Cacti & Succulents
So you want to grow cacti and succulent plants in the garden but don’t know where to start. That’s simple. Tips for growing, caring and designing with succulents and various types of cactus begins here. Use our cacti and succulent growing guide to help answer any questions you may have. There are many types of cactus and succulent plants that can be grown in the home garden, and most are easy to grow. Keep reading to learn more about designing with succulents and start creating cactus gardens that your neighbors will envy!
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Differences Between Holiday Cactus Varieties: Do I Have A Christmas Cactus Or Thanksgiving Cactus
Learn how to identify Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter cactus, and their slightly different care needs.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Cacti For Beginners: Easy Cactus Varieties
One of the easier plants to grow is a cactus. There are numerous cacti for beginners from which to choose. Click to learn more about easy to grow cacti.
By Liz Baessler Last updated
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How To Grow A Holiday Cactus - Christmas, Thanksgiving & Easter Cactus Differences
Can't tell the three kinds of holiday cactus apart? Click here to learn the differences, and how to care for all of them.
By Amy Draiss Last updated
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Unique Succulents To Add To Your Collection
Learn about unique varieties of succulents and cactus to beautify your plant collection.
By Bonnie L. Grant Published
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Growing Elephant Bush Indoors: How To Care For Elephant Bush Houseplants
A few rules on how to care for elephant bush will help you grow a healthy specimen. Learn more elephant bush plants in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Moon Cactus Repotting: When Should Moon Cactus Be Repotted
It's easy to be tempted into buying a moon cactus. But what comes next? Click here to learn how and when to repot moon cacti.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Succulents Too Big For Pot – How To Repot Succulent Arrangements
Do your potted succulents need a fresh new home? Read on to learn the best ways to repot succulents, and how to know when it’s time.
By Becca Badgett Last updated
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Echeveria Pallida Plant Info: Growing Argentine Echeveria Succulents
If you enjoy growing succulents, then Echeveria pallida may be just the plant for you. Click here to learn about Argentine echeveria plants.
By Becca Badgett Last updated
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Fertilizing Cactus Plants: When And How To Fertilize A Cactus
Wondering how to fertilize a cactus plant can present a bit of a dilemma, because the first question that comes to mind is "Does a cactus need fertilizer, really?". Find out and learn more about fertilizing cactus plants.
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Autumn Joy Sedum Variety – Learn How To Grow Autumn Joy Plants
The Autumn Joy sedum variety has numerous seasons of appeal. This is an easy plant to grow and divide. Growing Autumn Joy sedums will enhance the garden while bestowing you with plenty more of these amazing plants over time. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Boojum Tree Care: Can You Grow A Boojum Tree
Fans of Doctor Seuss illustrated books may find similarity of form in the bizarre boojum tree. The unique architectural shapes of these upright succulents, lend a surreal note to the arid landscape. Learn more about the tree in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Aporocactus Rat Tail Cactus Info: How To Care For A Rat Tail Cactus
Gardeners only in the warmer zones can grow them outdoors, but rat tail cactus houseplants thrive in the interior landscape for most people. Learn more about rat tail cacti in this article. Click here for info.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Mangave Plant Info: Learn How To Grow Mangave Plants
Many gardeners are not yet familiar with this plant and are asking, "What is a mangave?". This is a relatively new cross between manfreda and agave plants, with more mangave colors and forms in the future. Learn more about this interesting plant in the following article.
By Becca Badgett Last updated
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Cactus Potting Soil - Proper Planting Mix For Cacti Plants Indoors
Cactus potting soil can enhance drainage, increase evaporation and provide the dry conditions that cacti favor. What is cactus mix? Learn more in this article. Click here for additional information.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Planting Agave: How To Grow Agave
Agave is a long leaved succulent plant that naturally forms a rosette shape and produces a flower spire of attractive cup shaped blooms. This article will provide tips on growing agave plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Information On Night Blooming Cereus Peruvianus
Night blooming cereus is a cactus that is native to Arizona and the Sonora Desert. Most can be grown as houseplants too. Get more information in this article and learn about this interesting cactus plant.
By Bonnie L. Grant Last updated
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Opuntia Diseases: What Is Sammons’ Virus Of Opuntia
Opuntia diseases occasionally occur, and one of the more common is Sammons' Opuntia virus. Learn more about Sammons' virus of Opuntia cactus in this article and find out if this disease requires specific treatment.
By Liz Baessler Last updated