Grow with Spine City

Blog cover image featuring a selection of vibrant Echinopsis cactus flowers with the text “Rolling the Dice.”

Rolling the Dice on Rare Cactus Seeds

From mystery Echinopsis seeds to massive Unterlagen blooms, Spine City’s early risks turned into flowers worth talking about - and this is only the beginning.

Rolling the Dice on Rare Cactus Seeds

From mystery Echinopsis seeds to massive Unterlagen blooms, Spine City’s early risks turned into flowers worth talking about - and this is only the beginning.

Before and after grafted variegated Ariocarpus cactus showing growth difference

The Truth About Grafted Cacti: Myths, Facts & C...

Think grafted cacti are weaker? Or that they can’t be de-grafted? Time to set the record straight — plus a no-nonsense guide to growing grafted plants well.

The Truth About Grafted Cacti: Myths, Facts & C...

Think grafted cacti are weaker? Or that they can’t be de-grafted? Time to set the record straight — plus a no-nonsense guide to growing grafted plants well.

Lobivia cactus flowers in full bloom – pink and white hybrids from the Spine City collection, text overlay reads "Lobivia in bloom"

Lobivia in Bloom: Behind the Scenes at Spine City

A behind-the-scenes look at Lobivia at Spine City — from early hybrids to future releases. Twelve hand-picked plants, each with a story. This is just the beginning.

Lobivia in Bloom: Behind the Scenes at Spine City

A behind-the-scenes look at Lobivia at Spine City — from early hybrids to future releases. Twelve hand-picked plants, each with a story. This is just the beginning.

Sneak peek image showing Lobivia, Astrophytum, and Copiapoa cactus — a trio of rare, collector-grade plants featured in the blog post

How to Choose Rare Cactus for Your Collection

Discover the rare cactus species collectors are chasing — featuring Lobivia, Astrophytum, and Copiapoa each with their own striking visual appeal.

How to Choose Rare Cactus for Your Collection

Discover the rare cactus species collectors are chasing — featuring Lobivia, Astrophytum, and Copiapoa each with their own striking visual appeal.

Grow with Spine City blog banner featuring rare cactus and succulent plants in cultivation — cactus care, succulent growing tips, and nursery advice from Spine City.

Welcome to Grow with Spine City

Why this blog exists, what sets it apart, and how real-world growing experience shapes every guide you’ll find here.

Welcome to Grow with Spine City

Why this blog exists, what sets it apart, and how real-world growing experience shapes every guide you’ll find here.

The 300 Collection

The 300 Collection

A look at our most flamboyant plants — bred for extreme flowering, bold traits, and the kind of visual payoff that makes them a collector favourite.

The 300 Collection

A look at our most flamboyant plants — bred for extreme flowering, bold traits, and the kind of visual payoff that makes them a collector favourite.