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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What Are Cremnophila Plants – Learn About Cremnophila Plant CareThe world of succulents is a strange and varied one. One of the genera, Cremnophila, has often been confused with Echeveria and Sedum. What are Cremnophila plants? Find out more about these wonderful succulents in this article and how best to identify them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cobweb Houseleek Care – Growing Cobweb Hens And ChicksA favorite outdoor plant, cobweb hens and chicks may already be growing in your garden or container. This interesting plant is covered with a cobweb-like substance, making it much sought after by many growers. Click here to learn more about this succulent.
By Becca Badgett
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Agave Fungal Diseases – Tips On Treating Anthracnose On Agave Plants
Anthracnose of agaves is bad news to be sure. The good news, however, is that although the fungus is unsightly, anthracnose isn't an automatic death sentence. The key is to improve growing conditions and to treat the plant as soon as possible. This article will help.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Orostachys Plant Info – Growing Chinese Dunce Cap Succulents
Dunce Cap, also known as Chinese Dunce Cap, is a succulent plant named for its spires of silvery-lavender, cone-shaped rosettes. If you want to learn more about this interesting-looking plant, simply click this article for additional information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Cactus Sunburn Treatment: How To Save A Sunburned Cactus PlantA fairly common problem occurs when a cactus becomes yellow on the most sun-exposed side of the plant. Can a cactus plant get sunburned? If so, is there a cactus sunburn treatment? Click this article to learn more about caring for a sunburned cactus.
By Amy Grant
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Titanopsis Care Guide: How To Grow A Concrete Leaf PlantConcrete leaf plants are fascinating little specimens that are easy to care for and sure to get people talking. As living stone plants, these succulents have an adaptive camouflage pattern that helps them blend into rocky outcroppings. Learn more about the plant here.
By Liz Baessler
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Potted Succulent Plants: How To Care For Succulents In ContainersSucculents are well suited to the confines of a potted environment, but caring for these plants properly is crucial. Get tips here.
By Becca Badgett
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Chain Cholla Information – How To Grow A Chain Cholla CactusThose living in warmer climates can start growing chain cholla in their backyards. If you’d like a bit more chain cholla information, we’ll also give you tips on how to grow a chain cholla cactus. Click on the following article to learn more.
By Teo Spengler
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Compass Barrel Cactus Facts – Information About California Barrel Cactus PlantsThere are a few different plants that go by the name “barrel cactus,” but Ferocactus cylindraceus, or California barrel cactus, is a particularly beautiful species with long spines. Learn more California barrel cactus information in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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My Cactus Lost Its Spines: Do Cactus Spines Grow BackWell-loved for their unusual forms and known for their spiny stems, gardeners can become unnerved when faced with broken cactus spines. Click this article to learn what to do, if anything, for a cactus without spines and find out if these spines will regrow.
By Becca Badgett
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Harvesting Edible Cactus Pads – How To Pick Cactus Pads To EatOpuntia produces several types of edibles. The fruits are delicious in jams and jellies. But can you eat cactus pads? Yes, the broad, succulent pads can be eaten raw or cooked. You just need to know how to pick cactus pads and how to prepare them. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Succulent Fertilizer Needs – Tips For Fertilizing Cacti And SucculentsMore often these days, indoor gardeners are experimenting with growing succulents. They’re realizing there’s quite a bit of difference between growing succulents and the traditional houseplants. One of these differences is feeding succulents and cacti. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Why Doesn’t My Cactus Flower: How To Get A Cactus To BloomMany of us bring cacti indoors for winter. By doing so, we may be creating conditions where cactus won’t bloom. Too much water, too much heat, and not enough bright light provide reasons that answer “why doesn’t my cactus flower.” Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Beavertail Cactus Care – How To Grow A Beavertail Prickly Pear CactusBeavertail prickly pear cactus is a clumping, spreading cactus with flat, grayish-green, paddle-like leaves. It glows with brilliant, rose-purple blooms in spring and early summer. Have we piqued your curiosity? Click here for more beavertail prickly pear information.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Growing Cold Hardy Eastern Prickly Pear CactusFor info on growing cold hardy eastern prickly pear cactus, look no further, just click here!
By Becca Badgett
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Cold Hardy Cacti: Types Of Cactus For Cold ClimatesThink cactus are only heat lovers? Surprisingly, many cacti can tolerate cold weather. What cacti are cold hardy? Click here to find out.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Barrel Cactus Propagation – How To Propagate Barrel Cacti From PupsIs your barrel cactus sprouting babies? Barrel cactus pups often develop on the mature plant. Many leave them and let them grow, creating a globular design in the container or in the ground. But you can propagate these for new plants too. Learn how in this article.
By Becca Badgett

