<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:02:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/cacti/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[My Black And White Photography Challenge Entry #647]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello, everybody! This is my entry for the Black and White Photography challenge. Rules to follow in this Black & White photography challenge: Black and white images that represent any positive meaning]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bnwphotography/@zoricatech/my-black-and-white-photography-challenge-entry-647</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bnwphotography/@zoricatech/my-black-and-white-photography-challenge-entry-647</guid><category><![CDATA[bnwphotography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[zoricatech]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:10:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/6VvuHGsoU2QCK6yq1XKF2z9F8sayRpwConx4qLBJK1shfqgmxy7TXsjdFrFaSLz7YkFMokHUK3uE7gUNzFwU92JJoJsvSoojomL1aRAcGrWjmsuYBn7AMXMMq7igmk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[There are so many flowers again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living in a house where I can have my plants and see the fruits of my care every day is truly rewarding. In the morning, I spend some time taking care of a few priority tasks; once I’m done with those,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@gertu/there-are-so-many-flowers-again</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@gertu/there-are-so-many-flowers-again</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-183841]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gertu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:05:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1Vt8CW55QBYFAZR8kdJ46qy3N7B7CrzkkfittuJZiFC111xr9rEuzuX5QRzGuoXbfu2xvgGzuUiNUDQGh2MQzxEwydtQC5sJLwN7JWXaQf8Qh4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baja Birds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yellow-rumped Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata auduboni).are often nicknamed "Butterbutts" by birders because of the bright yellow patch on their rump (just above the tail),]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/birds/@melinda010100/baja-birds</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/birds/@melinda010100/baja-birds</guid><category><![CDATA[birds]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[melinda010100]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:51:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVPgRCnRzbu6rj6tCWHWVCA9ZaKB4ZqpiwMd7risBuWZLFqDBXLqD7KkPcNS1RnNWan1Z1sbWgbqyUb4jqKXDafq8usY9BRisoRuFEmKPCUCHKwD5DY?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transplanting and renewing substrate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today I am repotting several plants: the Amazon lily, the midnight lady, and the millionaire. The Amazon lily: It is a lily with dark green leaves. I don't know its local name, but its scientific name]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@gertu/transplanting-and-renewing-substrate</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@gertu/transplanting-and-renewing-substrate</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-183841]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gertu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:08:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1Vt8CW55QBYFAZ2Kk9GRU9PeN7oPt8Qu19W65R4ZfSyjLgTmxen5Ftj9sn4ELGX9NtMhiB8sd1tHjtNTGLU99VedQo5XkFcBFA6brbWvkERnke?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huernia Macrocarpa ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have had this Huernia for a long time. I have been able to reproduce it many times. I have enjoyed its beautiful star-like flowers, but I must say that I have never seen these protuberances that I see]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@gertu/huernia-macrocarpa</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@gertu/huernia-macrocarpa</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-183841]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gertu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:28:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1Vt8CW55QBYFAZR8m3zMJyZM2dFAgjaMHUY8dCQqjLwK45nNhwwZtotAARz52Dudy2UBdMDtRBAKPp5M5sNHfjFvgDSzTsQQtDKB2G85WfRzf8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Journey of San Pedro]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Pedro cactus, also known as Echinopsis pachanoi or Trichocereus pachanoi, is a columnar cactus that hails from South America. It is a beautiful plant that I have been cultivating ever since the summer]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@proto26/the-journey-of-san-pedro</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@proto26/the-journey-of-san-pedro</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-183841]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[proto26]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:19:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1VuRNFiiHypWaXEz8reqy9L5xWTTX7Jypobdc59sQH6B7FMBdiiEykcHUafdAgMx7gpKC41BsvTiTncYYBLHbZAKBNxLg76ij5YutBENzojBrN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mamillaria cactis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, three Mamillaria cacti are blooming in my garden: La Vetula, La Prolífera, and one that I had never seen bloom before, Mamillaria Voburnensis. On other occasions, they have bloomed very exuberantly,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@gertu/mamillaria-cactis</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@gertu/mamillaria-cactis</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-183841]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gertu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:20:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4HFqJv9qRjVecs4xkhd5EvhidWEEBnn9tCVDBkBhQpUFvab78MhbU1Vt8CW55QBYFAZF76qwM6FyZqg48gg8tHqqS8Vw7bYQ1X4QhjKnjCMJBV1hxpd4mGdUDytdv1Typ6qkpz5MUxfJ1CaC184wybWxsA8W5nT2Pki?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[calming indoor gardening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi!ve Gardeners! It's been a while since I've posted into this community. The new year starts promising and inspiring looking forward to my outdoor garden. Although I do not have a greenhouse or such...]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-140635/@trayan/calming-indoor-gardening</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-140635/@trayan/calming-indoor-gardening</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-140635]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[trayan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:55:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/FUkUE5bzkAZT3HzV5tJDiU2ik81PCd4JCyhWnRcDN8XJsVFY3UNB8DCcuAsxw3PWByzpUZ1YcQ3gUjfVw4tXUwjhTfSmZcP4faF3wf1qY8fgmRaD4KBNczCZNyUEQBtYuvnN8t3wG3xXYwSnTggN6D28fgR6YfZxXv46?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovering the Beauty and Captivating Plants at Living Gifts Nursery at La Trinidad, Benguet - A Perfect Blend of Nature, Scenery and Serenity! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[New day, New Discovery! Every day brings a new discovery, because exploring and learning new things has become a natural part of our daily lives. While we are alive, discovery didn't stop! Hello to all]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193212/@segundolhou29/discovering-hidden-beauty-at-living-gifts-nursery-at-la-trinidad-benguet-a-perfect-blend-of-nature-scenery-and-serenity</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193212/@segundolhou29/discovering-hidden-beauty-at-living-gifts-nursery-at-la-trinidad-benguet-a-perfect-blend-of-nature-scenery-and-serenity</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193212]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[segundolhou29]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:51:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3RTd4iuWD6NUeJEn5AVrJUoyatFqBqfcCJi1N7UixR4g2KPKN7w8NpZL7aYTTRikvoZkANU6aRPaM4kDJUPnJgWnJEX5rvz1ZndMuN3wLsN2p6DkMdhue4Lu5QYt9tZYCEXNjDg1QqecaLWcSRcQMd777JKNzsRW9CmiAYC69YAMxA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to preserve succulents in winter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello everyone. Today I will write about my succulents and how I care for them. In the past, winters in my country were long and very cold. Today, that is a rarity because the climate is not the same anymore.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@dragan1957/how-to-preserve-succulents-in-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@dragan1957/how-to-preserve-succulents-in-winter</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-183841]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[dragan1957]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:26:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHJJnp8H2LWCujRC9fZMacMCh9KaAKVcE8mrALt4ftiP2Cvujszr723JxG8sMhZmmvNJ4AvBRUtEHfKZgKLbAJ92aiA49DELWFkpVxiXf6qw71UoY4LN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter begins on the island of Cuba, get to know the flowers in my garden that love the cold and some cacti. [ENG] [ESP]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello, cactus and succulent lovers! I'm excited to be here again to share with you the incredible Succulent Growers community, led by @nikv, and a beautiful collection of flowers and cacti from my garden]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@ibarra95/winter-begins-on-the-island</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@ibarra95/winter-begins-on-the-island</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-183841]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ibarra95]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:28:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/AmRc67RgYaWTamZtjiRVK9pxDgRdg2RtnXmG5dbeGuzK3WNfkBktwpfdmdzzzF3diy3GkkACGsiFEjFZVhKTUrv7rEmPYXRH9gF3utQJrwB4tGKui89XpqAH2M1hQoHZoqpVHKKPxKEQmTC6oZEFZbm7TBfkLq4J?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[(Eng- Esp) Mother plants -Plantas madre]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a phrase that is often used in my country when we spend a few days without showing up in the places we usually frequent. This phrase goes like this... “I wasn't captive, I was just out partying.”]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@gertu/eng-esp-mother-plants-plantas-madre</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@gertu/eng-esp-mother-plants-plantas-madre</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-183841]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gertu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:20:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/AmRc67RgYaWTamZtjiRVK9pxDgRdg2RtnXmG5dbeGuzK3WNfkBktwpfcvUxk2SoR2Mm1x26YvKY365ahnqvneD1g1xomny7wi3xU6cnce9zBDjmLMcmR8ozN3MRMrMgDJ3qfgahERJgEfxkFHV7rVJVgTmMuKE14?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Euphorbias milii blooming again in my garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, while walking through the garden, I noticed that my Euphorbias are blooming. After having neglected them due to all the work involved in changing my garden, I see that they are blooming again. 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They definitely dehumidify the interior]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@sketch.and.jam/desert-greenhouse-at-missouri-botanical-gardens</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-183841/@sketch.and.jam/desert-greenhouse-at-missouri-botanical-gardens</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-183841]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[sketch.and.jam]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/YpihifdXP4WNbGMdjw7e3DuhJWBvCw4SfuLZsrnJYHEpsqZFkiGGNCQN1RXUf7EBJgT89oyewU39BxubwpxyHKSDHBiGcmQvcCuwqSSrYKo98cT8obQS9emtMirwUtZ5H2xQY31u4iugQqyyycXR9KCctJkVh9j9cKg8UWxFGawp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Return of a Night Bloom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not An Orchid Update .. But rather a Cacti Update.. hehehe. My cactus plants never do anything but grow taller, so I rarely write about them. I don't water them as much as my other plants, so maybe that's]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-106316/@bdmillergallery/the-return-of-a-night-bloom</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-106316/@bdmillergallery/the-return-of-a-night-bloom</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-106316]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[bdmillergallery]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:55:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/pBMyo3B2Sao45kGEB1kRY9cJBFGQnrPp2qChGHkgVjzu1y6XFCd4yc2z8k2j2njqYNTN63nqk8jZf5BLty2Dj5zA88N7afvFVWnmyw4JMt5iNj4N1Hq7jmC6mpdWjv1gf31ycGv7nXb1w3qyCTsUji6dQE6E9xNMCwFiATbSJyT4baxE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life and Death..]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good morning y'all and welcome to today's show where I'm outside dodging the raindrops.. it sure rains here a lot for this being a desert but today I'm not gonna bitch about it.. in fact it's actually]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-151602/@davedickeyyall/life-and-death</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-151602/@davedickeyyall/life-and-death</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-151602]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davedickeyyall]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:43:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/BgxWBRxjvNho1d5owNvLc9kLkZETgqoQLu9zcBbNBbDDEp9W4DbuZJuaMgC2PYiBGAWum76uPsfZTJ29Ci6mK2oZQVmRPU3apxWSrH6eDAp2k9nfqrgA5bCXm1qZdr23zhMai8bCrht9SJ7W4aPWWafdTTL2o3VP7Ygphs55Zp6Dp6S?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Succulents and Cacti at the Missouri Botanical Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are a few sightings in the desert green house at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. 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The plants were placed in clusters in different areas because I needed to separate the different spaces. Let me explain: the entrance to my medical office is the same]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-124452/@gertu/remodeling-the-plant-nursery</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-124452/@gertu/remodeling-the-plant-nursery</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-124452]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[gertu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:54:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/AmRc67RgYaWTamZtjiRVK9pxDgRdg2RtnXmG5dbeGuzK3WNfkBktwpfcvUxk2SoR2NJ9Mk43wwUApD1ZVsigaAbJmFjQUjkZJrEEpW2mAReH7ruSzdCF9VCW1RAPppvwvf2bRGrWVSBkucg1Amp3amP4bJF9EW8v?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recovering my cacti and succulents]]></title><description><![CDATA[I bought one of these succulents a few months ago, and since then, I have been able to reproduce it several times. 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