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Having seen a number of people taking an interest in growing cacti and succulents during the recent Cacti and Succulent Society show I have decided to write on the basic care of cacti and succulents based on my experience of growing these plants in Manila. 


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I have been going to Sagada nearly every year since the late 1980s for various reasons: to indulge my photography, clear my head and satisfy my wanderlust, mostly.  However, my latest hobbies – collecting succulents and making pottery – have given me new reasons for visiting that place so far up north.



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Succulent & Cactus Society to hold first assembly

May 6, 2019 - 12:00am

The Succulent & Cactus Society of the Philippines Inc. will hold its first General Assembly meeting on May 11, 2019 at 2 p.m....

On the Radar

Gardening for a better environment

By Kevin G. Belmonte | November 14, 2009 - 12:00am

The recent on-slaught of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng caused devastation of properties, the environment, and even death for some...

Modern Living

Somalia's untold beauty

By Kevin G. Belmonte | May 23, 2009 - 12:00am

In the first part of this piece on Somalia’s untold beauty, I presented some of the fascinating succulent flora of this...

Modern Living

Tropic thunder

By Kevin G. Belmonte | March 28, 2009 - 12:00am

There are two questions I am often asked by beginning growers. One is: what is the difference between a succulent and a ...

Modern Living

What? Succulents from the Philippines?

By Kevin G. Belmonte | October 18, 2008 - 12:00am

Over the last five or so years writing Succulentophile, quite a few people have asked me if there are any cacti or succulents...

Modern Living

The second wave

By Kevin G. Belmonte | July 21, 2007 - 12:00am

This is Part 2 of my discussion on the flowering habits of well-tended cacti.  After the first wave of flowering which normally occurs in March when succulents start to make new growth, certain cacti will flower...

Modern Living

Tips on growing cacti and succulents

By Kevin G. Belmonte | December 16, 2006 - 12:00am

Succulentophile is giving way this week to this article by cactus enthusiast Peter Bangayan, a member of the Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines. Having seen a number of people taking an interest...

Modern Living

Cacti, succulents & pets

By Kevin G. Belmonte | November 4, 2006 - 12:00am

(Succulentophile is giving way this week to Peter Bangayan’s preview of the upcoming garden and pet show in Quezon City.) Many cacti and succulent plant hobbyists usually have a second hobby, and...

Modern Living

Our great friend from Down Under

By Kevin G. Belmonte | May 20, 2006 - 12:00am

Last month, my family and I had the chance to travel back to one of our favorite overseas destinations, Australia. The last time we were there together was in 1998, and our youngest, Basti, wasn’t born then....

Modern Living

Succulent Sagada

By Kevin G. Belmonte | March 25, 2006 - 12:00am

By Joey De Castro (Succulentophile gives way this week to this article by Joey de Castro.) I have been going to Sagada nearly every year since the late 1980s for various reasons: to indulge my photography, clear...

Modern Living