Succulents and cacti are hot.
Though, with their stunning shapes and colors and ability to survive the harshest conditions, you
could call these desert denizens cool.
It’s not just their rugged, otherworldly look that makes them a fixture in fashion magazines;
they’re inexpensive and require minimal care, making them the perfect accent for your apartment
in Rahway, NJ.
Yes, renting a Rahway apartment doesn’t have to mean sacrificing houseplants to vacations and
getting your green fix from rain forest calendars. A few succulents and cacti on the windowsill
will transform your Rahway rental into an oasis.
Some tips:
- Surprise, surprise: succulents and cacti like sunlight. They need about six hours of light per day, but it should be indirect—or they’ll get sunburn! If your plant turns yellow or develops burn marks, find a new spot for it.
- They do need some water, but if the soil is damp or cool, leave them alone. Wait for them to dry out and then soak the soil, leaving space for excess water to drain through the bottom of the pot. You’ll find they require more water in the spring and summer months, or in very sunny spots. A good rule of thumb is to give your plants a drink every 2-3 weeks in warm weather and monthly in winter.
- Want to see how big they can get? Dilute powdered cactus fertilizer in water once a month, or lay down slow-release granular fertilizer yearly.
Small cacti can be purchased for as little as $5, so what are you waiting for? A container garden
of succulents and cacti will transport you from your apartment in Rahway, NJ to the Wild West,
where all is bright, steamy, and surprising. Happy growing!