The Most Common Indoor Cacti and Succulents
They may not have lush tropical foliage or fast growth, but cacti and other succulents have other advantages as houseplants…
Browsing: About Succulents
15 Interesting Cactus Facts
Cactus is a type of plant that can store large amounts of water and survive in extremely hot and dry habitats. There are around 2000…
Christmas Cactus Confusion
Every year about this time, stores of all sorts sell something called "Christmas Cactus", a showy plant with segmented foliage that arches…
Everything You Need to Know About Succulents
Because virtually all succulents prefer well-draining soils, it's a good idea to mix sand and gravel into native soils if you don't have well-draining…
Houseleeks or Hen and Chickens: Succulents with Colorful Rosettes of Leaves
Houseleeks reproduce vegetatively by producing a cluster of offsets around the base of the plant. These are often borne on the ends of long stolons and…
Difference Between Barrel Cactus and Saguaro Cactus
Mature Barrel Cactus and Saguaro Cactus are very different in shape and size. A mature Barrel Cactus typically reaches about 5 feet (1.5 m) in height…
Welwitschia Facts
Welwitschia can be found only in Namib Desert in Namibia and Angola and sometimes are called "Living Fossil" because they exists on the planet for…
The Spectacular World of Succulents
Succulents are often touted as some of the easiest plants to care for, but that's not the only reason they're so popular! The Spectacular World of…
Altona North Garden Has 2000 Cacti and Succulents in Unusual Receptacles
Elsewhere, cacti and succulents sprout from old kettles, pots and pans, propellers, boots, piles of tires, disc brakes, watering can spouts, drink cans…
Cactus and Succulents aren't Just Trendy, They Make Sense in Drought Ridden Southern California
People are starting to get that it's not just the stark saguaro in the desert," he says. "With succulents, you can have a lush, colorful…