Some seeds only germinate with a certain method called stratification. This imitates the natural conditions under which these kinds of seeds germinate and grow. Read More

Lophophora is a rather slow growing cactus species, native to Central Mexico and Texas. Lophophora williamsii, Lophophora diffusa and all other species and habitat variations grow in a great variety of locations within the Chihuahuan desert. It can be found in the shade of bushes or in full sunlight on open spaces. Unfortunately Peyote plants are getting more and more scarce in nature. Read More

Ginseng is a perennial plant that grows in the wild under the forest canopy. The roots of the plant are highly sought after, especially in China. For centuries the Chinese have used the ginseng root as an aphrodisiac and for medicinal purposes. Our Ginseng seeds are pre-stratified and should preferably be planted in the fall for spring. Read More

One of the great benefits of growing cacti and succulents from seed is the large availability of different species and the relatively low costs of seeds compared to plants. Personally I get the most pleasure from raising my own cacti and succulents. Germinating cacti and succulents from seed gives you the opportunity to see your plant grow from seedling to full grown flowering plant. Read More

The most simple method to multiply Agave plants is by cutting of young plants from the mother plant. Use a sharp knive and make a horizontal cut approximately 3 cm beneath the beginning of the lowest leaf. Only cut plants which have developed in a plant with several leaves. Leave the cutting for two weeks en then put it in dry soil for root formation. Read More

I have germinated seeds, raised seedlings and grown adult cacti and succulent with success for many years using some shelves and fluorescent bulbs. In this article I will explain the benefits of growing your plants indoors and I will describe how I built my installation for growing cacti and succulents indoors. Read More