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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Can A Christmas Cactus Live Outside? How To Grow This Festive Favorite OutdoorsWhile Christmas cactus can only live outdoors all year in warmer locations, it can certainly benefit from a summer vacation in the garden in cooler zones.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Grow Livingstone Daisy: Total Care Guide For Cleretum bellidiformeLivingstone daisies are the perfect choice for that dull space in your landscape. Bright, daisy-like flowers provide lovely colors on this trailing succulent.
By Tonya Barnett
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Snow On The Mountain (Euphorbia Marginata): Complete Care And Growing GuideSnow on the Mountain is a unique succulent plant that is native to North America. Learn all about Euphorbia marginata and how to care for it in your garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Easter Cactus Care Guide: Grow Thriving Houseplants With Stunning Spring BloomsThe Easter cactus is a sight to behold in spring when it bursts with a profusion of star-shaped flowers. Learn how to nurture this beautiful houseplant.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How To Prune A Christmas Cactus: Trimming Tips For Healthy Growth & Beautiful BloomsAn occasional Christmas cactus pruning will keep plants in good shape and encourage a profusion of stunning flowers. Learn how to trim plants successfully.
By Amy Grant
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How To Propagate A Christmas Cactus The Easy Way: Make More Plants & Share The JoyLearn how to grow more Christmas cacti for free by planting root cuttings. These stunning flowering plants make excellent gifts over the holidays and beyond.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Common Christmas Cactus Pests: How To Identify And Eliminate Bugs FastStruggling with pests in your Christmas cactus? Learn how to quickly identify and eliminate the most common culprits to keep your plant healthy and flowering.
By Amy Grant
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Overwatered Christmas Cactus Care: Save Your Plant With These Simple StepsHave you overwatered your Christmas cactus? Learn how to revive soggy plants, prevent root rot, and keep them thriving for the holidays and beyond.
By Amy Grant
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Cactus Rot: Common Causes & How To Fix ThemIf your favorite plant shows signs of cactus rot or soft cactus spots, it may be suffering from pests or fungal diseases. Learn what to do.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Why Is My Christmas Cactus Turning Purple? And How To Make It Green AgainIf your Christmas cactus leaves are purple or red instead of green, it's telling you that something isn't quite right. Learn the possible causes and solutions.
By Teo Spengler
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Christmas Cactus Root Rot: How To Identify, Treat & Prevent This Deadly DiseaseRoot rot must be treated promptly if plants are to survive. Learn how to spot the signs and save your Christmas cactus from this most dreaded disease.
By Teo Spengler
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Christmas Cactus Buds Falling Off: 8 Reasons For Bud Drop And How To Fix ItNothing frustrates growers more than bud drop. But a few simple changes will have you on your way to a fully blooming Christmas cactus in time for the holidays.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Revive A Limp, Wilting Christmas Cactus – And Restore Its Blooming VitalityA Christmas cactus wilting can be caused by a variety of factors. Diagnose the issue and learn the best cures to restore your holiday plant to full health.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Christmas Cactus Fertilizer Guide: How And When To Feed Plants For Better BloomsEncouraging a Christmas cactus to flower is a lot easier if plants are fertilized properly. Learn the species' feeding needs and enjoy generous holiday blooms.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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10 Christmas Cactus Problems Solved: Diagnose Common Issues For Healthy Flowering PlantsIs your Christmas cactus underperforming or in poor health? Diagnose and correct common problems affecting holiday cacti to keep them thriving and blooming.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How To Make A Christmas Cactus Bloom – And Then Bloom Again For Double The FlowersThe ever-popular Christmas cactus needs a little encouragement to produce stunning tropical blooms over the holiday season, especially if you want them twice.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Christmas Cactus Soil Guide: Choose The Best Potting Mix To Help Your Schlumbergera ThriveThe perfect Christmas cactus soil mix will keep this festive favorite thriving. Learn how to create a well-draining, nutrient-rich potting medium.
By Tonya Barnett

