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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Silver Torch Cactus Facts – Learn About Silver Torch Cactus PlantsGrowing a Silver Torch cactus plant will provide your home with one of the most stunning examples of these succulents. Click here to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Are Succulents And Cacti The Same: Learn About Cactus And Succulent DifferencesWhat are cactus and succulent differences? Are succulents and cacti the same? Click here to find out more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is An Old Lady Cactus – How To Grow An Old Lady Cactus FlowerThe mammillaria old lady cactus can be grown outdoors in hot climates or indoors as a houseplant. Click here to get more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Cleistocactus Cacti – Cleistocactus Cactus Care TipsGrowing Cleistocactus cactus is popular in zones 9 through 11. Click here for more info on growing this type of cactus plant.
By Becca Badgett
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What Is A Thumb Cactus – Learn About Thumb Cactus CareIf you like cute cacti, the mammillaria thumb cactus is a specimen for you. What is a thumb cactus? Click to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cat Claw Cactus Care – Learn About Growing Cat Claw CactiThe most available method for growing cat claw cacti is by seed. Care is minimal and it's highly recommended for beginners.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is An Orange Snowball Cactus – Tips For Growing Orange SnowballsThe orange snowball cactus is appropriate for use as a houseplant or a part of an outdoor display. Click here to get more information.
By Becca Badgett
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Crown Cactus Info – Learn About Rebutia Crown CactusRebutia crown cactus is a favorite of many growers, flowering and producing offsets after just a few years. Click here to learn more.
By Becca Badgett
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Peruvian Apple Cactus Info – Learn About Peruvian Cactus CareGrowing Peruvian apple cactus is a simple way to add a beautiful form to the landscape. Click here for information on growing this column cactus.
By Becca Badgett
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Matucana Cactus Care – Learn About Growing Matucana CactusInterested in growing a Matucana cactus variety? Click here to learn more about these cacti and how to get them to the blossoming stage.
By Becca Badgett
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Pachycereus Elephant Cactus Info: Tips For Growing Elephant Cactus At HomeLove elephants? Try growing elephant cacti. While the name elephant cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) may sound familiar, don’t confuse this plant with the more commonly planted Portulacaria elephant bush. Learn more about this interesting cactus plant here.
By Becca Badgett
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What Is Brain Cactus: Cristata Information And CareOne of the many species of Mammillaria, Cristata is the form known as brain cactus. It is an easy-to-grow cactus and makes a great houseplant or outdoor specimen in warmer climates. Click here for some Cristata information along with care and growing tips.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Opuntia Cactus Varieties: What Are Different Types Of Opuntia CactusOpuntia is the largest genus in the cactus family. You will recognize most by their classic "prickly pear" appearance. Growing Opuntia in gardens adds desert appeal and unique flora to the landscape. Learn more about the plants in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Jovibarba Care – Tips On Growing Jovibarba PlantsJovibarba is closely related to hens and chicks, but for all its similarities in appearance, the plant is a separate species. It is, however, in the same family, sharing identical site preferences and an almost indistinguishable appearance. Learn more about this plant here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Moving A Cactus Plant: How To Transplant A Cactus In The GardenOccasionally, mature cactus plants have to be moved. Moving cacti in the landscape, especially large specimens, can be a challenge. The following article contains tips on how to transplant a cactus without harm to you or the plant.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cactus Plant Protection – How To Keep Rodents Away From CactusFor some gardeners, rodents feeding on cactus can become a serious problem. Poison is one option, but you take the risk of harming birds and wildlife. If you're wondering how to keep rodents away from cactus, click this article for a few suggestions.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Key Lime Pie Plant Care: How To Propagate Key Lime Pie SucculentsYou may know key lime pie plants as crinkle leaf succulent plants. Whatever you choose to call these tough little plants, key lime pie plant propagation is about as easy as it gets. Click this article to learn about the propagation of Adromischus succulents.
By Mary H. Dyer

