In my book, you will find numerous ideas for succulent plants, containers, and landscapes. It takes only a few minutes to prepare your containers (with or without potting mixes). They mention patience is key as the cactus takes time to row. After reading through this information, you will be fully prepared to grow ladyfinger cactus in your home. Even though deserts receive little rain, prolonged droughts can kill already resilient plants. Yet as sad as many of my succulents look (perhaps yours do too), I have good news: These are resilient plants.

You can use liquid plant fertilizer with a ratio of 5:10:5. To avoid shocking your succulent, make sure the fertilizer is slow-release. It is best to give it fertilizer during spring and summer. It is best to mix the fertilizer with 50% strength of soluble house food. It is possible to fertilize your plant as frequently as you wish, but most plants will be happy with just one feeding each year. The University of California, Davis says that the plant's sap can cause skin irritation and dermatitis to pets and humans. If they are not removed quickly, the remnants can cause serious infections.