 101 guide and want to dive a little deeper? Our Advanced Cactus Soil guide goes into more detail and shares some expert tips and tricks for your soil mix.

Learn how to germinate and grow cactus from seed the easy way with our detailed but easy to follow guide.

Just getting into cacti and can’t for the life of you work out how to identify a San Pedro cactus if you walked past one at a nursery? Here are our identification tips and tricks.

Australia doesn’t have any native cacti, but we do have a few that liked our climate so much they decided to stay.

Is it Trichocereus, or is it Echinopsis? Learn why these cacti are sometimes referred to by different names, and what the “correct” names are.

Learn how to correctly pot a cactus cutting to encourage healthy root generation and to minimise the possibility of rot and other issues.

Too much or too little water is the leading cause of cactus death. Contrary to popular belief, cactus do need a decent amount of water particularly large species like ours. The difference is that they are just adapted to living for longer periods without it. Learn how to water your cacti correctly here.

Cactus soil is cheap and easy to make at home, and much better than that stuff they sell pre-made. Learn how!