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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Flowering Cactus Plants – Flowering Cacti For Bone-Dry Gardens
For gardeners in dry regions, flowering cactus plants add to the sensory pleasure of the landscape. Click here for ideas on flowering cacti in a bone-dry garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Baby Toes Succulent: How To Grow A Baby Toes Plant
Fenestraria baby toes really does look a bit like the tiny digits of an infant. Instructions on how to grow a baby toes plant are easy enough for children, who adore the fascinating little plant. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Sempervivum Is Dying: Fixing Drying Leaves On Hens And Chicks
If you’re growing hens and chicks plants, you may be wondering what causes them to die. Click here to find out and learn what to do.
By Becca Badgett
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Cactus Dish Care – How To Keep A Cactus Dish Garden
Creating a cactus dish garden is a simple and low-maintenance project. But what about its continual care afterward? Learn about cactus dish care here.
By Becca Badgett
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Black Succulent Plants – Learn About Black Colored Succulents
As you plan your upcoming Halloween displays, remember to include the latest popular addition, black succulent plants. Learn about them here.
By Becca Badgett
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Colorful Succulent Plants – Growing Succulents For Color
In addition to unusual shapes and forms, there are many succulent colors. Want some more color in your life? Click here for more info.
By Becca Badgett
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Benefits Of Succulents – Why Are Succulents Good
What are the benefits of succulents? It is difficult to list them all, but click the following article for bonuses to growing these plants.
By Becca Badgett
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Mermaid Succulent Care: Growing Mermaid Tail Succulents
Mermaid succulent plants get their common name from their appearance. If you must have one, click here to learn more information.
By Becca Badgett
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Astrophytum Cactus Care – Tips For Growing A Monk’s Hood Plant
Astrophytum ornatum is a fascinating-looking, little cactus. It is called monk's hood cactus, but its other name, star cactus, is more descriptive. This succulent could be your best friend if you travel. It is simple to care for with diminutive appeal. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Outdoor Shade Succulents – Growing A Succulent Shade Garden
Growing succulents in the shade isn't ideal for most varieties, but a prized few will actually flourish in low light situations. Click here to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Popular Anacampseros Varieties – Tips For Growing Anacampseros Plants
Anacampseros succulents are easy to grow, as long as you can provide the proper growing conditions. Click here to learn more about growing Anacampseros, along with a little information about the most popular Anacampseros varieties.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Anacampseros Succulents – Learn How To Grow A Sunrise Plant
The sunrise succulent is a beautiful mix of bright green and rose blush, all tied together in an easy to care for, compact plant. Click on the following article to learn more about how to grow a sunrise plant and sunrise succulent plant care.
By Liz Baessler
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Agave Or Aloe – How To Tell Agave And Aloe Apart
We often purchase succulent plants that are improperly labeled and, sometimes, there is no label at all. One such situation can occur when we buy agave or aloe, which look similar but it is easy to get them confused. Click here to learn more about aloe and agave differences.
By Becca Badgett
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What Is Sedum ‘Purple Emperor’ – Tips For Purple Emperor Care In Gardens
The Purple Emperor sedum is a tough but beautiful perennial plant that produces stunning, deep purple leaves and bunches of tiny, light pink flowers. It's a great choice for cut flowers and garden borders alike. Learn how to grow Purple Emperor in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Walking Stick Cholla Info: Tips On Caring For Walking Stick Chollas
Among the varied forms of cactus, the walking stick cholla possesses one of the more unique characteristics. Learn how to grow walking stick plants and add this unique specimen to your cactus garden. Click this article for additional information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Care Of Allegra Echeveria – How To Grow An Echeveria ‘Allegra’ Plant
Allegra succulents, with bluish-green leaves and showy flowers, are some of the most sought-after echeverias. Learning about Echeveria ‘Allegra’ before growing it can help keep your plant happy and healthy. This article will help with that.
By Becca Badgett
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What Is The Agave Snout Weevil: Tips On Controlling Snout Nosed Weevils On Agave
Succulent gardeners will recognize the damage of the agave snout weevil. This pest damages agave and other plants in both its beetle and larval form. Learn how to control them in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant