tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17515618770207117272024-02-24T10:02:48.687+08:00Fickle Prickles - Cacti & Succulentswww.fickleprickles.com.au is an online store that specialises in ‘living gifts’ - A range of beautiful cacti, succulents and other unusual plants that
make the perfect present for that special someone.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-52718377379839272002023-06-28T08:50:00.002+08:002023-06-28T08:52:36.165+08:00Eclectic Gardening!Want your eclectic streak to run wild in the garden?Do you have a strong desire to grow all types of plants from all sorts of different origins?You really don’t have to settle on one uniform theme for your entire garden, if you want a tropical paradise, a desert oasis and a Mediterranean cottage garden at your place, then you absolutely can! And although all three of these garden themes require Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-90435207693655076112022-05-26T11:41:00.002+08:002022-05-26T11:41:45.076+08:00Upcycle old Picture Frames into Living Hanging ART!Give those old picture frames a new lease on life and create a stunning living art piece for your home, garden or office. It’s the perfect project for those with limited garden space, as these art pieces hang vertically – All you need is some wall space!It’s an easy to do weekend project for you and the family – Customizing an old picture frame takes no time at all, and the results are truly Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-22369865489478815702022-04-11T15:15:00.006+08:002022-04-11T15:37:51.714+08:00How much light do Succulents really need? Part 2 of 2 – Too Much Light?? How much light do succulents need? Part 2 – Is
there such a thing as too much light?
I recently
conducted an experiment keeping succulents under various light conditions. 3
identical sets of plants, one set kept in a dark room, one under some artificial
grow lights, and one grown as a control in the stable conditions of our
succulent nursery. The purpose of the experiment was to provide Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-15922234349318249102022-03-16T12:07:00.005+08:002022-04-11T15:17:14.406+08:00How much light do Succulents really need? Part 1 of 2 – Lack of LightHow much light do Succulents really need?It’s a question that is asked quite often, and unfortunately, there is no universal, one size fits all answer. Succulents are a family of plants that originate from all around the globe, from all different types of environments - Tropical, Arid and even Alpine. It’s what makes them so fascinating to grow, as they offer so many different colours, textures Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-91616087975544088742022-02-01T14:49:00.001+08:002022-03-16T11:12:51.724+08:00Garden ART: Old Chair to Charming Succulent Planter!Have an old chair sitting around the house gathering dust? Well, why not UPCYCLE it into a charming succulent planter and create a unique feature for your garden that will be a talking point for all of your visitors. Chairs are plentiful at op-shops, recycling centres and road side collections, and they are often made of hard wood, which means a strong sturdy base that will tolerate both Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-36785322947272729892022-01-18T16:06:00.003+08:002022-03-16T11:12:36.650+08:00Succulent in Heatwaves - Top Questions Answered It seems that summer has now officially arrived, albeit a little late to the party.The mild start to the season was a delightful treat to everyone and their plants. Then, it seemed without notice, we were blasted into the high 30's and low 40's before we knew it - A lovely Christmas present to us all.Up in the hills here, we actually lost power for two days over Christmas. This meant our Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-46991625102927165592019-06-05T09:30:00.000+08:002019-06-05T10:46:55.159+08:00Keeping Succulents Indoors - A How-to Guide
Choosing Plants:
Opt for succulents that can tolerate low light conditions. Green coloured succulents tend to be low-light tolerant, and are more successfully grown indoors. Succulents with bold, bright colours tend to require more light than an indoor position can offer. These succulents are better suited to outdoor applications in a full sun/part shade aspect.
Haworthia and Gasteria Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-47173991610496919202018-09-05T13:30:00.000+08:002019-09-04T14:51:45.605+08:00How to revamp your potted succulents this spring
Spring is here!
Now that the warm weather is on its way, our succulents will be waking up from their sleepy winter and starting to grow. Spring is the start of their prime growing season (well, most species anyway) and is the perfect time to give some attention to those sad looking succulent pots.
Now is the time to weed - Don't sigh, you know it's time... Pull out all those bubba weeds Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-49004424203256648482018-07-06T13:39:00.000+08:002018-07-06T14:46:05.078+08:00Succulents and Frosts
We are very fortunate here in Perth to not experience frequent frosts during winter. But that doesn't mean they can't happen - This photo above was taken in July 2015 when the temperatures dipped to below freezing just after the sun rose. It was only for a very short period of time, and it only dipped a little below 0, but still, you can see the effect it had on my poor oregano plant!
Very Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-7795393977422084732018-06-28T15:29:00.002+08:002018-06-28T15:32:34.917+08:00Little Aeonium - The perfect mini tree for a Fairy Garden!
Makes a wonderful fairy garden mini tree.
Such a gorgeous succuelnt this Aeonium lindleyi var. viscatum 'Irish Bouquet' . Winter is the peak growing season for Aeoniums, and what we love about this Aeonium is it's fleshy leaves that have an unusual waxy/rubbery texture.
Makes an amazing miniature tree for a fairy garden! You could also prune more vigorously for a miniature shrub:
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-22040227554301389182018-01-25T13:39:00.008+08:002022-03-16T11:12:15.129+08:004 more DIY succulent valentine ideas!
Skip the chocolates this year, and those expensive flower arrangements that only last a week - Give your Valentine a special gift that will last! We have found 4 really simple, yet incredibly adorable Valentine's gift tutorials that your special someone will love!
Punnerific PotFound on Pinterest
Jazz up a terracotta pot with some paint, wind some jute around the lip of the pot Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-19542008818493363352018-01-08T08:42:00.000+08:002018-01-08T15:52:37.640+08:00Succulents in Summer - Tips on how to get your succulents through scorching temperatures
As we delve deeper into the Summer months, scorching temperatures are yet again rearing their ugly heads. Perth is renowned for its intensely hot sun, and our recent maximums of high 30's are only a sign of things to come.
Succulents are, in a way, incredibly drought and heat tolerant. However, they aren't completely immune to burning and stress if they are exposed to extended periodsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-65319022964828963252017-12-04T15:16:00.000+08:002017-12-04T16:14:44.593+08:005 Succulent Christmas Ideas!
Stuck for inspiration on what Christmas decorations to include around your house this year? What about including succulents?! Here are some wonderful ideas on how to incorporate succulents onto your Christmas table:
Create a Living Succulent Christmas Tree Tutorial
by Maya Marin (eHow)
I've thought about making a succulent tree before using a cone shaped florist block, but this is so Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-52049253032882088662017-11-15T15:30:00.001+08:002017-11-15T15:37:08.640+08:00My first Living Succulent wreath - How to make your own (DIY)
Here is a little video I created of my fist attempt at a living succulent wreath.
Now Kaye is the one who puts her artistic skills to work here at Fickle Prickles to create all the wonderful living wreaths that we sell online and at the festivals we attend. So the other day when I was sitting in front of the computer, writing up instructions for our succulent wreath kits, I thought to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-46537909029235689102017-10-02T10:34:00.000+08:002017-12-04T15:17:28.533+08:00Fickle Prickles 10th Birthday!
It is very hard to believe that it was this month 10 years ago when Kaye and I stood in line at the Business Registrar Office to officially register Fickle Prickles as a business. Wow, does time fly when you are having fun.
From humble beginnings we grew. To start with in 2007, we attended the Kalamunda Markets each month - Packing up the back of the ute with a gazebo, a single table,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-22164001674303704042017-09-04T12:56:00.002+08:002017-12-04T15:17:41.998+08:00Tools for Handling and Potting Prickly CactiWe just have to share Gardening Australia's video as we use Millie's 'high tech' tools for handling cacti as well. To watch the video, head to Gardening Australia's website:
http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s4708916.htm
Some other tools that we find incredibly useful when re-potting cacti are...
Chopsticks! Great for smaller, petite cacti that have sharpies. Who knew that that Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-52382789856424795142017-08-30T15:27:00.002+08:002017-08-30T19:40:18.571+08:00Perth Garden Festival 2017
Well, that wraps up another year at the Perth Garden Festival. Wow, how much fun we had this year. There was reported to be over 30,000 people through the gates over the 4 days and the whole festival was humming. Great stalls, good food, interesting plants on offer. Who doesn't love that?! We really loved talking to everyone who came through our site. It was lovely to chat about what Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-7249055148091355522017-08-30T15:17:00.001+08:002017-08-30T19:46:35.884+08:00Succulent Wedding Favours
Succulents make the most fantastic wedding favours or Bonbonniere. They are stylish, charming and are something that your guests can take home as a long lasting memory of your special day. They can last for years after your wedding day, and can serve as a lifetime reminder of your marriage.
They are suited to indoor and outdoor wedding receptions and can be displayed in lovely and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-52856710141318861962017-08-30T10:15:00.002+08:002017-08-30T10:15:49.937+08:00Potted Succulents and Spring - A 'To Do' List
Spring is nearly upon us, and it is a great time to get out in the sunshine and tend to those potted succulents!
Now is the time to weed - Don't sigh, you know it's time... Pull out all those bubba weeds that have shot up. Do it now, before those pots become more weed than succulent. Your plants will thank you for it.
Tidy up - Remove any dead or rotting leaves. This is especially true Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-37020894865619221322017-08-29T09:57:00.000+08:002017-08-31T16:02:33.433+08:00Succulent Bonsai Planter Tutorial
Learn how to create your own simple, yet stylish succulent bonsai planter with this short tutorial video we created.
What you will need:
- Succulent plants (we used 50mm Classics)
- A large pebble
- A bonsai pot (must have a drainage hole!)
- Cacti and succulent potting mix
- Top dressing (such as gravel)
- Control release fertiliser
- Secateurs or cutters
What's great about bonsai Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-35060008444213756612017-06-21T08:21:00.001+08:002017-08-29T11:46:44.879+08:00Winter Delights - Sedum makinoi 'Limelight'
It's winter! And do you know how we can tell? Because of the stunning colours that come out in our succulent babies! we just have to show everyone the colours that are coming out in Sedum makinoi 'Limelight' at the moment:
Usually lime green in colour (hence the name limelight), these little beauties are showing some amazing golds, burnt oranges and even browns in this cold Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-51459053482092447912017-06-19T09:16:00.006+08:002017-08-29T11:47:02.983+08:00What are the differences between Crassula capitella and Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora?
We have been receiving a lot of queries as to the physical differences between a Crassula capitella and a Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora - So we thought we would share this comparison photo!
Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora is commonly known as 'Red Pagoda'.
It has quite small triangular leaves that stack just like the original capitella, but just on a smaller scale. The plant Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-60292990481402292222017-03-31T14:10:00.001+08:002017-08-29T11:47:13.127+08:00Perth Garden Festival 2017
We are very excited to be attending the Perth Garden Festival again this year. Located at Mcallum Park in Victoria Park, PGF2017 will run over 4 days from Thursday 27th April to Sunday 30th April.
What's on offer?
This year, expect to see new varieties in all our ranges that are yet to be seen on our website, with bulk buy offers available. We will have cacti, lithops and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-84480579181026440392016-11-02T15:28:00.000+08:002017-09-19T10:47:44.537+08:004 DIY miniature garden accessories to try!
Succulent miniature gardens are not just for the little ones, us big kids get a kick out of creating and admiring miniature landscapes too. And why not, when in these times limited space in the backyard and limited budgets prevent us from making life size landscape gardens, these miniature creations are a great way to get those creative juices flowing and to get those green thumbs to work!&Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751561877020711727.post-63703767625528809802016-08-31T08:11:00.001+08:002021-11-18T08:23:18.362+08:00How to make a Succulent Wreath
A succulent wreath is simply a wire frame filled with sphagnum moss and a selection of succulent cuttings (and yes, they are real plants!).
You can hang them up on a wall, or on your front door, or lay them flat and use as a stunning table centre piece. They are incredibly easy to make and if watered regularly, can last for many years. Amaze your friends with your very own living piece of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0