Growing cacti
Cacti guru Gynelle Leon shares how to keep the coolest house plant thriving – all year round
Gynelle Leon reveals how to grow cacti at home, including which cactus to choose if you want flowers. She discusses the latest trends in cacti and how to style them. Talking all things watering, feeding, battling pests, lighting and propagation, we’ve got everything you need to know to keep your cactus looking great all year round.
Listen now to this fascinating discussion between Gynelle Leon and Miranda Janatka, staff writer at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine:
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- British Cactus and Succulent Society
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- How to grow cacti from seed
- How to make cactus container display
- How to take cuttings from cacti and succulents
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