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Cactus University
Welcome to our learning centre, The Cactus University, where you can learn everything to do with cactus growing and care, from the basics of lighting and watering to advanced soil recipes.
Takeaway tek is a solid DIY method of germinating cacti seeds, but it has its flaws. We took that concept…
When your cactus stops growing, it’s not just “taking a little winter nap.” This article breaks down what dormancy actually…
If you’ve read our soil ingredient list or bought one of our seed kits, you’ve probably come across the word…
Are Prickly Pear cacti illegal in Australia, and if so, why? We answer that here and delve into a little…- Get our advice on the best rooting hormone for cacti cuttings. Learn about the three main types of rooting hormones:…
- You don’t have to be a botanist to understand the basics of plant taxonomy, read on for our quick crash…
Yes, absolutely. Whilst most cacti can indeed survive extended periods without water, this does not mean that cacti don’t require…- We often get asked what the difference between a top cut and a mid (middle) cutting is, so we made…
Have you heard of the term ‘Cowboy Cactus’? We often get asked if we sell them, but they are often…
If you have been following us for a while you’ll have heard us talk about Zeolite. Let’s explore what zeolites…
There is something about cacti that has a way of capturing fascination and with fascination also comes misinformation. Read on…
“PC San Pedro” is a phrase that gets bandied around often and has become synonymous with "bad genetics" in the…- Read our Cactus Soil 101 guide and want to dive a little deeper? Our Advanced Cactus Soil guide goes into…
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…
Australia doesn’t have any native cacti, but we do have a few that liked our climate so much they decided…
Is it Trichocereus, or is it Echinopsis? Learn why these cacti are sometimes referred to by different names, and what…
Learn how to correctly pot a cactus cutting to encourage healthy root generation and to minimise the possibility of rot…
Too much or too little water is the leading cause of cactus death. Contrary to popular belief, cactus do need…- Cactus soil is cheap and easy to make at home, and much better than that stuff they sell pre-made. Learn…
Everything you need to know about potting up cactus. What type of pot to use, how big it should be…
Cactus are sun loving plants, but if you just throw them out in the harsh Australian sun in summer they…
