Yuccas do well and flower best when grown in locations with full sun and sandy, deep, well-drained soil. They tolerate soil of any pH and…

Most species are monocarpic, flowering once and then dying, but there are a few that are repeat bloomers. As soon as flowers set seed…

Succulents and air plants are great even for those that are "bad with plants". They are hard to kill and versatile enough for use in a wide…

Among succulent enthusiasts, common names are more often used instead of scientific names because common names are more natural and easier…

The Medusoid Euphorbias are easily identified. They have a central head sprouting numerous snakelike arms (branches), just like Medusa in…

The main difference between the Thanksgiving, Christmas Cactus and Easter Cactus is the time of bloom. As their common names suggest, a…

Ever wonder why some of your succulents die after blooming? It may sound scary but, but it is really not. Your succulents may be monocarpic…

Most succulents that form rosettes maintain that form their entire lives. The rosette formation allows for maximum exposure to the sun…

Forget what comes to mind when you imagine a cactus, because Epiphytic Cacti do not grow in sand nor do they have large spikes. Species…

Succulents make amazing additions to a garden. Their shapes, colors, flowers, and textures can add variety to any planting bed or…