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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Cacti & Succulents
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String Of Pearls Plant: Everything You Need To Know For Happy Plants
Also known as string of beads, the string of pearls plant is an easygoing succulent that quickly adds vertical interest to any room. Here’s how to make the most of yours
By Bonnie L. Grant
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10 Types of Sedum: Best Stonecrop Varieties For Sustainable Gardens
Few plants work harder, more efficiently or quite so creatively as stonecrops. Discover the best types of sedum for beautiful and sustainable gardening projects
By Janey Goulding
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Burro’s Tail: Ultimate Care And Growing Guide
Perfect for the novice gardener, burro’s tail succulent, or donkey tail plant, is simple to care for and propagates easily.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Echeveria Care Guide -- How To Grow Echeveria Succulents
Echeveria is a great plant, with its care practically foolproof. Learn more about these plants and how to grow them in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Epiphyllum Varieties: Types Of Cactus Orchid Plants
Epiphyllum are the gems of the cactus world. Commonly called orchid cactus, they produce absolutely stunning flowers. Click to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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.
By Gardening Know How
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cactus Potting Soil - Proper Planting Mix For Cacti 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
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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