Introduction to Holiday Cacti
Holiday cacti bloom at different times of the year, but all require short days and cool night temperatures to initiate flower buds. In…
Browsing: About Succulents
Introduction to Cacti and Succulents
In nature, most cacti and succulents are found growing in open, well-drained sandy soil. These conditions should be duplicated indoors. A mix of one part…
Saguaro: The Largest Cactus in the United States
Saguaro are very slow growing cactus. A 10 year old plant might only be 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) tall. It can grow to be between 40 and 60 feet…
Introduction to Succulent Plants
In botany, succulent plants, also known as succulents or sometimes fat plants, are plants having some parts that are more than normally thickened and…
Top 12 Succulents for Home Gardens
These easy-care plants add bold forms and color to gardens and containers. The crown jewels of the rosette-forming succulents, easy-care Echeveria come…
10 of the Most Unique Cacti
Coming in many shapes and sizes, plants are all unique in some way, yet cacti are some of the most amazing plants in the world. Protected…
10 Aloe Vera Myths
There are several different species of Aloe. Some of them have no healing properties at all. The Aloe vera plant is the one that needs to be used…